Exterior waterproofing; basement slab excavation and pour
I hired Mud Monkeys to waterproof my entire foundation wall (approx. 124 linear feet) from the exterior in September of 2011. After receiving close to a dozen quotes from both waterproofers and plumbers it was Darby's prompt replies and sincerity that made me choose them over the others. Darby and his team get the job done with no hassles. I had a ductless AC unit sitting outside that was in their way but I couldn't figure out how to mount it on the wall without breaking the lines. MM simply dug under it and propped it up on a ledge they built for it.
In January of 2012 I was so pleased with MM's work I hired them to excavate my existing basement slab, install a gravel base and pour a new concrete slab. Even though I hired the structural contractor, the plumbers and HVAC guys independently Darby offered to coordinate with them when they were done with their work. MM strapped the hot water heater to the ceiling so that I had hot water for the duration of the job and they also moved my treadmill, boiler, washer and dryer out of the way for me.
For my new slab I insisted on a denser 35MPa concrete to make it harder for termites to get it and Darby said he'd order that w/o altering the original quote.
I am about to hire a concrete polisher and he was quite pleased with the finish of the new slab.
All inquiries or concerns sent by email were promptly answered by Darby by phone. His crew were always on the job on time and cleaned up afterwards. All quotes were accurate.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $30,000.00
- Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
- Every waterproofer has different methodologies and use different materials. I would suggest the homeowner to inquire exactly what the waterproofer intends to do and why.