Our History
GJ MacRae Foundation Repair is an award-winning, second generation family-run Basement Waterproofing company based in Toronto and serving the Greater Toronto Area since 1975.
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Who is GJ MacRae Foundation Repair?
GJ MacRae is a second-generation, family-run, full-service basement foundation repair and waterproofing company serving the Greater Toronto Area since 1975. After nearly 50 years in business, we have established ourselves as the premier basement waterproofing company in the GTA. We will work with you to understand your project needs and find the best solution for damaged foundation walls or leaking basements.
If you’re from the Greater Toronto Area and need exceptional basement waterproofing services, count on us for leading foundation repair in Toronto. With nearly five decades of experience, we specialize in foundation repair and interior basement waterproofing, ensuring the long-term security of your home’s concrete foundation walls. Our reliable exterior and interior waterproofing solutions come with the best warranty in the business and are offered throughout the GTA, including Oakville, Mississauga, Burlington, Hamilton, Milton, and Georgetown. Operating year-round, even in the winter, we provide timely basement leak repair services to safeguard your home from sudden leaks or foundation damages. Our experience of nearly 50 years gives us confidence in our ability to deliver a dry, usable basement to protect your home’s foundation for the long run, so contact us today for a free estimate.
The MacRae Clan in the Early Years
During the early years when residential basements were mainly used for coal and food storage (and the occasional hogmánay), we were one of the first contractors in the Toronto area to realize the incredible benefits of a fully dry, entirely usable basement.
1985: Brand New Truck
Back then, pickup trucks were much rarer than today, so our first new pickup truck was an exciting accomplishment for our family!
1993: Noreen and John
Noreen and John in the mid 1990’s in their new home in Orangeville! Every week felt like an adventure in these days!
1981: Early Connections
A reference from Bob Patterson of CFRB (now Newstalk 1010 / Bell Media). It was an excellent opportunity for John in the early years.
1988: The Kids Keep Growing
The kids grew up in these old pickup trucks and were always excited to play in them with Dad after a long week on the job site.
1975: Out Of Town Projects
Ottawa’s Carleton Place contracted John MacRae and his brother Don MacRae for many fulfilling years of reliable repairs and service.
1976: Carleton Town Hall
Another trusted repair by John and Don MacRae on the Carleton Place Town Hall. Referrals have always been an integral part of our success.
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What Does quality Foundation Repair Look Like?
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Why Choose Us For Your Foundation Project?
Years of consistent service and warranty excellence have allowed GJ MacRae Foundation Repair to stand the test of time. With over 10,000+ warranties issued to date, no other company in the GTA is more qualified to complete your foundation repair project than we are.
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The Full Spectrum Experts
GJ MacRae is one of the few foundation repair companies in the GTA that complete all phases of waterproofing, underpinning, and structural foundation repairs.
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Meticulous Hand Excavation
Residential hand excavation is our specialty. We provide a low-impact hand excavation method to return your grounds to their original state.
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Family Owned and Operated
Since 1975, we have been an active family owned and operated foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and underpinning company, and our reliability in the industry is widely recognized.
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Details, Details, Details
GJ MacRae sets the bar high for attention to detail. Our team goes above and beyond to ensure precision in every aspect of our work. Trust us to deliver unparalleled quality and expertise that exceeds your expectations.
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Knowledge, Passion, Longevity
We’re not general contractors, drain contractors, plumbers, or landscapers. Foundation repair is all we do, period. Let our experience and expertise protect you and your home long-term.
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Most Dependable Warranty
Surpassing 10,000+ issued warranties and spanning nearly half a century, no other foundation repair or basement waterproofing company in the GTA has been doing it better for longer.
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Expert Waterproofing Services for Your Home
GJ MacRae Foundation Repair has been the industry leader for reliable basement waterproofing in the Greater Toronto Area Since 1975. Nearly five decades of experience inform our proven multi-stage repair process based on below-grade drainage considerations that allow us to waterproof concrete blocks, poured walls, and stone rubble foundation walls properly for the long term. Our repair solutions for leaking foundation cracks include using bitumen-based barrier membranes and high-efficiency weeping tile systems, which give us the edge in reliability and allow for the most robust foundation repair warranty available today in the GTA. Experience the GJ MacRae difference for year-round basement leak repairs in Toronto, Oakville, Mississauga, Burlington, Hamilton, Milton, and Georgetown. If you spot cracked foundation walls, leaky foundations, or any other basement waterproofing issues in your house, reach out and call us today at (905) 824-2557.
Quality Foundation Repair Done Right.
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We’re honored to provide these resources to help you on your journey, and we know reputations are hard to build and easy to lose. That’s why our business is built around two simple promises:
Honesty and Transparency.
We genuinely want each step of your journey (from the very first Google search to a leak-free basement) to be positive!
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