About Us

Mike Woodford, Tom Woodford, Owner

Mike Woodford, Tom Woodford, Owner

Woodford Bros., Inc. is your trusted basement waterproofing contractor for central New York. We are proud members of the Basement Systems Network, a group of highly trained waterproofing contractors across the United States and Canada. With over 50 years of experience and many happy customers, Woodford Bros., Inc. is here for you! Reach out today for your free, no obligation estimate! 


Services Provided

  • +Basement Waterproofing

    • Basement Dehumidifiers
    • Basement Floor Crack Repair
    • Basement Mold Remediation
    • Basement Wall Crack Repair
    • Basement Window Installation & Replacement
    • Basement Window Well Installation & Replacement
    • Exterior Basement Waterproofing
    • Interior Basement Waterproofing
  • +Concrete Leveling & Repair

    • Concrete Leveling & Mudjacking
    • Concrete Resurfacing
    • Concrete Sealing
    • Concrete Steps Leveling
    • Cracked Concrete Step Repair
    • Driveway Leveling
    • Patio Leveling
    • Pool Deck Leveling
    • Sidewalk Leveling
  • +Crawl Space Waterproofing & Encapsulation

    • Crawl Space Access Doors
    • Crawl Space Dehumidifiers
    • Crawl Space Drainage Systems
    • Crawl Space Encapsulation & Repair
    • Crawl Space Flood Vents
    • Crawl Space Sump Pump Installation
    • Crawl Space Sump Pump Repair
    • Crawl Space Vent Covers
  • +Decks

    • Deck Piering & Settling Decks
  • +Doors

    • Cellar Door Installation & Replacement
    • Man Door Installation & Replacement
  • +Foundation Repair

    • Bowing Wall Repair
    • Earthquake Retrofitting
    • Foundation Crack Repair
    • Foundation Inspection
    • Foundation Raising & Settlement Repair
    • Foundation Replacement
    • New Foundation Construction
    • Retaining Wall Repair
    • Sagging Floor Joist Repair
  • +Other Services

    • Barn Repair
  • +Patios

    • Concrete Patio Installation & Replacement
    • Patio Repair
  • +Radon Testing & Mitigation

    • Multi-Family Home Radon Mitigation
    • Radon Mitigation
  • +Sump Pump

    • Sump Pump Installation & Replacement
    • Sump Pump Repair & Service
  • +Windows

    • Egress Window Installation & Replacement
    • Window Well Installation & Replacement

Company Highlights

  • In business since 1962
  • 24/7 Emergency Service
  • Financing offered
  • Residential & commercial services
By Priscilla
I am very impressed with Jim. Very knowledgeable and takes time to explain work being done on my house. Jay, Trent and Tristan very courteous and neat. Felt confident with these men working on my house.
By Terry
The salesman was knowledgeable fans The salesman was knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The service crew was professional and friendly. They kept me posited as the job went on and reviewed the entire system atvtgecend. We are very happy with the experience and process! JIM WAS EXCELLENT! THANK YOU!
By Maria
The basement walls look amazing! The basement windows I think look beautiful inside and out! Thank you to Jim, Matt , Cody and the whole crew at Woodford Brother's! They were very professional, kind, and did wonderful work! I highly recommend them! Thank you!!
By Patricia
Wonder people, great job very happy
By Gail
I recommended Woodford before I used them. Now I will be more vociferous when I do. Can see how Woodford has earned their reputation. As a former realtor I will be happy to recommend anyone who needs this type of work done. 
By Margaret
Wonderful company to do business with. Took care of everything as promised and then some. Wonderful crew. All were pleasant and courteous.
By Roger
The crew was fast and did a great job. The crew was professional and friendly.
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Debbie C.
King Ferry, NY
Debbie shares how she was scared at first and didn't know who to trust. But after Woodford she couldn't be happier.  Woodford Bros., Inc. specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, concrete leveling, and radon mitigation.   Founded in 1962, Woodford Bros., Inc.'s original focus was foundation and barns. Now,  we do basement waterproofing, concrete leveling, radon mitigation, and basement finishing. That's where the name "Basement Brothers" comes from. The owner's Tom and Mike Woodford believe in being honest and hardworking. Our headquarters is in Apulia Station, outside of Tully, NY. We serve all of Central New York, including Syracuse, Rochester, Binghamton, Oswego, Ithaca, and Auburn.
Bob B.
Skaneateles, NY
All this homeowner wanted was to stop the water, but now he has dry usable space that he has big plans for. bob shares his experience with Woodford Bros., Inc.  Skaneateles, NY Wet Basement Basement Waterproofing
Al F.
Marcellus, NY
I was most pleased with the field staff, they explained and did the right work.
Ron W.
Tully, NY
Pleased with work and professionalism.
Jim H.
Camillus, NY
I was most pleased with  the quality of work  and the abilities of workers
William and Colleen L.
Syracuse, NY
"All crew were courteous and professional.  We have experienced rude and unprofessional contractors before who actually left the job half complete.  So we truly appreciate Woodford Brothers work ethics.  Your crew clearly takes pride in their work.  This directly reflects on the management.  Congratulations!  Both management and crew ~ awesome job!"
Ted S.
Syracuse, NY
Woodford Bros. recently put in the WaterGuard System - and a surface drain, north side of the house. I had what was called a "floating cellar" (always wet and damp) The result was immediate as had RAIN with days! The crew: Zachary Bunn - Zach Redfield & Dom Grossi - VERY GOOD!
Therese S.
Syracuse, NY
"Though Woodford Brothers comes at a higher price, the company also comes highly recommended, she said.  A couple of other contractors visitied the building to examine its needed repairs, she said, and almost immediately told her, "This is beyond us.  You need Woodford Brothers." "I don't know that there is anybody else, but they're wonderful," Schoeneck said of Woodford Brothers.  "They're the gold standard."
David B.
Syracuse, NY
Our customer Dave B. had a wall that was keeping him up at night. He shares his experience working with Woodford Bros., Inc.   Foundation repair Syracuse, NY 
Knowlton F.
Liverpool, NY
Most pleased with service crew
Frances J.
Liverpool, NY
Most pleased with the overall job, extent of multiple patches
Christopher C.
Liverpool, NY
I was most pleased with the workers getting the job done in one day.
Wes B.
Liverpool, NY
I was developing some water on my basement floor. They put an underground draining system in, routed it outside to discharge in my backyard, and dug a trench 35 ft long so the water wouldn't run back into my basement. They did this with a foot of snow on the ground.   They addressed and solved the problem completely. I'm totally thrilled to be able to recommend them. They're very very good, professional, polite, and addressed my wife as ma'm. They are more expensive BUT their work is superb. I have a written guarantee and the gang that they sent, without exception, were great. I'm totally thrilled and I've never given anyone a thumbs up to the that degree. Everything was as promised and as delivered and that is a rare thing to say these days.
Julie & Robert C.
Syracuse, NY
We were most pleased with the level of professionalism, workmanship, and attention to detail.
Martin S.
Syracuse, NY
Most pleased with Rob & Derek's work ethic
Jim S.
Liverpool, NY
"I also spoke with Jim Stoddard who is also one of the owners at our agency and will be having you guys do some work at his house starting in December I believe.  He said he was thoroughly impressed with Andy at your company who came to his house and laid out some options to help mitigate water from getting into his basement.  Jim said Andy was extremely professional and provided some real time estimates on what work needed to be done so he signed on the spot.   It’s always nice to get some positive feedback in regards to your team so I wanted to pass that along."      
Kathleen D.
Liverpool, NY
Kathleen from Liverpool had enough with the wet basement problem in her home. She had been living with the water and smell for years until she finally called Woodford. It wasn't till she saw our crew working near where she drove every day that she made the call. Our crews fixed the basement but also made sure to protect everything in her home. Thanks for the kind words, Kathleen. Our foreman Kevin and Hunter made another happy customer. Water in your basement? Cracks in your foundation? Leaky foundation walls? Call Woodford - we can help! Woodford Bros., Inc. specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, concrete leveling, Barn Restoration, and radon mitigation. Founded in 1962, Woodford's original focus was foundation and barns. Now, we do basement waterproofing, concrete leveling, radon mitigation, and basement finishing. That's why Tom and Mike got the name "Basement Brothers." Modeling our leaders Tom and Mike Woodford, honesty and hard work is the core of what we do. Our headquarters is in Apulia Station, outside of Tully, NY. We serve all of Central New York, including Syracuse, Rochester, Binghamton, Oswego, Ithaca, and Auburn.
Andy R.
Jamesville, NY
"Woodford Brothers is an excellent company and Chris Rhea is the consummate professional. Great customer service and the follow up was incredible."
Irene K.
Jamesville, NY
"I am Irene Kowalski and I must tell you about your company. I am use to dealing with contractors that don't answer their phone, but call you back at their convenience. You have a live person and very polite taking your calls. I get a call confirming our appointment, before coming over. Very impressed with the nice vehicle that showed up on time. Your specialist was professional and a very nice man. I will recommend your company to people I know. Very impressed with your company and Tim Tramontana."
Jim N.
Fayetteville, NY
Very pleased to have had James Parker and Richard Greves come to my house and use polylevel to raise concrete around my pool. I had a number of areas which were sinking, one creating a trip hazard. James called ahead letting me know when to expect them to arrive, and we went through the job to be done prior to them starting. We talked about my expectations of the job, what they could realistically do, the possible issues that could come up, and how long they expected the job to take. Prior to the work being done, Gabriel Harrison had come out to give me a quote on the work to be done, explain the process and options, and go through the limitations for what to expect with a job such as this. He was also very professional and personable, and I enjoyed getting to know him as well as James and Richard. They did a thoroughly professional job, the job came out as I had hoped, removing the trip hazard and reducing the likelihood of the concrete sinking further. They cleaned up the area well afterward, explained what they did and the limitations they faced due to this being an inground pool which is integral to the concrete around it. I would recommend this company to do work to anyone I know looking for a contractor. James and Richard were very personable, enjoyable to talk to as well as the professional job they performed. If I have any need for foundation work, or any other jobs which I do not want to tackle on my own, this would be the company I would call again to work on my home. I have been in the construction industry year ago, I can tell this is a company that is run well, and who have people working for them you can trust to do the job as well as possible. Thank you. Getting this job done is a big relief to me.
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    Foundation Repair Clymer, NY

    Wow now this is a before and after... and this really only scratches the surface of what we did for this foundation to last for years to come. 

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    Foundation Repair in Corfu, NY

    Cracks in poured concrete walls are common, but when they leak that is a real problem. Cracks can be caused by foundation settlement or hydrostatic pressure. Trying to stop a wall crack from leaking can be tricky since most solutions will not last, the water eventually finds it's way through even the toughest of epoxy injections. Luckily, there is FlexiSpan. This is a solution designed specifically for this problem. We're so confident the leak will stop for good, that we guarantee it. to learn more about this amazing product, visit our website or book your free estimate today.

  • Basement Humidity Controlled and Air Filtered in Hornell - Before Photo
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    Basement Humidity Controlled and Air Filtered in Hornell

    Ed knew that the humidity in his basement was high. He was experiencing smells often associated with basements and the whole home was affected. A quick internet search brought him to Woodford Brothers. He spoke with our Customer Care department who then set him up with an appointment with our Design Specialist. After inspecting the basement our DS knew exactly what would help Ed, our Sanidry Sedona basement air system. This machine can pull up to 100 pints of water out of the air per day and at only 5.6 amps. It also filters all dust and mold spores down to 2 microns. The machine made all the difference in the basement space. 

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    A floor in Batavia, NY needed some support

    Adding fireplaces and large furniture can sometimes be a problem for floors with no support. This home in Batavia, NY need some Woodford love. 

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    Foundation Repair in Geneseo, NY

    There are some scenarios when home owners want to improve the aesthetics of their foundation. This was the case for Nicole in Geneseo. In preparing to sell her home she wanted to address the unsightly exposed part of her foundation on the outside.  There were some parts that seemed to be breaking away and she was concerned that it might be a structural problem. She searched the internet for foundation repair companies and found Woodford Brothers. Our expert design specialists know exactly what to look for and can give yo a thorough and honest assessment of your home's foundation. In Nicole's case her problem was aesthetic. Our installation crews are experts in parging and can create a finished look to your homes foundation that will actually last. If you are concerned about the way your foundation looks from the outside or inside, don't hesitate to book your free estimate with us. [[phone]]

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    Flooring System Stabilization in Albion, NY

    The basement of an Albion, NY home built in 1887 was full of jack posts that were failing. The beams were undersized, the bases of the posts were settling and there simply was not enough reliable support for the flooring system. Our expert Design Specialist designed a way to apply our smart Jack system to bring peace of mind to the home owner. Now the post and beams responsible for carrying the weight of the home will last under warranty since they are engineered to hold the weight but they are galvanized steel so they won't rust or bend like the old posts and beams. 

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    SmartJack Installation in Albion, NY

    Beth had resided in her residence located in Albion, New York, for a span of 15 years, before she began to observe signs of deterioration and corrosion in the support beams of her home. Beth's introduction to Woodford Bros occurred during her visit to a home show held at Turning Stone, where she expressed interest in arranging a complimentary estimate appointment. Following an initial inspection conducted by our expert team, it was determined that the optimal solution for addressing the weakened support beams in Beth's residence would be the installation of our SmartJack system.

    The SmartJack system, resting upon an engineered fill, consists of galvanized steel tubes strategically designed to evenly distribute the weight and load-bearing capacity of the beams, columns, and flooring above them. This innovative solution provides the essential support required to maintain the structural integrity and alignment of the home.

    Through the collaborative efforts of Beth and the Woodford Bros team, along with the successful installation of our SmartJack system, Beth's concerns were effectively alleviated, and her residence was securely stabilized for the long term.

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    Concrete Repair in Bath, NY

    Mandy of Bath, NY was having a difficult time shoveling her unlevel concrete driveway. Water pooling in some areas creating a slip hazard and she was not pleased with the way her driveway looked. She came across one of our PolyLevel posts on Facebook and scheduled a free estimate. Our Design Specialist, Joe, took thorough measurements of her driveway and determined exactly what we could do to help her situation. Joe and Mandy agreed that her best option was to install our 3-part concrete protection system. It includes PolyLevel to lift and level as well as fill any voids below the concrete slabs. It also includes NexusPro, our concrete joint sealant to seal any cracks and all control joints to protect the soil from water intrusion. Finally, the concrete is sealed using SealantPro. It's a highly versatile silicone-based, penetrating concrete sealant. Its primary function is to keep moisture, and other chemicals from being absorbed into the concrete, which can cause it to deteriorate, particularly through freeze/thaw cycles. Our expert installation crew, led by Richard, made quick work of fixing and protecting the driveway as well as the concrete walkways on the property. Mandy now has peace of mind that her driveway is repaired and protected, no more trouble shoveling.

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    PolyLevel and NexusPro Installation in Caledonia, NY

    Lois has been living in his Caledonia, NY home since 1968.  Since having his inground pool installed in 1978, the concrete pool deck has been slowly sinking and settling causing serious tripping hazards and making it difficult to enjoy the pool area.  Wanting to be able to save the pool and make it more usable, Lois decided to contact Woodford Bros. for a free estimate for the necessary repairs.  After an initial inspection, our Design Specialist determined that the PolyLevel and NexusPro systems would be the best options for repairing Lois's damaged concrete pool deck.  

     

    PolyLevel is an expanding polyurethane foam that will be injected beneath the settled pool deck, raising the concrete back to the proper level and strengthening the soil so the problem will not recur.  What's more, the PolyLevel system is faster and more affordable than total pool deck replacement and is a better option than pool deck resurfacing.  Additionally, NexusPro is a silicone-based sealant that will fill joints and cracks in the concrete to ensure the concrete is permanently protected from damage caused by soil compaction and washout.  With these two systems in place, Lois can rest assured that his pool deck is permanently stabilized and protected against further damage.  

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    PolyLevel, NexusPro, and SealantPro Installation in Caledonia, NY

    Cindy recently moved into her Caledonia, NY home, and she noticed significant cracking and settling in her concrete patio. Knowing that she uses the space often, and wanting to ensure that the concrete was stabilized, she decided to reach out to Woodford Bros. for a free estimate for the necessary repairs. After an initial investigation of the area, our Design Specialist determined that the PolyLevel, NexusPro, and SealantPro systems would be the best choices for repairing the damaged concrete. 

     

    PolyLevel is an expanding polyurethane foam that is injected beneath the concrete to fill gaps caused by soil erosion and raise and stabilize the concrete surface. In turn, NexusPro is a silicone-based sealant for joints and cracks, protecting the concrete from damage caused by soil compaction and washout. Finally, SealantPro is a concrete sealant that bonds with concrete on a molecular level, permanently protecting it from water, dirt, and other contaminants. With these systems in place, Cindy can rest assured that her concrete patio is permanently protected and stabilized. 

CNY's Business Journal Best Places to Work 2023 Award

CNY's Business Journal Best Places to Work 2023 Award

Foundation Supportworks 2023 Integrity Award

Foundation Supportworks 2023 Integrity Award

CNY Business Journal Best Places to Work List 2023

CNY Business Journal Best Places to Work List 2023

Ragan Top Place to Work 2021

Ragan Top Place to Work 2021

Named Best Contractor in the Central New York Readers Choice Award

Named Best Contractor in the Central New York Readers Choice Award

Named Best Construction Company in the CNY Readers Choice Awards.

Named Best Construction Company in the CNY Readers Choice Awards.

Named  Best Construction Company and Best Contractor in the Central New York Readers Choice Awards.

Named Best Construction Company and Best Contractor in the Central New York Readers Choice Awards.

Woodford Bros., Inc. is pleased to announce full registration of the trademark for Woodford Bros® with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Woodford Bros., Inc. is pleased to announce full registration of the trademark for Woodford Bros® with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Top 10 in North America

Top 10 in North America

Named top 50 dealer in North America

Named top 50 dealer in North America

Named top 50 dealer in North America

Named top 50 dealer in North America

Top 10 dealer for Carbon Armor in North America

Top 10 dealer for Carbon Armor in North America

Woodford Wall Pushing System Patent  |  Plaque

Woodford Wall Pushing System Patent | Plaque

Woodford Wall Pushing System Patent

Woodford Wall Pushing System Patent

BBB 5 years Accredited Business

BBB 5 years Accredited Business

Angie's List Certified Pros

Angie's List Certified Pros

HomeAdvisor - 5 Years Screened & Approved

HomeAdvisor - 5 Years Screened & Approved

HomeAdvisor  Screened & Approved

HomeAdvisor Screened & Approved

Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York named Woodford Bros., Inc. a 2019 Torch Award for Ethics recipient!

Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York named Woodford Bros., Inc. a 2019 Torch Award for Ethics recipient!