Verified record
A leaking foundation crack and a sump-pump system are both jobs customers described hiring Moisture Barrier Systems to handle. The Boylston business is listed by Angi and HomeAdvisor for foundation crack injection, leak repair, sump-pump installation and basement or crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation. Angi identifies Rick Herrick as the person who performs the work and lists a five-year warranty. The written customer accounts run from 2007 through 2017. In a July 2016 Angi review, a customer said Rick repaired a crack and leak in a basement foundation wall, arrived on time and completed the job in two hours as promised. That customer also called the price reasonable. A November 2011 reviewer described Rick installing a sump pump and backup pump and repairing a foundation crack. The reviewer said he evaluated the existing pump system and foundation, suggested ways to reduce basement moisture and charged a reasonable price. Other older accounts described calls when water was already a problem. In a November 2009 review, a customer said the worker came that night when the basement flooded and delivered what was promised without surprises on cost. A March 2010 customer said the worker spent time over the weekend getting the basement dry and corrected another basement company’s faulty installation. An October 2008 reviewer said the worker fixed a sump pump on the day they called because rain was expected, despite having a full schedule. Customers also described explanations before and during the work. A March 2010 reviewer said the worker accommodated an after-hours appointment, finished quickly and on budget, and answered questions. An April 2008 customer said the worker assessed water problems inside and outside and charged near the low end of the estimate. Angi showed a 5-star average from 25 ratings in August 2026. BBB listed the business as accredited with an A+ grade. HomeAdvisor advertises emergency service, free estimates and warranties for the Boylston business.
He showed on time, was personable, and completed the job.
Rick was reasonably priced and did a great job in repairing the crack and leak in my basement foundation wall. He showed on time, was personable, and completed the job in 2 hours, as promised. Would highly recommend him to anyone in need of this kind of foundation repair.
Pleasant, knowledgeable, explained what he recommended and did it. Timely courteous.
Excellent!
Gave great advice and delivered more than expected. He fixed leak in cellar and re-installed my sump pump and all is great. Best price around.
Specializes in
Also offers
Languages
1 change recorded — last scanned Sep 30, 2026.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Moisture Barrier Systems. 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
Basement waterproofing5.0
Retaining walls5.0
Bulkhead replacement4.8
Brick and 1850s fieldstone foundations repointed4.8
Owner-led communication4.8