Highlander Waterproofing Wins Two 2025 “Best of the Best” Silver Awards

Recognized Across Both Allegheny North & Allegheny East in TribLIVE’s Official Community Choice Awards

In a watershed moment for our company and the communities we proudly serve, Highlander Waterproofing has been awarded the 2025 Best of the Best Silver Award in not just one, but two competitive regions—Allegheny North and Allegheny East. This dual recognition in TribLIVE’s Official Community Choice Awards is a testament to the trust homeowners place in our team and the consistent quality of the basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space encapsulation, and home-protection solutions we deliver.

Winning in one region is an honor. Winning in two regions simultaneously speaks to something deeper:
✔ A reputation built on decades of serving Western Pennsylvania
✔ A customer-first approach that earns genuine local support
✔ A team that takes pride in craftsmanship, honesty, and expertise
✔ A company culture grounded in family values and community connection

This blog post celebrates what this achievement means to us, how these awards are earned, and—most importantly—the people and communities who made it possible.

What the “Best of the Best” Awards Represent

Each year, TribLIVE hosts the Official Community Choice Awards, better known as the Best of the Best, to highlight outstanding local businesses across Western Pennsylvania. Unlike many industry awards judged by committees or corporate panels, the Best of the Best Awards are determined entirely by votes from the community. That means neighbors, customers, and local homeowners directly select the companies that have made a meaningful difference in their lives.

Being awarded Silver in both Allegheny North and Allegheny East means:

• Homeowners trust Highlander with their home’s safety

• Our service experience stands out across multiple counties

• Our team’s workmanship consistently meets or exceeds expectations

• We have earned a local reputation strong enough to shine across two regions

• Residents feel confident recommending us to friends, neighbors, and families

For us, this isn’t just a badge—it’s a reflection of years of dedication to providing the highest-quality waterproofing and foundation solutions to homeowners across the Greater Pittsburgh area.

A Win Across Two Regions: Allegheny North and Allegheny East

Winning awards in two different geographic areas is extremely rare, especially in categories as competitive as home services and waterproofing. These regions include thousands of homeowners across dozens of municipalities—each with unique soil conditions, water issues, home ages, and structural needs. Yet the feedback is unanimous across the board: Highlander Waterproofing is a trusted leader.

🏆 Allegheny North: 2025 Best of the Best – Silver Award

Allegheny North is home to some of the region’s most diverse housing—from century-old homes in river valleys to newer suburban builds on clay-heavy soils. These varying conditions create different challenges for homeowners, including:

• High hydrostatic pressure

• Foundation wall bowing

• Seasonal basement leaking

• Widening cracks from soil expansion

• Poor exterior drainage

• Aging waterproofing systems

• Crawl space moisture and mold

Being selected as a top service provider in an area with such varied needs speaks volumes about the breadth and capability of our team.

🏆 Allegheny East: 2025 Best of the Best – Silver Award

Allegheny East features everything from hillside homes to older neighborhoods with stone foundations—each requiring a unique approach to waterproofing and structural stabilization.

Homeowners in this region face:

• Hillside water intrusion

• Chronic basement dampness

• Block-wall deterioration

• Foundation settlement

• Persistent mold odor

• High water tables near creeks and valleys

Our Silver Award for this region confirms that residents trust Highlander to solve complex issues in homes of every age, style, and structure.

Why Homeowners Are Choosing Highlander Waterproofing

Winning two Best of the Best Awards didn’t happen by accident. It happened because of what Highlander represents:

1. Family-Owned Values

Highlander Waterproofing is more than a business—it’s a family legacy. We believe in treating every homeowner with honesty and transparency. No pressure. No gimmicks. No surprises. This is how we’ve earned repeat business and lifelong customers.

2. Over 30+ Years of Expertise

With decades of hands-on experience across the Pittsburgh region, there is very little our team hasn’t seen. We specialize in:

• Basement waterproofing

• Foundation repair

• Wall stabilization

• Crawl space encapsulation

• French drains + Richtech drain tile

• Sump pump installation & battery backups

• Dehumidification + ventilation solutions

Our technicians are trained to diagnose problems accurately and recommend only what’s needed—not what’s convenient.

3. Customized Solutions for Every Home

No two basements are identical. Soil composition, water tables, and foundation materials vary dramatically across Western PA. Our team builds customized systems for each home to ensure long-lasting protection.

4. A 5-Star Customer Experience

From the initial inspection to the final walk-through, our process is designed for clarity, communication, and comfort. Homeowners consistently praise our:

• Professionalism

• Respect for property

• Transparent pricing

• Friendly, knowledgeable staff

• Thorough cleanup

• Clear explanations of the work

These are the qualities that inspire neighbors to nominate and vote for us year after year.

5. A Reputation Built on Trust

Most of our business comes from referrals—something that only happens when a company stands by its work and takes care of its customers. The Best of the Best Awards validate the trust homeowners place in us every day.

Real Impact: What This Means for Homeowners

Highlander’s double win means more than prestige—it translates into real benefits for homeowners:

Higher Confidence in Your Contractor

Choosing a waterproofing company can be overwhelming. Awards like these give homeowners peace of mind, proving that thousands of customers have already placed their trust in us.

Commitment to Continued Excellence

We don’t see this award as the end goal. It’s motivation to continue raising our standards, improving processes, and investing in new technologies like:

• Smart sump pump systems

• Carbon-fiber stabilization

• State-of-the-art drain tile

• Energy-efficient ventilation

• Soil-specific drainage engineering

Recognition of Quality Work That Lasts

Homeowners want solutions that protect their property for years—not just a temporary fix. Our award-winning approach ensures long-term stability and peace of mind.

Voices From Our Community (Customer Appreciation)

Although the votes are anonymous, the feedback we receive paints a clear picture. Homeowners appreciate:

• “Finally a waterproofing company I can trust.”

• “Highlander went above and beyond.”

• “Incredible communication from start to finish.”

• “They solved a problem three other companies couldn’t.”

• “My basement is finally dry after years of issues.”

These experiences matter. And they’re the reason we’re celebrating today.

A Message to Our Customers

From every member of the Highlander Waterproofing family: thank you.

Thank you for inviting us into your homes.
Thank you for trusting us with your biggest investment.
Thank you for voting, recommending us, and supporting our team.
Thank you for helping us grow from a small family business to a regional leader trusted in multiple counties.

Winning the 2025 Silver Award in both Allegheny North and Allegheny East is your victory as much as ours.

Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Highlander Waterproofing?

This dual award energizes our entire team for the year ahead. In 2025, Highlander plans to:

• Expand service capabilities across Allegheny, Butler, Beaver, Westmoreland, Washington & Armstrong counties

• Introduce new advanced waterproofing and foundation technologies

• Grow our installation teams and technician training

• Elevate customer experience with new communication tools

• Enhance our lifetime warranty and service processes

We’re committed to becoming not just one of the best waterproofing companies in Western PA—but the company homeowners think of first when protecting their home.

Final Thoughts

Earning two Silver Awards in TribLIVE’s 2025 Best of the Best Community Choice Awards is a milestone we are incredibly proud of. It reflects:

• Our commitment to exceptional craftsmanship

• Our dedication to homeowners

• Our strong reputation across Western Pennsylvania

• Our belief in doing things the right way—every time

Highlander Waterproofing is honored to serve Allegheny North, Allegheny East, and the broader Pittsburgh region with trusted waterproofing and foundation solutions backed by decades of experience.

Here’s to another year of protecting homes, serving our neighbors, and earning the trust of the community we love.