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Highlander Waterproofing Inc
5.0(
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Hydro-Solutions, Inc.
3.2(
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hydro-Solutions, Inc., are experts in Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair. We are a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals, have many years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hess Land Development
New to Angi

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m a locally owned family run and operated business. I take pride in helping out customers and always strive to please ! I’ve been in business for over 15 years and have a vast background in excavation, drainage and ground work.

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Areti Plumbing Heating and Cooling
4.4(
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We chose Areti over two other contractors when we scoped out the work and we are very, very happy with our choice. So far we've done a kitchen remodel and a lot of flooring, and we just got the walkthrough for those and a chance to see them yesterday. We're in the process for working through estimates most of the rest of the house because this has been such a good experience, in every dimension: work quality and code, design quality and advice, overall responsiveness and friendliness. The work itself has been very high quality. We very much like the look and feel of the kitchen and flooring, and there is very good attention to detail overall. There were a few minor things that they plan to fix under warranty, and I expect that with a large amount of work; overall it's very nice and we are really looking forward to when we move back to Ithaca and can start living in the space. They also worked carefully with city permit folks around electrical and smoke detectors installation requirements that were incurred when they did some work to install ceiling lighting. During the design/planning process Bill (owner), Josh (foreman), and Brian (designer) have all demonstrated knowledge, depth, and breadth in their areas, and have been great to work with in terms of friendliness, responsiveness, and timeliness. Brian helped us carefully consider design decisions/alternatives and when Areti need to make calls on their own about design issues that came up during the work, or ones we've pointed out to them, they've been great. I really liked his work with color combos and matching, and he picked a really nice backsplash tile that met our boring subway-style goal but had nice variation that really tied together kitchen elements. Bill and Josh were very careful about structural and electrical issues when they were planning and executing the project; I saw Bill more directly, and it's clear he has strong building knowledge and was very careful to look around at what was there to try to minimize unpleasant surprises and evaluate the feasibility of different solutions. The schedule was reasonable, and the extensions as we added a few items to the original work package made sense and were handled well -- they hit the deadline we were shooting for in the end, and the budgeting was remarkably close as well. The pricing was also pretty good, better than the other two contractors we looked at, and the vibe was also better. We're really glad we picked them."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc
3.8(
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott and his were responsive and accommodating. They worked over the course of approximately 3 months. Some of the major work included the following; removing 2 walls, raising and installing new foundation, building (2 sides) new cinder block walls - all during winter months. They still have to come back to tidy up things out side once the weather breaks. However, overall, my husband and I are very satisfied with the work done."
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Cayuga Heating and Cooling
4.3(
38
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

"We hired Areti to completely gut and remodel our master bathroom, as well as repair several other aspects of our home (replacing the foyer tile and swapping the closet flooring from carpet to hardwood, installing a new water pump system, resealing skylights, etc). When we initially researched Areti, we learned that it is a young business, but I would encouraged people not to worry about that because they know what they're doing and their work is good. Throughout the process they always emphasized they wanted to make everything exactly the way we wanted it so we would love it--and we do LOVE it! ALL of their employees were VERY friendly and approachable, so I was at ease having them in our home when we weren't there. They were also very prompt at getting back to us with any questions/concerns via phone, text, email, and app. They were always on time when we had an appointment face to face, and we especially appreciate how quickly they came out to fix our water pump when it failed (and this was not part of the original scope of work; but they tackled the extra work without a problem). The quality of their work seems good, however there were a few things that weren't done quite right the first time and that they had to re-do. They do warranty their work, so it didn't cost us more for those hiccups. And Josh and Isaac (who managed our project) seem very thorough in checking the work after its done. Josh also looked over our whole house, basement to roof, and made some suggestions for minor repairs we could do on our own to make our house more functional, safe, and beautiful. We would definitely hire them again for our future home projects. We are very, very pleased with all the work Areti did on our home."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Ithaca, NY

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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