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Blue Umbrella Waterproofing

Waterproofing Company in Newark, New Jersey.

Blue Umbrella Waterproofing 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 NJ Division of Consumer Affairs before work starts.

5.0on Google · 552 reviews
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Quick Overview

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Editorial Standards

Blue Umbrella Waterproofing is a family-owned company that says it is not a franchise. Owner Steve Karlik started it after more than 20 years of field experience and picked the umbrella as the company symbol. The crew works from Cranford in Union County, about 10 miles from Newark, and the company's service area page lists Newark and 20 other Essex County towns. Services include interior and exterior basement waterproofing, French drains, sump pumps with battery backup, foundation crack repair, crawl space encapsulation and dehumidifiers. Systems carry a lifetime transferable warranty, and the company holds New Jersey home improvement registration 13VH09834500. Google shows 5.0 from 544 Google reviews, read October 21, 2026, and the reviews mention clean crews and same-day or one-day installs.

  • Best for basement drainage and sump pump installs backed by a transferable warranty
  • Family-owned and not a franchise, founded by owner Steve Karlik after 20+ years in the field
  • Based in Cranford, about 10 miles from Newark, so crews travel in

Company Facts

Blue Umbrella Waterproofing at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
5.0out of 5
Customer reviews
552on Google

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

The work

Best for
Basement drainage and sump pump installs backed by a transferable warranty
Primary service
Waterproofing

Where

Headquarters
Newark, NJ
Service area
Newark
Emergency service
Not advertised

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Available
Workmanship warranty
Lifetime transferable warranty: free replacement of material and labor in areas waterproofed with the system, valid while the system is maintained, unmodified and unblocked; transfers to a new owner on sale.

Credentials

NJ Home Improvement Contractor registration
13VH09834500 (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on Blue Umbrella Waterproofing

Blue Umbrella is an owner-led, non-franchise firm whose reviews consistently describe clear explanations, tidy crews and quick follow-up. It is based in Cranford, not Newark, but its own site lists Newark as a service town. Ask for the warranty maintenance terms before signing.

Best forBasement drainage and sump pump installs backed by a transferable warranty

What We Like

  • Family-owned and not a franchise, founded by owner Steve Karlik after 20+ years in the field
  • Lifetime transferable warranty covering material and labor in waterproofed areas
  • 5.0 Google rating from 544 reviews, read October 21, 2026
  • Full range: French drains, sump pumps with battery backup, crack repair, crawl space encapsulation
  • Holds NJ home improvement registration 13VH09834500 and lists a BBB A+ rating

Things to Consider

  • Based in Cranford, about 10 miles from Newark, so crews travel in
  • No emergency or 24/7 service is advertised on its website
  • Warranty has no stated year count and depends on maintenance and no modifications to the system

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for Blue Umbrella Waterproofing

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

Google rating

5.0

Based on 552 Google reviews

Review data updated October 28, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars98%
  • 4 stars1%
  • 3 stars0%
  • 2 stars0%
  • 1 star1%
iAbout this distribution

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Editorial Standards

Recent Google Reviews

  • Kristen Galardi5.0

    Project - 2 sump pumps with battery back-ups, water diversion at two basement windows, and 4 walls of piping laid. I had a great experience with Blue Umbrella Waterproofing. Their pricing came in below a larger competitor, and they used better-quality materials. Tony took the time to give me a detailed, hands-on explanation of the materials and why they were using them, and their 3D model was an awesome detail! The installation was efficient, even when my basement floor turned out to be more difficult to jackhammer through than expected. The job manager was quick to respond and welcomed texts and calls whenever I had questions. I really appreciated their communication, thoroughness, and quality of work. Highly recommend!

    October 2026Google
  • Carlos Del Toro Jr5.0

    Reached out to several different companies. Out of all of them only 2 stood out the most & were able to schedule me immediately. Let's just say I had more assurance & trust going with choosing Blue Umbrella. Jim came ready with a power point presentation along with a model presentation showing how the work will be conducted & what materials they will be using. He took the time to scope out the work along with answering any questions I had. Jim was also able to answer any other arising questions no matter the time of day. Neither he or any other representative of the company pressured my wife & I to get the work done. Around 9:15am met with Jim, his foreman Juan & his crew to install a French Drain in my basement today. Got to talk to Juan a bit more before the project started & let's just say he is very knowledgeable! We went over the project details again which made everything more reassuring. You definitely wouldn't have known if Juan & his crew were working down in the basement as the jack hammer was the only dead giveaway. They worked effectively & efficiently. Next thing you know got a knock on my door from Juan saying everything was done. He took the time to show all the details & how the sump pump worked. Juan & his crew attention to detail was flawless. Even more amazing how they cleaned up as if they weren't there. My wife & I are very happy with the outcome of the work performed from Blue Umbrella. We would definitely recommend them to anyone.

    October 2026Google
  • Toby Joseph5.0

    We had a great experience with Blue Umbrella Waterproofing. They had helped install a French drain waterproofing system in our basement. Appreciate Tony, who took the time to proactively explain the entire process, showed us photos in advance so we knew exactly what the work would look like, and was always available to answer our follow-up questions. The crew was punctual, worked quickly, kept the workspace clean throughout, and handled our questions and follow ups promptly. They did quality work for us.

    October 2026Google
  • Kevin5.0

    We chose Blue Umbrella to do a French drain installation based on their history of reviews, and they did not disappoint! We worked with Jim, who was professional from start to finish. Straightforward assessment of the situation, broke down all our options, and didn’t try to upsell us. He was very responsive to any questions we had, and worked with us the whole way to ensure everything was satisfactory. The project itself went smoothly, started as scheduled and finished within the day. Truly impressed with how much the crew was able to do in such little time. A lot of care was put into minimizing the dust and debris, and the crew left barely any traces after they finished. If not for the noise of the work (which we expected and they warned us of), we wouldn’t even have known they were there since everything was brought in and taken out through the basement windows. The quality of work and the service definitely justifies the cost.

    October 2026Google
  • Michael Pierro5.0

    We recently had Blue Umbrella Waterproofing complete work at our home, and we’re very happy with the experience! It was a pleasure to work with Jim, Diego and the crew. We appreciate their hard work and the time they took to get everything done. It’s a relief to have this taken care of, and we’re grateful for their service. We would definitely recommend Blue Umbrella Waterproofing to anyone looking for waterproofing services!

    October 2026Google
  • Nicholas Lumia5.0

    Blue Umbrella recently installed a French drain and a new sump pump with a battery backup in our house. From the initial inspection through the projects completion, the Blue Umbrella team were great to work with. Communication was fantastic. They responded to all of our questions and concerns promptly. They completed the project neatly and on time.

    October 2026Google

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Ranked#1of 5 waterproofing companies in Newark, NJre-checked October 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why Blue Umbrella Waterproofing Made Our Top 5

It took first place in 5 Best Waterproofing Companies in Newark, NJ (2026).

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Areas Served

Based in Newark, NJ.

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Company Background

About Blue Umbrella Waterproofing

Blue Umbrella Waterproofing is a family-owned company that describes itself as not a franchise, and its owner, Steve Karlik, started it after more than 20 years of hands-on field work. He chose an umbrella as the company symbol, and the business reports thousands of completed projects across northern and central New Jersey. The office sits at 29 Alden Street in Cranford, in Union County, roughly 10 miles from downtown Newark. The company's own service area page names Newark and 20 other Essex County towns, including Belleville, Bloomfield, Montclair, Nutley and West Orange, though crews travel in from Cranford.

The work centers on keeping water out of below-grade space. Blue Umbrella installs interior perimeter drainage and French drains, sump pumps with battery backup, exterior drains, and crawl space encapsulation. It also repairs foundation cracks with epoxy injection, steel I-beams and carbon fiber straps. Its team page lists Tony Catarra as director of sales, along with project advisors Jim Chrysler, Jeff Gallicchio, Kevin McKenna and Tony Padlo.

Reviewers describe the process in concrete terms. Lauren wrote that Tony C. explained a full perimeter drain and new sump pump with battery backup, scheduled the job within a week, and that Steve checked in the next morning. Joseph praised Nelson for a consultation with no catches and no push toward pricier extras. Scott said the drain and sump pump job finished in one day. One customer noted a two-day job stretched longer because a footer had to be installed first and snow storms hit, a fair reminder that site conditions move schedules.

Blue Umbrella has 5.0 from 544 Google reviews, read October 21, 2026. The site lists a lifetime transferable warranty covering replacement of material and labor in waterproofed areas, valid when the system is maintained and not modified.

It suits Newark homeowners with wet basements who want an owner-led local firm. It suits less well anyone needing 24/7 emergency response, since none is advertised. Before booking, ask for the written warranty and its maintenance requirements, get the scope in writing, and check the contractor's registration with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs at njconsumeraffairs.gov. New Jersey has no waterproofing-specific licence, only home improvement contractor registration.

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Credentials

  • NJ Home Improvement Contractor registrationNJ Division of Consumer Affairs · 13VH09834500Reported
  • BBB A+ ratingBetter Business BureauReported
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Reputation by Source

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  • Google

    5.0/ 5

    552 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #1 in Newark waterproofing, October 2026

Pricing

Company Pricing & Estimates

What this company publishes about its own pricing.

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Available
Workmanship warranty
Lifetime transferable warranty: free replacement of material and labor in areas waterproofed with the system, valid while the system is maintained, unmodified and unblocked; transfers to a new owner on sale.

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Blue Umbrella Waterproofing FAQs

  • Is Blue Umbrella Waterproofing licensed in New Jersey?

    Blue Umbrella Waterproofing states it holds New Jersey home improvement contractor registration 13VH09834500 and is licensed, bonded and insured. New Jersey has no waterproofing-specific licence, so the registration with the Division of Consumer Affairs is the one to check. Confirm the number yourself at njconsumeraffairs.gov before signing, and ask for proof of insurance. The company also lists a BBB A+ rating on its website.

  • What are Blue Umbrella Waterproofing's hours and do they offer emergency service?

    Google lists Blue Umbrella Waterproofing as open Monday to Friday 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Saturday 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The company's own site shows shorter hours, Monday to Saturday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, so call ahead. No emergency or 24/7 service is advertised, so ask directly if water is actively entering your basement.

  • Does Blue Umbrella Waterproofing serve Newark and what warranty and financing does it offer?

    Yes, its service area page lists Newark and 20 other Essex County towns, though the office is in Cranford, about 10 miles away. Systems carry a lifetime transferable warranty covering replacement of material and labor in waterproofed areas, valid when the system is maintained and unmodified. The site advertises financing with a promotion running through November 30 that includes no payments for 12 months on qualifying projects. Confirm current terms at your estimate.

  • Is Blue Umbrella Waterproofing 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 Blue Umbrella 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 Blue Umbrella Waterproofing 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?

    Lifetime transferable warranty: free replacement of material and labor in areas waterproofed with the system, valid while the system is maintained, unmodified and unblocked; transfers to a new owner on sale.. 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
NJ Home Improvement Contractor registration (reported only), insurance, founding year
Sponsorship status
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