If you want your basement waterproof for spring rains now is the time to call basement waterproofing companies for estimates on your basement waterproofing cost options.  There are several basement systems used for solving basement water leaks and not all are created equally.

Do some homework on the type of basement water leaks you are experiencing before calling out basement waterproofing companies for estimates so that you will know what type of basement systems you are looking for.

The interior basement waterproofing systems are designed to solve  basement water leaks that are coming up from ground water build up.  The  exterior basement waterproofing systems are designed to solve wet basement walls from surface water problems.

Call full service basement waterproofing contractors who can review and offer all basement systems for a non biased opinion.

For basement waterproofing in Akron or Canton Ohio and surrounding areas call Pioneer Basement Solutions at 1-877-321-4889 or visit the website here.

If you have basement water leaks you are likely dreading the quest for a basement waterproofing company to handle your foundation waterproofing needs.  There are horror stories out there about foundation waterproofing out high pressure salesmen and war zone like jobsites / dirty disasters to clean up and so on.  So what should you look for?

The obvious is check with the BBB but there are a few tips with what to look for there.  Look to see if the basement waterproofing company is accredited.  This means they are a member.  The BBB reports on all businesses, members or not so the only way you know they are a member is to be sure you call accredited listings.  Then you should look beyond the A B C score to check out BBB complaints.  Members and non members can score an A and have several open complaints.  It is based on size of business and employees.  And as long as the company responds to the complaints they get an A.

Try Angies List for your basement waterproofing company search.  This membership based (very low fee well worth it) database has golden input from customers.  You will see basement waterproofing cost listed, and in the customers own words how the basement waterproofing contractor performed graded in several areas.

Get referrals…ask for something specific so they cant just hand you a prepared before hand list.  Ask your co-workes, family and neighbors.  The best basement waterproofing companies will always be the ones that gain most of their business by referrals.

In northeast Ohio such as Akron Canton Medina Kent and surrounding areas check out Pioneer Basement Solutions.  See the Angies List report here.

If you have basement water leaks and are interviewing basement waterproofing companies you may have found that the  basement waterproofing cost they propose will be all over the board.  There are several factors that contribute to this and we will touch on them briefly.

The methods basement waterproofing companies use will impact the basement waterproofing cost significantly.  Choosing full exterior basement waterproofing will end up about tripple the cost of  interior basement waterproofing systems.  But if you truly need the exterior basement waterproofing approach to solve your problem it is worth the investment in your home to preserve your foundation.  You should see exterior basement waterproofing pricing avearge around $125 per linear foot.  There will be contractors in the $100/ft range and $150+ per foot range.

You will likely see more variance between interior basement waterproofing system quotes.  This is because there are very small home based basement waterproofing contractors that have lower overhead than the big guys you see on TV etc… who may have dozens of people in the office, several trucks on the road and huge marketing efforts they need to feed.  On the low side you may see $35 per foot and the high side around $75 per foot which may include some combination of outside work.

The key to making the best decision possible regarding your  basement repair is to identify the true problem and objectively considering all your options.

In the Akron and Canton (Kent Medina) and surrounding areas be sure to call Pioneer among the basement waterproofing companies you are considering for a no sales gimmick, no pressure straight talk assesment. 1-877-321-4889

Most people probably never hire a basement waterproofing contractor and the few that do have a hard time determining what a fair basement waterproofing cost would be.  In order to determine that you have to consider many factors.  Some of these are obvious so bear with me.

The estimate for basement waterproofing you may get will be a reflection of the cost of doing business of the basement waterproofing contractors you interview.   Those that are on TV, in print ads, setting up booths at all the trade shows and fairs etc… obviously have a higher marketing cost and that will factor into your basement waterproofing cost with those contractors.

On the low side, those basement waterproofing companies that use subcontractor labor, do not pull permits or licenses and work out of their home or garage will obviously have a very low cost of doing business and a relative low estimate.

So it is obviously important that you do your homework on the  basement waterproofing companies you interview to get proof of their licensing, worker’s compensation insurance, place of business etc…  This will also tell you how well established the company is and how easy or difficult it would be for them to disappear, or more popularly, close under one name and reopen under another in order to avoid customer service.

You cannot tell a book by its cover, especially today.  The internet and various advertising outlets can make a brand new small business appear to be a well established large corporation.  Again, do your homework.

Ok, so you want numbers.  Those companies that are on the low side (working on a shoestring cost structure) will likely be between $25 and $35 per foot for an interior basement waterproofing system and or combination inside outside system; and $75 to $100 per foot for  exterior basement waterproofing systems.

Those who are the “big guys” on TV and sending out teams of salespeople, with teams of inside marketing agents will be in the high side and price between $50 and $75 per foot for an interior basement waterproofing system and or combination inside outside system.  Often times these companies will also offer some sort of “patented system” to make it impossible for you to compare other basement waterproofing contractors offerings.  You should expect  exterior basement waterproofing to be around $150 per foot.

So those are the lows and highs, and then of course there are many  basement waterproofing contractors that will fall somewhere in between.

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Whether you have  basement water leaks and have begun the process of comparing basement waterproofing companies or are just starting your research there are some things you should know about what gos into basement waterproofing cost and I’ll break them down into two areas: company and basement waterproofing methods (see Part 2).

The basement waterproofing contractors may all look pretty similar in your area on the surface especially in today’s world of the Internet.  I can start up a business today and make it look like a 25 year old established and successful company very easily.  Here are some things to compare when considering basement waterproofing companies that directly affect the basement waterproofing cost :

• time in business.  New companies are looking for market share and often low ball pricing in order to get started.  Statistic show however that over 80% of new small businesses fail within the first 2 years.  That many again in the next five.  Look at the Better Business Bureau’s record for when the business was incorporated for a general idea.  Beware of companies that advertise “years experience”.  This is a red flag for new in business otherwise they will state the year founded or “in business since”.
• labor force. Many if not most construction companies use subcontractors and most of those subs do not carry insurance because it is simply very expensive.  Using subcontractors can mean inexperienced labor which leads to a lower quality project.  No insurance means you are personally liable if anyone gets hurt in your home.  Check Workers Compensation certificates!  Cutting corners cuts cost which lowers the price but it is a gamble that many wish they had not taken.
• track record. Look at complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau.  Do not simply look at the “grade”.  The BBB grading system allows for “A” even with a pattern of complaints if the complaints are responded to, even if the customer was not satisfied with the response.  Get referrals.  Ask for older installs as well as some more recent, make them dig for references rather than allow them to hand you the same three raving fans they give out all the time.  
• Check Angie’s List. This is a great way to prescreen contractors of any type.  You will read actual customer feedback in their own words and see a grading scale that looks at several areas of product and service deliverables, including info on basement waterproofing cost.

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Last blog I discussed what too look for in basement waterproofing companies that affect the basement waterproofing cost and in this blog I will touch on basement waterproofing methods that affect the project cost.

First thing I want to cover is “patented basement systems”.  These basement systems are designed to make it difficult if not impossible for you to compare basement waterproofing solutions.  It is a sales tactic.  It is a sales tactic.  Yes I know I repeated myself, just want to be sure you caught that.  Any  basement waterproofing contractor can have drainage pipe made a certain color or shape and or offer certain combinations of solutions and apply for a patent and call it “exclusive super duper world’s best waterproofing”…you get the point.

Next thing I want to cover is exterior basement waterproofing methods.  The basement waterproofing cost for this type of solution is always going to be the highest, and don’t forget to include replacing the sidewalk, deck, patio, landscaping etc… into your budget.  You should see a range of $100 to $150 per linear foot for exterior basement waterproofing solutions.  Typically these contractors are more serious, less “dime a dozen” for those who actual do this type of work because there is much greater risk and overhead expense to be able to perform.

For interior basement waterproofing solutions are unfortunately a dime a dozen and harder to compare. (Look at the Part 1 blog where I covered some things to look for in basement waterproofing companies that directly affect the cost.)  Bob the Builder working out of his home and hiring subcontractors off the street will always be the low price winner. These are the companies you may have never heard of but ran across an ad in the yellow pages / local small paper or found their name online when doing a search. Obviously the companies with the most advertising, biggest facility, most employees will have the most overhead and the highest prices.  Chances are these are the companies you have heard of due to their extensive advertising campaigns.

Compare the actual work getting done very closely.  Sounds simple but there are may ways to cut corners in anything you do including basement waterproofing.  Look at pictures of finished projects and check for a smooth concrete replacement.  Be sure to compare actual footer drainage to “baseboard” type drains (even the ones that are in the concrete like water guard systems).  Footer drains take a lot more work and should always cost more that the “on top the footer solutions”, except for of course, the patented ones you can not compare apples to apples to which will be pricey.  You should see numbers between $35 and $45 for basics plus pump systems and any wall work from there.

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