The Foundation Guys Inc

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Ottawa ON K1B 3W8
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Average customer rating:
8.7 10 (59 reviews)

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nicole.brunette
nicole.brunette
0 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Foundation repairs

The 3 guys who came to do the work were very knowledgeable, polite and hard workers. Would recommend the Foundation Guys for sure!

Nicole

Approximate cost of services:
$30,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you for the great feed back Nicole!

renniehickey
renniehickey
0 reviews Arnprior, ON
8/10

Install new sump pump

Good service, battery back up pump did not come in in time for installation, because of COVID supply chain issues. To be installed in the spring when discharge line gets buried. Company was going to let me hold back $500 but they charged me full amount. Called billing dept and they said they would credit me back $500.00 but that did not happen.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Company Response

I apologize for the misscommunication. I will have the accounting department reach out ASAP.

Kind Regards,

Michelle

Kevin in Simcoe
Kevin in Simcoe
0 reviews Crysler, ON
0/10

Zero customer support - Eavestrough with Raindrop gutter guards mess

I will never recommend this company for any work, due to their complete lack of response to very visible deficiencies on a $6000+ installation that remains incomplete to this day. We signed our contract with The Foundation Guys with great expectations of improving our home appearance with new eaves troughs and Rain Drop gutters guards. The end result was an installation that was left unfinished and actually made the house look worse! To this day, no representative from the company has bothered to contact me to discuss the deficiencies or try to resolve them. I finally went out after two weeks of no resolution and spent four hours climbing ladders to trim off exposed tar paper; nail down loose roofing; pick up dropped nails and straighten horribly bent and exposed drip edges. That was just for the front of the house! I don’t know how to fix the crooked or missing Raindrop gutter guard pieces, so that remains unresolved.

I sent numerous detailed emails to Michelle, who is listed as the company account manager; the sales person Eli and the main company address. My emails resulted in only simple responses from Michelle, stating that she would “reach out when she had a solution” and “I don’t have a date when we can come out yet. when i do I will reach out.” That was it - no questions or discussion on the terrible and incomplete work. After my third email, Michelle went into radio silence and has not responded to me since. The sales person finally emailed me back that he would call me, which he did. Despite him receiving all of my detailed emails, he told me that he didn’t have a clue about what I was talking about and made me repeat my entire problem. He claimed to not know what was going on “over there”, referring to the installation side of the company. He recommended that I send him another email with stronger language to show that I was upset, so that he could present this to his bosses. He claimed that they would respond right away because they did not want the bad publicity. I sent this to him, but after another week, still had no response to attempt any resolution. I finally called the accounts receivable clerk to request a final invoice that included a discount for my half day of labour to correct some of the deficiencies. After another week, I received and paid the discounted invoice in full, despite the fact that the work remains unfinished. I guess now that they have my money, it will never be resolved. I wonder if RainDrop is aware of how their product is being installed in the Ottawa Valley? Buyer beware!

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Company Response

With all due respect, let's discuss the deficiencies: Exposed tar paper, the need to nail down loose roofing, the need to straighten horribly bent drip edges. We are at a loss to understand why your beef is with The Foundation Guys, those are all roof issues and not something that would be even touched by a gutter installer, let alone something that could be even remotely attributed to anything that we installed. That being said, because we are a caring company we did respond to your request for a revisit to see if there was any way that we could be of some help. We asked you when would be a good time to return, to which you responded "never mind, I just sold the house". We would never try to shirk our responsibilities, you told us not to bother coming since you sold it.

Fringe
Fringe
0 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Service call

Shawn arrived on time completed worked to resolve the issues and Explain in detail everything he was doing thoroughly. Is very happy with the service provided by the foundation guys.
Highly recommend them for foundation issues

Approximate cost of services:
$250.00
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Company Response

Thank you for your feedback! It was great working with you!

Eric B
Eric B
3 reviews Ottawa, ON
2/10

Not in a hurry to refubd our deposit

Paid a deposit of over $30,000 for a settling job in June 2020. Job got cancelled. Owner agreed to pay us back in full. Received $10,000.00 in September 2020. Since then, nothing. Owner doesn't answer our calls or emails. Be very carefull with them. Salesnan very good to get you to put a deposit down but not quick to refund you.

Approximate cost of services:
$30,000.00
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Company Response

Sometimes a little extra detail explains the situation more clearly. To shed some light on the situation, the job was not cancelled by The Foundation Guys, the client cancelled 3 days before the job was supposed to start, after more than $30,000 in products were ordered expressly for this particular job, and the products were specific to the project. Legally speaking, The Foundation Guys could have kept the entire deposit but we are a company with a heart, even when a situation causes us direct harm. It was agreed that $10,000 would be refunded in September, with the balance to be repaid as the products for this project would hopefully be sold to other clients with the exact same needs. Being so specific to that project, the products are still on pallets in the warehouse awaiting a customer with the exact same needs. We pride ourselves on our honesty and integrity, and despite a contract having been signed by the client mandating us to order project specific products at great cost to us, which was subsequently renegged upon, we still intend to issue the refund but at this point, patience is of the utmost importance and it is essential to be reasonable.

rbw6902 in Ottawa
rbw6902 in Ottawa
0 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Repair sinking footing

Skilled and professional workmanship.
All concerns we had were addressed honestly and professionally.
Crew were friendly and conscientious.
We had two other quotes for the work.
The Foundation Guys were by far the best value for the cost.

Approximate cost of services:
$20,000.00
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Company Response

Great to hear! Thank you for taking the time to write a review on your experience with us. It was a pleasure working with you.

Kind Regards,

Michelle

marcus.s in Ottawa
marcus.s in Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Foundation Repair

I'm a young and inexperienced homeowner who was very nervous about handling a severe foundation issue with my house. I went with The Foundation Guys based on their reviews, and I'm glad that I did.

Michelle was one of the kindest and most attentive project coordinators I've ever had the pleasure of interacting with. I had some logistical issues with regards to payment, and she and Jerry, the owner, were very accommodating.

There was an unforeseen problem, and Jerry came to the house to personally rectify the situation and make sure that I was satisfied. Mike, one of the installers, did a fantastic job of keeping me up to speed at every stage of the project, which I really appreciated.

All in all it was a great experience, and I'd recommend The Foundation Guys to anyone.

Approximate cost of services:
$12,300.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for your feedback, Marcus! You were very understanding and kind. It was a real pleasure working with you.

Jerry & Michelle

Tara in Nepean
Tara in Nepean
5 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

House Sinking & Foundation Repair - Awesome Service!!

As a new and inexperienced homeowner, finding a large crack that had formed in my house was stressful. The incredible team at the Foundation Guys reduced this stress greatly! From the initial quote to the completion of the project, I was consistently provided with timely, professional and personalized service from the office staff, production team and owner. I especially appreciated the efforts made at each stage to explain the repairs being done by sharing their years of knowledge with patience and in an easy-to-understand manner.

The high quality service I received was truly impressive! They went above and beyond by ensuring any concerns I might have were fully addressed; being friendly and respectful to my neighbours; leaving the site clean, organized and safe at the end of each day; and helping out in thoughtful ways such as bringing in my green bin, garbage can and recycling box from the curb without ever being asked.

I always felt confident they knew what they were doing and that they cared about me as a client. Overall, this was very positive experience. I highly recommend the Foundation Guys!

Approximate cost of services:
$19,006.00
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Happy c.
Happy c.
0 reviews Merrickville, ON
8/10

Crawl space insulation

Crew was friendly and even though my crawl space was a tough one to do. I am happy with the service Jerry and his team provided.

Approximate cost of services:
$13,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you for your feedback!! Glad we were able to help!!

Michelle
The Foundation Guys Inc.

ctanner8787
ctanner8787
1 review , ON
10/10

Basement waterproofing

We had the Foundation Guys waterproof the inside of our basement as well as add a Triple Safe sump pump system. The work was done on time, on budget, and they did a great job of cleaning up after the fact. An outstanding company that we would gladly use again.

Approximate cost of services:
$12,500.00
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Company Response

We are happy that you had a great experience with us!

Michelle
The Foundation Guys Inc.

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More about The Foundation Guys Inc

The Foundation Guys have been an industry leader in foundation repairs and waterproofing since 1978. As part of the international Foundation Supportworks and Basement Systems network, we have top of the line products and training to ensure that all of our work is completed to the highest standards. We pride ourselves on working with all of our customers to ensure that they fully understand the work being done, and are completely satisfied with the results. Your foundation is a crucial part of your family’s comfort and safety. If you’re looking for a local foundation contractor in Ontario, you’ve come to the right place.

High quality Foundation repair and waterproofing service. At The Foundation Guys, we have over 40 years experience in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and masonry restoration using the most advanced products and techniques. We educate our clients and encourage them to research the work being done on their home. We are always committed to a job well done and deliver value, honesty, and master craftsmanship. You can trust us to expertly service all of your foundation needs.

CATEGORIES
Foundations and Waterproofing
PRODUCTS
Basement Systems, Foundation Supportworks, Advanced Coatings products.
SERVICES
Structural Foundation Repair, Foundation Waterproofing, Parging, tuckpointing, brick, block, stone, Replacement, Foundation Underpinning, Foundation Bowed Wall Repair, Foundation Crack Repair, Chimney Repair, Basement Finishing, Crawl Space Repair.
BRANDS
Basement Systems Foundation Supportworks Advanced Coatings
SPECIALITIES
Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Crawlspace Repair, Masonry Restoration.
WEBSITE
http://www.ottawafoundationsupportworks.ca/
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1978
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
10
PAYMENT METHOD
Cheque, Cash, Visa and Mastercard
LICENSES
Foundation Supportworks, Basement Systems, Advanced Coatings, Brick and Stone Mason.
MEMBERSHIPS
Basement Systems, Foundation Supportworks, Advanced Coatings, WSIB CSPAAT Ontario, GOHBA.
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
Lifetime Transferable Waterproofing Warranty, Lifetime Structural Warranty, Lifetime Crawl Space Repair Warranty
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