DryMax Waterproofing Inc.

Vasyl did a great job fixing a basement wall crack. He was very honest and very professional all throughout the process. He even added underground drain just below the crack that he fixed for that extra peace of mind in case water starts leaking back in the long-term future. Its pretty much a permanent solution he provided. He thoroughly cleans up, which I truly appreciate.

Highly recommended!

Eric (Mississauga)

I appreciate an honest, hard working crew. Vasyl is a true professional. He did not try to sell me on anything. He told me what needed to be done and he won my trust while doing it, with excellent workmanship. His crew was clean, considerate, and knowledgeable. I asked many questions. They took their time to show me what they were doing and explained everything. They even gave me advice on other plumbing issues in my home for free. This was my first big plumbing job and I had an excellent experience.

They were not the lowest proposal, but hiring DryMax was absolutely the right thing to do! We faced unexpected issues, but Vasyl and his team managed to resolve them all in a quick and highly professional manner. The construction site was clean and well maintained. They did everything as promised. I'm a very happy customer!

Had a great experience with this service!
We had a leak under our kitchen sink through a crack in the pipe. The plumber was incredibly punctual and professional, he efficiently resolved the issue replacing a portion of the pipe and future proofing by elevating the pipeline for better future drainage, and leaving the area clean! Was impressed with the service, price, and transparency.
Attached photos of before and after!

We bought an older home that had water leaking into the basement. I'm so glad our agent recommended Vasyl and his team! Vasyl was able to meet with us immediately, discuss the problem and solution in detail and provide us with a reasonable quote. He is extremely detailed and knowledgeable and that in turn gave us peace of mind. Vasyl and team arrived on site early and had already completed most of the work on the first day. When he'd discovered we would require a sump pump, Vasyl took the time to answer all of our questions and explain in detail how they would go about installing it. They completed the work quickly and efficiently, even going the extra mile of completely replacing foundation blocks that had deteriorated. We now have the confidence that our foundation is secure and that our basement will be protected. The team also took such good care of our basement and the exterior of our home. End to end from quotation to completion, Vasyl was the best contractor we have ever worked with!!!

I contacted Vasyl at DryMaxWaterproofing alongside other GTA waterproofers for a through HomeStars for a quote on this project.

- a front garden area 12 ft x 7~8 ft deep excavation
- Hydraulic Cement patching of any foundation/mortar cracks present
- Liquid-applied product like Aqua Bloc designed for Exterior foundation waterproofing, as this is a garden area and near eave runoff.
-Install of Waterproofing membrane, DMX dimpled sheets with specialty anchors, or similar with flashing to prevent runoff from pouring between the membrane foundation.
- PVC pipe with drainsock + crushed gravel at bottom to redirect runoff
- refill after work completed

-After negative past experience with contractors with lapsed business credentials, I always check opengov for the business or trade and check to make sure their certifications and credentials are listed and the owner's name and business address is accurate. Vasyl's company DryMax Waterproofing Inc. had everything clearly listed, instilling confidence that his company would be around in the future if the warranty was ever needed.

DryMax Waterproofing's quote and delivered work was significantly better than expected:

-Vasyl and his team were the only Contractor among four others I contacted who provided detailed quotes which described their process and materials to be used.
-Vasyl's exterior waterproofing involved a liquid-type waterproofing material as requested, but went further with reinforced mesh applied before the DMX-style membrane was added along with a flashing on top. I didn't get a photo of this step, but it's a step I'll insist on for any further foundation waterproofing I do having seen it applied.
-DryMax also provided in their quote priced conditional add-ons which helped avoid unnecessary surprises: If certain required drainage connections were available after digging outside, it was the base price, vs. If the connection needed to be made inside, a specific add on price was listed in the quote.
-Vasyl handled the call for locates and provided the order # so we could confirm that the utilities were notified and were able to check the excavation area for buried pipes, wires, etc.

-After arranging a dig time, his crew came on a Saturday morning and were finished by the afternoon. They properly protected the lawn from the excavated soil, and replaced the bushes afterwards.
Vasyl was on site for the work conducted by his team. At times, he got down into the work area and did things himself. We appreciated that he wasn't a contractor who ran more concurrent operations than he could effectively supervise. From my discussions with him on site and afterwards, I appreciate that he is a very detail and quality focused contractor - a rarity in this industry.

While Vasyl's work was higher priced than the lowest quotes we received - those companies wanted to dig a shorter trench and did not offer any kind of liquid-waterproofing/mesh or hydraulic cement patching, making his quoted price good value.

I'd happily recommend Vasyl's waterproofing work to others in the future.

Update: I didn't realize my review was stuck in moderation for 6 months. Waterproofing is still holding up well!

Vasyl responded fast ,came over checked the problem ,sent the details of the project and the cost he had suggested. came back with his crew in two days he finished the job, cleaned up just like new. I will never hire another company .My thanks to him and his crew .

Vasyl and his crew were the best people I have ever had work on my house.
Prompt response to my query, started quickly, reasonable price with no upselling, knowledgeable about older homes (1890s).
The crew was friendly, efficient, and, considering what the work entails, neat and respectful to the house and yard.
Very pleased with this company and recommend them to everyone.
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We had sewage back-up in our basement & needed emergency service to replace our pipes. Vasyl from Drymax came right away, assessed the situation & explained in detail of what's needed to be done while being mindful of minimizing the damage to our finished basement. We were very lucky that Vasyl & his team were able to begin the repair work the very next day. Vasyl provided clear & prompt communication throughout the job. Vasyl & his team were always on time, tidy, professional & their work is impeccable. Theyve truly gone above & beyond in every aspect. We are very happy with Drymax Waterproofing & we highly recommend their services!!

Our house is a 1885 Victorian townhouse connected on our east side to a mirror-image semi-detached; my neighbour and I share the back wall of our foundation. When we discovered it was leaking badly, we determined that it would be best to do the work at the same time, and after a few quotes we settled on Vasyl and DryMax. What a GREAT choice. Vasyl explained everything that needed to be done, set timelines, and laid out the costs clearly. (The cost I listed here includes the $1750 city rebate for the sump pump; my total invoice was $5638, and was just for the work on my side of the property, which was the back wall and a bit of wraparound. My neighbour (billed separately) did substantially more of his foundation.)
The work was efficient, professional, and completed without disturbing either of the decks that were above it. Vasyl's crew were outstanding. They repaired & patched our somewhat dodgy foundations beautifully, waterproofed the repaired wall, installed the foundation membrane, and carefully ensured that there was a proper run-off slope away from the foundation. Installing the sump pump required Vasyl & his guys to access our basement, and they did that work carefully and respectfully, and left the inside of the house spotless. Considering the massive upheaval of our backyards necessary to digging a 6' deep x 2' wide trench along the most of the foundation of the building, when the work was completed, both of our yards were left in immaculate condition. Vasyl personally inspected the work after it was done and made sure we were completely satisfied before taking payment.
It will be a while before we can assess the true impact of the work, but I am confident that this was an excellent investment in maintaining my house. I highly recommend Vasyl and DryMax, especially for older houses that need this kind of retro-fitting.