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!
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!
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair of Western New York, we specialize in basement waterproofing and foundation repair services. We are the proud recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics 2021! If water is invading your home, you are not alone. We offer custom-designed waterproofing solutions and foundation repair that you can trust. Highlander Waterproofing is family owned and operated and has a 100% commitment to our customer's satisfaction. Much like the foundation repair work we specialize in, building on a strong foundation is the key to success, which is why we have built our business on hard work, endless energy, knowledge and integrity. Contact us today for a free inspection at 877-415-0564 or info@highlanderwaterproofing.com
"I hired Highlander to install a channel drain in front of garage to keep it from getting water in it. The guy showed up with his 16 year old son and dug the trench and laid the pipe very shallowly and left a large open hole in front of my driveway, that was one issue. The second issue was there was no slope to to the pipe. It is straight so the water is not actually draining. The third issue was they cemented the grates onto the the channel drain when they are supposed to be removable so you can clean it. They did correct that and the hole near the driveway they patched with stone, but it is still not pitched properly and the concrete was cracking almost immediately after drying, I asked for the salesman to come back and look at it and asked him if it looked professional, because it didn?t to me or my stepfather who does concrete for a living, and his response was that it did. Well, less than an a year and grates are popping up because the concrete is completely cracked."
Rachel T on August 2024
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair of Western New York, we specialize in basement waterproofing and foundation repair services. We are the proud recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics 2021! If water is invading your home, you are not alone. We offer custom-designed waterproofing solutions and foundation repair that you can trust. Highlander Waterproofing is family owned and operated and has a 100% commitment to our customer's satisfaction. Much like the foundation repair work we specialize in, building on a strong foundation is the key to success, which is why we have built our business on hard work, endless energy, knowledge and integrity. Contact us today for a free inspection at 877-415-0564 or info@highlanderwaterproofing.com
"I hired Highlander to install a channel drain in front of garage to keep it from getting water in it. The guy showed up with his 16 year old son and dug the trench and laid the pipe very shallowly and left a large open hole in front of my driveway, that was one issue. The second issue was there was no slope to to the pipe. It is straight so the water is not actually draining. The third issue was they cemented the grates onto the the channel drain when they are supposed to be removable so you can clean it. They did correct that and the hole near the driveway they patched with stone, but it is still not pitched properly and the concrete was cracking almost immediately after drying, I asked for the salesman to come back and look at it and asked him if it looked professional, because it didn?t to me or my stepfather who does concrete for a living, and his response was that it did. Well, less than an a year and grates are popping up because the concrete is completely cracked."
Rachel T on August 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Yes this pro went above and beyond from what I was asking"
Allen M on March 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Yes this pro went above and beyond from what I was asking"
Allen M on March 2025
We specialize and Bathroom and Kitchen Remodels. Fastest sheet rocking and finishing in the area. Light fixtures and recess lighting specialist.
We specialize and Bathroom and Kitchen Remodels. Fastest sheet rocking and finishing in the area. Light fixtures and recess lighting specialist.
Weber Construction specializes in-New builds, Remodels, Plumbing, Roofing, Electrical, Tile work, Physical Security, Smart Home systems and much more!
Weber Construction specializes in-New builds, Remodels, Plumbing, Roofing, Electrical, Tile work, Physical Security, Smart Home systems and much more!
JLC Contracting is a professional service provider for home owners and businesses. Our main focus is seeing the clients vision and bringing it to life. We our proud to serve Syracuse and its surrounding areas. Our experience and craftsmanship we bring is an important aspect of our company. We take pride in what we do and offer peace of mind to our customers. JLC Contracting is a licensed and fully insured company. We guarantee our workmanship and craftsmanship and our customers can rely on. Our company takes every job serious and handles it professionally no matter how big or how small it is. Owner has over 20 years experience in the field and brings along skilled workers to each job.
"This business communication with us during the entire project was very good which made the transition very good. I am and will be having these type of services done again!! Thank you!"
Justin M on January 2025
JLC Contracting is a professional service provider for home owners and businesses. Our main focus is seeing the clients vision and bringing it to life. We our proud to serve Syracuse and its surrounding areas. Our experience and craftsmanship we bring is an important aspect of our company. We take pride in what we do and offer peace of mind to our customers. JLC Contracting is a licensed and fully insured company. We guarantee our workmanship and craftsmanship and our customers can rely on. Our company takes every job serious and handles it professionally no matter how big or how small it is. Owner has over 20 years experience in the field and brings along skilled workers to each job.
"This business communication with us during the entire project was very good which made the transition very good. I am and will be having these type of services done again!! Thank you!"
Justin M on January 2025
2016-2020 Super Service Winners! Owner Duane Carr has worked in the HVAC industry since graduating from Thaddeus Stevens State College of Technology in 1997. Duane started Prime Heating and Air Conditioning to provide Syracuse and the CNY Region with a local, independently owned HVAC company that earns the trust of its customers by doing quality work at reasonable prices. With Duane's commitment to family and community, he's built his business to include his two brothers, Neal and Eric, to provide outstanding service and local community support.
"I called and my timing must have been perfect. 2 technicians showed up 30 minutes later. They put on shoe covers which I appreciate. They opened up the unit and checked the flame and spark. That must have been enough since the unit started working. They checked to make sure the propane was flowing and cleaned the condensation pan. Within 30 minutes after arriving, they were done. I plan to have them come back in a couple of months to maintain the ductless splits for this summer. What they charge for the service is very reasonable given that I had contacted a competitor and received a quote that more than 2x what I paid."
Mimi M on March 2022
2016-2020 Super Service Winners! Owner Duane Carr has worked in the HVAC industry since graduating from Thaddeus Stevens State College of Technology in 1997. Duane started Prime Heating and Air Conditioning to provide Syracuse and the CNY Region with a local, independently owned HVAC company that earns the trust of its customers by doing quality work at reasonable prices. With Duane's commitment to family and community, he's built his business to include his two brothers, Neal and Eric, to provide outstanding service and local community support.
"I called and my timing must have been perfect. 2 technicians showed up 30 minutes later. They put on shoe covers which I appreciate. They opened up the unit and checked the flame and spark. That must have been enough since the unit started working. They checked to make sure the propane was flowing and cleaned the condensation pan. Within 30 minutes after arriving, they were done. I plan to have them come back in a couple of months to maintain the ductless splits for this summer. What they charge for the service is very reasonable given that I had contacted a competitor and received a quote that more than 2x what I paid."
Mimi M on March 2022
Family owned business with over 20 years of experience handling all your Remodeling needs- kitchen and bath, room additions, countertops, marble and granite, painting, plumbing, electrical, decks, flooring, tile, finished basements, game rooms.
"Never showed up for written estimate"
William S on April 2024
Family owned business with over 20 years of experience handling all your Remodeling needs- kitchen and bath, room additions, countertops, marble and granite, painting, plumbing, electrical, decks, flooring, tile, finished basements, game rooms.
"Never showed up for written estimate"
William S on April 2024
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Excellent, General and Sub Contracts all did an excellent job. We would highly recommend RBS Contrators"
Fred R on March 2025
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Excellent, General and Sub Contracts all did an excellent job. We would highly recommend RBS Contrators"
Fred R on March 2025
Licensed Master Plumber. All employees are security background checked. Small jobs. Big jobs. Residential and commercial plumbing. We also do our own digging for water and sewer services. We are professionals and will always strive to satisfy every customer. We stand behind our work and warranty everything we do. If you have an issue with our service please call our office and let us work to figure out a solution, we can't fix a problem if we don't know about it. We want to be your plumber for life.
"They were excellent!"
Kim D on July 2024
Licensed Master Plumber. All employees are security background checked. Small jobs. Big jobs. Residential and commercial plumbing. We also do our own digging for water and sewer services. We are professionals and will always strive to satisfy every customer. We stand behind our work and warranty everything we do. If you have an issue with our service please call our office and let us work to figure out a solution, we can't fix a problem if we don't know about it. We want to be your plumber for life.
"They were excellent!"
Kim D on July 2024
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.