Aquatech Basement Waterproofing

I had just finished my exterior landscaping when our basement started to leak from multiple spots on the foundation. After talking with a few companies, I had decided that in addition to whatever I paid for waterproofing services, I would have an incremental landscaping bill for 4-5k to re-sod, put back pea gravel around foundation and replant a 20' row of small cedars.
Nico and Igor x 2 (two Igors!), completed my job in 4 days. The job was a mostly dug by hand and a small amount with machine because our backfill had construction material in it and was very tough to dig. They also installed 5 window wells, which turned out to be custom because our basement windows are very big.

The last day I showed up and the landscaping was all put back together. They didn't tell me, but they had shoveled all the pea gravel to the back of the yard and screened it onto a tarp. The cedars were replanted. My house is also has brand new stucco. They managed not to even get the walls dirty or damage them with all the digging that had to be done. This work was done Jan 2017 and you cannot tell they were here, they left no trace of what I consider a pretty large project excavation.

Their waterproofing process was also exactly as it was advertised and in multiple cases they went above and beyond what they initially said they would do. I would highly recommend talking to them and choosing them for a job you are considering.

All I can say is don`t hire anyone else. This company was amazing at replacing my moms window well. these guys did an amazing job. Thank you Aqua Tech, I will be telling anyone and everyone. Job was done to the greatest standards, and they don`t rip you off. 11 out of 11.

When we suddenly had water coming in our basement, Andrew from Aqua Tech was able to determine where the problem was. He took time to explain the process and helped us select the best option for our problem. We hired Aqua Tech to do a 47-feet of exterior waterproofing of our house and installation of a sump pump. Andrew and his crew were very professional and worked very hard. They also cleaned up as they went along. Andrew even went that extra mile by touching up a few scratches on the paintwork in our basement. We were very impressed by the crew's hard work and would have no hesitation in recommending this company.

Andrew was very quick in responding, assessing and quoting the repair. He was our second inquiry and we appreciated his professional assessment as well as fair quote but mostly how fast he could attend to our emergency. Job was done in 1 day, fully explained the process and provided guarantee. Site left very clean and ready for floor installation. He also offered free follow up in year time to make sure all is working properly.

In 2015 Aquatech did some exterior weatherproofing on part of our basement, which is more than 100 years old. They also installed a sump pump. On Sunday morning, one week before Christmas, I detected that the pump was grumbling and I promptly disconnected it. We bailed out the murky water, and hoped for the best overnight.
I called Aquatech the next morning, and Andrew came to our house the same day. He confirmed what we feared, the pipe through which the water is expelled was completely frozen. He explained that the decision to bury the pipe for the sake of our landscaping left it susceptible to freezing. He was also able to confirm that the sump pump was still functional, which was a great relief. At our convenience, Nick came to install a length of pipe to divert the water away from the house. As per Andrew's proposal, he said that at a later date they would return to install a system that would allow us to use the underground pipe during summer, and convert to the above ground pipe during winter, resolving the risk of freezing. This they did with patience, understanding, detailed explanations that I could readily understand, and they did it for nothing. I thought we might be getting a new sump pump for Christmas this year. I would say that Andrew and Nick gave us a very generous and greatly appreciated gift. I couldn't be more impressed with their service.

I was looking for moisture remediation from my basement when I came across Aquatech, based solely on their reviews here on Home Stars.
I didn't have massive flooding--simply minute water seepage over years and years, that I discovered during a basement reno.
I called Aquatech, and Nico came over the next day promptly. He gave me lots of options, as well as ranges of pricing depending on what solutions they would need to do once they begun digging. In my case I couldn't do an interior weeping tile with sump pump--would be MUCH too destructive in my finished basement. My issue was only about 20 feet of wall.
And while I dreaded digging a trench outside, they were very reassuring about the whole process.
Nick their foreman brought a crew, and they had a 50 foot section dug up in a day. They discovered that there was NEVER any waterproofing done--no dimple membrane, no rubberized sealant--nothing.
I chose Aquatech also because of their product. Two layers of Aquablock, a fibreglass mesh in-between to accommodate any cracks that may develop over time in the foundation wall, a poly barrier, the infamous dimple board...plus weeping tile covered in landscape fabric, and all the dirt tamped down with fresh gravel on top. The whole thing is finished professionally with a good looking trim peeking just above grade. Really looks neat.
Took about 3.5 working days. My application also required adding a concrete base below the footing of my house, which I don't think it typical of newer homes.
Very happy with their approach, their crew, and also the pricing that we negotiated. Would recommend.

Had a basement flooding last year and didn't know the source of water that cause that flooding. Talked to some other basement waterproofing companies; I asked them to help me to understand the main reason for the flooding before doing any action. They just wanted to sell and install a pump with no logical answer to our questions. I rejected all of them as I plan to spend money on my basement remodelling and didn't want to do before understanding the problem. Finally I called Aquatech and Nico Barbieri came out to take a look the problem. I met and talked to Nico a professional guy that patiently lessened to my story and offered me a camera inspection for no charge to solved the puzzle prior to doing any other action. The day after Nick Feskiv another experienced professional came with camera equipment and did a fully investigation on our basement dewatering system and happily helped me to find the route of the problem and provide the solution.
Next day two hardworking and honest technicians ;Slava and Igor, came to my house and did a perfect job in our basement. They even helped me with other side jobs and made prefect clean up after they completed their job; very appreciated for that Slava and Igor.
I find this to be the sign of a company that is honest and wanting to take care of clients for the long term. I would definitely use them in the future and recommend them to anyone that needs there type of service without question.

Aqua Tech waterproofed my basement a couple years ago. Great job, fair price, no complaints. Unrelated, I recently wanted to run a short length of drainage pipe underground. No one I talked to wanted the job, so I called Andrew and asked if he could help. He remembered me, took the job, and his guys knocked it out in under an hour. Oh and the best part? FREE!!! He wouldn't take any money from me! Considering using a different company? Hire these guys and you'll sleep well, I promise. Thanks again Andrew!

I highly recommend Aquatech for waterproofing. I did a lot of research, and was very impressed with their waterproofing process compared to others. They dug (by hand) to below the top of the footing, cleaned the foundation, parged where needed, trowelled on a rubber waterproofing, applied a fibreglass mesh, then another coat of waterproofing, before attaching a dimpled membrane to the foundation. They then installed a cloth covered weeping tile, backfilled with some stone, and added a horizontal cloth layer before backfilling with the excavated dirt and topping with stone. We also had Aquatech install a sump pump in the basement to discharge the water into the backyard. A separate receipt was provided to get a reimbursement from the city for the sump pump install.

Nico was great to deal with, and didn't come off as a snake-oil salesman. Igor and Jack were very hard working, courteous, and did a great job. The membrane was neatly finished above grade, which was important to me after seeing some sloppy work on neighbours' homes. The guys were able to keep my picky neighbour happy as well, and did a great job on cleanup afterwards.

It's been a month, and not a hint of moisture in my basement. Happy with process, price, and work performed.

In my 35 plus years experience in the construction and engineering industry I have never met a better group of individuals that, in my humble opinion, are the best in the basement waterproofing business.

The best way to describe my dealings with Aquatech and in particular, Anna, Andrew and the construction crew comprised of Igor (the foreman) and Igor (the lead hand) is as follows:

Professional, respectful, knowledgeable, excellent workmanship, extraordinary people skills, punctual, expeditious, down to earth, no pressure sales tactics, excellent communication skills, immaculate job cleanup, excellent workmanship guarantee.

I contacted Anna from Aquatech Waterproofing on a weekend to coordinate a site visit and quote for my mother in law's house. She had experienced some water coming in between the block foundation wall and top of concrete slab in her basement. Since she was planning on doing basement renovations I strongly advised her to correct this water problem as soon as possible.

From my initial contact with Anna I was extremely impressed with her prompt and courteous response. From reading Aquatech's reviews on Homestars, I asked Anna if she could please send out Andrew to provide me with a quote.

I met with Andrew on site and he proceeded to analyze the problem areas with a detailed and thorough inspection inside the basement walls (and outside as well) with a special imaging camera and moisture measuring device. Specific areas were targeted by Andrew that needed to be addressed by means of excavating the exterior against the foundation wall down to the old weeping tile. The old failing weeping tile was replaced and the foundation wall waterproofed and 2 small sized window wells installed.

If you have any concerns about a damp or leaky basement I highly recommend that you contact Aquatech - you will not be disappointed.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for a reference, you may reach me via text at 705-828-9425

Roy Carretta, CET, AFC