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Yard drainage pros in Schenectady

Avatar for SS Excavation
SS Excavation
587 Chestnut St
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SS Excavation
587 Chestnut St
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Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

SS Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Schoharie county, NY and surrounding areas. We offer all types of excavation,grading work, brush and land clearing. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

SS Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Schoharie county, NY and surrounding areas. We offer all types of excavation,grading work, brush and land clearing. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


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Capital District Property Services, LLC
PO Box 848
4.98(
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Capital District Property Services, LLC
PO Box 848
4.98(
24
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! We try to update our work photos weekly so stay tuned

"Our project required removal and disposal of surrounding hedges and aggressively spreading sumac trees to be removed by the root surrounding a big corner lot. Jay and crew did a great job with removal, cleanup and customer service. Definitely would hire them again."

Robert V on September 2022

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! We try to update our work photos weekly so stay tuned

"Our project required removal and disposal of surrounding hedges and aggressively spreading sumac trees to be removed by the root surrounding a big corner lot. Jay and crew did a great job with removal, cleanup and customer service. Definitely would hire them again."

Robert V on September 2022


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Affordable Irrigation
24 N Main St
4.94(
17
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Affordable Irrigation
24 N Main St
4.94(
17
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Great to deal with, very fair, excellent work"

Fred M on February 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Great to deal with, very fair, excellent work"

Fred M on February 2025


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Fazio Waterproofing & Enterprises
165 Colonial Avenue
5.00(
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Fazio Waterproofing & Enterprises
165 Colonial Avenue
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Fazio Waterproofing & Enterprises is proud to be serving the area with expert services, with your satisfaction as our ultimate goal. With over 10 years of experience in our area of expertise, you can rest assured that your project will receive the high quality craftsmanship that only experience can bring. Call on us today, you will be glad you did!

"Nick Fazio is really excellent. Highly knowledgeable, professional, careful, and courteous. A real pleasure to work with. I was very comfortable trusting him with a complex project. Cost of the project was very reasonable. I highly recommend Fazio Waterproofing."

Edward M on July 2017

Fazio Waterproofing & Enterprises is proud to be serving the area with expert services, with your satisfaction as our ultimate goal. With over 10 years of experience in our area of expertise, you can rest assured that your project will receive the high quality craftsmanship that only experience can bring. Call on us today, you will be glad you did!

"Nick Fazio is really excellent. Highly knowledgeable, professional, careful, and courteous. A real pleasure to work with. I was very comfortable trusting him with a complex project. Cost of the project was very reasonable. I highly recommend Fazio Waterproofing."

Edward M on July 2017


CNY Waterproofing
620 William Street
5.00(
1
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CNY Waterproofing
620 William Street
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s 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 consumer’s 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


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LaBello's Masonry and Waterproofing, LLC
696 5th Avenue
3.99(
141
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LaBello's Masonry and Waterproofing, LLC
696 5th Avenue
3.99(
141
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
43 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

When it comes to waterproofing, LaBello's Masonry & Waterproofing prides itself on its philosophy of first determining the root cause for water seepage in the building before taking action. Only after that determination has been made can design on an appropriate and lasting waterproofing solution be created. LaBello’s Masonry & Waterproofing services to numerous clients including building owners, property managers and architects. We do quality masonry restoration work and waterproofing and we always do it at competitive rates.

"Taking down my last review. He came back out to help. man of his word 5 stars."

Daniel r on May 2025

When it comes to waterproofing, LaBello's Masonry & Waterproofing prides itself on its philosophy of first determining the root cause for water seepage in the building before taking action. Only after that determination has been made can design on an appropriate and lasting waterproofing solution be created. LaBello’s Masonry & Waterproofing services to numerous clients including building owners, property managers and architects. We do quality masonry restoration work and waterproofing and we always do it at competitive rates.

"Taking down my last review. He came back out to help. man of his word 5 stars."

Daniel r on May 2025


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Adirondack Basement Systems, Inc.
80 Sheehan St
4.61(
94
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Adirondack Basement Systems, Inc.
80 Sheehan St
4.61(
94
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
270 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

With over 25 years of professional experience, Adirondack Basement Systems is an upstanding Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau, and members of Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association! We have a fully trained staff to help you with all of your waterproofing, foundation support, concrete repair, and crawlspace needs. We provide free estimates and lifetime transferable warranties. If your basement is in need of care and attention, we're only a phone call away! We look forward to serving you! If you are planning on finishing or refinishing your basement, call us before you begin your project. We want to help you to protect your investment by making sure that your damp basement is dry all the time. Adirondack Basement Systems is an upstanding Accredited Business of the Better Business Bureau, and members of Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association, National Association of Home Builders, and New York State Builders Association.

"It was a complex project. They were very careful with their procedures and raised sunken concrete sections next to the house and around a pool to allow for drainage. They filled the major cracks. They were courteous and on-time over several days. After many years the water in the basement problem has been resolved."

Robert D on September 2018

With over 25 years of professional experience, Adirondack Basement Systems is an upstanding Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau, and members of Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association! We have a fully trained staff to help you with all of your waterproofing, foundation support, concrete repair, and crawlspace needs. We provide free estimates and lifetime transferable warranties. If your basement is in need of care and attention, we're only a phone call away! We look forward to serving you! If you are planning on finishing or refinishing your basement, call us before you begin your project. We want to help you to protect your investment by making sure that your damp basement is dry all the time. Adirondack Basement Systems is an upstanding Accredited Business of the Better Business Bureau, and members of Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association, National Association of Home Builders, and New York State Builders Association.

"It was a complex project. They were very careful with their procedures and raised sunken concrete sections next to the house and around a pool to allow for drainage. They filled the major cracks. They were courteous and on-time over several days. After many years the water in the basement problem has been resolved."

Robert D on September 2018


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Staats Masonry
2438 RT 9W
5.00(
18
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Staats Masonry
2438 RT 9W
5.00(
18
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
178 local quotes requested

Staats Masonry is a small family owned business (Howard and Serena Staats). Over 30 years experience in Masonry and Construction services, with 2 years vocational schooling. Formally trained and certified by well known industry leaders such as Increte, Colormaker and Engrave-a-crete. We repair and replace foundation walls, install drainage systems, catch basins We build retaining walls, install bluestone patios/sidewalks, we also install concrete patios/sidewalk. Rebuild/repair porches/steps. Parge foundation walls. There’s no jobs too small.

"Serena Staats was very thorough and superb customer service! Hired Staats for small re-pointing job as well as removing old paint from brick wall and applying mortar. Job was done on time with excellent results. Would definitely hire again."

Jose C on April 2023

Staats Masonry is a small family owned business (Howard and Serena Staats). Over 30 years experience in Masonry and Construction services, with 2 years vocational schooling. Formally trained and certified by well known industry leaders such as Increte, Colormaker and Engrave-a-crete. We repair and replace foundation walls, install drainage systems, catch basins We build retaining walls, install bluestone patios/sidewalks, we also install concrete patios/sidewalk. Rebuild/repair porches/steps. Parge foundation walls. There’s no jobs too small.

"Serena Staats was very thorough and superb customer service! Hired Staats for small re-pointing job as well as removing old paint from brick wall and applying mortar. Job was done on time with excellent results. Would definitely hire again."

Jose C on April 2023


Falzo Landscaping
5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
Falzo Landscaping
5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
416 local quotes requested

Local landscaping company here too tackle all your outdoor needs too make your house stand out more than others. All year round services we do anything from lawn mowing, plant design and installation, retaining walls, grading, snow plowing and removal.

"Mike Falzo was fantastic!! Super responsive, very professional and offered keen insight into our landscaping project. He and his crew were hard working and delivered on time and within budget. Mike has very good attention to detail and is a conscientious worker who cares deeply about the quality of the project delivered. I highly recommend him for any project."

Michael S on May 2025

Local landscaping company here too tackle all your outdoor needs too make your house stand out more than others. All year round services we do anything from lawn mowing, plant design and installation, retaining walls, grading, snow plowing and removal.

"Mike Falzo was fantastic!! Super responsive, very professional and offered keen insight into our landscaping project. He and his crew were hard working and delivered on time and within budget. Mike has very good attention to detail and is a conscientious worker who cares deeply about the quality of the project delivered. I highly recommend him for any project."

Michael S on May 2025


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Cristman Enterprises
5.00(
2
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Cristman Enterprises
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We provide quality work and we can perform a variety or services . We offer routine lawn care , landscaping work , firewood, small demolition/clean out jobs.

"Cristman Enterprises were fantastic. We needed our yard regraded and seeded. They were professional, promptly communicated the status of the work, and were overall very easy to work with. We will be hiring them again for our future landscaping projects."

Donna s on March 2025

We provide quality work and we can perform a variety or services . We offer routine lawn care , landscaping work , firewood, small demolition/clean out jobs.

"Cristman Enterprises were fantastic. We needed our yard regraded and seeded. They were professional, promptly communicated the status of the work, and were overall very easy to work with. We will be hiring them again for our future landscaping projects."

Donna s on March 2025

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FAQs for yard drainage projects in Schenectady, NY

Absolutely. You can combine drainage installation with many other kinds of projects, such as building a new home, constructing a major addition, or installing an irrigation system. Since excavation is already underway, combining tasks can save you time and money by minimizing labor and material expenses and ensuring seamless integration of multiple systems.

Make sure your contractor is licensed and insured by checking their credentials. Ask for a detailed written estimate outlining every aspect of your drainage system, including how they plan to address specific problem areas in your yard. You can also ask if they have a warranty for their work. Additionally, review feedback from their previous customers to confirm the quality of their work.

It depends on your specific water management needs. A French drain is a passive system that redirects water away from your home without mechanical assistance. A sump pump actively removes water when it reaches a certain level. Often, using both systems together provides the best defense against water intrusion, but a pro can give you specific advice for your home and yard.

Your contractor starts by mapping and digging a trench with at least a 1% slope so water can run off freely. Next, they’ll line the trench with filter fabric, add gravel, and lay the drainpipe to keep water moving. Contractors use specialized equipment to complete each step and ensure compliance with local regulations. This systematic approach creates a robust solution that effectively directs water away from your home.

A proper slope is essential for an effective drainage system installation. Drainage trenches must be engineered with a minimum 1% slope to ensure water flows immediately away from your home without hindrance. Adequate grading increases the system’s capacity to handle heavy water volumes and eliminates pooling. Always verify local guidelines and contact utility services before excavation to ensure safety and compliance.

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