Arid Basement Waterproofing is the oldest basement waterproofing company in New Jersey and one of the oldest in the tri-state area. It is a privately owned, second generation, family business that does not use subcontractors. We specialize in the installation of French drains and sump pumps. We also install the best battery backup pump system, we feel, on the market and have capabilities of scoping pipes with a camera. With 58 years of experience, Arid Basement Waterproofing prides itself on providing quality work and permanent solutions to your water invasion problems. With over 20,000 houses waterproofed, Arid has seen a whole host of problems and delivered affordable, efficient solutions to the New Jersey/New York area for decades. Pick a town and we’ve waterproofed a house in it. Also specializing in: driveway grates interior and exterior window wells History Established in 1963. Arid started in Bergenfield, NJ and moved to Ramsey, NJ in the mid 90’s and in the summer of ’18 we moved to Ridgewood. Second generation family owned and operated business. Meet the Business Owner Business owner information Patrick F. Business Owner I started in the waterproofing field when I was 18 years old and took over the business from my parents in 2008. The New Jersey, New York area has a notoriously high water table. Though it may not be immediately apparent to homeowners, ground water is constantly shifting below their foundation. When there is significant rain the water table rises and exerts pressure on your foundation. This pressure – known as hydrostatic pressure – will force water to seep into your basement via any seams, cracks, crevices, or pores. Basement waterproofing is the only way to permanently relieve hydrostatic pressure and stop basement flooding due to ground water. The primary component of a complete basement waterproofing system is a French drain. Invented in 1859 by Henry Flagg French, the French drain artificially lowers the water table underneath your house by providing an outlet for water before it hits your foundation. Once this French drain is installed, you can rest assured that your basement will stay dry and your days of mopping up water are a thing of the past.