Basement Waterproofing in Greece, NY
About 94,484 people live in Greece, NY, a larger count than any other town in the county, and most of their houses sit well back from the lake. If a summer cloudburst or the spring melt leaves water along a wall, ask to be put in touch with one independent local contractor, who follows up with you.
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Waterproofing Options in Greece, NY
Greece is the largest town in Monroe County, about 6 miles northwest of downtown Rochester, with the Genesee River to the east and Lake Ontario, Cranberry Pond, Long Pond and Braddock Bay along its north edge. Shoreline flooding makes the news, yet most homes here are inland, where basement water usually comes from rain, melt and drainage.
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A Town That Tripled After 1950
Greece was set off from a neighboring town effective April 1, 1822, and named in support of the Greek War of Independence. On Sept. 11, 1813, Commodore Chauncey's fleet caught the British off Braddock Bay; George Eastman opened the first Kodak Park plant here in 1891 (Rochester annexed it in 1918).
The population nearly tripled after the war: 25,508 in 1950, 48,670 in 1960 and 75,136 by 1970. Much of the town sits on postwar block basements, whose drain tile and sumps can clog or wear out with age. About 73% of homes are owner-occupied, with a median value of $190,300 (Census).
Basement Work in Greece, NY
- Basement drainage. Downspouts aimed away from your walls and the neighbors', and low spots regraded.
- Sump pump installation. A new pump, battery backup or alarm for a postwar pit, sending water to the yard. Any tie-in to a pipe is plumbing for a licensed master plumber under a town permit.
- Full basement waterproofing. An inside drain along the footing into a sump is common; exterior digging with a membrane is the bigger, permit-bound job.
- Leak repair. Many inland leaks begin at window wells, the cove joint or pipe openings.
- Foundation crack repair. Poured-wall hairlines are often injected; a horizontal crack in block deserves a look soon.
The basement drainage and basement leak repair pages explain more.
Inland Storms and the Shoreline Story
Inland, cloudbursts are the usual culprit. Fire crews pumped Greece basements after the record rain of July 3, 2013 (WXXI). On July 17, 2021, one homeowner found about 16 inches of water downstairs (WHEC), and in August 2023 the town was among the hardest hit as sewage backed into homes (RochesterFirst).
The town keeps more than 18,000 catch basins, and its Public Works chief says clogged ones can even flood basements (Spectrum News 1, April 2026).
Along the lake the cause differs. Record highs in 2017 and 2019 overwhelmed shoreline areas, and in May 2017 crews sandbagged by Long Pond and Cranberry Pond to protect low-lying basements (WXXI). A state REDI project then built a floodwall at Channel Park, at the Long Pond outlet (serving about 300 homes), and a storm-sewer link pumping overflow into Cranberry Pond. In May 2026, with the lake just over 247 feet, some lakeshore basements took water again as groundwater rose (WHEC).
Greece, NY Permits on Vince Tofany Blvd
The Building Department at 1 Vince Tofany Blvd takes permit applications at 585-723-2443 and inspection requests at 585-723-1923; the Town main line is 585-225-2000, weekdays 9 to 5. Excavation, foundation and structural repairs generally need a town building permit; a sump tie-in, check valve or lateral is plumbing, under a separate permit a licensed master plumber pulls. Ask about interior drain tile or a yard-discharge sump. The contractor files, not you.
Reading National Prices in Greece, NY
No one publishes Greece-only prices, so these are Fixr's 2026 national figures; use them to sanity-check a written estimate's drain length, pump and total.
| Cost row | Figure | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical basement waterproofing project | about $3,000 to $10,000 (average about $5,000) | Fixr national (2026) |
| Interior perimeter drain, per linear foot | $40 to $120 | Fixr national (2026) |
| Sump pump installation | $600 to $2,500 | Fixr national (2026) |
| Epoxy crack injection, per crack | $250 to $1,000 | Fixr national (2026) |
| Waterproof paint or sealant, per sq ft | $1 to $8 | Fixr national (2026) |
For a ballpark built on your own floor area, try the cost calculator.
Why Use This Service in Greece, NY
- No pressure. Nothing is signed through this site; take your time.
- Deposits by the rules. Money paid before the work is done generally belongs in escrow or a trust account, or under a bond; with no deposit cap in New York, weigh how much you pay up front.
- Your own checks. Ask for references, a local address and the insurance certificate, and confirm who pulls each permit.
If a job goes badly, the state Attorney General's Rochester office hears complaints: (585) 546-3240.
Check Your Greece, NY Address and Symptoms
Run the coverage check for your street, then let the wet basement checker sort five answers into a likely cause, from a clogged gutter to a sewer backup.
Greece, NY Questions, Answered
I live inland. Should Lake Ontario's level worry me?
Generally not. The 2017, 2019 and 2026 high water hit low-lying shoreline homes. Inland basements usually take water from heavy rain, snowmelt, overflowing gutters or a worn sump. Notice whether it shows after storms, during the thaw or most of the year.
Water came up a floor drain after a storm. Who handles that?
That is a sewer matter, not seepage. The town, not Pure Waters, runs local sewers here, so contact Greece's Department of Public Works (the Town main line, 585-225-2000, can connect you). A licensed master plumber can discuss a check valve or floor-drain plug, which needs a plumbing permit.
Is the catch basin out front really my business?
It can be. The town has more than 18,000, and a grate packed with leaves or snow can push runoff across lawns toward foundations instead of into the pipe. Raking the grate nearest your house clear before a storm is quick and costs nothing.
What belongs in the written contract?
For jobs over $500: the contractor's name, address and phone, approximate start and finish dates, the work and materials (make and model), the price, payments tied to stages, and the mechanic's lien, deposit and cancellation notices. You should get a copy the contractor has signed before anyone starts.
Neighboring Town Pages
East across the Genesee, Irondequoit, NY has a page of its own, as does Chili, NY, farther south.
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