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Avatar for Key Waterproofing Construction
Key Waterproofing Construction
4.7(
197
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Serving Springfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I knew that I needed waterproofing for the front of my basement as water would sometimes leak in during very heavy rain. After the work began, it was discovered that the entire perimeter of the basement needed the drainage system replace. This meant almost 4 times as much footage needed to be worked on, yet the cost was a little over double, not 4 times as much. I was very relieved when I was given that revised estimate. The work looks to be high quality, but I especially like that the work is guaranteed for the life of the home, even after I sell it."
Response time12 hrs
80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Eastern Waterproofing Co., Inc.
4.8(
31
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Serving Springfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jon is professional and a man of his word. My wife and I had some leakage in our finished basement. After substantial research, I contacted several companies in the area. Jon and his crew at Eastern responded faster than every other company and offered us the best price for the least hassle. The crew works hard and fast. They were respectful of our home and property and cleaned up after themselves when they were done working. Our interior foundation drain is working great and can sleep in peace knowing that our basement is dry, even on the wettest nights.They stand by their work and even came out to install a false floor under our oil tank after we replaced it., at no additional fee. I would 100% recommend Jon and his crew for all of your waterproofing needs."
broken walk
repai
repair
addition
sidewalk and dumpster pad

+67

Response time2 days
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Budget Dry Waterproofing, Inc.
4.7(
196
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Serving Springfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Budget Dry to review our basement problems and hired them to do the waterproofing project, install new basement windows, install the Santa Fe dehumidifier, and recently they installed our back-up battery system. We highly recommend them -always courteous, get the jobs done quickly and neatly, and always respond when we need their advice/want to purchase new filters. A great company!"
Drain at base of bilco
going up on the wall
finished wall area
completed
finished sump pump area

+37

Response time1 day
117 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Fox Excavating LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Springfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. The installation went well and the crew did extra work to leave the property better than they find it! Good job all around."
Septic Tank Project
Septic Tank Project
Recycled asphalt millings parking lot
Septic Tank Project
Concrete pad

+14

Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.3(
317
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Serving Springfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Busy dog was very prompt in responding to our need for basement work. We were very pleased with the install. The technicians were polite and thorough."
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Foundation

+16

Response time2 days
79 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Advanced Basement Waterproofing
4.8(
40
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Serving Springfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is by far the best contractor/company that I've worked with! The workers are responsible and highly professional! The work that has been done in my house is of a very high standard and great value. When I was doing a basement remodeling, they helped me to discover the termite damage and treat those damage for me immediately to prevent further damage. Additionally, they are good with renovation and investment. After renovations, I was able to improve the value of my house by about $20k and sold it for a good price. I am very thankful to have them because they guided me along to maximize the value of my house with a little spending. I will definitely recommend Advanced Seamless Gutters Inc to you all, not only because of the quality work they produced but their honesty and loyalty."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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M & M Construction LLC
4.9(
61
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Serving Springfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1965

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Honestly, we cannot say enough good things about Drainage Pros. They are professional, competitively priced, trustworthy, and - most importantly - excellent at what they do. <br /> We moved into a 1920s home with major drainage problems. Four of the six original underground drains that collected water from the downspouts were nonfunctional. Our home also sat low on the property, and when it rained water flowed across our driveway, over the patio, and into our basement by seeping over the foundation. It looked like a small river coming toward our home and disappearing underneath. <br /> AJ responded quickly to our initial inquiry and met with us on site to discuss the project. He listened carefully to our observations while assessing the driveway, patio, and grounds before sending us a detailed proposal the next day. The proposal listed several different stages and options, which we continued to discuss with him at every step of the project. AJ was always very  knowledgeable, communicative, and professional, responding to our many questions and concerns thoroughly and patiently (even when we asked the same question multiple times). Ultimately, Drainage Pros stood by their original proposal, working within budget, and they even guaranteed their work (although we don?t expect we?ll be needing the guarantee). <br /> They tore out and had the old driveway re-graded and repaved, installed a channel drain behind part of the home, and laid pvc pipe along the entire perimeter to collect water from all six downspouts. They ran the pipe under two bluestone patios and walkways, all of which they reset carefully. They connected the pipe to our main sewer line, which required six foot plus excavations. Lastly, they reseeded the lawn (which returned nicely), and basically restored the grounds to their original condition. The paving company they coordinated with was also excellent, and they worked hard at communicating with each other to ensure that the project was completed to our satisfaction. <br /> Personally, what I most appreciated about working with Drainage Pros is that AJ did not trouble us with all of the things that could possibly go wrong while performing such a major job like excavating and tapping into the main sewer line. He simply assured us calmly and professionally that he and his team could do the job, and they did. Perfectly. <br /> We had previously discussed the job with a completely different (and also highly rated) contractor who appeared flustered by our drainage issues and, after charging us >$1,000 for an assessment and cleaning, was unable to offer us a written proposal or estimate without further ?diagnostics?. Do not waste your time and money, like we did. Just hire Drainage Pros, and they will get the job done. <br /> We now have absolutely NO DRAINAGE ISSUES and strangely even look forward to when it rains so we can see how beautifully the water flows down the driveway, into the drains, and away from the house. If you are on this site searching for a drainage specialist, perhaps you can appreciate this. <br /> <br />"
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Mr Gutter
4.6(
36
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Serving Springfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Gutter was very easy to work with even though I have a full time job and was not available to meet with them personally. Mr. Gutter came to house while I was at work but after I spoke with them on the phone and provided an estimate that gave a low-cost option as well as a higher priced one that would give me greater reliability. The estimate was mailed to me and they followed up with a telephone call to go over the specifics of the estimate and the options available. My existing gutters, though less than 3 years old were overflowing and ponding. They were never installed correctly with the proper pitch, and did not have an adequately sized downspout in one area to handle the run-off from the roof area where mutiple surfaces were emptying to one downspout. As a result of this, I suffered basement leaks during heavy downpours. Mr. Gutter came promptly and cleaned out all of the gutters and downspouts, in addition to replacing the one downspout with a larger size, repitched all of the gutters and provided additional hardware where needed. They installed leaf guards on my front and side gutters, and in the rear of the house that is two-stories high and very inaccessible, they installed their top of the line gutter guard so I won't have to worry about it again for years to come. They were responsive in returning phone calls, arrived when they were scheduled to, and accomplished the work without leaving any mess. When I came home from work after they finished up, the yard and everything they worked with was in perfect condition. I would definitely use them again if needed, and highly recommend them to others."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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S & W Tile
5.0(
423
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Serving Springfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Wes at S&W Tile to install a heated porcelain tile floor in our new 4-season sunroom, and the experience was one of the best we've had with any contractors that have done work on our house. Wes was incredibly responsive, helpful, and thorough at explaining options and answering all our questions from when we first talked to him through the end of the job. He's very hardworking, detail-oriented, and did high quality work on our new tile floor. We appreciated how he was willing to have several detailed conversations over time as we figured out what we wanted to do for the floor, and we're glad that we ended up adding a Schluter DITRA-HEAT system under the tile as well which works great so far. I'd highly recommend Wes for any tile jobs in the future."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Prime Home Services, Inc.
5.0(
30
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Serving Springfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Providing Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Crack Repairs, Radon Mitigation, Mold Remediation Termite/Ant Control, Odor Solutions and Home Inspections in Western/Central MA and Northern CT since 1998. We are a family operated company providing traditional and green solutions for your home and business. We also install vapor barriers, termite damage repair, duct cleaning and overall indoor air improvements. "One Call, One Company, Many Solutions"

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement drainage channels installation projects in Springfield, MA

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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