DryMax Waterproofing Inc.

Formerly Drain Max
Foundations
Toronto ON M8Y 4E1
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10 10 (34 reviews)

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David
David
1 review Old Toronto, ON
10/10

Sewer Repair and Backwater Valve Installation

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.

Approximate cost of services:
$13,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you very much, David. It was a pleasure working with you.
I appreciate your feedback.
Thank you very much for having a business with DryMaxWaterproofing.

Best regards, Vasyl
Drymaxwaterproofing

novakovic.uros
novakovic.uros
2 reviews Old Toronto, ON
10/10

Sewage main and water supply pipe replacement

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!

Approximate cost of services:
$9,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you very much for your honest feedback. I'm very happy to hear that, we did everything like you expected.

All the best to you and your family
Best regards, Vasyl Drymaxwaterproofing !

Nataliya Paranych
Nataliya Paranych
0 reviews Etobicoke, ON
10/10

Amazing job well done!!!

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!

Approximate cost of services:
$220.00
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Company Response

Thank you very much Nataliya. It's was a pleasure working with you.
Best regards Vasyl Drymaxwaterproofing

Marelda in Waterdown
Marelda in Waterdown
1 review , ON
10/10

Best contractors we have ever worked with!

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!!!

Approximate cost of services:
$10,500.00
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Company Response

Thank you very much, Marelda. it's was a pleasure working with you.
I am happy that we delivered that what i promised to u In first estimate day.

My best wishes to all of you
Vasyl Drymaxwaterproofing

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Scarborough, ON
10/10

Excellent Exterior Waterproofing

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!

Approximate cost of services:
$3,842.00
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Company Response

Thank you very much for your feedback.
I'm very appreciative.
This motivation moves us high and high

Thanks again
best wishes
Vasyl Drymaxwaterproofing

Fariba
Fariba
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

rebuilding the sump pump pit and changing the Sump pump

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 .

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you very much. That project and Your SumSump are custom and specific.
But I'm very happy that we are making your Two years dream in to realty.
Thank you very much
Best regards, Vasyl Drymaxwaterproofing

Scott
Scott
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Best Company I've hired!

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.
Thanks Vasyl@

Approximate cost of services:
$900,000.00
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Company Response

I'm Thank you more Mrs Scott. It's was a pleasure meeting you and your wife. Thanks for believing in me and my crew. I hope we did everything I was saying.
Best Wishes Vasyl Drymaxwaterproofing

Ron & Dulice
Ron & Dulice
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Sewage back-up

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!!

Approximate cost of services:
$14,000.00
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Company Response

Thanks, Ron and Dulice. My pleasure. We just did our work like usual.
For me, it's very important that my clients are happy.
My best wishes to all of you
Take care.
Vasyl Drymaxwaterproofing

Richard from Leslieville
Richard from Leslieville
5 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Downtown Victorian Semi: 2 houses at once

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.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,888.00
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Company Response

Thanks, Richard and Leslie. I'm very appreciative of your honesty. We just did our work as usual. No job, too small or too big and house old or new for us. Any job for us is a call, and we try to handle it no matter what. It's our job and this is we can professionalism.
Thank you very much again. Take care

Rhonda S
Rhonda S
1 review Hamilton, ON
10/10

Basement Foundation Flood

DryMax Waterproofing is an exceptional company and we highly recommend them to everyone. We contacted them when our basement flooded and Vasyl came immediately to give an estimate when other contractors wanted to wait weeks. His prices were very reasonable and answered all of our questions. He treated us as a priority and applied for the permit right away. Vasyl and his crew were reliable, hard-working and quite clean. They went above and beyond in restoring the soil around the entire house and created a path for us. They completed the job in a timely fashion and were quite meticulous in their work. We have utmost confidence that our basement and entire foundation around the house is now secure. It was a pleasure working with DryMax Waterproofing! 10/10!

Approximate cost of services:
$25,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you very much, Rhonda and Jacqueline. I did my best to keep you Happy.
My best wishes to all of you. And thank you for video review as well.
Take care!!!

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More about DryMax Waterproofing Inc.

WATER IN BASEMENT?
BOWING, LEANING, CRACKED WALLS?
UNEVEN CONCRETE?
FOUNDATION SETTLEMENT?
Unlike other waterproofers in GTA, we provide our customers with a streamlined process for all their waterproofing needs. Our goal is to get to the crux of your home’s issues.

CATEGORIES
Foundations, Drainage Contractors, and Waterproofing
WEBSITE
http://www.drymaxwaterproofing.com
PAYMENT METHOD
Cheque, Cash, and E-Transfer.
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
Yes, ask for details.
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