Ottawa Structural Residential Services Ltd

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Ottawa ON K2G 0A7
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Private User
Private User reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Foundation Inspection and Repair

My neighbours were selling their house and in the process of the home inspection for the purchasers a foundation crack was noted. We found a similar crack in our foundation and it appears that it is not unusual in our area. I called OSRS and received a very quick turn around time for a visit. They did a thorough job of inspecting not only the crack we noted, but other similar ones we found. In the end the crack was in the foundation to the garage. The quote they provided was accurate and the work done was professional in all regards. I am very pleased with the results and the ten year warranty they provide. Highly recommend OSRS

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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HL in Ottawa
HL in Ottawa
2 reviews Ottawa, ON
9/10

Foundation rescue and repair

After being abandoned by Mr. Foundation with one and a half sides of the house knocked out, OSRS came to the rescue!
They secured the house so it was ok over the winter and I always felt safe and respected. When the pipes froze on NYEve, they came in to fix it.
They were willing to negotiate pricing and payment terms.
I would recommend Mike, Jen, Matt, and all the crew for their professional and personable work.

Approximate cost of services:
$70,000.00
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Michael and Dina from Ottawa
Michael and Dina from Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

foundation waterproofing steps walkway

Ottawa Structural was efficient, excellent ongoing communication, responsive to our concerns, organized , quick to respond to unexpected issues informative, kept work premises clean.
Would recommend that firm supply ongoing account statements as work and payment instalments proceed.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Anne Malo from Ottawa
Anne Malo from Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Foundation excavation and repair, installation of weeping tiles

What began as a stressful situation, namely finding a small leak in our basement foundation, ended on an extremely positive note after dealing with Ottawa Structural Residential Services. Indeed, the General Manager, Michael O'Neil, was prompt to respond to our call, was extremely clear as to what was recommended to address the problem during the initial site visit and had a team on the ground promptly. As noteworthy as Mr. O'Neil's response was the crew who carried out the work - their professionalism, hard work, orderly and systematic approach went a long way in easing what is an inherently stressful situation. Their attention to detail also carried forward to their clean-up of the site that left the area better looking than when work began.

Approximate cost of services:
$15,000.00
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Michael & Suzanne from Ottawa
Michael & Suzanne from Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Foundation crack repair

We discovered a crack (or a seam from the pouring of the foundation by the builder), when we were having the foundation re-parged by another company. The work provided by OSRS was professional and the price did not shift upwards if they discovered more to be done. They obtained the necessary clearances from hydro, gas, etc which means that they are responsible if something happens. They dug down by hand to the footings, within 1 foot of gas and watering system controls, all within the time specified, and without incident. The team removed the dirt and provided new material to fill the hole. They also left us some mulch to replace the landscaping which had to be removed, which we will replace in the spring as the work was done in late November. They provided a written guarantee for 10 years. We did not have any water in the basement prior to discovering this crack, and do not expect to see any afterwards. We do expect to see less spiders making a home in the crack. Thanks. Well done. We would recommend to anyone.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,260.00
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
Do your due-diligence. They are a reputable company, which does foundation. The company which we hired to do the parging, said 'oh, we can fix that' for say $2000-3000. They said they would see depending on how much work was involved. We were to get the services marked and they'd do it. Guarantee one year. From our experience, their expertise is parging, not foundation repair. Their guarantee for parging, was scribbled on the receipt. We sent this Mr. guy on his way -- as we discovered that we would be responsible for any breaks in gas, or other service, since we obtained the clearance. This is noteworthy for anyone looking to get digging done around your home.
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Greg from Ottawa
Greg from Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Foundation crack repair

I was referred to Ottawa Structural Residential Services by my realtor to help address a vertical crack in my homes foundation. We had minor water penetration, but obviously it needed immediate attention. Ron from OSRS showed up as scheduled and on time, and had the crack injected and the job done in about an hour. End of the leaking! Ron was very professional, took time to explain the process, and was very neat and tidy. The injection repair process is very impressive and makes for an efficient and low cost repair. Very pleased with the work and result.

Approximate cost of services:
$900.00
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Derrick from Ottawa
Derrick from Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Foundation Replacement/Waterproofing

I want to acknowledge the professionalism and quality of work that was performed by Ottawa Structural Residential Services on our foundation replacement and waterproofing. The job was significant in scope and duration, involving many subcontractors, and throughout the process the crew and staff were superb in their work, management of the project, accommodation of our requests and concerns and courtesy towards our family and neighbours. The end result was a new (and dry!) foundation. We truly appreciate the team at OSRS, and the quality job they performed.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Company Response

Derrick,
Thank you for your kind words. Our top priority is safety for staff, homeowners and neighbours during the course of any job. It was a pleasure doing business with you and your family. The length of the job allowed us to get to know everyone which was a great pleasure. We are very glad that you are happy with the services that we provided and that you now have a new, dry foundation as the end result !!!

R. Reid  from Ottawa
R. Reid from Ottawa
1 review Gloucester, ON
10/10

Basement Leak

OSR did something that most companies don't seem to do these days. They called to say they were coming, they arrived when they said they would and completed the work in a courteous and professional manner, kept me informed of the progress and cleaned up after themselves. Would highly recommend this company.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Company Response

Mr. Reid,
Thank you for your review! Communication is everything when it comes to any job. It can be very difficult to schedule jobs in our business however we do our very best to keep homeowners informed. We like to make sure that after we are completed you barely know we were there. We are very glad that you are satisfied with the services we provided for you.

Tammy from Ottawa
Tammy from Ottawa
1 review Kanata, ON
10/10

Basement damp spot

My husband and I called Ottawa Structures to assist us with a damp spot that was where the wall and floor met in our basement. It was about 8-12 inches long and damp, but no water coming from it. We were selling our house and needed it fixed properly, professionally and quickly. We had at least 4 estimates that were pretty similar but we were really comfortable with Mike, who came to do our estimate. He was very knowledgeable, reassuring and most of all able to fit us in pretty quickly for this job. If we had any questions we spoke to Mike or Jen at Ottawa Structures, who got our locates done in good time and the job finished before the estimated completion time. We were very happy with job, the staff and appreciated how careful they were about the job and left my property in better shape than before the digging began. They were able to identify the problem (which was a puzzle) fixed it, waterproofed it and the damp spot disappeared and never came back. We sold our house 4 weeks later and provided the new owners with the transferable warranty. Thank you Ottawa Structures for taking care of our property in a timely, efficient, professional and pleasant manner. We would recommend this company to anyone looking to have work done, especially if you are selling your house and want a reputable company to fix your property with care. Thank you Mike and Jen, again, we are very grateful!

Approximate cost of services:
$2,200.00
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Kim Norman from Ottawa
Kim Norman from Ottawa
1 review Greely, ON
10/10

Clogges weeping tiles and water-proofing

I had a major leak in the basement that insurance wouldn't cover. The person who answered the phone at Ottawa Structural wasn't a receptionist but a structural engineer who worked around the clock and kept me up to date on the process of the work done at my house. She was super knowledgeable about leaks and structural problems. She even went and inspected sites regularly. The work was finished and work site cleaned up in a few weeks despite having to dig up three locations to find the blockage in the weeping tiles. It was expensive but worth the money. Their work is guaranteed for 10 years (at least what they worked on at my place). My leak was caused by the large amount of water from melting snow (we had a lto of snow in 2013/14 winter). Many homes on my street were affected but Ottawa Structural was quick to act and at my house within a day or two. They also arranged all of the necessary locates for cable and other cables. I would use them again but I hope never to have to!!

Approximate cost of services:
$21,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Kim !
Thanks for your review ! I am not a structural engineer however have gained entensive experience over the years. Customer service is our # 1 priority ! We are very pleased that you are happy with our services provided. Thank You, we appreciate your business !

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More about Ottawa Structural Residential Services Ltd

Since 1979, Ottawa Structural Residential Services Ltd. is Ottawa-Carleton's largest and most experienced, family owned and operated, full service residential waterproofing, foundation repair and restoration firm.

A large percentage of our work comes to us through word-of-mouth referrals from past clients. We value that trust and work very hard to ensure that we exceed your expectations.

With more than 30,000 (and counting), dry basements and happy customers, we continue to grow our company, one satisfied customer at a time - putting service first - it's been that way since 1979.

We offer what other companies simply cannot

* We have worked in every community in the Ottawa-Carleton area and have a thorough knowledge of the environmental/soil conditions where you live.

* We have waterproofed and/or repaired tens of thousands of residential and commercial foundations and can offer you interior and exterior solutions. No company in the Ottawa-Carleton area has seen and solved as many wet basement problems as we have.

* Collective experience of management and staff results in unsurpassed quality of services.

* Affordable, competitive pricing as a result of our many years of experience and superior purchasing power.

* Innovative products and applications as a result of our commitment to excellence and attention to detail.

* We won't recommend an expensive weeping tile or pier solution if all you need is a foundation crack repair, nor will we offer you a bandage solution at a low-ball price, leaving you with a problem that will recur a few months later. We will diagnose the problem accurately and offer solutions that will save you money in the short and long run.

* We stand behind our work with written, transferable guarantees.

We operate from our own 16,000 square foot building and offer a full range of affordable, professional, all season services. We are experts in systems involving foundation repairs, underpinning, foundation wall replacement, interior drainage, concrete and masonry restoration.

CATEGORIES
Foundations and Waterproofing
PRODUCTS
Platon Foundation Protector, Platon Flooring Protector, ScapeWEL
SERVICES
Basement Waterproofing/Repairs; Polyurethane Crack Injection; Weeping Tile Systems; Foundation Underpinning; Foundation Replacement; Window Well Excavation; ScapeWEL
WEBSITE
http://www.ottawastructural.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1979
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
32
PAYMENT METHOD
Cash, Cheque, Visa or Mastercard
LICENSES
BBB
MEMBERSHIPS
CDN & Ott Const. Assns; CDN Home Builders' Assn; CFA Concrete Foundation Assn; Nepean Chamber; OCHBA
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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