Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair and Crawl Space Waterproofing Professionals
If your Hartford basement is experiencing leaks, musty odors, or foundation damage, it’s time to call in the experts. At Budget Dry Waterproofing, we specialize in protecting Hartford homes from moisture intrusion, structural issues, and the harmful effects of water damage. With over 15 years of experience across Connecticut, we bring local knowledge and trusted solutions to every project.
Whether you own a historic home in the West End or a newer build in the South Meadows, we understand the unique challenges that Hartford properties face—and we’re here to help.
As Connecticut’s capital city, Hartford has a wide range of home styles and foundation types—from stone and brick foundations in older homes to poured concrete in newer constructions. Combined with heavy rains, aging infrastructure, and a high water table in some areas, these factors make basement waterproofing a must.
At Budget Dry, we offer professional, tailored solutions to stop water at the source. From sump pumps and drainage systems to full foundation repairs, we provide peace of mind to homeowners throughout the greater Hartford area.
Facts About Hartford
The history of modern-day Hartford really starts at the beginning of the 17th century, when explorers arrived here from New Amsterdam to survey the area.
Hartford was chosen as a suitable site for a trading post, due to its proximity to the Connecticut River and its subsequent transportation connections by sailing vessels. Dutch traders arrived the following decade and began to establish a small community that they called ‘Fort Goede Hoop’.
The new locals began trading fur, using the Connecticut River to export their wares. In the early 1630s, a small fortress was added, complete with military forces, so that the area was protected against the very real threat of attack. The fort was abandoned roughly 20 years later, with this part of the city now being referred to as Dutch Point.
SETTLEMENT AND EXPANSION
The latter part of the 1630s was an extremely important period in Hartford history. First, more than 100 English settlers arrived from Newtown (today named Cambridge, MA), bringing with them plenty of supplies and a small herd of cattle. They chose to base themselves just a short distance from the fort and in the year 1637, the settlement was officially named Hertford, after the English county town of Hertfordshire, later becoming Hartford.
Puritan colonial leader Thomas Hooker took it upon himself to establish some rules and laws and in 1638, he famously wrote the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut. These were adopted by the members of the growing colony and are remembered as being of great historical significance. In fact, many historians believe that this document helped to shape the United States Constitution of today.
THE 20TH CENTURY
By the time that the 20th century arrived, history shows that Hartford’s population had risen to roughly 80,000 people. In 1944, in excess of 160,000 people were living in the city, witnessing one of Hartford’s worst and most devastating fires, which is remembered as starting at the visiting Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus.
TODAY, IN THE 20TH CENTURY
The past few decades in history have seen the population of Hartford fall and rise once more, with around 130,000 people currently living in the state capital.
An assortment of successful regeneration projects have been either completed or suggested, including a network of trails alongside the river banks and the creation of the Connecticut Science Center on the Columbus Boulevard, which opened as recently as 2009.
ECONOMY
Travelers Tower in Downtown Hartford
Hartford is a center for medical care, research, and education. Within Hartford itself the city includes Hartford Hospital, The Institute of Living, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, and Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center (which merged in 1990 with Mount Sinai Hospital).
