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Blue Umbrella Waterproofing Waterproofing is more than just a service. It’s a craft that takes years of experience and dedication to truly master. This is something owner Steve Karlik fully understands as a third-generation waterproofing professional. And it’s why he decided to start his own business, Blue Umbrella Waterproofing.

Steve was introduced to waterproofing at a very young age. Through the years, he continued to develop his skills and adopt industry-leading techniques to emerge as a true expert in the field. Today, he applies everything he’s learned to help homeowners and business owners across New Jersey stay dry.
Served areas
  • Bergen County, NJ, Essex County, NJ, Hudson County, NJ, Hunterdon County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Morris County, NJ, Passaic County, NJ, Somerset County, NJ, Sussex County, NJ, Union County, NJ
Business details
  • Licensed
  • Insured
Payment methods
  • Cash, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments
Services
You should never accept anything less than a perfectly dry basement. Whether you rely on your home's lower level for extra living space, an office, a home theater, or a game room, we'll help you get the most out of your basement without worrying about Mother Nature dampening your day (literally)!
Wet crawl spaces cause mold and rot, which harm your home’s value and your family’s health. A wet crawl space is something thousands of homeowners in New Jersey deal with, but you don’t have to be one of them! Blue Umbrella protects your crawl space and home with complete crawl space waterproofing preventing mold and rot.
Don’t turn a blind eye to your basement. If you notice cracks or other signs of foundation damage, we can fix the problem and give you peace of mind that your home is protected. Whether we recommend crack repair or another basement waterproofing solution for your home, rest assured we have the experience and expertise to serve you best as your local New Jersey waterproofing company.
Reviews (16)
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Rosa Santiago
Aug 30, 2022
Was really nice and helpful with the whole process. Came on short notice to help with my basement issue and went above and beyond to rectify my problem!
Avi Moses
Aug 16, 2022
Steve and his crew were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. We had a unique situation to address in the basement and the team did a great job of handling despite some hiccups along the way. Would definitely recommend them to others
Daniela Sheehan
Jul 31, 2022
Highly highly recommend Blue Umbrella Water proofing! Steve is super helpful, professional, and very responsive. Tony was very helpful as well walking through our basement with us and answered all the questions we had about the moisture issue we were having as well as how to address it. The work crew got the job done of putting French drains in a day and as of now, looks like they did a great job. After meeting with a few waterproofing companies, we are so glad we went with Blue Umbrella!
Albert Alonso
Jun 11, 2022
UPDATE 6/15/22: Steve, the owner, got back to us regarding the issue. He managed to reach out and speak with the plumbing inspector to find out what needed to be done to fix the problem. He then sent his guys back to our house and re-routed the pvc piping in order for the water to discharge out into our backyard lawn. The inspector came back and we passed.

Big thank you to these guys for following through and helping us to get this resolved. 2nd Review (5/27/22): I am changing my review due to the sump pump installation they did failing the municipal town inspection. The inspector told us that the tubing for the pump cannot feed out into the driveway and must go out to either the lawn or landscape. He told us that this is standard code for all sump pump installations and that the contractors should have known this.

When we spoke to Steve, the owner, regarding the issue, he was somewhat dismissive and told us that he'll have to check his schedule and see when they can come out again. Also, he told us that it could cost us an extra $800-$900 to fix. Why do we have to pay an extra fee for something that wasn't up to code? Honestly, I do not understand why this issue wasn't addressed in the beginning when they were doing the installation. Licensed professionals should know how to install a sump pump that is up to the standard codes.

No excuses. If anyone pays a reputable waterproofing contractor thousands of dollars for a sump pump to be installed, you expect them to do right by the customer and come out to fix the issue. 1st Review (4/23/22): Steve, the owner, was very informative and explained everything very well. The crew did a great job cleaning up when they were done, which was much appreciated. Excellent pricing for the quality of work. Highly recommended.
Elizabeth Benner
Jun 01, 2022
So happy with the service of Blue Umbrella Waterproofing. Had an appointment for an estimate and Tony, the sales manager, texted the day before to confirm and he showed up right on time. He took his time to look at the inside and outside of the of where we had water issues. He went through the entire waterproofing process with my husband, showed him exactly what would be done, how it would be done and detailed everything.

The proposal was very professional and contained not only the detailed proposal but helpful brochures on the sump pit; motor and their price assurance guarantee. The crew showed up on the date scheduled and they were great. They started at 9:00 and finished by 3:00 and left the inside and the outside of the house super clean. they were amazing. We called 3 companies to come out to provide an estimate so I saved all of you reading this review time. don't waste your time calling anyone else. Steve, Tony and the crew did a fantastic job and the cost was extremely competitive.
Thomas Pham
May 15, 2022
Blue umbrella waterproofing installed french drains in my home. Tony gave me a fair price, walked me through the process and answered any questions I had. Their crew arrived on the date we agreed on and finished the job in one day. Steve, the owner, came by to oversee his crew's work. The drain sump look great. The crew did not damage any of my belongings and left my basement clean. Also, Steve helped me remove some excess garbage I found while cleaning out my basement for a fair extra charge. They even offered me a free t-shirt!
Linda Weber
Apr 30, 2022
Excellent experience. Everything explained in great detail. They were professional and finished the job in one day. Tony and Steve are true professionals. Work quality was excellent. They meticulously cleaned up afterwards also.
Patty Mccann
Mar 02, 2022
I would highly recommend using Blue Umbrella for your waterproofing needs. From the start Tony gave a great presentation regarding the project and what he recommended. Steve the owner and Tony were on site the day of the project overseeing all work. We had French drains with 2 quality sump pumps installed with battery back up systems. Pumps are highly efficient and very quiet! Patty
Heath Borders
Nov 02, 2020
Steve and his team at Blue Umbrella do a great job. We spoke with several waterproofing companies and chose Blue Umbrella based on their responsiveness, thoroughness in inspecting the source of our leak, competitive price and lifetime guarantee of their work. They installed a French drain and two sump pumps in one day and Steve has been very diligent about explaining the system and answering our follow-up questions. We highly recommend!
Anne Rich
Jul 23, 2020
This company was great from the inspector who first arrived on the job right through the workers and supervision. They worked very hard and never complained. This was a very compacted and dirty job. I would recommended this company to anyone serious about getting the job done right the first time. They are systematic and very honest. Great experience.
Melike Ozgur
Jun 12, 2020
We have recently bought our first house and have had a lot of construction/renovation work done and Blue Umbrella's waterproofing job was by far the best experience ever. They far exceeded our expectations. Not only they were always on time every day they had to come in, they were fast and so clean I couldn't believe it. So clean, it looks almost as if no work has been done in my basement. Tony who managed the job was always so easy to get a hold of and the owner Steve made sure we were happy and satisfied with everything. I strongly recommend them if you need waterproofing.
Jim Miller
Oct 29, 2019
Steve and his team just completed a full french drain system with 2 sump pumps in my basement. The job was done in a timely manner and there is no more water coming into my basement. Steve is extremely professional, knowledgeable and he was always there to answer any questions. I would highly recommend Blue Umbrella Waterproofing if you any issues with water. Thanks again Steve and your team at Blue Umbrella!
Bam
Sep 11, 2019
Steve Karlik is wonderful to work with, reliable, honest and fair. His team showed up when expected and worked diligently all day to waterproof our basement. During recent heavy storms our basement remained dry, so we're exceedingly pleased. Pricing is competitive and reasonable. We highly recommend Blue Umbrella Waterproofing and intend to use them to install a dehumidifier.
Greg Esposito
Sep 01, 2019
Steve and Jeff from BLUE UMBRELLA are tops in customer service. They quickly scheduled an installation of sump pump and dehumidifier. Trustworthy and courteous.
Maria Clark
Jul 02, 2019
We recently purchased a home, and mold was found due to moisture in the basement. After the mold issue was resolved, we decided to waterproof the basement to avoid further issues. Blue Umbrella was highly recommended. They did a great job. They installed 2 heavy duty 1/2 horsepower sump pumps, 2 emergency battery backup sump pumps with built in high water alarms, 1 heavy duty Santa Fe dehumidifier which removes up to 70 pints a day of water from the air, and installed 14mil vapor barrier on exterior walls, stops moisture penetration, lifetime warranty.

I was unaware of how much work is involved to waterproof a basement. They did a lot of work which would take another page to list everything they did! Their price was fair, and it was worth every penny for our own peace of mind! When the Town Inspector returned to see the final results, the first thing he said was "neat job, very good" We will be enjoying our basement for many years! Thanks Steve from Blue Umbrella!
Steve Oliveira
Jun 18, 2019
After calling up numerous waterproofing companies, Steve Karlik and his team stood out above the rest. From the initial site visit to the finished project everything that was mentioned and agreed upon was done and felt very comfortable. The team even went above and beyond my expectations. If your looking for a professional, courteous and well priced company to solve your water proofing issuess I highly highly recommend Blue Umbrella.

Just simply an awesome group of people. They did an amazing job for me and continued to follow up weeks after to ensure all was well. Thank you Steve Karlik and the team at Blue Umbrella!