Basement Water Proofing

Basement Water Proofing

Drain the Water Out Right, Radon Tight!

Radon is a serious concern in many Maine homes, and unfortunately some basement waterproofing companies are doing work that actually makes the problem worse.

Expert Basement Waterproofing Services for Maine Homes

Damp floors. Musty smells. Mold. These common basement issues aren’t just unpleasant—they play large roles in the overall health and comfort of your entire home.

When your basement is dry, sealed, and healthy, your entire home feels more comfortable, cleaner, and more energy-efficient, and you have peace of mind.

At Evergreen, we’ve been helping homeowners throughout Southern and Coastal Maine solve basement moisture problems for nearly two decades. Whether it’s a basement or a crawlspace, we provide customized waterproofing solutions that fit your home’s specific needs, including:

  • Protecting your home from water damage and mold
  • Improving indoor air quality for a healthier home
  • Reducing humidity and lowering energy costs
  • Creating a drier, usable space for storage
  • Adding long-lasting value to your home
  • Enjoying peace of mind, even during Maine’s heaviest storms

We take a different approach. Every basement project we do is designed to make your home not just drier, but healthier. We partner with the local Maine company Air & Water Quality, and if you don’t have a mitigation system already and haven’t had a recent test, we offer a free radon test kit with every basement consult.

Signs You Need Basement Waterproofing Service

  • Standing Water
  • Damp Air
  • Mold
  • High Radon Levels
  • Wood Rot
  • Flood Damage or Rust on Mechanical Equipment or Heating System
  • Musty Smells
  • High Energy Bills
  • Cold Floors
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A Custom Approach for Every Basement

No two basements are the same. A basement in Portland might flood during every spring thaw. Another up in Rockland might just feel cold and damp year-round. That’s why Evergreen doesn’t offer one-size-fits-all fixes; we build tailored solutions using a combination of services working together to keep water out and comfort in, including:

Air Sealing and Insulation

Moisture often sneaks in through cracks and uninsulated surfaces. By sealing leaks and insulating the basement walls or rim joists, we boost energy efficiency and make your whole home more comfortable.

Basement Encapsulation/Vapor Barrier Installation

In homes with crawl spaces, moisture and mold often start below the floor. We can seal basement walls and floors with a heavy-duty vapor barrier that keeps ground moisture, pests, and unhealthy air out of your home for good.

Interior French Drain System

A drainage channel along the interior perimeter of your basement captures water and directs it to your sump pit.

Sump Pump Installation

When water collects, the sump pump moves it out fast. We install powerful pumps with backup systems so your basement stays dry even if the power goes out during a storm.

Ventilation and Dehumidification

Once moisture is controlled, we help you maintain a dry, healthy space. We install EPA-recommended exhaust fans and AprilAire® dehumidifiers to manage humidity levels and improve indoor air quality.

Save with Efficiency Maine Rebates and Financing

Waterproofing your basement is a smart investment and in some cases, it qualifies for financial incentives.

  • Insulation and air sealing upgrades that are part of your basement waterproofing project often qualify for Efficiency Maine rebates (up to $8,000)
  • Other work, like drainage systems, sump pumps, or dehumidifiers, typically does not qualify for these incentives.
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We’ll walk you through exactly what’s eligible and help you maximize every dollar.

And if you need help covering the rest, you can finance the balance through Efficiency Maine or NEIF, with payments as low as $50/month.

Maine’s Trusted Home Insulation Company Near You

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Drain water out of your Maine home—without letting radon in!

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From start to finish, our experience was incredible. Justin was extremely helpful. The crew was fast, friendly, and efficient. And most importantly, our home is WAY warmer and our heating is less costly. I'd highly recommend evergreen to anyone looking to upgrade their home!

John S.

South Portland

Very easy process, start to finish.  Friendly, professional, and really know their stuff.  They made some improvements to our condo and we were very happy with how it played out.  Would definitely recommend them.

Clayton Eames

Evergreen is a terrific company to deal with. Polite and efficient crews, meeting deadlines and major reduction in our heat bills. They corrected a lot of issues we suffered from doing work with a shoddy building contractor. We would recommend them to anyone.

Mary Carey

The crew members from Evergreen Home Performance each made sure to greet us every day, while maintaining their distance in this time of the pandemic. Their work took a total of nine days, spread over three weeks. Even though they were working in multiple rooms of our house, as well as the basement and attic, they were unobtrusive and always cleaned up after themselves every day. The on-sight manager kept us informed of their daily schedule so we'd know which parts of the house they'd be working on.

Bob & Sue

Whitefield

I used to spend winters in the bathtub because my house was so cold. This was my first winter roaming around my whole house comfortably. This even led me to decorate a little. My heating oil usage has been reduced by over a quarter: I rarely have to boost the thermostat because the temp stays at a constant. The Efficiency Maine rebates, together with the energy savings, make it affordable for me to pay for the loan I took out to finance the project. I do not worry about my pipes freezing.

Claire Helene Bevan

Camden

Led by Brian Robinson, the Evergreen Home Performance team just completed an insulation refit at my home. It was truly a great experience from start to finish, a period of time that was a fraction of the time that I originally anticipated due to the team's unbelievable work habits and professional knowledge of their tasks. As impressive were the communication skills and friendliness of each and every member of the team.

Anne W.

Rockport

I waited a year to write this review. Evergreen finished our job late last winter. Terrific results!!! we've gone from 12-day propane deliveries to 30+ day propane deliveries. The house is noticeably warmer. The Evergreen crew was/is professional, prompt, thorough, scientific, gracious and immaculate with respect to keeping our house clean. Money well spent.

John E.

Boothbay

Evergreen was so helpful in securing us Efficiency Maine funding for a big attic insulation project early this winter. They did all of the paperwork, and totally guided us through a vermiculite removal process that included a payment from a trust for the procedure. I could instantly feel the second floor being so much warmer than before. The boiler does not kick on nearly as frequently since they completed the job. It was worth every penny! Brian Robinson was so thorough throughout the whole process including a full walk through after the job had been completed.

Todd W.

Camden

I was very impressed by the professionalism of this company and the workers. Brian R. was very prompt in replying to my questions; the crew was meticulous in all parts of the work and attentive to the safety aspects concerning Covid; and Brian was extremely thorough in the final inspection. My attic is now snug and warm and I've noticed that the second floor is warmer as well.

Julia S.

Rockland

Evergreen removed and replaced the insulation in my attic. They did a great job!, Crew was excellent, and the whole thing went smoothly, and the attic was NOT easy to get into or work in, so kudos to some hard work done well!

Joel A.

Portland

I made the mistake of NOT hiring this company last year when I bought and renovated my home. I have brought them in now and what a difference. This group knows what they are doing. They take a complete look at everything and believe they can make your home more energy efficient. They are very professional in the way they approach problems and solutions. And they find ways to save me money. Don't bother with anyone else. Bring Evergreen in before you do anything. Let them assess your issues and give you the right solutions.

Shaw

Owls Head

Evergreen has just completed Phase 2 of 2 at my home. They are professional, hard-working and courteous. They communicate well..no surprises. They've gone above and beyond to make my home comfortable and were very respectful of my home.I recommend them unequivocally!!!Many thanks to Brian, Brian, Rick, Eddie, Dawson and the rest of the Evergreen crew!!

David Henry Feldman

Our basement was the eyesore of the house. I wanted to make improvements, but first needed to make structural, insulating and moisture mitigation improvements. Evergreen was professional and competent in taking on a complex project of not only encapsulation and insulation of basement and crawlspace, but completed needed improvements to the structural integrity of the wood floor platform above a crawlspace and brought in a concrete contractor to pour where there was once a rotting, tiered wood platform - replacing that area with a more functional and tight tiered concrete area.

Duane B.

East Boothbay

The Evergreen team was amazing from initial assessment and planning to the crew that came to complete the work. Our basement encapsulation is the best money we've spent on our house by far. The work was thorough and high quality. And what a wonderful group of people to work with. I highly recommend Evergreen!

Martha Bracy

Several years ago Brian Robinson evaluated the crawl space at my summer home on Islesboro where I knew moisture was becoming a problem. I had done quite a bit of work in the space many years prior with mixed results. When Brian offered some suggestions, they were ideas that incorporated work previously done, and would be a relatively low cost effort to improve the situation. He offered this advice over several phone conversations of some length, informally, and at no charge.

Cliff R.

Islesboro

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