Masonry Waterproofing & Drainage Masters Reviews

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.

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.

Byron, Andy and their team recently replaced and fortified several beams, brackets, and footings at our *new* (100 year old) house. I can't describe how pleased we are with their work! The basement looks almost like a brand new space and we feel secure knowing that the old (rotting) are out. The team was friendly, professional, and very helpful, explaining the work as it progressed and cleaning up after themselves. They were also kind enough to address some last minute drainage issues that we identified at the end of the work. We will definitely be working with Byron and the Masonry Waterproofing team again

I was getting water in my basement occasionally during a heavy rain. I had Byron and some other companies come out for solutions. Most had very expensive proposals (inside demo, sump pump), but Bryon inspected and suggested eliminating causes - he had me run water through nearby downspouts and it turns out a plugged drain was causing water to build up. Fixing just this could potentially save thousands. Thanks Byron!

I am so thrilled with the result of the work done to fix the top of my half-basement retaining wall -- the top of it was crumbling while the face of it was mostly intact. Byron in an incredibly thoughtful guy -- thinking through the challenges and offering up a creative and SOLID solution at 1/3 less the cost of another company. Andy and the team did excellent work, efficiently and without my needing to clean up after them. I highly recommend MW&DM and will call them for any other relevant needs.

From the time my wife and I first met with Mike K. to discuss our foundation and roof drainage remediation project I was impressed with his demeanor, willingness to listen and timeliness. The staff that executed the work was impressively fast. The MWDM crew works HARD. They are efficient and well staffed (as many as 7 people on site and no one standing around). The price was very fair for the extensive hand digging needed and the work came with a 20 year warranty. They even completed some work outside the scope with no additional service fees (industry standard would usually be otherwise) This is the second job we have hired them for and I'd be confident in seeking a 3rd one if needed. Well done!

This is a great company and awesome team! They provided me with a solution to a long time issue with rain water seeping in to a crack in my basement wall and also directed my downspout away from the house. I kept putting off calling anyone for fear the costs. The price was more than reasonable and the work was done professionally in just one day. It's such a relief to have this problem fixed.

Byron and Andy have helped us multiple times with drainage and gutter work. Most recently Andy came out during the peak of busy season for a simple service call as i was having a few issues with gutter leakage. Andy came out within a few days of me reaching out with the problem. Quick, easy and honest service all around - won't be calling anyone else. Thank you!

Our foundation repair turned out great. Masonry Masters suggested the repair route rather than trying to sell us a full on foundation replacement that we didn't need, and I really appreciated that approach. Scheduling was easy. The crew was fast and ready to be flexible when they ran into some tougher than expected spots to repair. They also answered all my questions and gave us good advice on how to paint and preserve the repair foundation. I've already referred Masonry Masters to a couple friends based on our experience.

My basement flooded. John's Waterproofing and Terra Firma gave me quotes from between $6,500-11,000 for doing a full on demo and waterproofing of my basement. When both companies were here, neither of them really bothered to identify the source of the problem or to assess the particular situation at my property--it was all about selling me a 'system'. Enter Byron from Masony Waterproofing and Drainage Masters. He was here yesterday, carefully scrutinized every detail of my property, gave me lots of free DIY advice and detailed a few plans of action based on my need should the situation continue once the rain started again. It's been raining all day since Byron's visit and there isn't a drop of water in my basement and he didn't ask me for a penny. He gave me some basic things to try, involving my gutters and exterior drainage situation and it seems his instincts were correct--basic trial and error. Byron generously shared his knowledge and I learned a great deal in the 30 mins. he was here. He is a straight shooter, knows his craft, assimilates knowledge from different fields (so many companies seem just to specialize in either masonry, waterproofing OR drainage) and beams integrity and trustworthiness. I will be directing all of my future drainage business to Masonry Masters, no doubt about it.

Professional, friendly, responsive, and went above and beyond with my project. Wonderful experience.

Byron was able to schedule an urgent consultation when our basement flooded, and proposed a cost effective solution to divert water away from the house. He educated us against being sold costly dry wells and french drains (which is exactly what the competition tried to do at 10x the price). He was up front and his team got the work done efficiently. Problem solved! The end result looks great and was a great price.

Byron and his team provide exceptional work and a superior level of service.We remodeled our basement space and started with a horrible contractor who created even more water issues than we had to start. Byron came in and looked at the situation and helped us come up with the most cost effective mitigation... and not only was it cost effective, it is a long term water solution.It has been over a year and a half and our water proofing has gone through many seasons of testing and not a drop of water anywhere it wasn't suppose to be.We recently had a minor issue with the sump pump and Rich (Byron's lead guy) came right over and fixed it without a problem. Always a huge relief to see they still support you after everything has been paid for!!!

Efficient, effective, and friendly service. Highly recommended.