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5 Best Waterproofing Companies in Minneapolis (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 18 waterproofing companies in Minneapolis on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

The waterproofing companies in Minneapolis on this page carry more than 1,750 Google reviews between them. One of them holds more than 1,000 on its own. Ratings run from 4.2 to 5, and the spread matters: some firms describe mostly drain tile and sump work, while others lean toward foundation or concrete repair.

Short answer: Standard Water Control Systems, based in Crystal, holds 4.9 stars from more than 1,000 Google reviews, with reviewers describing drain tile, egress window and radon system installs. Waterproofing Northeast (5.0, Minneapolis) and Groundworks Foundation Repair Downtown Minneapolis (4.9) are also listed. No prices are published here.
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Minneapolis Waterproofing Firms Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Standard Water Control Systems 4.9 ★ 1,050 Drain tile, sump systems and radon View ›
2 Waterproofing Northeast 5.0 ★ 181 Interior drain tile and sump pumps View ›
3 Groundworks Foundation Repair Downtown Minneapolis 4.9 ★ 177 Inspections, crawl spaces, foundations View ›
4 DBS Repair 4.2 ★ 301 Foundation, wall repair and concrete lifting View ›
5 Drew Gardner Concrete and Waterproofing 4.5 ★ 49 Concrete repair and basement leaks View ›
5 Best Waterproofing Companies in Minneapolis (2026)

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Standard Water Control Systems

4.91,050 Google reviews

Standard Water Control Systems is based in Crystal, Minnesota, and its site calls it a basement waterproofing company serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin. It installs designed drain tile and sump systems to collect groundwater and move it away from the foundation. Google also lists it for drainage, foundation, concrete and insulation work, and reviewers describe egress windows and radon systems too.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe drain tile installs finished in the time quoted
  • One reviewer says the drain tile and radon system warranties are transferable if the house is sold
  • A reviewer whose basement flooded says it stayed dry through heavy rain after the work
  • Reviewers praise careful cleanup and clear communication

Worth knowing

  • Based in Crystal rather than Minneapolis, so ask whether your address is in its service area
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,050 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Rated 4.9 from more than 1,000 Google reviews, with drain tile as the core work.

Website+1763-415-7639 Directions

5337 Lakeland Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429

Waterproofing Northeast logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Waterproofing Northeast

5.0181 Google reviews

Waterproofing Northeast is a waterproofing service at a Minneapolis address on California Street NE. Its site says it has served the Twin Cities since 2018 and lists interior drain tile and sump pump systems. The site also says it looks at the cause first, and that a downspout or surface-water fix may be the better answer than a full system.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe thorough assessments with clear, no-pressure options
  • A reviewer with a limestone-rubble basement says it is now dry and clean
  • Reviewers praise the crew for clean work, with boot covers and carpet protectors
  • One reviewer who got four quotes called it the best priced
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating5 / 5
Review volume181 · 86th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 across more than 180 Google reviews, and the site's own cause-first approach shows up in what reviewers describe. Good for homeowners who want options explained before committing.

Website+1612-888-6743 Directions

3134 California St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Groundworks Foundation Repair Downtown Minneapolis logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Groundworks Foundation Repair Downtown Minneapolis

4.9177 Google reviews

Groundworks Foundation Repair Downtown Minneapolis is a Minneapolis location of the Groundworks name, and Google lists it as a waterproofing service with foundation, concrete and insulation categories. Reviewers describe crawl space encapsulation, a sump pump system inspection, a foundation estimate for an attached garage and concrete leveling and sealing.

What people praise

  • One reviewer says an inspector explained a garage foundation problem patiently, including repair versus replace options
  • Reviewers describe annual and routine sump system inspections as thorough
  • A reviewer praises a crew for respectful work and answering questions during crawl space encapsulation

Worth knowing

  • Reviews cover concrete leveling, crawl space encapsulation and inspections as well as sump systems
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume177 · 81st
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A fit for foundation questions, crawl space jobs and sump follow-up. Its 4.9 rating rests on more than 170 reviews.

Website Book now+1612-260-4000 Directions

23 4th St SE Ste 210, Minneapolis, MN 55414

DBS Repair logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

DBS Repair

4.2301 Google reviews

DBS Repair is based in Eden Prairie and its site describes foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, concrete repair and insulation across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Reviewers describe drain tile and wall stabilization on an inherited house, wall bracket repairs on a bowing block wall, crawl space warranty work and concrete step leveling.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe sales representatives who explain the problem and give options
  • One reviewer with a bowing basement wall says the quote was honest and the installer got a lot done in one day
  • Reviewers mention clean work and warranty follow-up on crawl space insulation

Worth knowing

  • Rated 4.2 on Google
  • More than 40 one-star ratings sit among its reviews, and a four-star reviewer describes a late crew visit
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume301 · 92nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown75% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Rated 4.2 from more than 300 Google reviews, with work that spans foundation, wall repair and concrete lifting.

Website+1763-634-8384 Directions

6900 Shady Oak Rd Ste 120, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Drew Gardner Concrete and Waterproofing logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Drew Gardner Concrete and Waterproofing

4.549 Google reviews

Drew Gardner Concrete and Waterproofing is a concrete contractor with a Minneapolis address. Its site describes concrete repair, wet basement waterproofing and foundation repair, and says it is locally owned. Reviewers describe a basement floor repair, a garage and foundation repair and quick estimates on small jobs.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe small repairs finished quickly with a written estimate
  • One reviewer says the company did not try to sell work they did not need
  • Reviewers mention fast responses to inquiries

Worth knowing

  • The smallest review base on the page
  • Two one-star reviews describe drainage work that did not solve the problem and follow-ups that went unanswered
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume49 · 75th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth a call for concrete and small repair work, rated 4.5 from more than 45 Google reviews.

Website+1651-331-6749 Directions

1227 Hennepin Ave APT 2D, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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Reading the scorecard

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume shows how many customers have rated each company, set against other Minneapolis waterproofing firms. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from more than 1,000 people carries more than a 5.0 from a smaller number. Recency shows how lately customers are still leaving reviews.

What waterproofing quotes depend on

No prices are published here. Waterproofing quotes depend on the cause of the water, whether the system is interior or exterior, the length of drain tile, the sump pump setup and any concrete finish work. Reviewers mention comparing several quotes, so get written scopes you can compare line by line.

Where these companies work

Standard Water Control Systems is based in Crystal and its site says it serves Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Waterproofing Northeast and Groundworks have Minneapolis addresses, and DBS Repair is based in Eden Prairie. Waterproofing Northeast says it serves the Twin Cities. Searching for waterproofing near me? Each listing has a phone number to confirm your address.

Questions before you sign a waterproofing contract

  • What is causing the water, and is a full system needed or a smaller fix?
  • Is the quote written, and does it list what is and is not included?
  • What warranty comes with the work, and does it transfer if I sell?
  • What is the schedule, and how many days will the crew be on site?
  • What finish work is included after digging?

Frequently asked questions

Do Minneapolis waterproofing companies install sump pumps?

Waterproofing Northeast lists sump pump systems on its site, and its reviewers describe a sump pump install and a sump replacement. Standard Water Control Systems installs sump and drain tile systems according to its site. Ask about backup power.

Can a waterproofing company also handle crawl spaces?

Reviewers describe crawl space encapsulation by Groundworks Foundation Repair Downtown Minneapolis and crawl space insulation warranty work by DBS Repair. Ask how each treats moisture before insulating.

Are warranties transferable when I sell the house?

One reviewer of Standard Water Control Systems says the drain tile and radon system warranties are transferable. Waterproofing Northeast’s site says its coverage is written and tied to the signed scope. Read the wording before signing.

Which of these companies is based in the suburbs?

Standard Water Control Systems is based in Crystal and DBS Repair in Eden Prairie. Their sites say they serve Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Where to start

Standard Water Control Systems has the most Google reviews, with drain tile as its core work, and Waterproofing Northeast describes a cause-first assessment on its site. Whoever you pick, get a written scope and the warranty terms before work begins.

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