What DryZone does

DryZone, LLC is a regional home services contractor headquartered in Ellendale, Delaware, founded in 2005 and operating across the Delmarva peninsula (Delaware, Maryland Eastern Shore, and Virginia). The company specializes in crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and concrete leveling and repair for residential homeowners, with a secondary commercial property manager segment served through foundation stabilization systems. DryZone functions as the exclusive authorized dealer for Basement Systems and Foundation Supportworks proprietary product networks in its territory, installing patented systems including CleanSpace vapor barriers, WaterGuard perimeter drainage, TripleSafe and SmartSump sump pumps, SaniDry dehumidifiers, PolyLevel polyurethane concrete lifting, and Geo-lock / CarbonArmor / Powerbrace foundation repair systems.

The company's technology stack is anchored by a portfolio of proprietary, network-exclusive products with documented performance specifications — for example, CleanSpace's 20-mil seven-layer vapor barrier, SaniDry Sedona's 100-pints-per-day dehumidification capacity, and PolyLevel's 15-minute cure time. Installations are backed by a transferable lifetime warranty on waterproofing systems and 25-year warranty on crawl space encapsulation, creating strong switching-cost dynamics. DryZone maintains A+ BBB accreditation and a 4.9/5 rating across 438 Google reviews, has earned multiple Delaware Contractors Association Construction Excellence Awards, was listed on the Inc. 5000 in 2019 and 2022, and ranked #27 among Basement Systems dealers in total sales for 2022-2023.

DryZone operates a direct-to-homeowner field sales model: System Design Specialists conduct free on-site inspections and deliver written quotes, with inside sales handling inbound calls and online estimate requests. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time installation project contracts, supplemented by annual maintenance service visits and product sales within projects. The company offers customer financing through partners Upgrade and EnerBank to support higher-ticket purchases. Distribution is exclusively direct — no franchise or reseller model — supported by digital marketing (SEO-optimized website, Google reviews, HomeAdvisor referrals), PR appearances (BobVila.com, Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), and a customer referral program. Lead capture and conversion is anchored by the company's appointment center, which earned a 2024 Platinum Appointment Center Award.

Name

DryZone

Legal name

DryZone LLC

Website

https://dryzone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DryZone is a regional home services contractor serving the Delmarva peninsula (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) with crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and concrete leveling services. It operates as the exclusive authorized dealer of Basement Systems and Foundation Supportworks proprietary products for residential homeowners and commercial property managers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing Services

NAICS

Site Preparation Contractors (238910), Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Basement Waterproofing & Moisture Control (HSAPACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural Drying, Dehumidification & Moisture Control (HSAPAOAB), Dewatering & Groundwater Control (Wellpoints, Deep Wells, Cutoff Systems) (IMAFAOAF)

Keywords

• Basement waterproofing services
• Crawl space encapsulation
• Foundation repair services
• Concrete leveling solutions
• Structural foundation contractors

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellendale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Home Services Installation (Primary): One-time installation services for basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, foundation repair, and concrete leveling. Services are sold with free on-site inspections and estimates. Revenue is generated from individual project contracts for homeowners and commercial property managers.
2. Professional Services: Annual maintenance checkups for previously installed systems (e.g., crawl space encapsulation annual inspections). Revenue generated from service visits to existing customer base.
3. Product Sales: Sale of proprietary products including dehumidifiers, vapor barriers, sump pumps, concrete coatings, and other waterproofing components as part of installation projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

DryZone installs and services residential and commercial waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, foundation repair, and concrete leveling systems. The company is the exclusive authorized dealer of Basement Systems basement and crawl space products and a dealer of Foundation Supportworks foundation repair products in Delaware and Maryland. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time installation project contracts with free on-site estimates, plus recurring annual maintenance checkups for previously installed systems.

Product overview

DryZone is a basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, and foundation repair contractor serving Delaware and Maryland. The company operates as a proprietary product dealer network, exclusively installing Basement Systems basement and crawl space products and Supportworks foundation repair products. The core product portfolio centers on waterproofing solutions (WaterGuard perimeter drainage, sump pumps including TripleSafe and SmartSump, dehumidifiers including SaniDry Sedona), crawl space encapsulation systems (CleanSpace vapor barrier, DrainageMatting, SmartVent, EverLast doors, SmartPipe), foundation repair products (Push Piers, Geo-lock anchors, CarbonArmor, Powerbrace, SmartJack supports), concrete solutions (PolyLevel injection, DecoShield staining, SealantPro sealing), and the Aspen Air Purifier. The company also provides commercial foundation services using helical and push pier systems, and offers financing options through Upgrade. Products are backed by transferable lifetime warranties on waterproofing systems and 25-year warranties on crawl space encapsulation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crawl Space Encapsulation and Repair Complete crawl space encapsulation, moisture control, mold prevention, and structural repair services for residential homes in the Delmarva region. Includes installation of CleanSpace vapor barriers, DrainageMatting, SmartVent, EverLast doors, SmartPipe drainage, and SmartJack support posts. Backed by a 25-year warranty on encapsulation.
• Basement Waterproofing Interior basement waterproofing services to keep basements dry year-round, including installation of WaterGuard perimeter drainage, TripleSafe and SmartSump sump pumps, SaniDry dehumidifiers, BrightWall wall panels, and FlexiSpan crack repair. Sold with a transferable lifetime warranty on waterproofing systems.
• Foundation Repair Residential foundation repair services for cracked, settling, and bowing foundation walls using proprietary systems including push piers, Geo-lock wall anchors, Powerbrace steel braces, CarbonArmor carbon fiber straps, and helical anchors. Services address foundation settlement and structural instability.
• Commercial Foundation Services Commercial foundation stabilization and underpinning services including push pier systems, helical anchors and tiebacks, helical piles, and crawl space jacks for non-residential buildings and large structures. Targets commercial property managers and building owners in the Delmarva region.
• Concrete Lifting and Leveling Concrete slab lifting and stabilization using the proprietary PolyLevel high-density polyurethane foam injection system. Foam is injected through holes smaller than a penny to fill voids and raise sinking concrete, with surfaces ready for use within 15 minutes of installation.
• Concrete Repair and Finishing Concrete crack repair, sealing, staining, and coating services using proprietary products including SealantPro permanent concrete sealer, DecoShield tinted concrete stain (five color options), and Polyaspartic concrete coating that cures in 24 hours and lasts four times longer than epoxy.
• Aspen Air Purification System Installation Installation of the Aspen Air Purifier in crawl spaces and basements to filter allergens, mold spores, and other airborne contaminants and improve overall home indoor air quality.
• Basement Flooring Basement flooring installation featuring materials designed to withstand high moisture and low temperatures typical of below-grade environments.
• Home Improvement Financing (Upgrade and EnerBank) Customer financing options through Upgrade and EnerBank enabling flexible monthly payments with no upfront costs and no payments due until project completion. Available across waterproofing, foundation repair, and structural projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sump pump systems can remove standing water and reduce crawl space humidity to below 55%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature17 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Basement SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationBasement Systems is an international network of professional basement waterproofing and crawl space repair contractors. DryZone is the exclusive authorized dealer of Basement Systems' tested, proven, and patented basement and crawl space products in Delaware and Maryland. This exclusive dealership provides access to proprietary products including CleanSpace vapor barriers, WaterGuard drainage systems, SaniDry dehumidifiers, and related waterproofing solutions.
• Foundation SupportworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationFoundation Supportworks is an international network of professional foundation repair contractors offering patented solutions, professional training, and updates on the latest industry best practices. DryZone is an affiliated dealer providing Foundation Supportworks products including push piers, wall anchors, SmartJack crawl space supports, and PolyLevel concrete leveling systems.
• SupportworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupportworks develops and licenses proprietary products including SealantPro concrete sealer and PolyLevel foam injection technology. These products are available exclusively through DryZone and other Supportworks network contractors.
• HomeAdvisorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHomeAdvisor's Seal of Approval confirms that DryZone is licensed, insured, and background-checked. HomeAdvisor drives referral leads to DryZone through its platform connecting homeowners with pre-screened contractors.
• Delaware Contractors Association (DCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCA is a non-profit organization designed to bring strength and unity to the Delaware construction industry. DryZone has won multiple DCA Construction Excellence Awards including for the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center Helical Pier Project.
• Home Builder's Association of DelawareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe H.B.A.D. is a vital source for education and information about the home building industry in Delaware. DryZone has won multiple Regal Awards from this organization including Best Logo, Best Print Ad, Marketing Director of the Year, and Sales Team/Director of the Year.
• National Association of Home BuildersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAHB is a trade association that helps promote policies making housing a national priority. DryZone holds membership in NAHB along with other home builder associations.
• Better Business BureauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Better Business Bureau supports the cause of consumers and holds businesses accountable to the highest standards of honesty. DryZone is an A+ BBB Accredited Business in waterproofing contractors.
• Indoor Air Quality Association Inc. (IAQA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAQA is dedicated to bringing practitioners together to prevent and solve indoor environmental problems. DryZone's affiliation demonstrates expertise in crawl space and basement air quality solutions including dehumidifiers and air purifiers.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHabitat for Humanity builds homes for those in need using volunteer labor and donations with over 1,500 local affiliates in the U.S. DryZone has an affiliation with Habitat for Humanity.

Scale indicators33 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Groundworks: Groundworks is the largest residential foundation repair and waterproofing consolidator in the U.S., operating multiple regional brands including Basement Systems dealers. Directly comparable to DryZone as a vertically integrated basement waterproofing, crawl space, and foundation repair operator, but at significantly larger national scale.
• JES Foundation Repair: JES Foundation Repair is a large Mid-Atlantic-based foundation repair and basement waterproofing contractor serving Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Comparable to DryZone in service offering (waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space) and overlapping Delmarva/Mid-Atlantic geography, but operates at significantly larger scale as part of the Groundworks family of brands.

Direct peers

• Acculevel: Acculevel is an authorized Basement Systems dealer serving Indiana and surrounding states offering basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and foundation repair. Highly comparable to DryZone as a regional single-state/territory dealer within the same Basement Systems and Foundation Supportworks dealer networks.
• Ohio Basement Authority: Ohio Basement Authority is a Basement Systems dealer providing basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawl space encapsulation across Ohio. Direct peer to DryZone operating under the same dealer network model with the same proprietary product portfolio.
• B-Dry System: B-Dry is one of the oldest basement waterproofing franchises in the U.S., offering perimeter drainage and basement sealing services to homeowners. Comparable to DryZone in residential basement waterproofing focus and direct-to-homeowner service model, though operating via franchise distribution rather than exclusive dealer relationships.
• Everdry Waterproofing: Everdry Waterproofing is a multi-state basement waterproofing franchise serving the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable to DryZone as a residential waterproofing contractor with multiple service offerings (waterproofing, foundation repair), but with a franchise-based operating model rather than a single regional dealer.
• Baker's Waterproofing: Baker's Waterproofing is a Foundation Supportworks-affiliated basement waterproofing and foundation repair contractor serving central Pennsylvania. Direct peer to DryZone in product portfolio, dealer network affiliation, and residential service model, with similar mid-sized regional operating profile.
• A-1 Foundation Crack Repair: A-1 Foundation Crack Repair is a New England-based foundation repair and basement waterproofing contractor serving homeowners across CT, MA, NH, RI, and VT. Comparable to DryZone in service scope (foundation crack repair, basement waterproofing, structural repair) and residential homeowner target customer.
• Crawl Space Ninja: Crawl Space Ninja is a regional crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and foundation repair contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Comparable to DryZone in crawl space encapsulation focus, residential service model, and overlapping Mid-Atlantic service territory.

Others

• Basement Systems: Basement Systems is the international dealer network and product developer that licenses CleanSpace, WaterGuard, SaniDry, and other proprietary waterproofing products to dealers like DryZone. Not a direct competitor but a critical ecosystem partner — DryZone's exclusive dealer status with Basement Systems is the foundation of its product moat.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DryZoneDelaware

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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