We're a basement waterproofing company based in Clark, NJ. Our own crews fix wet basements, and we tell you the truth about what yours really needs.
Tell us what's going on and we'll call you back to set up a free inspection.
Effective Basement Solutions is a basement waterproofing company in Clark, New Jersey. We install interior French drains and sump pumps, remove mold, repair foundation cracks and reinforce bowing walls.
Many homeowners call us after a bad surprise: water on the floor, a pump that quit, or a repair that didn't hold. They want to know what's really wrong and what it takes to fix it. Giving them a straight answer is how we do business.
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We look at the walls, the floor, the pump and the outside of the house before we recommend anything.
If a smaller repair will solve it, we'll tell you. Sometimes the fix is simpler than you were told.
No subcontractors, ever. The company that quotes your job is the company that does it.
You'll know what's causing the problem, what we plan to do and why, and you can ask us anything.
Tight spaces, messy conditions, repairs someone else couldn't fix. A difficult basement doesn't scare us off.
Our interior French drain systems come with a 30-year limited, transferable warranty.
“I was told I needed to spend thousands to break through the concrete floor… I am forever grateful for his expertise, time and professionalism.”
“How often do you hear of a contractor who actually talks you down from doing more work than necessary…”
“He was completely honest with me and explained that the reason I had water in my basement was that my sump pump wasn't working.”
“…one of the most knowledgeable, honest and fairly priced contractors I work with.”
“If you're looking for an honest, reliable waterproofing company that stands behind their work and isn't afraid of challenging jobs, I highly recommend Effective Basement Solutions.”
“I had an excellent experience with Effective Basement Solutions; they are a truly trustworthy company.”
Waterproofing creates possibilities for a more usable basement. See this illustrated transformation from wet walls to a finished living space.

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Catch groundwater along the foundation, below the floor.
A pump sized for the job, moving water away from your house.
Another way to pump when the power goes out.
Remove the mold and fix the moisture that caused it.
Seal leaking cracks from inside the basement.
Carbon fiber strips and steel beams for bowing walls.
Seal off the damp soil under your floors.
Help manage the damp air that's left behind.
How the 30-year limited, transferable drain warranty works.
We're licensed and insured. Our New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor license is #13VH06363800, and you can look it up with the State of New Jersey.
Tell us what's going on in your basement and we'll give you a straight answer.
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Our crews work with homeowners across North and Central New Jersey.
We're based in Clark, NJ, in Union County.
Yes. We're licensed and insured, and our New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor license is #13VH06363800.
No. The work is done by our own crews.
We install interior French drains, sump pumps and battery backups. We also do mold remediation, foundation crack repair, carbon fiber and steel beam wall reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation and basement humidity control.
We work in Union, Essex, Morris, Somerset, Middlesex and Bergen counties in New Jersey. Call us if you don't see your town listed.
Yes. We inspect your basement and give you a free estimate, with no pressure.
Yes. Our interior French drain systems come with a 30-year limited, transferable warranty, so it can go to the next owner if you sell.
Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, and Saturday from 8am to 12pm.
Call 1-800-957-0075 or fill out the form at the top of this page, and we'll set up a free inspection.
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