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A-1 Basement Solutions

Waterproofing Company in Newark, New Jersey.

A-1 Basement Solutions is a waterproofing contractor based in Newark, NJ. Its NJ Home Improvement Contractor registration is reported by the company and not yet verified, so check it with New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs before work starts.

4.9on Google · 331 reviews
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Quick Overview

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Editorial Standards

A-1 Basement Solutions says every job is done by its own W2 employees, never subcontractors, and backs the work with a transferable life-of-the-house guarantee. It has 4.9 from 331 Google reviews, read October 21, 2026. The office is at 26 North Avenue in Garwood, Union County, about 10 miles from downtown Newark, and the company website lists Essex County among the ten New Jersey counties it serves. Its work centers on drainage and below grade water control: interior and exterior French drains, sump pumps, crawl space encapsulation, foundation crack repair and mold remediation. Reviewers praise Steve for straight, low pressure advice. Treat it as a nearby specialist rather than a Newark based shop, and check its New Jersey home improvement registration before signing.

  • Best for french drains and sump systems with a transferable guarantee
  • 4.9 from 331 Google reviews, read October 21, 2026
  • Based in Garwood, about 10 miles from Newark, and the website never names Newark itself

Company Facts

A-1 Basement Solutions at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
4.9out of 5
Customer reviews
331on Google

Rating and review count pulled from Google on October 28, 2026.

The work

Best for
French drains and sump systems with a transferable guarantee
Primary service
Waterproofing

Where

Headquarters
Newark, NJ
Service area
Newark
Emergency service
Not advertised

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Available
Workmanship warranty
Transferable life-of-the-house guarantee, as stated on the company website. Ask for the written terms before signing.

Credentials

NJ Home Improvement Contractor registration
13VH05563200 (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on A-1 Basement Solutions

A-1 Basement Solutions is a Garwood based drainage specialist with a 4.9 rating from 331 Google reviews and a clear pitch of W2 crews plus a transferable guarantee. It is not a Newark office and its site never names Newark, so Newark buyers should confirm service and scheduling first.

Best forFrench drains and sump systems with a transferable guarantee

What We Like

  • 4.9 from 331 Google reviews, read October 21, 2026
  • Site says all work is done by W2 employees, never subcontractors
  • Transferable life-of-the-house guarantee stated on the website
  • NJ HIC license 13VH05563200 shown on the website
  • Drains, sump pumps, crawl space encapsulation, foundation cracks and mold under one roof

Things to Consider

  • Based in Garwood, about 10 miles from Newark, and the website never names Newark itself
  • Its service area page is a generic template listing Long Island and New York counties, not New Jersey towns
  • Website states no founding year, owner name or crew size, and no 24 hour emergency service

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for A-1 Basement Solutions

Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.

Google rating

4.9

Based on 331 Google reviews

Review data updated October 28, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars96%
  • 4 stars1%
  • 3 stars0%
  • 2 stars0%
  • 1 star2%
iAbout this distribution

The distribution reflects the 331 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on October 28, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.

Editorial Standards

Recent Google Reviews

  • Adam5.0

    A-1 did a great job encapsulating our crawlspace. Additionally, when I've called with other concerns about my basement, they are always upfront with whether or not it's structural or cosmetic damage. They don't try to up-sell, so you can feel confident when calling them that you won't be sold a bridge to nowhere.

    October 2026Google
  • Michael Hering5.0

    I contacted A-1 Basement Solutions regarding my problems and spoke with Steve who spent the time to fully understand my water issues. Instead of trying to sell me on a job I may not need we discussed a lower cost alternative that will probably work for me! It's like having a good neighbor! Thanks!

    September 2026Google
  • Nick Pedalino5.0

    This company was extremely easy to work with. With all of the rain we have been experiencing lately, we were ready to install a new sump pump and air filtration system. Doug was extremely knowledgeable and gave a detailed scope of the work that needed to be done ahead of time, and the team executed the project perfectly. I highly recommend Doug and his company.

    September 2026Google
  • Richard Hampp5.0

    This is the go to company for french drains...From the start to finish they conducted a clean, profession job!!! They were fantastic to work!!!

    August 2026Google
  • Nicole Caballero5.0

    We had a French drain, sump pump, and air filtration system installed over six years ago, and I can confidently say the work has held up exceptionally well. Since the installation, we have not had any water in our basement—even during periods of heavy rain and local flooding. From the beginning, the team was extremely responsive and professional. They took the time to explain everything that would be done, answered all of our questions, and made sure we understood the entire process. The workers were friendly, courteous, and respectful of our home throughout the project. More than six years later, the system is still performing exactly as promised. The peace of mind we've had knowing our basement stays dry has been invaluable. We are very happy with the service we received and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable waterproofing and drainage solution.

    June 2026Google
  • Danielle Ferrigno5.0

    A1 arrived when promised & didn’t try to sell me on anything I didn’t need. Found them honest & would choose them for any work in the future.

    May 2026Google

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Ranked#2of 5 waterproofing companies in Newark, NJre-checked October 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why A-1 Basement Solutions Made Our Top 5

It holds position 2 in 5 Best Waterproofing Companies in Newark, NJ (2026).

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Areas Served

Based in Newark, NJ.

iAbout service coverage

Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.

Editorial Standards

Company Background

About A-1 Basement Solutions

A-1 Basement Solutions says every job is done by its own W2 employees, never subcontractors, and backs the work with a transferable life-of-the-house guarantee. That pairing is the most distinctive claim on its website, and the Google record points the same way: 4.9 from 331 Google reviews, read October 21, 2026. The company works from 26 North Avenue in Garwood, Union County, roughly 10 miles from downtown Newark, and its site lists Essex County among the ten New Jersey counties it serves. Newark homeowners should treat it as a nearby specialist rather than a Newark based shop.

The services are drainage and below grade water control: interior French drains, exterior drains cut with a trencher and fabric covered rigid drain tile, sump pump installation, crawl space encapsulation and vapor barriers, foundation wall and floor crack repair, mold testing and remediation, and egress windows. Reviewers mention E-Z Breathe air systems and new sump pits alongside the drains. The site names the Basement Health Association as a membership and says the founder belongs to Rotary International. Financing is offered through Hearth, subject to credit approval.

Reviews give the clearest picture of how jobs go. Steve is praised in several for giving straight options without pressure, and in one he told a caller right away that he could not help with the problem and pointed them elsewhere. Greg is credited with spotting items other bidders had missed during a French drain inspection, and Ruffino and Tyler appear as the crew people who kept homes clean and arrived on time. One reviewer had a defective sump pump replaced under warranty with a newer model, and another says a French drain, sump and air system installed over six years ago has kept the basement dry.

The company website shows NJ HIC license 13VH05563200. New Jersey requires home improvement contractors to register with the Division of Consumer Affairs, and there is no waterproofing specific licence, so confirm the registration at njconsumeraffairs.gov before you sign.

It suits Newark and Essex County homeowners who want a drainage focused system installed by a company's own crew. It suits less well anyone who needs a Newark office, since the nearest one is in Garwood, or who expects the website to describe Newark neighborhoods. Ask for the guarantee in writing, how it transfers to a buyer, and which system the estimator recommends for your basement and why.

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Editorial Standards

Credentials

  • NJ Home Improvement Contractor registrationNew Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs · 13VH05563200Reported
  • Basement Health Association memberBasement Health AssociationReported
iWhat verified means here

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Reputation by Source

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  • Google

    4.9/ 5

    331 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #2 in Newark waterproofing, October 2026

Pricing

Company Pricing & Estimates

What this company publishes about its own pricing.

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Available
Workmanship warranty
Transferable life-of-the-house guarantee, as stated on the company website. Ask for the written terms before signing.

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A-1 Basement Solutions FAQs

  • Is A-1 Basement Solutions licensed in New Jersey?

    Its website shows NJ HIC license 13VH05563200. New Jersey requires home improvement contractors to register with the Division of Consumer Affairs, and there is no waterproofing specific licence, so verify the number at njconsumeraffairs.gov before signing. The site also lists membership in the Basement Health Association and says all work is done by W2 employees, never subcontractors.

  • What are A-1 Basement Solutions hours, and do they do emergency calls?

    Google lists Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and closed Sunday. The website shows office hours of Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with in-home estimates Monday to Friday, 12 PM to 8 PM and Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM. The site does not advertise 24 hour emergency service, so call (908) 322-1313 and ask about urgent flooding before you rely on it.

  • Does A-1 Basement Solutions serve Newark, and what is the warranty?

    Its website lists Essex County, where Newark sits, among ten New Jersey counties served, but the office is in Garwood, about 10 miles away, and the site never names Newark itself. The warranty is a transferable life-of-the-house guarantee per the website, so ask for the written terms. Financing is offered through Hearth, subject to credit approval, and estimates are free.

  • Is A-1 Basement Solutions licensed and insured?

    We checked 0 of 2 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.

  • What areas does A-1 Basement Solutions serve?

    Newark. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.

  • Does A-1 Basement Solutions offer emergency service?

    Emergency availability is not listed for this company. If you need an urgent call-out, check the ranking for companies that do list it.

  • What warranty do they offer?

    Transferable life-of-the-house guarantee, as stated on the company website. Ask for the written terms before signing.. There are usually two warranties on a job: the manufacturer covers materials, the contractor covers workmanship. Get both in writing and check whether the workmanship coverage transfers if you sell.

  • How was this profile built?

    Credentials come from issuing authorities, ratings from the company's Google Business Profile with the date we read them, and the editorial take from our own review of estimates, warranty documents and public feedback. Anything the business told us is labelled as reported.

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About This Business Profile

Last reviewed
October 2026
Profile last updated
November 11, 2026
Google review data updated
October 28, 2026
Sources checked
Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
Could not verify
NJ Home Improvement Contractor registration (reported only), insurance, founding year
Sponsorship status
No commercial relationship
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