Licensed, Bonded & Insured in Wisconsin Serving Waukesha County & Greater Milwaukee
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A local family that keeps Wisconsin basements dry

No call centers. No subcontractors. Just the local owners and crew who show up, do the work, and stand behind it.

Our Story

Started in a Waukesha basement. Literally.

We started in 1998 for a simple reason: too many neighbors were being sold quick fixes that didn't last. We believed homeowners deserved an honest diagnosis, a fair price, and work that actually keeps the water out — for good.

More than two decades and 3,800+ dry basements later, we're still family-owned and still doing every job with our own crew. When our name is on the truck, it's on the line — and that's exactly how we like it.

— Nick Elliott & Luis Laureano, Co-Founders
Meet the Owners

The team behind your dry basement

Nick Elliott, co-founder and owner of Basement Foundation Repair

Nick Elliott

Co-Founder & Owner

Nick co-founded Basement Foundation Repair to give Wisconsin homeowners honest answers and waterproofing that truly lasts. He stands behind every inspection and written quote personally.

Luis Laureano, co-founder and owner of Basement Foundation Repair

Luis Laureano

Co-Founder & Owner

Luis brings hands-on waterproofing experience to every project and leads our install crews — making sure each basement is done right and every home is treated with respect.

What We Stand For

Why neighbors keep recommending us

Family-owned, not a franchise

When you call, you reach our family — the same people who show up, do the work, and stand behind it.

Honest, up-front pricing

A clear, written quote before any work begins. No high-pressure sales, no surprise charges at the end.

Our own crew — never subs

Every job is done by our trained, background-checked team. The quality is on us, and we like it that way.

We treat your home like ours

Floors protected, daily cleanup, respectful crews. You'd never know we were there — except your basement is finally dry.

Built for Wisconsin

25+ years solving the exact water problems our clay soil and hard winters create across Waukesha County.

Warranty that means it

A lifetime transferable warranty backs every system. If water comes back, so do we — no charge.

25+Years in business
1105-Star Google Reviews
3,800+Basements waterproofed
100%Family-owned & operated
LifetimeTransferable warranty
Free, No-Pressure Inspection

Is your basement trying to tell you something?

Don't wait for the next big rain. Talk to a real member of our family team today — we'll inspect your basement and give you an honest, written quote at no cost.

Call (414) 587-3093

Same-week appointments  ·  Financing available  ·  Lifetime transferable warranty

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