Expediant Environmental is committed to excellence and continues to be an outstanding business with over 25 years of experience. Our company prides itself on an outstanding record of quality service. We specialize in your whole home as a system approach. So when it comes to mold removal, insulation, or waterproofing we never forget to make sure it does not have a negative effect on another function of your home. Wet Crawl Space? Expediant offers CleanSpace encapsulation system to control moisture and dampness in the crawl space. We are an authorized Contractor Nation installer. Radon problem? That's no problem for us. Got bed bugs or rodents? We can make them disappear! Expediant offers a wide variety of services to meet all your pest control needs from preventative maintenance to treatment of active problems. See our website! www.Expedianthomesolutions.com
"They got rid of the mold in my house promptly and professionally. Thanks to Expedient Environmental Solutions I am able to live in a safe and clean home."
Wayne P on February 2025
Expediant Environmental is committed to excellence and continues to be an outstanding business with over 25 years of experience. Our company prides itself on an outstanding record of quality service. We specialize in your whole home as a system approach. So when it comes to mold removal, insulation, or waterproofing we never forget to make sure it does not have a negative effect on another function of your home. Wet Crawl Space? Expediant offers CleanSpace encapsulation system to control moisture and dampness in the crawl space. We are an authorized Contractor Nation installer. Radon problem? That's no problem for us. Got bed bugs or rodents? We can make them disappear! Expediant offers a wide variety of services to meet all your pest control needs from preventative maintenance to treatment of active problems. See our website! www.Expedianthomesolutions.com
"They got rid of the mold in my house promptly and professionally. Thanks to Expedient Environmental Solutions I am able to live in a safe and clean home."
Wayne P on February 2025
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!
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
Cardinal Property Improvements LLC is a small family owned business located in the Hudson Valley, New York. We are THE technical excavation company, we pay exceptional attention to detail. Specializing in utility excavations, drainage, sloping/grading, driveway reconstruction, new driveways, and foundations. Cardinal Property Improvements LLC also provides an array of property upgrades from new construction, land clearing and site work to patios, sod installation and flower beds. Focused on quality and transparency, our mission is to provide consumer with value through quality work, clarity and competitive pricing. With nearly 2 decades in the field, our team has the knowledge and experience to tackle any project, large or small. Enjoy the peace of mind of knowing your investment is in the proper hands with Cardinal Property Improvements.
"I had a wonderful experience with Cardinal Property Improvements. Would highly recommend for further projects."
Nick M on April 2025
Cardinal Property Improvements LLC is a small family owned business located in the Hudson Valley, New York. We are THE technical excavation company, we pay exceptional attention to detail. Specializing in utility excavations, drainage, sloping/grading, driveway reconstruction, new driveways, and foundations. Cardinal Property Improvements LLC also provides an array of property upgrades from new construction, land clearing and site work to patios, sod installation and flower beds. Focused on quality and transparency, our mission is to provide consumer with value through quality work, clarity and competitive pricing. With nearly 2 decades in the field, our team has the knowledge and experience to tackle any project, large or small. Enjoy the peace of mind of knowing your investment is in the proper hands with Cardinal Property Improvements.
"I had a wonderful experience with Cardinal Property Improvements. Would highly recommend for further projects."
Nick M on April 2025
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
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
We are a small company by choice in order to provide dedication to each and every project and customer. Free estimates provided.
"I CONTACT DOUG, THE OWNER AND COMPLAINT THAT YHE GRASS DID NOT LOOK WELL AND IT LOOK LIKE SAME GRASS WITH A LOT OF BALD SPOTS"
MILTON L on October 2024
We are a small company by choice in order to provide dedication to each and every project and customer. Free estimates provided.
"I CONTACT DOUG, THE OWNER AND COMPLAINT THAT YHE GRASS DID NOT LOOK WELL AND IT LOOK LIKE SAME GRASS WITH A LOT OF BALD SPOTS"
MILTON L on October 2024
Call 518- 691-0428 for a FREE inital visit with a landscape designer. We use only our core group of high quality subcontractors.
Call 518- 691-0428 for a FREE inital visit with a landscape designer. We use only our core group of high quality subcontractors.
At County Line Contracting we are your Land Management Experts. Working with private land owners, developers and municipalities in and around the Capital Region. With many years of experience specializing in all aspects of land clearing, excavation, and forestry mulching. Providing top quality work at affordable prices.
At County Line Contracting we are your Land Management Experts. Working with private land owners, developers and municipalities in and around the Capital Region. With many years of experience specializing in all aspects of land clearing, excavation, and forestry mulching. Providing top quality work at affordable prices.
New Asbury Gardens is a full service Design/Build landscape Company. We also have a complete Retail Garden center and Nursery. We offer creative financing solutions to meet your budget and needs. We use full time employees on all of our jobs, except when there is specialty work, then we use one of our reliable sub-contractors. Our employees are trade certified with NCMA and ICPI s.
New Asbury Gardens is a full service Design/Build landscape Company. We also have a complete Retail Garden center and Nursery. We offer creative financing solutions to meet your budget and needs. We use full time employees on all of our jobs, except when there is specialty work, then we use one of our reliable sub-contractors. Our employees are trade certified with NCMA and ICPI s.
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.