Used them twice, very happy with the results. The repair holds up really well, no leaking anymoreread more

I have done some work with with them and they are excellent! In a industry dominated by big…read morecorporations who only care about the bottom line BG is a breath of fresh air. Honest and fair priced

Called and got Rich on the phone to describe a couple of foundation cracks in the house I just…read moremoved into. Got a quote right away and scheduled a repair that same afternoon. A week later, Paul came with his 30+ years of concrete & foundation knowledge. Patched up an underground crack with closed-cell polymer and the other above-ground crack with carbon fiber.

From the start the transaction was smooth. After exchanging a few messages via Yelp! it was…read moreconfirmed that A-1 Foundation Crack Repair met our needs. Andrew came out to view the issue, inspect the rest of the foundation as well as the bulkhead. He provided a couple of options to repair the foundation crack and suggested bolstering the joints between the bulkhead and foundation. The technician scheduled to do the work was very courteous and accommodating. He texted before his arrival and was very understanding when we explained we had an unexpected emergency come up. He was very informative and excellent at explaining what he had done. Thanks A-1 Foundation Crack Repair for making it a breeze to address foundation cracks.

They were extremely professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. They did a wonderful job, and the…read morepricing was fair. I definitely would recommend them.

From the owner: Stateline Masonry & Waterproofing provides foundation repair, basement waterproofing, general…read moremasonry, chimney repair, and crack repair services to Waltham, MA, and the Greater Boston area.

Professional from beginning to end! This is the second home…read morein which I've used Dryzone Basement Systems. My positive experience with the first home in Quincy, more than 15 years ago, was so professional and positive that I didn't need to repeat all the research I had previously done. My 1st home didn't have a pump previously, but water came into my basement and I panicked. I never worried about it again. My new home in Rockland already had an antiquated pump without a battery back up. What good is a pump if the power goes out and you don't have a back up? Plus the outflow piping was not freeze proof and was just a flexible hose. The replacement pump is in, as well as the dehumidifier/air cleaner which feeds right into the pump. It doesn't look at all like anyone was here working today. They called to confirm the day before, they called when they were on the way, they showed up and did an outstanding job. I can't even see where the lawn was dug up to bury the out flow pvc pipes. I'm beyond impressed and finally feel secure about moving furniture into my finished basement.

Worst Contractor Experience Ever - Avoid DryZone Basement Systems / All Things Basementy…read more I had the single most egregious contractor experience of my life with DryZone Basement Systems (the local All Things Basementy provider) on my Massachusetts property. I hired them to clean out my crawlspace, which had an older vapor barrier, and upgrade it to a new vapor barrier system. Their sales pitch and materials specifically promised that the space would be thoroughly cleaned before any new material was installed. On the first day the crew began laying the new vapor barrier directly over the existing dirt, debris, and old vapor barrier without cleaning anything. I immediately stopped the project and contacted management to request a different crew that would actually do the job properly. Management promised they would send a project manager and that he would be on site the whole day on day two while the crew cleaned. What actually happened is that the project manager was only there for about 20 minutes. While the crew was supposedly cleaning out the old material, they only cleaned a small section and then covered up all the remaining old debris and old vapor barrier with the new material -- doing exactly what I had already complained about on day one and had been assured would not happen. To make matters worse, the crew spray-foamed rodent bait stations directly into the side of my house. It was obvious this was done deliberately and in a retaliatory, vindictive manner after I had complained and stopped their work. At that point I fired them. I lost my entire $6,000 deposit and had to hire another crew to rip out everything they had done. The cost to remove their improper work and start over was more than the original contract amount. I ultimately had the crawlspace properly cleaned and the vapor barrier upgrade completed correctly through the Mass Save program. This company showed zero respect for the homeowner's instructions, broke their promises about oversight, and acted dishonestly even after management got involved. I told them in no uncertain terms that they would never be allowed back on my property again. Strong recommendation: Do not use DryZone Basement Systems or any All Things Basementy contractor under any circumstances. They charge double the competition (or more) while promising quality but delivering substandard work. If you need crawlspace cleaning, vapor barrier upgrade, or encapsulation work, hire a dedicated cleanup/restoration crew separately (Servpro or equivalent) to get the space truly clean and ready, then have the new vapor barrier installed through Mass Save or a reputable local contractor. You will save yourself an enormous amount of money and avoid massive frustration. This was by far the worst contractor experience I have ever had. Learn from my mistake.

Chris did a fine job redoing a brick walkway that was mired by dips, broken curbing and an…read moreunsecured border. I would not have believed what a difference it made! All the bricks were pulled up and the highest standards used to reset and set brick. A cement curbing under the brick not only secured brick but provided a means for directing run off water. The brick was also power washed. (Unfortunately, other remodeling elsewhere created dust and dirt on brick afterwards but that will be hosed off.)

After some gusty days, I found our chimney's rain cap in my backyard, which was the push I needed…read moreto look into finding a contractor for long overdue work on our chimney and front steps. See the before pictures for the chimney, I don't have one handy for the steps, but the mortar was missing from between a lot of the bricks, and the limestone slabs were wobbly and not adhered to the step anymore. Chris responded to the request quickly and came out for an assessment, providing estimates both for a repair and a full rebuild of the front steps, and a repair of the chimney. Both very reasonable and in line with estimates from other businesses. We spoke last Friday, Chris had the formal contracts to me by Sunday, and the team was here first thing Tuesday morning working on the steps. They worked quickly but thoroughly, and were on to the work on the chimney by mid-day Wednesday. Once they were up there, they noticed some issues that weren't visible from the ground view, and Chris walked me through it with the photos and quickly got a revised estimate for what it would look like to do a rebuild of the chimney versus the repair, while also indicating that they COULD still do just the repair, but recommended rebuilding, since he knew we'd be looking to also redo the roof soon. They managed to do the full take down of the chimney to just a few bricks below the roof line and rebuild it back up by the end of the day Thursday, and came back Friday just to install the rain cap and clean up the the materials from the demolished chimney and stairs. Our new steps and chimney look great, and I'll definitely be keeping Kings' contact on file for paving/masonry/foundation work we might need in the future!

John was amazing with my stairs. He really cared and communicated well with the project. I will be…read moreusing him again for sure!

I am extremely grateful for John and his crew at Tough Build Masonry for the work they work they…read moreperformed on my home. I had noticed that a support column on my porch had been leaning and buckling outward. Upon further investigating the issue it turned out that the extent of the damage was greater than appeared on the surface as the post had completely rotted through, the wall had pulled away from the deck and the foundation underneath had crumbled. Despite the amount of work involved, John remained honest and fair as he provided me with several options and worked with me and my budget to get the best result possible to meet both my expectations as well as his high standard of quality. I am beyond pleased with the final outcome! They managed to get the entire side of the porch torn down, the foundation properly repaired and then have it all rebuilt and tied back into the existing stairs and porch within just a few days. If you are in need of any masonry, carpentry or decking work I can't recommend Tough Build Masonry enough. They were honest, hard working and kept me in the loop throughout the entire process. I absolutely intend to call them in the future for any projects. Thank you, John!

We live at the top of a hill, and we've all heard water runs downhill so we shouldn't have a leaky…read morebasement problem, right? Ha! After watching the (ground level) window well in my front yard fill entirely with water one incredibly rainy day about three years ago when I happened to be in the "cellar," and then let go with all of the water seeping around the frame and down my wall... well I finally understood that damp & musty smell my basement always had. Btw, the spot is not directly under the window but off to the side which is why I always thought water was seeping in through the foundation on the side wall where the stain mostly is (water does move downhill haha). Pioneer Basement responded quickly, gave me several options and quotes, and made financing easy. We decided about two years ago to waterproof only part of the basement since that's the area that is usually damp. We also went with the thermal vapor wrap on that part of the wall, and added the dehumidifier which was optional but recommended. Completely solved our problem - and ended the musty scary haunted basement stink entirely. Fast forward to now. I'm again randomly in the basement (for an internet wiring issue) and notice the absolute faintest but-still-I'm-not-imagining-it damp smell. Yup, after another of the crazy rains we've had this year, and... not at a wall but once again about a foot away from another ground level basement window, a small puddle. Of course, it's at a spot without the drain, sump pump, vapor wrap we'd invested in for part of the basement. Once again, Pioneer Basement sent an estimator over within a day or two - polite, knowledgeable, and quick to deliver multiple quotes (finish the full perimeter, do a smaller portion, consider adding window enclosures to tie into the drainage system...) and financing options. This is a company that delivers a high quality critical product, with a great warranty, at a fair and equitable price. They offer exceptional customer service. Your basement will thank you for having them do your waterproofing. And you'll never need to be scared of opening that cellar door again.

During the free estimate, the president agreed to add a 3-way valve to the exhaust line outside the…read morehouse and said he'd do the favor of patching a few 3"x3" holes in my foundation wall. The valve wasn't installed, and the holes weren't patched. When I asked why, he said it wasn't in the written quote, and instead of adding it where we'd discussed, he offered to draw up a new design: a valve on the installed line inside the house, plus an entirely new pipe run to the outside. A small addition became a new project, which felt like an upsell rather than honoring what he'd agreed to. The scheduling coordinator didn't call the day before to notify me that they had to reschedule the install, so I took an unnecessary day off work. The installation had problems: the new concrete around the pump and overflow ports aren't level. When they were drilling the hole in my wall for the exhaust pipe, I watched the drill bit break through the bottom 1/4" of a siding board and a 6-inch chip flew off. They glued it back on with caulk, but it wasn't flush. From the basement, I confirmed that there was room to drill the hole cleanly through another board without chipping it. Measuring from the top of the foundation wall would have shown them that, but it looks like they didn't. A manager did a walk-through afterward but didn't inspect the work itself, only photographing the working shut-off system and the exhaust hole from inside. In fairness, the pump works and the exhaust pipe doesn't leak. But the unkept promises, communication failures, and missed details are why I can't recommend them.

Did an amazing job waterproofing my basement. Replaced a sump pump on two days notice after major…read morestorm. Sure they were super busy. Planning to hire them again to fix water issues in my garage. Big fan.

Our entire first floor was destroyed by groundwater. We thought that we needed a $20k drainage…read moresolution. Diego was able to remedy the cause by installing two wells and saved us thousands of dollars. His team replaced the damaged drywall, flooring and molding. They also were able to complete all of the electrical and painting. All work was done professionally and meticulously. It was a large, involved project, but Diego patiently walked us through all steps from start to finish. All of the staff from the electricians to painters were courteous and professional. Their attention to detail was appreciated. The entire project went very quickly and we are very pleased with the results.

We hired this company regarding masonry repairs we needed on our front porch stairs. we also agreed…read moreto have our chimney rebuilt due to excess damage which was discovered overall id definitely recommend these guys very professional. Very punctual. and great value for money.

From the owner: We are a friendly, professional and trustworthy Home Improvements company with a passion for…read moredelivering high standards at affordable prices.

We hired Gus and his son's team to repair our damaged chimney this past spring. The masonry work…read moreitself was well done. However, to rebuild the top of the chimney, Gus's workers punched numerous nail holes in our roof on the path up to the chimney. When the work was done, I could see sunlight streaming through the holes. Gus Jr insisted they were sealed with clear sealant. Well, during the next storm water just poured through those holes. Gus Jr insisted they were sealed, returned, and used tar to seal them from the inside (he refused to go back on the roof and insisted this would work). I chose to believe him, even though in hindsight I should have known this would never seal. Rain kept pouring through (see pics of original holes and tar filling, both leaking). For months, both Gus and Gus Jr promised to come back, scheduled days, and never came. Gus even started to blame the condition of my roof, even though it never leaked before and only leaked where his workers had climbed and punched holes in the roof. Now my roof and chimney combined are leaking more than before I hired Gus and his team, and I'm out many thousands of dollars. Be warned.

My family home needed power washing, foundation and chimney repairs, deck re-stained and a shed…read moreproperly insulated. After speaking with Gus, he gave me a very fair estimate and immediately had his team at my house. All repairs and work were professionally and satisfactorily completed. Rhino Roofing & Masonry was the best value for our home improvement needs. Highly recommended! Thanks Gus and team!