French drains — reviewers report basements dry through heavy rain afterwards
What does basement waterproofing cost in Greater Boston?
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Premier Basement Waterproofing. 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.
Systems that hold — customers five years on report no return of flooding
Named crew — Logan, Grace and Noah recur across years of reviews
Annual maintenance — 2025 customers describe systems tested and cleaned yearly
Restrained upselling — reviewers say cheaper options were actively suggested
Quick site visits — one homeowner seen within 24 hours of calling
Post-install follow-up — a 2025 customer's repeated calls and emails went unanswered
Battery backup — ask how the sump pump backup is monitored
BBB accreditation — the A+ grade sits on a non-accredited profile
Thirty-four reviews, and the same sentence keeps surfacing: the water stopped. Premier Basement Waterproofing runs out of Lunenburg as an LLC, and the work it gets called for is narrow and specific — french drains, sump pumps and vapor barriers in basements that have been taking on water for years.
Local news coverage credits Michael Albert with starting the company in 2015, and with the 98.5 The Sports Hub tagline "IT'S GAME OVER FOR WATER!" — which, judging by reviewers writing in February 2025, is how a fair number of customers found it in the first place. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, number 185258, is active and held in the company's own name.
The written history is recent and dense: 34 reviews spanning 2025 and 2026, and unusually consistent about what happens after the crew leaves. A Natick homeowner wrote in March 2026 that a finished basement which had leaked for over three years stayed dry through heavy rain once two sump pumps went in. Another, writing in January 2026, is five years past the install with no flooding since.
The same names recur year after year — Logan on estimates, Grace in the office, Noah on service calls — which is why the annual maintenance visits come up so often. In an April 2025 review, a customer four years past their install described the yearly check as testing and cleaning the whole system rather than glancing at the pump. Reviewers writing in October 2025 and February 2025 both said they were steered away from spending more, not toward it.
One account cuts against that. In an August 2025 review, a homeowner said her June 2024 basement job was done well, but nobody explained the sump pump's battery backup before the crew left; the battery ran down unnoticed, her cellar flooded in a May 2025 storm, and after the initial callout she wrote that two or three emails and two phone calls went unanswered. She posted it as five stars anyway. Before booking, ask how the backup battery is monitored, and who to call when a system installed years ago needs attention.
One more thing worth knowing: the BBB grades the company A+ on a profile that states plainly it is not BBB Accredited — two separate facts, and the second is not a fault. That same profile still names Michael Albert as owner, while a March 2025 reviewer described Noah and Grace Albert running the business and referred to Michael as their father. If it matters who you are dealing with, confirm it on the call.
For a basement that has stayed wet through several seasons and one or two failed fixes already, this is the kind of outfit worth putting on the quote list.
Heard around town
News & the web
Robert KudlaJul 16, 2026
“Mike at Premier Basement Waterproofing is an industry legend. The system he is ripping out is likely the same exact one we rip out here in the…”
Michael Gerard Albert Obituary - Lunenburg, MA (1979-2025)Jan 7, 2025
“his business success continued when, in 2015, he established Premier Basement Waterproofing. Michael became a legend on 98.5 The Sports Hub, with his famous slogan, ‘IT’S GAME OVER FOR WATER!’ Among his family, employees, thousands of clients, and sports radio listeners Michael was known as the waterproofing guru throughout New England.”
Michael Gerard Albert Obituary Jan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025
“in 2015, he established Premier Basement Waterproofing. Michael became a legend on 98.5 The Sports Hub, with his famous slogan, “IT’S GAME OVER FOR WATER!” Among his family, employees, thousands of clients, and sports radio listeners Michael was known as the waterproofing guru throughout New England.”
Premier recently installed a sump pump in our basement after having a consistent water issue over several years. The team led by Logan was efficient, polite, professional, and did a great job. They even got Logan involved doing some concrete cardio!
My wife and I are very happy with the results. Premier was able to put us on their schedule for the project quickly, and answered all of our questions after meeting with several other vendors.
Premier Basement Waterproofing stuck out because their solution to our problem was much more robust than the other vendors we've talked to - and you've probably heard of!
For my wife and I? It's GAME OVER FOR WATAH!!
Extraordinary people, extraordinary company. I did not look for multiple quotes - I researched thoroughly and Premier rose to the top as the obvious choice. I talked with Logan, Grace, Noah, Marvin, and Jose - who genuinely cared about my home, about providing a fair price (with various options), and doing top quality work. I enjoyed every single interaction with them. I can't say enough about the quality I have seen from start to finish. Do not hesitate to call them with your water issues; you will be blown away by the service and result you receive!
We had an excellent experience with Premier Basement Waterproofing. They successfully waterproofed our finished basement in Natick in the summer of 2025, including the installation of two sump pumps. Our basement had been leaking for over three years, and since the work was completed, there has been absolutely no leaking at all—even during heavy rain.
Communication throughout the project was excellent, especially with Logan, who was very responsive, clear, and easy to work with. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly knew what they were doing. They explained the process clearly and completed the project as promised. We finally have peace of mind knowing our basement is dry and protected. I highly recommend Premier Basement Waterproofing to anyone dealing with ongoing basement water issues.
Logan and Grace were beyond helpful! They saw us within 24 hours of our call and helped us identify and resolve the cause of our wet concrete slab. Logan helped put us in touch with a mold expert to resolve some growth that initiated as a result of the moisture. Would recommend to anyone who needs basement waterproofing services!
Gerry, Noah, Grace and team took on a unique concrete repair and french drain project for us. Appreciate the work, great communication and informative step by step process. Their collective knowledge extends into many areas of home service and repair. Couldn't ask for a better team to have on our side.