Masonry Waterproofing & Drainage Masters Reviews

Our inspector recommended Masonry Waterproofing and Drainage Masters and we’ve been impressed every time! While we received quotes from several other companies, all of them came in over the top with recommendations for costly and unnecessary repairs. However, Byron and his team had alternative solutions that were less invasive, less money, and got the job done! They always show up on time, are friendly, and have great communication. When another contractor recently cleaned our gutters and we had a drainage issue, I called Masonry Masters with a concern and they dropped everything to come over and check it. It turned out to be a quick fix (and not the result of the work they’d installed), showing great reliability and integrity. Highly recommend Byron and his team!

We had an amazing experience with this company. We worked with Byron and he did a fantastic job. Very professional, knowledgeable and they were able to get the job done quickly. We had several quotes about our foundation but Byron was by far the most knowledgeable and we were so happy with the price. We are so happy with his work and will definitely be recommending him! We have reached out to him and he is always happy to help. So glad we chose this company!

Down to earth and do great work for a fraction of price. Dont try and upsell unnecessary products or pushy sales techniques.

We had an amazing experience with this company. We worked with Byron and he did a fantastic job. Very professional, knowledgeable and they were able to get the job done quickly. We had several quotes about our foundation but Byron was by far the most knowledgeable and we were so happy with the price. We are so happy with his work and will definitely be recommending him! We have reached out to him and he is always happy to help. So glad we chose this company!

Very happy with the drainage plan and the work that was done. Good communication and fair price. They were quick, considerate, and did an excellent job! Thanks Byron!

If you value integrity, reliability, a solution to your problem that is tailored to your specific problem, the best customer interaction, quality workmanship and value; this is the provider to select.

Byron is fantastic! He’s helped me and many of my clients with drainage and foundation work. Truly one of the best in the business.

What a great outfit! If you need anything to do with water issues, make these folks your first call. You won't be disappointed!!!

Mike and his crew saved me a bundle of money when they repaired my chimney and devised a new drainage system that allowed rainwater that was accumulating under my house to be redirected . His crew had to dig a ditch thru my yard but when they were finished my yard was restored to my satisfaction. The new drainage system works great! I highly recommend Mike and his crew

Very reasonable rates, top notch work, friendly staff who cleaned up areas nicely. Definitely recommend!

Byron and crew at Masonry Masters are my go to for all things foundation + drainage. Finding a reliable and knowledgable contractor is one thing, but finding one that is kind, communicative and fun to work with as well is another. Highly recommend!

These guys are the best! I've used Byron and his team for a few projects at our house and they always do an amazing job. Very professional, amazing work. Cannot recommend them enough.

I'm a Portland realtor who loves working with Byron and team to learn what my buyers need when buying an older home that might have issues. Byron is so knowledgeable and reasonable in his approach (cough cough not everyone needs a freakin' sump pump system) that my wife and I hired him to mitigate the water issue in our own basement that we've been trying to solve for over 10 years. The basement is dry, Byron is awesome, and what else do you need to know???

Masonry Waterproofing and Drainage Masters re-pointed and cleaned the chimney of our home. Their work was expeditious. We're very excited to use our fireplace this winter, and now feel safe doing so. The company is easy to contact and replies quickly by text, which we appreciated.

Cannot say enough good things about this company and crew. They were able to repair a wall, install three different downspouts to carry water away from the house, and pour a new slab all in one day. Great folks, hard workers, would hire them again in a heartbeat.

I highly recommend Masonry Masters. They constructed to basement window wells, they solved a long time drainage issue. Great work, staff were polite, explain the work well, did great work and most noticeably left the work spotless.

Masonry Waterproofing and Drainage Masters runs a great crew! We have hired them twice to work on our foundation, which was originally poured in 1930 under our 1890 house (kinda weird!). We were amazed and very grateful that they were able to do the work without running a backhoe through our flowerbeds. The guys work amazingly hard and fast, and despite the major upheaval, they left the site looking very clean and tidy. The first time we hired them, in 2016, they removed sidewalk concrete on the south side and temporarily took down a fence with our neighbors to the north. They dug trenches on the north and south sides of our house, repairing the masonry and installing a vapor barrier. We saw immediate relief from the water infiltration we'd been experiencing in heavy rains. This year (2024) we removed a patio and porch on the west (back) end of our house in anticipation of building a new patio and porch and asked them to come and do the same repair on that side of the house. Again, they did such great, fast, competent work. They also seemed to find ways to enjoy themselves, laughing and keeping it light while working very hard. We overheard one worker walking along the south side of our house telling his co-workers, "We've been here before, yeah. We did this side and the other side. I remember it." It's a good sign that Masonry Waterproofing and Drainage Masters is able to retain their smart, hardworking staff for so many years. These folks provide a great, commonsense solution to a problem every Portlander with a basement faces!

Just before putting my 24-year-old house in Beaverton on the market, I had concerns about my foundation and crawlspace, especially after noticing a support post was no longer touching its concrete pad (apparently the pad had settled over time); I also wanted a vapor barrier installed and a few other things checked out. So I made an appointment with a company whose TV ads I had seen; their estimate was over $20,000, and as unsettling as that was, their explanation seemed reasonable. After the initial shock wore off, however, I decided to get a few more opinions. A family member referred me to Masonry Waterproofing and Drainage Masters, and I also called another company that advertises on TV. Thankfully, MW&DM said they didn't find anything with the foundation that I should be concerned about but recommended I have four pads and a post replaced. Their estimate was one-fifth of the first estimate I had received; both included the installation of a vapor barrier. The third estimate, from that other company seen on TV, was exceedingly similar to MW&DM's. Ultimately, I asked MW&DM to do the job, not just because of price, but because Rich seemed to know what he was talking about and instantly gave me peace of mind. The entire crew was professional, punctual, neat, prompt. Thank you, Michael, Rich and those at Masonry Waterproofing and Drainage Masters who helped make things go smoothly for me. My house quickly sold and easily passed inspection. Donald C

We had roots growing in the drainage pipe so it needed to be replaced. Byron’s team did a great job despite the very hard ground full of roots, rocks and clay. Probably harder work than they thought they were walking into, but our pipe is now draining properly again! Byron, your team really deserves a ditch digger 😉

We have found Byron at Masonry Waterproofing to be very open and honest about options to prevent water in our basement. Byron tries to come up with the most cost effective solutions. We ended up having them install a french drain and were so pleased with the care given to our garden! It looks great and we're hopeful it will take care of the problem.

I recently hired Masonry Masters to repair multiple cracks in our foundation, and I couldn’t be more pleased with their service. From the initial contact, their response time was impressively fast. They scheduled an inspection promptly and arrived exactly when they said they would. The team worked quickly and efficiently, completing the repairs in no time without compromising on quality. They were professional and meticulous, ensuring that the work area was clean and tidy before they left. The cracks in our foundation were expertly repaired, giving us peace of mind. Overall, Masonry Masters exceeded our expectations with their outstanding service. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of masonry repairs. They are reliable, efficient, and true masters of their craft!

Byron was great to work with. Job scope was clear, pricing was very reasonable and crew was efficient and completed the job as scoped. Recommend for structural and drainage services!

We were having some serious leaking issues into our basement . Byron and team did an inspection and installed a new downspout. This completely solved our problem and we had no leaks over a very rainy winter. Greatly recommended; fast, affordable, and easy to work with. They also did not try to up-charge us on more expensive solutions that would have been overkill for our problem.

I wanted to write a review because of how good the customer experience was and how much money i saved working with them.

After finding standing water in the basement, I had Masonry Waterproofing and Drainage Masters out to my property. Rather than selling a "system" the owner took the time to properly diagnose the problem, which was related to a blocked drain. I appreciate his honesty and integrity. Good small business.

Michael came out and reviewed the minor issue I was having. He made some recommendations for other cheaper, easier solutions as the problem wasn't that big. Never tried sell any unnecessary fixes which is always appreciated. Will have them do anything in the future when I need waterproofing.

I needed my basement waterproofed from the outside. MWDM gave me a reasonable quote, also including some chimney maintenance. I liked Mike the estimator, he seemed down to earth and knowledgeable. Not a high-powered sales pitch, like a lot of estimators will use on you. The crew had to dig down to the bottom of the foundation from the outside of the house on 2 1/2 sides. They cleaned the walls, covered them with skim coat, then tar, then waterproofing compound, then another layer of tar, then a rubberized sheet stuck on top of that. They also had to tear out two existing brick staircases to the porches. It was a lot of work on 90+ degree days, digging up tree roots and through really hard ground that had been compacted under the bricks. The crew was really nice and Rich, the supervisor & Mike the masonry guy was easy to talk to. They patiently answered all my questions. I can't speak to how well the waterproofing actually works, because it hasn't started raining yet. They gave me a 20-yr warranty and I feel confident that they'll fix anything that is a problem.

In the last 10 years we've remodeled 3 houses. I rarely end a relationship with a trade on a high note. Byron and his team grafted until the last 1% was complete, and I didn't once have to chase them. Byron has a rare team of dedicated individuals who are hard working, consistently on time and really nice people to have at your home. Our project wasn't small by any means. We had a full excavation of our basement perimeter to waterproof the exterior. Interior sump pump solutions didn't gel with me at all and I was glad to find a Portland company that didn't want to take the easy option. I really cannot say enough about Byron and his team. They didn't just meet my expectations. That went that little bit further. Good job team and thank you!!! If your looking to have Byron and his team conduct any form of work for you. Please do so with confidence.

I hired Masonry Masters to do various foundation repairs, install new foundation drains and new downspout diverters. Byron, Rich, Andy and crew were professional, efficient, and conscientious throughout the entire project. They were able to do all the work within budget and amazingly fast for the amount of items that needed to be done. I'm very pleased with the results and highly recommend this talented, knowledgable, hard-working team of people.