• Are you licensed and insured?

    Yes, Bay Area Waterproofing is fully licensed (CSLB# 1020296) and insured. We're also proud Union 81 Roofer and Waterproofer members, ensuring professional protection for your property and our team.

  • What areas do you serve?

    We serve Fremont and the entire San Francisco Bay Area, California. As a locally-based company, we understand the unique waterproofing challenges of our region's climate and construction.

  • How many years experience do you have?

    Bay Area Waterproofing has been serving customers since 2016, with our founder John Lawrence III bringing over 20 years of waterproofing expertise from both public and private sector projects.

  • Do you provide free estimates?

    Yes, we provide free estimates for all waterproofing projects. Contact us at (408) 854-1038 to schedule your assessment and receive transparent pricing for your specific needs.

  • What waterproofing services do you offer?

    We offer comprehensive waterproofing including deck coatings, basement waterproofing, curtain grout injections, epoxy flooring, leak repairs, foundation waterproofing, and vapor barriers using industry-leading materials.

  • What are your business hours?

    We're available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For urgent waterproofing issues or to schedule your free estimate, call (408) 854-1038 during business hours.

  • Do you handle emergency leak repairs?

    Yes, we provide fast leak repair services. Many customers appreciate our quick response time - we often come out the same day to assess urgent waterproofing problems and prevent further damage.

  • What makes your waterproofing different?

    We use industry-leading materials with warranties, practice safe work ethics, and take pride in meticulous craftsmanship. Our Union training and 20+ years of experience ensure quality professional results.

  • Do you work on commercial properties?

    Absolutely. Bay Area Waterproofing specializes in complete waterproofing solutions for both residential and commercial properties, including parking structures, elevator pits, and foundation systems.

  • What's included in your assessment?

    Our thorough assessment includes identifying the source of water issues, evaluating structural damage, explaining different solution options, and providing transparent pricing with no hidden costs or surprises.

  • Do you waterproof homes without traditional basements — like slab-on-grade or raised-foundation crawl spaces?

    Yes. Most Bay Area homes — including those in Fremont, San Jose, and Oakland — are built on slab foundations or have crawl spaces rather than full basements, and we waterproof both. We seal slab seepage points, treat foundation wall cracks, and apply protective coatings to below-grade surfaces. Every assessment starts with identifying exactly where moisture is entering your specific structure.

  • Is Bay Area Waterproofing the right company to fix a leaky or moisture-damaged foundation in Fremont?

    Yes — we specialize in diagnosing and repairing moisture intrusion in the foundation types most common to Fremont and the broader Bay Area, including slab and crawl space structures. We combine hands-on assessment with targeted waterproofing solutions so the repair addresses the actual source of the problem, not just the visible symptom.

  • How do you find where moisture is getting into a Fremont home's foundation or crawl space?

    We start by inspecting the specific areas where water typically enters Bay Area foundation types — slab seepage points, foundation wall cracks, and below-grade surfaces in crawl spaces. Identifying the true entry point is the foundation of every job we do, because the right fix depends entirely on how and where moisture is getting in.