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Just A Wee Little Bit About Us!

During the early years when residential basements were mainly used for coal, 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, fully usable basement.

1970 – 1975

The Seed Is Planted

“As dearcáin bheaga a fhásann na crainn is airde: mighty oaks from little acorns grow”. John MacRae begins specializing in below grade concrete waterproofing projects with his father.

1975 – 1985

Specialization

Noreen and John MacRae welcome three children into the world and although times were tough in the early years they always found a way to make ends meet. GJ MacRae slowly begins to gain traction.

1985 – 1995

The Next Generation

The kids become involved on the weekends helping Dad clean up job sites while they study and nibble on timbits. Gavin shows a keen interest in masonry and the seed continues to grow.

1995 – 2000

A New Century

GJ MacRae becomes a full service foundation repair company specializing in basement waterproofing, structural foundation repair and underpinning. The kids work with the crews during the summer and the collective interest continues to expand.

2000 – 2005

The Transition

More specialized projects become attractive as our expertise and experience grows. Platon replaces tintest, weeping tile detail changes within the OBC, John transitions to sales and Gavin starts his first full time crew.

2005 – Present

Four Decades Later

More than 45 years have passed and the mighty oak still grows! GJ MacRae continues to set the bar in all phases of below grade waterproofing, structural foundation repair, underpinning and heritage restoration.

1985: Brand New Truck

Back then pickup trucks were much more rare then they are today! Our first new truck was truly an accomplishment for our family!

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1988: The Kids

The kids grew up in these old pickup trucks and they were always excited to play in them with Dad after a long week.

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1993: Noreen and John

The true pioneers of GJ MacRae Foundation Repair, Noreen and John MacRae. They created a family business from “the seed up”.

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1975: Odd-Jobs

Ottawa’s Carleton Place contracted John MacRae and brother Don MacRae for many fulfilling years of reliable repairs and service.

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1981: Early Connections

A reference from Bob Patterson of CFRB (now Newstalk 1010 / Bell Media). An excellent opportunity for John in the early years.

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1976: 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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Why Choose Us?

Many years of consistent service and warranty excellence has allowed GJ MacRae Foundation Repair to stand the test of time. With over 10,000+ warranties issued to date no company in the GTA is more qualified to complete your foundation repair project than us.

1 THE FULL SPECTRUM EXPERTS
GJ MacRae is one of the few foundation repair companies in the GTA that cover all phases of waterproofing, underpinning, structure and drainage related solutions.
2 Meticulous Hand Excavation
Residential hand excavation is our speciality. We provide a low impact excavation method and return your grounds back to their original state.
3 Family Owned and Operated
We are an active family owned and operated foundation repair, basement waterproofing and underpinning company and our reliability in the industry is widely recognized.
4 Details, Details, Details
We are the information people! Give us a call for expert advice on all phases of basement waterproofing, foundation repair, sump box installations and underpinning related projects.
5 Knowledge, Passion, Longevity
We are 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 for many years to come!
6 THE MOST DEPENDABLE WARRANTY
Surpassing upwards of 10,000+ issued warranties and completed projects spanning nearly half a century, no other foundation repair or basement waterproofing company has been doing it better for longer.