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ARD Waterproofing

Waterproofing Company in Newark, New Jersey.

ARD Waterproofing is a waterproofing contractor based in Newark, NJ. Its New Jersey contractor registration 13VH12460700 is reported by the company and not yet verified, so check it with NJ Division of Consumer Affairs before work starts.

5.0on Google · 233 reviews11 years in business
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Quick Overview

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Editorial Standards

ARD Waterproofing is a West Caldwell company, founded in 2015, that specializes in drainage: interior and exterior French drains, channel drains, sump pumps, crawl space encapsulation and foundation crack repair. Its website says the owner is on site for every project and that all foundation waterproofing carries a lifetime transferable warranty. Reviewers name David as the owner who writes the estimate and checks in, and Alex as the foreman running the crew. The base is about 12 miles from downtown Newark, and the site names Essex County among its service areas. Google shows 5.0 from 224 Google reviews, read October 21, 2026. It suits homeowners with seepage, floor level water or yard drainage who want a small, owner-led crew.

  • Best for interior and exterior french drains with an owner-led crew
  • 5.0 rating from 224 Google reviews, read October 21, 2026
  • Based in West Caldwell, about 12 miles from Newark, and Newark is not named on its Areas We Serve page

Company Facts

ARD Waterproofing at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
5.0out of 5
Customer reviews
233on Google
In business
11years

Rating and review count pulled from Google on October 28, 2026. Years counted from 2015.

The work

Best for
Interior and exterior French drains with an owner-led crew
Primary service
Waterproofing

Where

Headquarters
Newark, NJ
Service area
Newark
Emergency service
Yes, 24/7

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Available
Workmanship warranty
100% lifetime warranty on foundation waterproofing work, stated by the company as transferable to a new owner when the home is sold. Ask for the written terms.

Credentials

New Jersey contractor registration 13VH12460700
13VH12460700 (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on ARD Waterproofing

ARD Waterproofing earns its place on the strength of a perfect 5.0 across 224 reviews and an owner-on-site model that reviewers confirm. The drawback for Newark homeowners is distance and a service-area list that stops short of the city itself, so confirm coverage before you book.

Best forInterior and exterior French drains with an owner-led crew

What We Like

  • 5.0 rating from 224 Google reviews, read October 21, 2026
  • Website states the owner is on site for every project
  • Lifetime warranty stated as transferable when the home is sold
  • Does interior and exterior French drains, sump pumps and crawl space encapsulation
  • Financing up to $200,000 and free estimates within 24 hours

Things to Consider

  • Based in West Caldwell, about 12 miles from Newark, and Newark is not named on its Areas We Serve page
  • Google lists 8 AM to 8 PM daily while the website says open 24 hours
  • Work centers on drainage, so it is a weaker match for membrane or masonry-only waterproofing

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for ARD Waterproofing

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Google rating

5.0

Based on 233 Google reviews

Review data updated October 28, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars99%
  • 4 stars1%
iAbout this distribution

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Editorial Standards

Recent Google Reviews

  • Shuaibu Ahmad4.0

    ARD Waterproof service is very expensive service. The owner is Very angry person, he doesn't explain everything well, that's why I don't recommend this service.

    October 2026Google
  • mike c5.0

    We had a great experience with ARD Waterproofing. David was extremely helpful throughout the entire process and very easy to work and talk with. He was always responsive, answered all of our questions, and made sure pricing was clear and transparent from the beginning with no surprises. Our basement leaked every time there was heavy rain due to hydrostatic pressure, so the crew installed an interior French drain in the basement to address the issue. From start to finish the entire job only took two days. Everyone on the crew was professional, respectful, and hardworking, and they kept the area as clean as possible throughout the project. The finished work looks great so far, and the whole experience was smooth and stress-free. For the first time in a long time, I’m actually looking forward to the next big storm without having to worry about basement flooding. Highly recommend ARD Waterproofing if you’re looking for honest, reliable waterproofing work.

    October 2026Google
  • JOSEPH VOLPE GEMINI VIEWS5.0

    I hired Dave and his crew recently and just wow. they are a well oiled machine when it comes to getting the job done. they installed an interior French drain, an exterior stairwell drain and sump pump, and ran 6 drain leaders underground into dry wells all in 2 days!!! everything was done so professionally and neat from start to finish. they left the lawn looking good as new when they were done and even threw some grass seed and straw to help the grass grow back. It was truly pleasing to see a crew work so well together and my hat is off for Dave bc even he was getting his hands dirty!! I love to see a boss getting involved in the messy part!!! Any way, I've said enough. ARD is a great and trustworthy company with the right crew to get any job done. Seek no more.

    October 2026Google
  • Maslin Laderoute4.0

    Don't work with them, they don't work well.

    October 2026Google
  • Éric Vaillancour4.0

    I am extremely disappointed with this company. The water entering our basement was caused by a crack in the foundation; although they repaired part of it, they left a large section of the crack unrepaired. As a result, water has accumulated in the basement once again, in the exact same spot. They have refused to honor their warranty, claiming that this is a "different" crack. Be very cautious if they propose repairing only a portion of a crack rather than the entire thing—such an approach renders the waterproofing completely ineffective!

    October 2026Google
  • Dreux Dubé4.0

    This experience was so disappointing that I felt it necessary to share it with others. Such projects involve significant financial investment, so I expected better communication and professionalism. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this company.

    October 2026Google

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Ranked#3of 5 waterproofing companies in Newark, NJre-checked October 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why ARD Waterproofing Made Our Top 5

It holds position 3 in 5 Best Waterproofing Companies in Newark, NJ (2026).

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Areas Served

Based in Newark, NJ.

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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.

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Company Background

About ARD Waterproofing

ARD Waterproofing sends its owner to every job, a promise stated on its own website and echoed by reviewers who name David as the person who walks the property, writes the estimate and checks in while the work is under way. The company is based at 98 Smull Avenue in West Caldwell, about 12 miles from downtown Newark, and says it dispatches crews across West Essex, Passaic and Morris Counties. Its foundation waterproofing page also names Essex County as a service area. Newark itself does not appear among the towns on its Areas We Serve page, which lists Livingston, Montclair, Short Hills, South Orange, Summit, Verona, Wayne and West Orange, so confirm your address when you call.

Founded in 2015, ARD concentrates on drainage. Its services include interior French drains, exterior French drains, channel drains, sump pumps with battery backup, crawl space encapsulation, foundation crack repair, and window wells and egress windows. It also builds retaining walls, patios and pavers, and does masonry, which several reviewers used for yard work. One homeowner who hired ARD for both interior and exterior French drains said not every company is equipped for both. Mohammad had French drains and new sump pumps installed and wrote that the crew left his basement cleaner than they found it. Alex is named by two reviewers as the foreman who kept them updated.

The company states a lifetime warranty that transfers when you sell, financing with loans up to $200,000, free estimates within 24 hours, same-day emergency service and a 12 percent military and first responder discount. The website lists New Jersey contractor registration 13VH12460700. The rating is 5.0 from 224 Google reviews, read October 21, 2026. Google lists hours of 8 AM to 8 PM every day, while the website says open 24 hours, so ask how after-hours calls are handled.

ARD Waterproofing suits homeowners with seepage at the wall and floor joint, a sump pump that needs replacing, or yard drainage that needs a design. It suits less well anyone who wants a Newark-based office or a company focused on sealants and membrane systems rather than drainage. Before booking, ask for the warranty terms in writing and confirm that crews take Newark jobs. New Jersey has no waterproofing-specific licence, but home improvement contractors must register with the Division of Consumer Affairs, so check the registration number at njconsumeraffairs.gov.

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Credentials

  • New Jersey contractor registration 13VH12460700NJ Division of Consumer Affairs · 13VH12460700Reported
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Reputation by Source

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  • Google

    5.0/ 5

    233 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #3 in Newark waterproofing, October 2026

Pricing

Company Pricing & Estimates

What this company publishes about its own pricing.

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Available
Emergency callout
Available 24/7
Workmanship warranty
100% lifetime warranty on foundation waterproofing work, stated by the company as transferable to a new owner when the home is sold. Ask for the written terms.

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ARD Waterproofing FAQs

  • Is ARD Waterproofing licensed in New Jersey?

    ARD Waterproofing publishes New Jersey contractor registration number 13VH12460700 on its website. New Jersey has no waterproofing-specific licence, but home improvement contractors must register with the Division of Consumer Affairs, so verify the number at njconsumeraffairs.gov before signing. Ask for proof of insurance as well, since the website does not state coverage details.

  • Does ARD Waterproofing offer emergency service and what are its hours?

    ARD Waterproofing advertises same-day emergency service. Google lists its hours as 8 AM to 8 PM every day, while the company website says it is open 24 hours. Call or text the number on its site and ask how after-hours water problems are handled, because the two sources do not match exactly.

  • Does ARD Waterproofing serve Newark, NJ, and what is its warranty?

    ARD Waterproofing is based in West Caldwell, about 12 miles from downtown Newark, and its website names Essex County, Passaic County and Morris County as service areas without listing Newark by name. It states a lifetime warranty on foundation waterproofing that transfers when you sell, plus financing up to $200,000 and free estimates. Confirm Newark coverage and get the warranty terms in writing.

  • Is ARD Waterproofing licensed and insured?

    We checked 0 of 1 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 ARD Waterproofing 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 ARD Waterproofing offer emergency service?

    Yes, the company lists emergency availability. Response time depends on demand, and after a storm every company in the market is stretched.

  • What warranty do they offer?

    100% lifetime warranty on foundation waterproofing work, stated by the company as transferable to a new owner when the home is sold. Ask for the written terms.. 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?

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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
New Jersey contractor registration 13VH12460700 (reported only), insurance
Sponsorship status
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