Vulcan Basement Waterproofing started waterproofing basements in the New York Metropolitan area in the 1950's. When we first arrived on the scene,.

Today, Vulcan Basement Waterproofing remains the nation's oldest, largest and most experienced basement waterproofing company. As the nationally acclaimed leader in our field, Vulcan continues to look for new and better ways to help our customers get their basement water problems under control. Our chemists and engineers created cements and epoxies to seal the area where the wall and floor meet but it didn't always work. Next, channels were created on the floor along the walls to direct the wate...

Today, Vulcan Basement Waterproofing remains the nation's oldest, largest and most experienced basement waterproofing company. As the nationally acclaimed leader in our field, Vulcan continues to look for new and better ways to help our customers get their basement water problems under control. Our chemists and engineers created cements and epoxies to seal the area where the wall and floor meet but it didn't always work. Next, channels were created on the floor along the walls to direct the water to a collection pit or dry well. When it was realized that a dry well was not the solution, pumps were placed in the wells to remove the water that was directed there. Floors and walls continued to crack and leak. It was determined that the problem was not just water it was water "pressure". We de