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Avatar for Highlander Waterproofing Inc

Highlander Waterproofing Inc

224 Harrison Street, Suite 210
5.00(
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Highlander Waterproofing Inc

224 Harrison Street, Suite 210
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

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Cowans Excavating

452 King Road
5.00(
10
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•Approved Pro

Cowans Excavating

452 King Road
5.00(
10
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

At Cowan's Excavating, we’re a small, family-run excavating business rooted in Greene, NY, where hard work meets heart. As an owner-operator, I bring hands-on experience and a personal commitment to every job, while my two young sons learn the trade alongside me as they grow—building not just skills, but a legacy. We’re fully insured, giving our clients confidence and peace of mind from the first scoop to the final grade. We specialize in: ✅ Drainage solutions ✅ Driveway installation ✅ Land clearing ✅ Brush hogging ✅ Grading and site prep ✅ Small-scale demolition ✅ Culvert installation ...and so much more. Whether you're improving your property, prepping for a build, or reclaiming overgrown land, we offer dependable service with a personal touch. Every project is treated with care, precision, and pride—because we’re not just moving earth, we’re building trust.

"Some people say you never get a good price, speed and quality work well this is the first time I came across that I was blown away with the quality of work the price and the speed I was quoted on a Wednesday in by Friday I had two buildings removed and it looks great"

shan n on July 2023

At Cowan's Excavating, we’re a small, family-run excavating business rooted in Greene, NY, where hard work meets heart. As an owner-operator, I bring hands-on experience and a personal commitment to every job, while my two young sons learn the trade alongside me as they grow—building not just skills, but a legacy. We’re fully insured, giving our clients confidence and peace of mind from the first scoop to the final grade. We specialize in: ✅ Drainage solutions ✅ Driveway installation ✅ Land clearing ✅ Brush hogging ✅ Grading and site prep ✅ Small-scale demolition ✅ Culvert installation ...and so much more. Whether you're improving your property, prepping for a build, or reclaiming overgrown land, we offer dependable service with a personal touch. Every project is treated with care, precision, and pride—because we’re not just moving earth, we’re building trust.

"Some people say you never get a good price, speed and quality work well this is the first time I came across that I was blown away with the quality of work the price and the speed I was quoted on a Wednesday in by Friday I had two buildings removed and it looks great"

shan n on July 2023

Avatar for Highlander Waterproofing, Inc

Highlander Waterproofing, Inc

224 Harrison Street, Suite 210
4.30(
151
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•Approved Pro

Highlander Waterproofing, Inc

224 Harrison Street, Suite 210
4.30(
151
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
98 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

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

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Auchinachie Plumbing LTD

42 Frederick Street
3.96(
162
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•Approved Pro

Auchinachie Plumbing LTD

42 Frederick Street
3.96(
162
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
491 local quotes requested
119 years of experience

We are your one stop spot for all of your HVAC and plumbing needs. We specialize in all facets of heating and air conditioning. We are extremely competitive and understand the value of building a relationship with our customers. We will go to all lengths to please our clients every needs. Once you use us, you'll never have to find another HVAC or plumbing contractor again.

"angi hired lemar who made the problem worse and broke our snake and the reverb cap"

Billy D on September 2025

We are your one stop spot for all of your HVAC and plumbing needs. We specialize in all facets of heating and air conditioning. We are extremely competitive and understand the value of building a relationship with our customers. We will go to all lengths to please our clients every needs. Once you use us, you'll never have to find another HVAC or plumbing contractor again.

"angi hired lemar who made the problem worse and broke our snake and the reverb cap"

Billy D on September 2025

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St Landscape & excavating

1794 Us Rt Lot 12
4.88(
8
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•Approved Pro

St Landscape & excavating

1794 Us Rt Lot 12
4.88(
8
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
108 local quotes requested

Locally owned and operated. 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 an estimate today!

"The service was good and they did great. They continue to provide good service and they also have good equipment."

Tom H on April 2023

Locally owned and operated. 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 an estimate today!

"The service was good and they did great. They continue to provide good service and they also have good equipment."

Tom H on April 2023

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Woodford Bros Inc

6500 RT-80
4.13(
56
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•Approved Pro

Woodford Bros Inc

6500 RT-80
4.13(
56
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
262 local quotes requested
63 years of experience

Water in your basement? Cracks in your foundation? Leaky foundation walls? Call Woodford - we can help! Woodford Bros., Inc. specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, concrete leveling, crawlspace repair, gutter installations and radon mitigation. Founded in 1962, Woodford's original focus was foundations and barns. Now, we do basement waterproofing, concrete leveling and radon mitigation. That's why Tom and Mike got the name "Basement Brothers." Honesty and hard work are at the heart of what we do, as modeled by our owners Tom and Mike Woodford. Our headquarters is in Apulia Station, outside of Tully, NY. We serve all of Central New York, including Syracuse, Rochester, Binghamton, Oswego, Ithaca, and Auburn.

"Josh Taft and Brad were very personable, professional and efficient. They were also respectful of my house. This is the second time I’ve used your company. No offense, but I hope I don’t need the services of your company again."

Sandy H on February 2024

Water in your basement? Cracks in your foundation? Leaky foundation walls? Call Woodford - we can help! Woodford Bros., Inc. specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, concrete leveling, crawlspace repair, gutter installations and radon mitigation. Founded in 1962, Woodford's original focus was foundations and barns. Now, we do basement waterproofing, concrete leveling and radon mitigation. That's why Tom and Mike got the name "Basement Brothers." Honesty and hard work are at the heart of what we do, as modeled by our owners Tom and Mike Woodford. Our headquarters is in Apulia Station, outside of Tully, NY. We serve all of Central New York, including Syracuse, Rochester, Binghamton, Oswego, Ithaca, and Auburn.

"Josh Taft and Brad were very personable, professional and efficient. They were also respectful of my house. This is the second time I’ve used your company. No offense, but I hope I don’t need the services of your company again."

Sandy H on February 2024

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Midstate Basement Authorities, Inc

20 Verizon Lane
4.74(
35
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•Approved Pro

Midstate Basement Authorities, Inc

20 Verizon Lane
4.74(
35
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
219 local quotes requested

Midstate Basement Authorities, Inc. is Central New York's trusted, full-service basement waterproofing and foundation repair contractor. Fully insured, and equipped to handle any size job for both residential and commercial. Services include basement waterproofing, water control systems - interior and exterior, crawlspace encapsulation and repair, foundation repair, structural analysis and repair, sump pumps, wall crack repair, and bowed wall repair. Serving Ithaca, Syracuse, Binghamton and everywhere in between. We do not service new construction - as in pouring new foundations or basement remodeling. We also do not do shotcrete or gunite sprays and we no longer offer concrete leveling/lifting. We treat our customers like family from start to finish by providing excellent customer service, preventative tips, free inspections and fair estimates on work that needs to be done.

"Excellent, Bill was extremely profrssional"

Kelly R on March 2025

Midstate Basement Authorities, Inc. is Central New York's trusted, full-service basement waterproofing and foundation repair contractor. Fully insured, and equipped to handle any size job for both residential and commercial. Services include basement waterproofing, water control systems - interior and exterior, crawlspace encapsulation and repair, foundation repair, structural analysis and repair, sump pumps, wall crack repair, and bowed wall repair. Serving Ithaca, Syracuse, Binghamton and everywhere in between. We do not service new construction - as in pouring new foundations or basement remodeling. We also do not do shotcrete or gunite sprays and we no longer offer concrete leveling/lifting. We treat our customers like family from start to finish by providing excellent customer service, preventative tips, free inspections and fair estimates on work that needs to be done.

"Excellent, Bill was extremely profrssional"

Kelly R on March 2025

Freelance Construction & Concret LLC.

207 Carl St
1.00(
1
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Freelance Construction & Concret LLC.

207 Carl St
1.00(
1
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22 years of experience

We as a company have always kept our pricing low

We as a company have always kept our pricing low

M & D Lawn Service

7 Parsons Ave
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M & D Lawn Service

7 Parsons Ave
No reviews yet
40 years of experience

We are the Four Seasons Professionals..... We offer all kinds of services from you roof to your driveway and yes we do snow plowing and de-ice to...

We are the Four Seasons Professionals..... We offer all kinds of services from you roof to your driveway and yes we do snow plowing and de-ice to...

CSH Contracting

40 North St
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CSH Contracting

40 North St
No reviews yet
12 years of experience

This is owner run, fully insured ,reasonable rates, free estimates, payment options are negotiable.

This is owner run, fully insured ,reasonable rates, free estimates, payment options are negotiable.

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FAQs for basement drainage channels installation projects in Norwich, NY

Expect a well-built French drain to last 30 to 40 years. By channeling both surface- and ground-water away from your foundation, the system relieves hydrostatic pressure and helps prevent costly structural damage. Choose a pipe with a quality cloth filter to keep sediment out and extend the drain’s life. A quick annual inspection and routine cleanouts will keep water flowing freely, ensuring the system continues to protect your home for years to come.

Most French drains sit two feet below grade, but depth ultimately depends on the problem you’re solving. For puddling rainwater or snowmelt, a shallow curtain drain at lawn level often does the trick. To handle rising groundwater, pros dig deeper, down to the footing, and run the pipe beneath the basement slab. A drainage contractor will determine the optimal depth for your specific soil conditions and water issues.

A properly installed interior French drain captures water at the slab, channels it to a sump pit, and directs it safely outside, preventing basement floods before they occur. Because the pipe sits just under the floor edge, a plumber can reach it easily for cleaning or repairs. Pairing the drain with a reliable sump pump gives you the best long-term protection.

Hire a contractor who installs drainage systems every day—typically a foundation specialist, drainage contractor, experienced landscaper, or plumber with waterproofing experience. These pros understand slope, soil, and local codes, and they have the equipment to trench safely around utilities. Ask for references and photos of recent jobs to be sure they can design a system that keeps water off your foundation for decades.

Once the drain is in, patch the yard by reseeding bare spots or replacing plants the crew removed. Inside, look for ways to add value—finishing the basement or upgrading interior waterproofing while the space is open often costs less now than later. Schedule a quick annual checkup to flush sediment and confirm the pipe and sump pump are clear. Consistent maintenance ensures the drain functions properly and protects your investment.

Most policies don’t cover the cost of repairing a French drain itself, but they may provide coverage for water damage if the system fails. Coverage varies by insurer, so be sure to read the fine print or contact your agent before any issues arise. If you live in a high-risk flood zone, consider a separate flood policy to close the gap. Knowing your coverage in advance helps you budget for repairs and avoid unexpected costs.

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