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RAD Basement Water Control LLC
4.8(
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Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a blessing when I found Danilo of Rad Basement WAter Control to complete the installation of sump pumps, French drains and waterproofing in my basement. Every time it rained, I felt like a prisoner in my own home, wondering how much water would come in, but once Rad Basement Water Control came they gave me a detailed quote of exactly what needed to be done to address this ongoing problem. I found Danilo to be very trustworthy, courteous, and professional. He works by example. I not only appreciated his company’s hard work, but the quality of their work. Danilo updated me daily on the progress of the work and the next steps expectations. Danilo is a true gentleman and a man of honor and I am happy to recommend his services. Please do not hesitate to use Rad Basement Water Control. You will be completely satisfied. God bless the company who stands by their work and provides excellent customer service."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Dawson Mechanical Contracting
4.8(
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Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! The workers are very professional and punctual. They installed a tankless water heater. They cleaned everything up when they were done and then explained how it worked and how to maintain it throughout the years so it would work better. I highly recommend this company."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
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Blue Umbrella Waterproofing, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve and his team came in clutch after my basement flooded. They provided me high quality service at a fair price. My basement french drain and sump pump installation has helped keep my basement dry and I couldnt be more thankful."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Groundworks
4.6(
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Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Working with DJ from Groundworks (Select Basement) has been an outstanding experience. After struggling with various contractors who either failed to resolve our water issues or were unprofessional, DJ and his team truly stood out. DJ was incredibly helpful, patient, and responsive throughout the entire process. Our home is a ranch with 225 linear feet around the perimeter, and while other contractors insisted on installing a French drain for the entire length, DJ recommended a more targeted approach. He proposed installing the French drain for just 80 linear feet, focusing only on the areas where water intrusion was likely. His thorough explanations and prompt responses to all our questions were greatly appreciated. The workers arrived on time, maintained a clean work environment, and completed the job as promised. If we could give 10 stars, we would! Groundworks is a highly professional and honest company that didn't try to inflate the scope of work to charge us more. We wholeheartedly recommend them."
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+15

Response time1 day
419 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Pipe Works Services Inc
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Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes. On initial install technicians discovered new programmable thermostat was defective. Installed a temporary replacement and next day installed the permanent thermostat and walked us through setting up app and Siri and Alexa ."
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Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Advanced Professional Management, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They came out on a weekend and we're our saving grace during one of the most frustrating experiences we've had in this house. We couldn't use any plumbing without flooding the basement with sewage, it was early stay at home days, and we felt like we would go mad. They showed up and gave us an price for replacing the broken pipe, and set in to work. They worked for the entire weekend essentially, staying extremely late at night and showing up early the next morning, and at one point driving far out at night to get supplies since their usual local place was closed (again, quarantine time) . The reason it took so long was because after opening up the floor to get to the end of the pipe to replace it they found more damaged pipes, and replaced those as well. By the end of it they had spent the entire weekend on a job they expected to only last an afternoon, had charged us not nearly enough for the amount of work they did, and fixed a leaking bidet we had for free for good measure. They also advised us to do camera scan to look for any other problems, which they couldn't do until the water drained out, and even did an initial mop of the basement (which, remember, sewage flooding). I'm honestly half convinced these people are magic helpful brownies or something, it's unreal how helpful they were! Somehow our drier which has not succeeded in drying clothes for over a year has started working in a single cycle since they left, despite the fact they didn't even do anything with it, and in fact specifically said they don't do driers and offered to recommend someone else when we mentioned it. Suffice to say, I cannot recommend them highly enough"
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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GFC Contracting
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Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We had a great experience with GFC Contracting. We had an emergency water line leak with water coming through the ceiling in the floor below and they were able to come asses the situation the same day and stop the water leak. They also replaced all the drywall that was damaged and made it look like nothing ever happened for a very reasonable price. We were thrilled with all of the team at GFC and would have them back for any future repairs or remodeling."
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Essex Fells, NJ

Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.

Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.

Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.

You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.

Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.

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