NEW ENGLAND BASEMENT WATERPROOFING SOLUTIONS
Local business · 121 Washington St, Norwood, MA 02062, USA
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- French drain work — Dan, his son, and Al get named praise online
- BBB A+ rating — earned without seeking full accreditation
- Owner-operated shop — Dan McQuade bids and oversees every job himself
- 34 years running — sole proprietorship since 1992, per BBB
- Few online ratings — only 7 across public platforms despite decades in business
New England Basement Waterproofing Solutions is a one-man-and-two-helpers operation out of Norwood built around a single fix: French drains and sump pumps for basements taking on water. By its own account it covers Norwood, Weymouth, Dedham, Braintree, Quincy, Milton, Holbrook, Avon, Canton, Sharon, Stoughton, and Walpole. Founder Dan McQuade says he's personally bid and overseen every job for 15 years, and the Better Business Bureau's file backs up the longevity: the business has run as a sole proprietorship under Daniel McQuade since 1992 — 34 years. The Bureau gives it an A+ despite the business never seeking full accreditation. What write-ups exist are consistent: directory mentions over the years single out Dan, his son, and Al by name for drain and sump-pump installs that stopped water from coming up through the floor. Google shows a 4.4-star average, echoed by at least one other aggregator pulling the same number. But the sample is small — just 7 ratings total — thin for a shop with three decades behind it, and the underlying mix of feedback is more mixed than the star average alone suggests. Its Massachusetts home-improvement-contractor license (HIC 214013) is active. Beyond the license and the BBB file, there isn't much else on record — no stated insurance, pricing, or warranty terms to check against. For a Norwood-area basement with a genuine water problem calling for a French drain or sump pump, this is a small, hands-on outfit with a real, decades-long history — worth a call, but with so few outside ratings to lean on, it's worth asking directly about warranty terms and a couple of references before signing anything.
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- 5.0Sep 18, 2023
Dan, his son, and Al are excellent!! We have a rental house that was getting rain water from a stone fountain. Dan knew right away what to do. We were on a budget and timeline getting it done before renters changed. He went above & beyond what he promised for the plan. Dan stayed true and honored the price he gave us. We have had SO MUCH RAIN this summer but NO WATER in the basement anymore!! Thank you Dan for your amazing work!!
— Lena CavsView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0May 28, 2022
Dan installed a French drain system and sump pump in my basement 10 years ago and we have never had water since despite the winter snow melt often saturating our yard. He was professional, knowledgeable and incredibly reliable. New England Basement waterproofing solutions are the BEST!
— Linda ChiofarView on Google Reviews ↗ - 1.0Oct 27, 2021
I had Dan and his team dig a full perimeter french drain in my basement, with a sump pump in the corner. They were on time and worked hard. However, the french drain and sump pump he installed in my basement was not done properly, and thus is not functioning properly.<br><br>The sump pit was not placed low enough, and when water rises in the lowest spot in the house it does not flow through the drain and into the pit, where it can be pumped out by the sump pump. Numerous calls and texts, with offers to work me into his schedule, and almost two months later I'm still left with pooling water that can't reach the sump pump because the pit was placed higher than the lowest point in the house.<br><br>Additionally, Dan cut through the top of the sump pit cover, leaving me with an exposed pit in my basement, which is not normal, illegal in some states, and contrary to recommendations from the American Society of Home Inspectors.<br><br>When I protested the lack of a sealed sump pit, Dan proceeded to tape garbage bags across the top to create a moisture barrier. This happened because I had asked about adding a third, more powerful sump pump to the regular pump and the battery back up. The pit Dan used only had two knock out holes for piping, so instead of advising me of this, he cut the top open to fit piping for the third pump. Had he advised me properly, I would have opted for two pumps, so we could use the lid as it was designed, and seal it properly.<br><br>Overall it was a fine experience while they were working here, but a combination of bad advice, no advice, and poor installation have left me with pooling water at what remains the lowest spot in my house, a dry french drain, and an empty but exposed sump pit.
— Nathan VaughanView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Aug 23, 2021
I can’t tell you how happy I am that my basement is now DRY!!!! Dan came out to give me an estimate, explained what he was going to do and once we agreed on a start date, he went to town and got the job done. He installed an interior French drain, and thought I could get away without a sump pump, and after all of this heavy rain, this assumption proved to be correct! I am very happy with the results, I no longer have a water problem in my basement! Dan is very professional, punctual, and knows what he is doing. His pricing is very reasonable, and I would highly recommend to anyone who needs to solve a water problem in their basement.
— jwald8888View on Google Reviews ↗
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- behind the score: Few online ratings — only 7 across public platforms despite decades in business