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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!


Avatar for Highlander Waterproofing, Inc
Highlander Waterproofing, Inc
224 Harrison Street, Suite 210
4.30(
151
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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc
224 Harrison Street, Suite 210
4.30(
151
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
76 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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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.
350 East Avenue, Suite 203
4.31(
151
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Approved Pro
Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.
350 East Avenue, Suite 203
4.31(
151
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
55 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

"great job! "

Maryanne R on February 2025

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

"great job! "

Maryanne R on February 2025


Cayuga Heating and Cooling
32 Dove Dr
4.70(
28
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Approved Pro
Cayuga Heating and Cooling
32 Dove Dr
4.70(
28
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Our mission at, Areti, LLC, is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a homeowner's face at the end of a project! Areti, LLC, stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship, and a prompt and responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

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Tasheka P on June 2022

Our mission at, Areti, LLC, is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a homeowner's face at the end of a project! Areti, LLC, stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship, and a prompt and responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

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Tasheka P on June 2022


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Auchinachie Plumbing LTD
42 Frederick Street
3.99(
158
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Approved Pro
Auchinachie Plumbing LTD
42 Frederick Street
3.99(
158
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
365 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.

"The master of the dishonest upsell! I have had 4 interactions with this company and the most recent left me shaking with anger. At least the first 3 times they sent someone out they were friendly and lied through their teeth. Jeff Sxxxxxx was nasty, aggressive, and unprofessional. He took everything personal and would not repair a part broken by a previous employee of auchinachie because how is that fair to me? He would not honor the warranty I was promised because apparently the previous plumber had been lying about that. He made me feel unsafe, taken advantage of and like a fool for ever trusting them. Every other interaction has been one of constantly adding money to the bill with no warning and so they were kind. When I finally asked them to honor their commitments, I was told he was there to help me but was not going to help if I had an attitude about it."

Bonita B on March 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.

"The master of the dishonest upsell! I have had 4 interactions with this company and the most recent left me shaking with anger. At least the first 3 times they sent someone out they were friendly and lied through their teeth. Jeff Sxxxxxx was nasty, aggressive, and unprofessional. He took everything personal and would not repair a part broken by a previous employee of auchinachie because how is that fair to me? He would not honor the warranty I was promised because apparently the previous plumber had been lying about that. He made me feel unsafe, taken advantage of and like a fool for ever trusting them. Every other interaction has been one of constantly adding money to the bill with no warning and so they were kind. When I finally asked them to honor their commitments, I was told he was there to help me but was not going to help if I had an attitude about it."

Bonita B on March 2025


Avatar for Everdry Waterproofing of Upstate New York
Everdry Waterproofing of Upstate New York
12 Pixley Industrial Pkwy Box #5 Door #34
4.76(
415
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Approved Pro
Everdry Waterproofing of Upstate New York
12 Pixley Industrial Pkwy Box #5 Door #34
4.76(
415
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
21 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

EverDry Waterproofing is the nation's leading residential basement waterproofing contractor. Since 1983, EverDry has provided full-service waterproofing to more than 70,000 satisfied customers EverDry Professionals take a personal, one-on-one approach in dealing with homeowners to help them understand their options for creating a safe, dry and livable space in their basements

"Brandon and the Everdry Waterproofing team were a pleasure to work with. They were communicative, responsive, kind, and addressed the issues."

Lindsay S on April 2025

EverDry Waterproofing is the nation's leading residential basement waterproofing contractor. Since 1983, EverDry has provided full-service waterproofing to more than 70,000 satisfied customers EverDry Professionals take a personal, one-on-one approach in dealing with homeowners to help them understand their options for creating a safe, dry and livable space in their basements

"Brandon and the Everdry Waterproofing team were a pleasure to work with. They were communicative, responsive, kind, and addressed the issues."

Lindsay S on April 2025


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M&W Handymen
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5.00(
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M&W Handymen
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5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
67 local quotes requested

M&W Remodeling is proud to provide bathroom and kitchen remodel services to the Finger Lakes community. We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied and the vision comes true. We work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and our commitment to customer satisfaction means we won't rest until you are 100% happy with our work. Give us a call at the number above.

"In the course of this year, I have had these guys hang door, repair plaster, tile, paint, wallpaper, and repair a window sill. There is nothing they can’t handle! And now my bedroom is gorgeous."

Martha H on December 2024

M&W Remodeling is proud to provide bathroom and kitchen remodel services to the Finger Lakes community. We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied and the vision comes true. We work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and our commitment to customer satisfaction means we won't rest until you are 100% happy with our work. Give us a call at the number above.

"In the course of this year, I have had these guys hang door, repair plaster, tile, paint, wallpaper, and repair a window sill. There is nothing they can’t handle! And now my bedroom is gorgeous."

Martha H on December 2024


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Thayer Roofing and Construction
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Thayer Roofing and Construction
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 local quotes requested

Thayer Roofing and Construction offers a wide variety of services from applying laminate flooring, sheetrock and spackling, painting, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, new decks and porches, siding, windows and doors to installing architectural shingle roofing. Our business strives on craftsmanship and completing our jobs in a timely manner. There's no job too big or small so call us for your free estimate today!

"Charlie is very easy to work with. He was here on time every morning and the job area was left clean when he left each night. I would recommend to anyone looking for great work ethic and skills for their next project."

Sam R on May 2023

Thayer Roofing and Construction offers a wide variety of services from applying laminate flooring, sheetrock and spackling, painting, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, new decks and porches, siding, windows and doors to installing architectural shingle roofing. Our business strives on craftsmanship and completing our jobs in a timely manner. There's no job too big or small so call us for your free estimate today!

"Charlie is very easy to work with. He was here on time every morning and the job area was left clean when he left each night. I would recommend to anyone looking for great work ethic and skills for their next project."

Sam R on May 2023


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Merrill Home Renovations & Contracting
45 Church Street
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Merrill Home Renovations & Contracting
45 Church Street
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
122 local quotes requested

We specialize in: Decks, Siding, Windows and doors, Interior/ exterior framing, Drywall, trim, finishing work, New construction, Concrete pads, and more! 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 a free estimate today!

"The service was amazing and it was great working with them. They were truly understanding."

Trever s on April 2023

We specialize in: Decks, Siding, Windows and doors, Interior/ exterior framing, Drywall, trim, finishing work, New construction, Concrete pads, and more! 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 a free estimate today!

"The service was amazing and it was great working with them. They were truly understanding."

Trever s on April 2023


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Norb Miller General Contractor
129 Elm Rd
4.39(
56
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Approved Pro
Norb Miller General Contractor
129 Elm Rd
4.39(
56
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
151 local quotes requested
47 years of experience

Norb Miller General Contractor of Dundee, NY specializes in remodeling services for over 30 years. We have an exceptional reputation in the Finger Lakes region for exceeding our customers' expectations. From kitchen additions, bathroom additions, remodeling and basement conversions to windows and siding, we are here to see your vision to a beautiful end result. Our fully insured company also helps in guiding and overseeing our valued customers' design process. When you want quality and affordable prices, we are here for you.

"Norb and his crew did a great job on all my projects. Highly recommend."

Douglas M on June 2024

Norb Miller General Contractor of Dundee, NY specializes in remodeling services for over 30 years. We have an exceptional reputation in the Finger Lakes region for exceeding our customers' expectations. From kitchen additions, bathroom additions, remodeling and basement conversions to windows and siding, we are here to see your vision to a beautiful end result. Our fully insured company also helps in guiding and overseeing our valued customers' design process. When you want quality and affordable prices, we are here for you.

"Norb and his crew did a great job on all my projects. Highly recommend."

Douglas M on June 2024

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Sump pump or interior foundation drains installations FAQs

Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.

Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.

Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.

You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.

Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.

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