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Verified record
License not state-verified. We could not confirm a current registration in the state registry. Insurance is self-reported. Look up in the official Massachusetts registry ↗
- 2 reviews in the last 6 monthsNo negatives
- 13 customer photosOf completed work
Highlights
- Leaks stopped for good — reviewers report dry basements after installation
- Fred personally involved — owner takes calls, oversees every job
- Fixes others' mistakes — several reviews describe repairing prior bad installs
- License currently expired — MA home-improvement registration lapsed per registry
Forte Enterprises is a Weymouth-based specialist that replaces and repairs basement bulkheads across Greater Boston — the company says it has been the original factory-certified BILCO bulkhead installer in Massachusetts since 1968, with owner Fred Forte personally overseeing every job. Its stated work also spans masonry, waterproofing, and general construction tied to those installs. The name that keeps coming up is Fred's. Across 27 Google reviews running from 2023 through this spring, every one is five stars, and a clear theme repeats: old, rotted or ground-mounted bulkheads that had been letting water in get replaced with a new Bilco unit and a poured-concrete or raised foundation, and reviewers report the basement staying dry through storms and rainy summers afterward. Several reviewers also describe Fred personally answering calls and staying reachable directly, and more than one says he was brought in to fix a bulkhead another contractor had installed poorly. One thing worth checking directly before signing anything: state registry records currently list Forte's Massachusetts home-improvement contractor registration (license 104418) as expired. The company's own site also claims BBB accreditation and a "certified home improvement contractor" credential, but those are its own claims here rather than independently verified ones. For a leaking, rotted, or outdated bulkhead, this is squarely what Forte is known for — just confirm the license is current before booking.
What does basement waterproofing cost in Greater Boston?
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Forte Enterprises. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Not sure which you need? Start with an inspection — many reputable companies assess free, and independent assessments run up to $500.
The wall run getting the drain — a full 30×40 ft basement is about 140 ft.
Estimated range
$7,600 – $15,000
Typical waterproofing project around $11,300
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