GJ MacRae Foundation Repair

Foundations
Oakville ON L6J 7X2
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9.9 10 (91 reviews)

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Right-Time AtlasCare
Right-Time AtlasCare
3 reviews Hamilton, ON
10/10

Foundation Leak

Moved into my house to find a small flood in the basement every time it rained. I called GJ MacRae and was greeted warmly by Noreen. Dean came out the next day to conduct an . Normally I get a few quotes before deciding on who is best for the job, but Dean instilled an immediate sense of trust. No pushy sales or scare tactics. The work was done in less time than estimated and the crew even fixed up some other parts of my concrete floor that needed adjusting - a couple of holes and a large hump in the ground that they jackhammered out and smoothed with new concrete. Thanks to everyone, I now have a dry basement! Highly recommended - efficient, thorough, professional.

Approximate cost of services:
$16,000.00
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Zeljka:

By posting your experience with G J MacRae here on Homestars, you are helping others make a more informed choice when they require foundation repair work in their home. Generally, people just don't know who to call and we all know it can be a jungle out there for homeowners' navigating in an industry they are just not familiar with. Our objective is to do the job right the first time. Most of our business comes from referrals and we are very proud of that! On behalf of Dean and myself, thank you very much for taking the time. Noreen, G J MacRae Foundation Repair 905 824 2557, Mississauga, ON

MJSmith
MJSmith
2 reviews Hamilton, ON
10/10

Shy's Place Restaurant, Dundas

Hardest working trade onsite. Thorough work. Discussed everything in detail in real time. Offered great professional advice.
Water proofing an 1896 stone foundation is no easy feat, although they made it look easy. Great guys, great crew extremely happy with outcome. Having them back to do more as there is no one else I trust with our foundation.
Highly recommend.

Approximate cost of services:
$50,000.00
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Good Afternoon Morgan:

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with G J MacRae Foundation Repair here for others to see. Knowledge, Integrity, Longevity is what we bring to every foundation repair job we do. Yes, stone and rubble foundations of old can be tricky. However, we have many years experience repairing all types of foundations.

Morgan, by leaving your review you have helped others make an informed choice when looking for a basement waterproofing / structural foundation repair professional. It is important people make the right choice the first time!

Dean, Magnus and I are glad to hear you are extremely happy with your outcome.

Noreen
G J MacRae Foundation Repair
www.wetbasements.com
905 824 2557 Mississauga, ON
Toll Free: 1 800 361 3108
Since 1975 - The original full service foundation repair people.

Maja
Maja
3 reviews Burlington, ON
10/10

Foundation repair, underpinning, waterproofing and new weeping tiles

Work started with an assessment from Dean - very knowledgeable and took the time to explain what was required and answer any questions. Work began within a week, as scheduled. Can't say enough about Magnus and his crew. They exceeded our expectations:) They were polite, respectful of your property, and left the worksite clean, orderly and safe at the end of each day. These guys are focused and know what they are doing! Couldn't believe how much work they were able to accomplish every day!! During the process, they discovered they did not actually need to do as much work as originally thought - as a result the final bill came in less than originally quoted. We would absolutely recommend Dean, Magnus and his crew. You will not find a better team for this type of job!!

Approximate cost of services:
$33,000.00
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We really appreciate you taking the time to write such a thoughtful review of G J MacRae and we are very happy the work met with your approval.

Mark
Mark
6 reviews Hamilton, ON
10/10

Foundation Reparging

GJMacRae (Milan) did a phenomenol job reparging our foundation and repairing an indoor basement wall crack. He has got an exemplary work ethic ....a true perfectionist !!!! He did an excellent job !!!!!! Always very reliable and kept all commitments re this job!!!A very positive 1st experience with GJ MacRae....would definitely recommend this company!!!!!!

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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We truly appreciate you hiring GJ MacRae and are very happy to hear of your satisfaction. It can be very stressful to have this type of issue in your home so we continue to drive a positive experience for all homeowners. Thank you for taking the time to post this review.

Katherine
Katherine
1 review Hamilton, ON
10/10

Waterproof leaky basement

I had several companies assess the leaky basement, none offered me an estimate just described crazy repairs that would need to be done with no clear understanding of what needed to be done. They dug up the front of the house, replaced the weeping tile, fixed a crack and fixed the whole that was from the water main not being installed properly and fastened a waterproof membrane (I forget what it's called). My quote was very detailed and anyone I read the quote to was very happy with it.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,277.00
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Thanks for detailing your experience with G J MacCrae Katherine. We know how challenging this type of homeowner problem can be. It is very important to outline the process since it can be very scary. Thank you for putting our knowledge and experience to work for you. Noreen, G J MacRae Foundation Repair, 905 824 2557 Mississauga, ON.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Foundation repair

Prompt service by Dean for a quote, on a Saturday. Always kept us apprised of work being done and answered any and all questions about the job. The wro was done for my mother and she also had good comments about quality of work and the workmanship.

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Approximate cost of services:
$23,000.00
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It was a pleasure to do the job for you and see your satisfaction. Thanks for taking the time to post a review on HomeStars our company really appreciates it! Noreen, G J MacRae Foundation Repair, 905 824 2557 Mississauga, ON

Adriana
Adriana
1 review Mississauga, ON
10/10

Foundation repair(cracks)

They dug down to the footing and repaired the cracks,sealing them appropriately. The work was done clean and efficiently, considering it rained the week that they worked.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,900.00
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That's great to hear Adriana. We are delighted you are happy and thanks for sharing the experience. Noreen, G J MacRae Foundation Repair, 905 824 2557 Mississauga, ON

austonboston
austonboston
1 review Oakville, ON
10/10

Single Crack Repair

We had water coming in from a rod hole. Dean came right over and had his workman on site the next morning. They repaired the area but a few weeks later the leak came back...I called at 7 PM and left a message, the response was immediate from both Noreen and Dean. Again Dean was right over with Gavin, they looked at the area and saw the problem and were back that afternoon to correct it. It is a day later with apx 30-50 mm of rain on the ground and no issue.Very good work, great response to a follow up issue.One of the best companies I've worked with...

Approximate cost of services:
$2,500.00
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We are glad you gave us the opportunity to come and repair the area again and thank you for posting this on HomeStars. Noreen, G J MacRae Foundation Repair, 905 824 2557 Mississauga, ON

Mr. & Mrs. Sullivan from Burlington
Mr. & Mrs. Sullivan from Burlington
1 review Burlington, ON
10/10

Foundation Repair

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With lots of water coming through an old block wall foundation we dug down to find that a large section of weeping tile was missing because the builder didn't bother to remove an oversized boulder next to the wall. We jack-hammered the boulder into manageable pieces and removed it. There were also several tennis ball sized holes in the blocks. We repaired all and back-filled just hours before a rainstorm. Not a drop in the basement!

Approximate cost of services:
$12,000.00
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I am glad Dean and his crew were able to meet your timeline which sounds like it was just in the nick of time! Again, if you had waited till spring you would have encountered further damage. Our crews have been with us for many years and know exactly what to do when unforeseen obstacles present themselves. Thank you for putting our knowledge and experience to work for you. Noreen, G J MacRae Foundation Repair, 905 824 2557 Mississauga, ON.

Anne
Anne
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Etobicoke Waterproofing

I met with Dean who clearly identified what needed to be done. His team was punctual and efficient. The work was done cleanly. They took apart my deck and patio and returned it to its original state. We were very satisfied with the work. Thank you.

Approximate cost of services:
$14,000.00
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Thank you Anne for getting back to us and sharing your experience with G J MacRae here on Homestars. We hand dig in an effort to keep the interruption to your property as minimal as possible. Diagnosis is key to rectifying your leaking basement. Thank you for putting our experience and longevity to work for you. Noreen, G J MacRae Foundation Repair, 905 824 2557 Mississauga, ON

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More about GJ MacRae Foundation Repair

GJ MacRae Foundation Repair are pioneers in the basement waterproofing and foundation repair industry with over 40 years of experience and 10,000+ issued waterproofing warranties to date. We don't just issue a document but truly provide the most reliable and time-tested waterproofing warranty available today in the GTA. We offer a wide range of above and below grade concrete waterproofing and interior/exterior weeping tile and sump box solutions coupled with industry leading structural repair methodologies and a safe, robust and high quality approach to underpinning and foundation wall replacements. See what the GJ MacRae difference is all about!

CATEGORIES
Foundations
SERVICES
Basement Waterproofing, Structural Foundation Repair and Underpinning Specialists.
SPECIALITIES
Basement Waterproofing, Structural Foundation Repair and Underpinning Specialists.
WEBSITE
http://www.wetbasements.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1975
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
6
PAYMENT METHOD
Cheque
LICENSES
Yes
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
15 Year Transferable Warranty
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