# Waterguard waterproofing and foundation

**Trade:** Waterproofing / Foundation · **Address:** 15 6th St, Boston, MA 02129, USA · **Phone:** (617) 518-0867 · **Website:** https://www.waterguardwaterproofingandfoundation.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.5/5** (low confidence) — from 2 reviews across 5 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.

## The honest read

Waterguard is a small, family-run masonry and waterproofing outfit based in Charlestown, Boston, doing foundation, chimney, and waterproofing work. It says its owners — with 60-plus years of combined experience — work directly on jobs rather than just supervising.

The only two reviews on file, both from late 2024, describe positive experiences. One homeowner said a crew showed up on time, repointed and rebuilt the top two rows of a chimney, added a new cap, and waterproofed the whole structure, finishing in a single day and leaving the property spotless. Another described a chimney waterproof seal repair and front-step repointing, and said they'd recommend the company to friends and family.

There's a serious flag to weigh against that: the state registry shows Waterguard's Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration as revoked, not merely expired or lapsed. Its BBB profile also carries a C- grade, citing an unanswered complaint, and it is not a BBB accredited business. Confirm directly what happened with the registration and whether it has since been resolved before hiring.

With only two written reviews and an unresolved licensing issue, there isn't enough here to recommend confidently — get a clear answer on the registration status, and consider a second quote, before signing anything.

**Strengths:**
- Chimney restoration — repointed, capped, and waterproofed in a single day
- Clean and punctual — customers describe on-time crews, spotless cleanup

**Concerns:**
- Registration revoked — Massachusetts HIC license shows revoked, not lapsed
- BBB grade C- — unanswered complaint, not an accredited business

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Massachusetts HIC registration is registry-verified revoked, not merely lapsed _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 213298 registry-verified revoked — registry holder of record: WATERGUARD WATERPROOFING AND FOUNDATION CORP”
- BBB grade of C-, citing an unanswered complaint; not a BBB accredited business _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/boston/profile/foundation-repair/waterguard-waterproofing-and-foundation-0021-564677) — “Better Business Bureau grade: C-”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/boston/profile/foundation-repair/waterguard-waterproofing-and-foundation-0021-564677) — “1 complaint(s) on file (count only)”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/boston/profile/foundation-repair/waterguard-waterproofing-and-foundation-0021-564677) — “BBB profile confirms this is the business (matching address and phone), shows it is NOT BBB Accredited, has a C- rating due to failing to re…”
- Chimney repointed, capped, and waterproofed in a single day, finished clean _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURQZ1plaFdREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfe4a78ebe0380692!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDPgZehWQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Right on time went right to work and finished it in one day. Very good workers and very respectful. The job itself was excellent and my r…”
- Chimney waterproof seal repair and front-step repointing praised _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzNktfTGhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfe4a78ebe0380692!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID36K_LhgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Waterguard waterproofing and foundation to repair my chimney waterproof seal
And repoint my front steps would recommend to all f…”
- Self-reports as family-run, with owners working directly on jobs _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.waterguardwaterproofingandfoundation.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Family run & operated; owners with 60+ years of experience work directly on jobs rather than only supervising.”
- Chimney repointing, rebuilding, and capping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURQZ1plaFdREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfe4a78ebe0380692!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDPgZehWQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Right on time went right to work and finished it in one day. Very good workers and very respectful. The job itself was excellent and my r…”
- Foundation repair and basement waterproofing (self-reported) _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.waterguardwaterproofingandfoundation.com) — “A Boston, MA family-run foundation, masonry, and waterproofing contractor offering foundation repair, basement waterproofing, chimney repair…”
- Also offers Waterproofing / Foundation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.waterguardwaterproofingandfoundation.com) — “A Boston, MA family-run foundation, masonry, and waterproofing contractor offering foundation repair, basement waterproofing, chimney repair…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzNktfTGhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfe4a78ebe0380692!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID36K_LhgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Waterguard waterproofing and foundation to repair my chimney waterproof seal
And repoint my front steps would recommend to all f…”
- Specializes in Chimney Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURQZ1plaFdREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfe4a78ebe0380692!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDPgZehWQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Right on time went right to work and finished it in one day. Very good workers and very respectful. The job itself was excellent and my r…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzNktfTGhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfe4a78ebe0380692!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID36K_LhgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Waterguard waterproofing and foundation to repair my chimney waterproof seal
And repoint my front steps would recommend to all f…”
- Also offers Masonry _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.waterguardwaterproofingandfoundation.com) — “A Boston, MA family-run foundation, masonry, and waterproofing contractor offering foundation repair, basement waterproofing, chimney repair…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzNktfTGhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfe4a78ebe0380692!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID36K_LhgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Waterguard waterproofing and foundation to repair my chimney waterproof seal
And repoint my front steps would recommend to all f…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **revoked** (#213298, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-01, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waterguard%20waterproofing%20and%20foundation&query_place_id=ChIJV4HTH9yjGywRkgY44Ot4Sv4): 5.0★ from 2 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waterguard%20waterproofing%20and%20foundation&query_place_id=ChIJV4HTH9yjGywRkgY44Ot4Sv4): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/boston/profile/foundation-repair/waterguard-waterproofing-and-foundation-0021-564677): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.waterguardwaterproofingandfoundation.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://www.networx.com/c.waterguard-waterproofing-and-foundation6): 3 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Pascarella · 2024-12-02**: Right on time went right to work and finished it in one day. Very good workers and very respectful. The job itself was excellent and my roof shingles were as clean as a whistle. They swept and cleaned my driveway like they were never there. I was very very happy and thrilled and would recommend them…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marcus Hutchinson · 2024-11-11**: We hired Waterguard waterproofing and foundation to repair my chimney waterproof seal
And repoint my front steps would recommend to all friends and family In greater Boston area

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-01T17:53:34.955Z.
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