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Violette Silvester & Sons Inc. describes itself on its BBB profile as a drainage, waterproofing and septic maintenance company that handles yard drainage systems, basement moisture control and septic tank cleaning. A 2023 Reddit commenter in r/connecticut named "Violette Silvester and Sons in East Hartford" as a company that seemed to do the work they needed, though they had not yet asked for a quote. In a 2025 review, a customer said a neighbor who had a similar drainage issue decades ago recommended the company and still swore by its drainage system. That 2025 customer wrote that Bill was flexible in how the job got done despite obstacles, without "the crazy upcharge," and that after a year and a number of significant rainfalls Bill had made the right call on how to resolve their issue. A 2025 customer said they had used the company for quite a few years at a few different properties. A 2022 customer said they used the service for their septic system and called the staff efficient and friendly. It carries a 5-star Google rating from 14 ratings and an A+ BBB grade.
“I found another company that seems to do this work (Violette Silvester and Sons in East Hartford) but haven't asked them for a quote yet.”
I have used Violette Silvester & Sons for quite a few years at a few different properties. They are excellent! Professional, prompt, very capable and always a pleasure to work with!
You hire a company like Violette Silvester & Sons to get important work done the right way. They came recommended to us by a neighbor who had a similar drainage issue decades ago and swore by Violette Silvester’s drainage system all these years later. Bill was great to work with - we had obstacles with our project and he was flexible in how they got the job done, without the crazy upcharge. After 1 year and a number of significant rainfalls, I can confidently say Bill made the right call on how to resolve our issue. I received a number of varying opinions from other professionals and I have now seen first hand how some of these systems would have ended very poorly for us. Violette Silvester & Sons get my highest recommendation!
Honest, punctual and all around great guy! Would highly recommend Silvester to do any work for your home.
Best guys to get it done when you need them.
Quick, professional and friendly
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Typical your area range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Violette Silvester & Sons Inc.. 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