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GJ MacRae Foundation Repair Customer Reviews & Testimonials

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A D
24 July 2026
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Going thru some old files for my rental property, I discovered a contract which Gavin had signed in Jan 2007 to repair a foundation leak in my basement. This leak had been 'fixed' multiple times by others using epoxy. Gavin explained that the only sure way to fix the leak once and for all, was to dig down to the foundation from the outside to seal the cracks, plus provide a waterproof barrier against the wall. The work was done excellently and came with a 15 year warranty. It has been 19 years and no leaks have occurred. If you want a basement leak fixed right the first time, then contact GJ MacRae Foundation Repair. Highly recommended.
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Bob Fuller
21 July 2026
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Dean and his team did a highly professional repair to our foundation. We needed expediency and Dean ensured we were taken care of.
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Diane Prest
27 April 2026
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Today Gavin MacRae did thorough inspection of 2 sump pumps & battery backups which he installed in 2018 - both systems still performing well. Prior to 2018 MacRae Foundation did extensive foundation/waterproofing for us - quality of workmanship excellent. Without hesitation, strongly recommend MacRae Foundation.
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Liza McIntyre
22 February 2026
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GJ MacRae provided us with interior and exterior waterproofing, as well as the installation of a sump pump. From start to finish , they were professional, courteous, on time and budget. Their customer service is exceptional and I’ve recommended their services to friends and neighbours without hesitation. L. McIntyre
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chad youden
11 January 2026
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I can’t say enough about GJ macrae. This company truly does go above and beyond for their clients. Extremely professional and clean work, done properly!! I will not hesitate to tell all my family and friends if they ever have a foundation leak or wet basement to call this company. Thank you again GJ macrae for helping me and my family!
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Gabhan Chalmers
24 October 2025
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We had a difficult project requiring excavation, waterproofing, and installing a sump pump on a 130 year old house, and GJ MacRae did an amazing and very thorough job. They went above and beyond to repair the foundation that had started to deteriorate as well. Very professional and high quality work. I'd definitely recommend this company!
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Rob Fratric
31 May 2025
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Great job. Fast response to inquiries, job done fast and professionally. Put everything around the area back in place to the point where you wouldn't even know any work was done afterwards. Would 100% recommend calling them if you have a foundation repair issue.
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LC
18 April 2025
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Let's just say that there aren't many companies of this calibre around these days. We've been dealing with GJ MacRae for the last seven years for everything sump pump related. Seven years ago the fine folks at GJ MacRae came in and replaced our existing sump with a modern unit complete with a marine battery backup and secondary pump. We have a ton of ground water around here and when it rains our sump fires non stop. Everything has been perfect and when it came time to service our system seven years in, GJ MacRae was all over it. Exceptional service, communication price and product. It's rare to see all 3 these days. Thanks for everything Gavin.
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Jeff S
23 March 2025
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Gavin of GJ MacRae and his team did an amazing, quick and clean installation of a sump pump in our basement! I was very impressed with every aspect, from communication, to timing, to the finished product! Absolutely would recommend them! Thanks Gavin!
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Dave Frei
8 March 2025
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When you are doing a large scale project like ours (basement dig, under pin, beam replacement and waterproofing), you need an expert team like GJ MacRae. They have the experience and the know-how to give you peace of mind that the job is being done right the first time. Gavin and his team showed up on time every day with a plan and executed it with precision! These guys are the best in the business!
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The Impolite Canuck
27 October 2024
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GJ MacRae did an amazing job on my cracked foundation. Highly recommend. Guys were professional, punctual, courteous, informative and left zero mess. They even fixed some rod leaks I discovered after the second deluge last August at no extra charge.
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28 August 2024
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Another job well done!! Last year, part of our foundation needed repair as our basement was leaking. Unfortunately, this week, the other side required repair due to leaking. Of course we went back to hire GJ MacRae. This team is fantastic. Even though we'd been thru this a year ago, it's mind boggling seeing this crew in action. Again I wondered how were they going to clean this up?? My yard looks like no one was here. The work they did is fantastic and the condition they left my backyard in, is nothing short of incredible. Thank you again so much for restoring our peace of mind. If this is work that you find yourself needing, please use the best. Your home is a huge investment so it's important to use the best of the best to maintain the integrity of your home.
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Peggy Smith
25 August 2024
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Very happy with a recent job completed by GJ MacRae Foundation Repair at our home. The service was excellent, the owner and working crew were very courteous and knowledgeable about their trade. They completed the work on time and on budget and they did a great job! I would highly recommend this company for any foundation/basement you may have.
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Brian Klodt
15 July 2024
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Used GJ MacRae for a foundation repair at our heritage house built circa 1894. The experience was positive from the quoting through 3 days execution of the work. Was done on time and on budget with a hard working crew who were experienced and left behind a strong and waterproof block wall. Gavin the owner was a pleasure to work with. Would use them again if ever needed.
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Lisa Kemp
15 July 2024
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G J MacRae installed a sump pump in my house to help with a water problem in my basement. The workers were professional and knowledgeable and took care with the quality of their work. They did an excellent job. I’m very happy with the result and would recommend them.
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Kyle Yamamura
21 June 2024
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Highly recommend the team at GJ MacRae. Excellent quality of work and customer service - which is hard to find these days. The waterproofing of my basement was fast, clean and effective - all at a very reasonable price. Thank you!
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Malique Ouedraogo
15 June 2024
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GJ MacRae repaired the foundation of my parents-in-law place in May of 2024. They had had a leak for quite some time and even with the heavy rains we had in late May/early June, their basement is now 100% dry. The team was courteous, patient with questions and very honest. They were reliable workers - showing up on time, cleaning up after themselves and tried to be as unobtrusive as they could when working in the house. They worked with a high level of integrity. My parents-in-law would highly recommend this company.
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Paitra VB
13 June 2024
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Dean and the team from GJ MacRae were great! Dean was super quick to reach out and come and check out our crawlspace where it was leaking, and got his team in as soon as possible to fix it up. Would definitely use them again!
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David
10 June 2024
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GJ MacRae went above and beyond to get our project finished. We're very grateful for their dedication and excellent workmanship!
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Kent Parker
25 May 2024
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We love in an attached house in downtown Toronto. A neighbour’s recent renovation to a shared wall uncovered an encroachment issue from 1948 that required us to move our footings. After a few quotes, we decided to work with GJ MacRae Foundation Repair. From the quoting process, careful planning and execution, their work was flawless, expertly explained and done to our (and our neighbour’s) satisfaction. Would 100% recommend.
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Howard Smith
23 May 2024
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GJ MacRae did foundation repair work at my 89 year old mother-in-law's house. Experience from initial visit to quote on the job, excavation , waterproofing, new weeping tile installation and cleanup was excellent! All done in a very timely fashion and on budget. I would highly recommend using GJ MacRae for any foundation repair work.
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Kimberly Petrachek [Staff]
23 May 2024
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GJ MacRae Foundation Repair was fast and efficient getting our wet basement repaired. Would highly recommend them!
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19 May 2024
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Job well done ty!
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Anthony Brown
18 April 2024
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We had a leak from two sources in our furnace room, that occurred after a moderate to heavy rainfall. We hired GJ Macrae to excavate by the outside wall, repair the cracks and protect the wall with a membrane and mesh. Part of the trench had to be dug by hand, due to a gas line, and part could be done by machine. The GJ Macrae team were all very skilled and professional, and completed the job in three days. Now the trench has been refilled with the earth and gravel and it will take some time for the ground to settle. We have had a few heavy rains since the job was completed, and our basement is now completely dry! We highly recommend GJ Macrae!
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Robert Sraka
19 March 2024
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From our initial discussion with Dean through to the completion of the project I was most impressed with knowledge and professionalism. We had foundation damage from a tree root and they took the time to explain what was required and the steps involved in rectifying the situation. I highly recommend GJ MacRae for any foundation work you may need.
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Wendy M
13 March 2024
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The extremely labour-intensive work done on our heritage home basement by the staff at GJ MacRae was nothing but impressive! They handled it all with great care, attention and finesse every step of the way. Thank you!
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Lisa Nicholson
9 March 2024
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Our experience with Gavin went very well. We are very pleased with the quality of work that was done. They did an excellent job repairing the leaks and the cleanup was great too. Gavin was a pleasure to deal with. He was very professional and pleasant. We highly recommend this company.
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Stephanie Williams
29 February 2024
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Honest, courteous, thorough, professional, reliable, on-time, clean and trustworthy. Solved our home’s basement water concerns caused from living on the flood plain (water table). Would definitely recommend GJMacRae Ltd as the company to fix your wet basement. Dean and his crew’s attention to detail solved the various challenges of our 91 year old home.
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29 February 2024
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Good Old Fashion Know How and Professionalism Honest, courteous, thorough, professional, reliable, on-time, clean and trustworthy. Solved our homes basement water concerns caused from living on the flood plain (water table). Would definitely recommend GJMacRae Ltd as the company to fix your wet basement. Dean and his crews attention to detail, and solved the various challenges of our 91 year old home.
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Maria Aleman
5 February 2024
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Dean, came out right away after we noticed water in our basement and provided an estimate. Communication with him was easy and he answered all my questions. Work was done within the week. I had a great experience and will recommend to others.
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Jakob Backstrom
17 November 2023
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Gavin and his team did a great job. Right from quoting the job I had confidence they can do the job well and had the experience. Great videos on their website really help you understand what's involved in foundation repair.
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15 November 2023
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Job was done in 2 days which I was amazed it could be done that quickly! That's a lot of pails of concrete and rock that had to be shuttled in and out of the house! The guys were all very friendly and let me know everything that was being done and answered all my questions! The bowed wall looks solidly supported now with carbon fibre strapping and the water found beneath the floor is now being safely routed through newly installed Plastic Weeper to our sump. We now have peace of mind that we can finish the basement with no leaks or crumbling walls! Thankyou Gavin, Maggi, Ricardo and Jay!
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Debra Gold
16 October 2023
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We would like to express our gratitude to G.J. McRae for the exceptional job they did in restoring our peace of mind. Every time it rained or snowed, our basement would leak, causing us great distress. However, the crew from G.J. McRae arrived promptly, worked diligently, and efficiently resolved the issue. They even left our backyard in excellent condition, cleaning up after themselves. We cannot thank you enough for the outstanding service and for making us feel confident that the problem is now completely resolved. We are so happy to be able to not worry about this any longer.
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Tricia LaDouceur
16 October 2023
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Workers were on time and professional. Quality and value for money. My only issue was the concrete poured was a little uneven causing a small lip near the drain. We managed to smooth it out. Would highly recommend GJ MacRae Foundation Repair.
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16 October 2023
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Finally, peace of mind. We would like to express our gratitude to G.J. McRae for the exceptional job they did in restoring our peace of mind. Every time it rained or snowed, our basement would leak, causing us great distress. However, the crew from G.J. McRae arrived promptly, worked diligently, and efficiently resolved the issue. They even left our backyard in excellent condition, cleaning up after themselves. We cannot thank you enough for the outstanding service and for making us feel confident that the problem is now completely resolved. Let's hear it for "no more leaks".
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John Prostran
10 October 2023
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Very happy with the work done by the GJ Macrae team. Recommend them to anyone for the quality of their work and the amazing warranty, that provides a piece of mind, that they have.
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Jane
4 October 2023
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Everything went smoothly with the work we had down by GJ MacRae. Our issues included masonry stair repair, foundation cracks and parging that badly needed replacement. The resulting process was a look that exceeded how the house looked when it was first built. The quoting process and communication with Dean was very professional and timely. The onsite crew was very tidy and quick. I would not hesitate to recommend!
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Jay Murray
15 September 2023
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Our window well was backing up. The crew came in hand dug down over 8 feet. They put in proper drainage and moisture protective membrane the area. Filled everything back in and made it look better than it was. 100% recommend using them again. Thanks you for all the work
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John T
1 September 2023
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Gavin and his team were able to sort out a couple of VERY strange basement leaks after a renovation by others. Their detective work took into account the odd symptoms and they were able to resolve the issues permanently at a reasonable price. The cleanup afterwards was excellent - an important feature for us - as it demonstrates the overall workmanship. You may need to wait a fair amount of time for a response to emails if your issue is non-urgent / small job.
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Paula Rogers
14 August 2023
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GJ MacRae team is incredible! They provided a fair estimate, followed through with prompt repair by waterproofing the side of my house. Their crew was hard working, respectful and left the place in really good shape. It is really difficult to find this type of working crew. This speaks volumes for a company that values each other.
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Jamie Hirons
10 August 2023
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Gavin and the men at GJ MacRae Foundation Repair are everything they say they are and more. They were a day early to do the job and it was done ahead of schedule. They found the issue and fixed it better than it originally was. The employees work hard to do it right and make sure they leave the site exactly as they found it. What is even better they guarantee their work for 15 years and is transferable to the new owners if you are selling your home. You may only need their services once. We are extremely fortunate to have found Gavin and his team!!
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Scarlett Raczycki
3 August 2023
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Super happy with the work of GJ MacRae! I came home from a trip to a flooded basement and Dean was able to come right out the next day to evaluate the situation! The workers that arrived about a week later were super kind and communicative and FAST! My estimate was for 2-3 days of work but upon discovering the damage was not as bad as initially thought, they were able to complete the repair in 4 hours and a new estimate was sent the next day for a significantly lower cost! Appreciate the transparency, efficiency and kindness throughout the process. They even replanted my bushes that were dug up during the repair!!!
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Paul Jung
2 August 2023
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An amazing experience with GJ MacRae from the initial email inquiry (and getting a call in about two hours from Dean, the estimator), setting up the estimate visit within 3 days and booking the start of the sump pumps install in a week. Gavin and his crew were extremely efficient, considerate (keeping the hallway and front yard as clean as possible) and responsive, especially during some of the hottest days of the year. We would recommend the company for any basement waterproofing work without hesitation!
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Kelly Will
25 July 2023
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We were very impressed with the skill, knowledge and professionalism with G J MacRae. They returned my call promptly, came by the next day to give us a quote and the job began three days later and was completed the same day. The price was very reasonable. I would highly recommend this company.
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Michael Geary
20 July 2023
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We had a great experience with GJ Macrae. The first week in our new home we discovered a leak in the basement. Dean came out the next day and inspected the foundation, walked us through the options, and explained how it all works, giving us confidence in their enterprise and care. They were able to start the project within the week. They showed up on time, worked impressively hard and delivered quality work in the less time than expected.
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Colleen Salokannel
20 July 2023
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We had a basement leak and the Rep was here the next morning. The Crew were very pleasant and did a great job cleaning up. Owner Gavin showed up to check the work. Our basement is now dry and we were pleased with the whole experience and highly recommend them.
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Bill Brioux
8 July 2023
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Four or five years ago, the folks at MacRae came to the rescue after a torrential downpour flooded my basement. They promptly dug out three basement window wells down to the foundation, installed new drains, and filled things up with fresh gravel. Then they carefully put everything in the garden back in place. And if you doubt that they stand behind their guarantee, fear not. Two weeks ago, another sudden downpour and a clogged drain led to another basement spill over. Again, all it took was a phone call and MacRae sprang back into action. Repairing and restoring, all done in a jiffy and at no charge. MacRae is the real deal in foundation repair; accept no substitute!
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Jeff Mingay
6 July 2023
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It was a pleasure dealing with Gavin MacRae during what proved to be a challenging walkout rebuild in downtown Toronto. Gavin was professional, knowledgeable, responsive and extremely helpful with successfully carrying the project through to completion, and beyond.
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ed (Zed) K
6 July 2023
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I was blown away with the attention to detail. You don't come across honest and family run businesses anymore. I wouldn't trust anyone else.
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Marc Vejgman
30 June 2023
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The GJ MacRae team are very professional and courteous. They recommended working with a structural engineer in order identify the cause of the issue and to determine the appropriate remedial solutions. The MacRae services are not inexpensive, but the adage “You get what you pay for” certainly holds here.
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Enlivened Empowers
29 June 2023
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You worked hard and fast to fix my basement, I am thankful.
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matthew horne
20 June 2023
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Great experience working with this team. Less than 48 hours from the first phone call to having a finished product. On time, clean work space, and great work
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Vittorio Mauro
16 June 2023
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What can I say-easy to work with, competitively priced and professional! Will use again! The best in the bizz!!!
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gabe charles
15 June 2023
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great work!
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Phil DeGroot
14 June 2023
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Gavin and his team did yet another fantastic job on my house which required 2 separate foundations cracks to be waterproofed as well as underpinned. I reached out to Gavin late Friday and had Dean at my house late afternoon Monday with a quote and was able to have the job start Tuesday morning. As usual, Gavin is very professional, courteous and will take the time to answer any questions I had. His team is made up of amazing workers who do a fantastic job and when complete, leave a clean job site everytime. In the future, if additional foundation work is needed, GJ MacRae is the only company I'll contact. Amazing work all around!
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Nickel General Contracting
13 June 2023
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For over 30 years, I've know of GJ Macrae. Have had the pleasure of working with them and referring their services during this time. As a General Contractor, I look to align myself with the best team possible and GJ Macrae fits the bill. Great service, good team, they love what they do. I was also fortunate to share space with them in an industrial complex, so it was easy for me to refer them after seeing how hare they worked, day in and day out. Here's to many more projects.
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Bill Murphy
11 June 2023
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From initial-meet hand shake to finished-project hand shake, Gavin was truly the most pleasant person you could hope to work with. Very quick to earn our trust with our home and investment, Gavin was a great listener, gave great advice tailored to our needs, showed up to start on plan and finished our challenging project essential on plan (we had some challenges arise which he and the team accommodated which also included some unplanned weekend appearances to pick up some lost time!). We had no major surprises from Gavin on start, process, plan, finish, or costs which greatly helped keep our anxiety levels down. We would happily recommend Gavin and he would be our first call if ever doing this type of work again. Thanks Gavin and team!
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Random Dave
10 June 2023
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I thought for sure we had a massive time and money sink problem on our hands. Gavin and his crew came up with a plan to fix the issue, got it done quickly, professionally and for a reasonable price. 5/5, highly recommended.
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Cory Upton
10 June 2023
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Quick and fast. Never had a leak again. Great team with alot of experience. Thank you Gavin and crew!
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Christopher McGimsie
10 June 2023
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The only foundation & waterproofing people I call. In the years we’ve been working together, I’ve never had a single issue. Jobs is done on time, on budget & the site is left spotless afterward.
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Chris Jeffrey
10 June 2023
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Had a bad leak in the basement. They fixed it promptly and cost effectively. Very knowledgeable, will recommend to friends.
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Stephen Carroll
10 June 2023
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Gavin and his crew are professionals in their craft. I have dealt with them on several jobs and appreciate their advice and workmanship. I definitely will use their services when the occasion comes up. Thank you! Stephen
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Jesse Kelly
9 June 2023
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Unknowingly I bought a house with a leaking foundation. I Reached out to Gavin for repair. He took control of the situation and came up with a plan. They added a sump system under the floor and water proofed the whole foundation all around. They were quick, professional and my basement has not so much even had any moisture since let alone flooding. I was very happy with their service.
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Angelo Giovannone
9 June 2023
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I had Gavin at GJ MacRae foundation repair come to my home to quote a job for me. The quote was done quickly. The price was reasonable and we went ahead with them for the work. The work was done quickly and professionally and to all the specs that we had from our engineer. I highly recommend.
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Dustin Dyer
9 June 2023
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They made a very stressful situation less stressful for me and my family. The crew showed up and got to work right away. they worked like a well oiled machine. They promptly answered any concerns I had with a smile. They have the best warranty in the area, so you can't beat that. I really appreciate everything they did, would recommend to anyone!
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David Lee
9 June 2023
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Had a foundation crack and had it repaired in a very timely manner. Would definitely trust again with any foundation issues. Thank you
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GlobeMan
9 June 2023
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Very knowledgeable. Great service. Highly recommend Gavin and team.
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Nathanael White
9 June 2023
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I feared any day that it would rain, thus causing inches deep of water in my basement. Constantly running a dehumidifier and never getting below 70%. I reached out to GJ MacRae to solve my issue. Crack repairs, full basement wrap in drainage board, new weeping tile system and sub-pump. Amazing how perfect it all works. Basement is bone dry and I don't even need a dehumidifier anymore. I no longer worry of the weather knowing my basement is dry and my personal belongings are safe from water damage. Knowledgeable and professional, highly recommend!!
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Sam Saibil
9 June 2023
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Extremely professional and top quality work.
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dbever
9 June 2023
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Shifting Foundation and Crack in Foundation Wall Response was prompt, communication was good, workmanship was excellent, and price was reasonable. No complaints one year later.
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David Alleyne
8 June 2023
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Ron Elliott
12 May 2023
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These folks did such a great job. I have had so many Foundation folks ghost me, string me along, or try to sell me solutions I didn't need. G.J MacRae were responsive, gave me a quote in a reasonable amount of time and finished the job looking like they were never there. They were ready to go within a week of getting permits. Highly recommended!
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Sam Saibil
5 May 2023
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Basement waterproofing Water in basement. Promptly came and fixed the problem. Great communication and the work team was top notch
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Cam Walter
27 March 2023
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We've used them twice for two separate jobs. Both times excellent service. Dean was very helpful and knowledgeable.
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Lorraine Dennis
21 February 2023
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We are ( at the time of this writing ) a licensed Professional Engineer (Mech) and a mostly retired General Contractor. We contracted GJ MacRae to lower the basement floor/underpin the rubble foundation in our 100+ year old home. As part of the scope of work they removed the main centre wall that holds up the entire house, replacing it with a structurally engineered I beam. They also installed an internal weeping system and sump pump. We've been planning this job for years. For us, we understand and enjoy doing the planning and research. I laugh to myself when people talk about their bathroom reno...wait, hold my beer. We had a Structural Engineer (P.Eng) create a design that would be used for building permits. With design in hand we shopped around for contractors. We also got referrals from the structural engineer about other contractors whose work he had seen out in the field. We talked to one of our neighbours who had also used GJ MacRae for their century home cellar. Quotes from other companies that do this work were comparable but GJ MacRae's reputation within the construction industry is stellar....and I'm not talking about google reviews, anyone can write one of those (including me). GJ MacRae have a straightforward, methodical and repeatable approach that they have been doing for many years. And there was the connection to Mike Holmes; GJ MacRae was in a number of his early shows, one of them I saw on the internet the homeowener was an old neighbour! Sadly Mike didn't pop around to say hi during our job but retired company founder John MacRae did, just because. These guys care. I really can't say enough good stuff about the three fellas who did the majority of the work. Harder working fellas you will never meet. Polite, focused on their tasks and very respectful. We lived ( and I worked ) in the house during the big dig and I had a front row seat to all the goings on from my office, all of the dumpsters filled with soil, seventeen of them, the concrete trucks, the gravel delivery all coming and going in our driveway. Gavin was a true pleasure to deal with, a breath of fresh air compared to some of the trades we've worked with over the years. With any large jobs like this there is usually a hiccup of some sort but how a contractor deals with issues that arise, seperates the mediocre from the outstanding. Our job was flawless with one small exception that was completely out GJ MacRae's control. Gavin talked to us about what had happenend and then he just took care of remedying it. We are very, very pleased.
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Joseph Pastor
24 January 2023
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Excellent service from beginning to end. We would highly recommend this company. Dean assessed the problem (water leaking into our furnace room as a result of a window well that another company had incorrectly installed previously) and provided a thorough estimate detailing every aspect of the project. He then scheduled the job to be done before the big winter storm that had been forecast. The crew arrived exactly on time and completed the job, to the very best professional standard, in less than a day. We are so glad we chose G.J. MacRae. Thank you very much.
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16 December 2022
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Quick, Clean and great quality work We searched online for a foundation repair company as we had some cracking in our brick and block foundation wall. Dean came within a day or so to inspect. We removed the interior finishes and had an engineer inspect. We also had to have an HVAC contractor come to detach and reset our air conditioner. Their excavation work was flawless, they used tarps and plywood before they started excavating to protect our grass. They even removed trees and plants and replanted them. Honestly you couldnt tell they even did any work when they were done. They even slopes the ground after to ensure proper drainage. They didnt even ask for payment right away. Great job from start to finish!
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1 December 2022
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Another amazing foundation repair job Gavin and his team did yet another fantastic job on my house which requires 2 separate foundations cracks to be waterproofed as well as underpinned. I reached out to Gavin late Friday and had Dean at my house late afternoon Monday with a quote and was able to have the job start Tuesday morning. As usual, Gavin is very professional, courteous and will take the time to answer any questions I had. His team are amazing workers and do fantastic jobs and when the jobs complete, leave a clean job site. This is the 2nd time GJ MacRae have provided waterproofing and underpinning service and I didn't even think of connecting with another company. Amazing work all around!
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26 November 2022
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Lowering basement floor in century home We are ( at the time of this writing ) a licensed Professional Engineer (Mech) and a mostly retired General Contractor. We contracted GJ MacRae Foundation Repair to lower the basement floor/underpin the rubble foundation in our 100+ year old home. As part of the scope of work they removed the main centre wall that holds up the entire house, replacing it with a structurally engineered I beam. They also installed an internal weeping system and sump pump. We've been planning this job for years. For us, we understand and enjoy doing the planning and research. I laugh to myself when people talk about their bathroom reno...wait, hold my beer. We had a Structural Engineer (P.Eng) create a design that would be used for building permits. With design in hand we shopped around for contractors. We also got referrals from the structural engineer about other contractors whose work he had seen out in the field. We talked to one of our neighbours who had also used GJ MacRae Foundation Repair for their century home cellar. Quotes from other companies that do this work were comparable but GJ MacRae Foundation Repair 's reputation within the construction industry is stellar....and I'm not talking about google reviews, anyone can write one of those (including me). GJ MacRae Foundation Repair have a straightforward, methodical and repeatable approach that they have been doing for many years. And there was the connection to Mike Holmes; GJ MacRae Foundation Repair was in a number of his early shows, one of them I saw on the internet the homeowener was an old neighbour! Sadly Mike didn't pop around to say hi during our job but the retired company's founder did, just because. These guys care. I really can't say enough good stuff about the three fellas who did the majority of the work. Harder working fellas you will never meet. Polite, focused on their tasks and very respectful. We lived ( and I worked ) in the house during the big dig and I had a front row seat to all the goings on from my office, all of the dumpsters filled with soil, seventeen of them, the concrete trucks, the gravel delivery all coming and going in our driveway. Gavin was a true pleasure to deal with, a breath of fresh air compared to some of the trades we've worked with over the years. With any large jobs like this there is usually a hiccup of some sort but how a contractor deals with issues that arise, seperates the mediocre from the outstanding. Our job was flawless with one small exception that was completely out GJ MacRae Foundation Repair 's control. Gavin talked to us about what had happenend and then he just took care of remedying it. We are very, very pleased.
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Lisa Needham
11 November 2022
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Amazing Service! GJ MacRae Foundation repair provided timely and superior quality service. Everything went exactly as planned from our initial consult and quote. Workers were on time, the quote was accurate and the work was high quality. We have a perfectionist contractor and he was incredibly impressed with Gavin and the team and he noted that the work was exceptional Inside and out on the project. The site was was clean and looked perfect when completed. Would highly recommend this service to our friends and family and others looking for this type of work! We can’t say enough good things and are so thankful!
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11 November 2022
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Our second time utilising GJ MacRae Foundation; separate issues. Their professionalism and respect for their clients is highly commendable. Office team, sales and on-site crew all compliment each other. Highly recommend GJ MacRae Foundation company!
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Lisa Needham
11 November 2022
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Foundation Repair Amazing Service! GJ MacRae Foundation repair provided timely and superior quality service. Everything went exactly as planned from our initial consult and quote. Workers were on time, the quote was accurate and the work was high quality. We have a perfectionist contractor and he was incredibly impressed with Gavin and the team and he noted that the work was exceptional Inside and out on the project. The site was was clean and looked perfect when completed. Would highly recommend this service to our friends and family and others looking for this type of work! We cant say enough good things and are so thankful!
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11 November 2022
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Foundation Underpinning Our second time using GJ MacRae; first time wet basement; this time underpinning. When your original experience is exceptional you definitely return to the 'A' team; and we were not disappointed. The entire process - from initial quote request, on-site inspection, to quote, attention to detail, including patience and respectful replies, workmanship and finished project all handled with the utmost professionalism. Highly recommend GJ MacRae!
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10 November 2022
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Foundation Repair (replacement) / water proofing / sump pump GJ MacRae came highly recommended to us. I considered our project quite complex. Their team from beginning to end exceeded all our expectations. I also found their prices for their workmanship incredibly competitive. Gavin always took the time to answer any questions or concerns. Grateful for his patience, honesty, calm and caring nature. Incredibly hard working passionate workers. Highly recommend GJ MacRae!
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12 July 2022
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Interior Waterproofing I met with Dean who is obviously very knowledgeable and experienced along with having tons of patience for my many questions. I felt very confident with his recommendation for interior waterproofing. The job was completed by hard working staff who I also found to be professional and polite. The end result was a great job completed in a timely manner with the job site left clean and tidy! Happy to recommend G J MacRae Foundation Repair. L
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17 June 2022
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Crawlspace foundation rebuild with new footings and sill plate replacement Gavin and his team did a wonderful job rebuilding a foundational wall covering a 13-foot section of our 120-year-old home. Given the nature of the work and our house, we were expecting a surprise or two. However, GJ MacRae completed the project on budget and as planned within three days. The team worked so efficiently and professionally that we hardly knew they were hereand both my wife and I work from home. They also posted daily updates on social mediaproof, to me at least, that they were proud of the work they did. As a new homeowner, I wish I could have received more frequent updates from Gavin while the work was ongoing. However, everything went so smoothly that it hardly felt necessary at the time!
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24 May 2022
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Club house - Bagshop Foundation waterproofing The foundation repair GJ Macrae did in our facility was a job well done. The first quote was added because of the extra works they have to do. I was pleased with the result and the waterproofing system they installed is the right one that is required for the condition of the wall. I am really pleased with how the works is done. The crew was really polite and accomodating with the flow of activities we have during the excavation. Great job overall.
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17 May 2022
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Underpinning, structural enhancement, dig-out, waterproof, and pour new floor From initial-meet hand shake to finished-project hand shake, Gavin was truly the most pleasant person you could hope to work with. Very quick to earn our trust with our home and investment, Gavin was a great listener, gave great advice tailored to our needs, showed up to start on plan and finished our challenging project essential on plan (we had some challenges arise which he and the team accommodated which also included some unplanned weekend appearances to pick up some lost time!). We had no major surprises from Gavin on start, process, plan, finish, or costs which greatly helped keep our anxiety levels down. We would happily recommend Gavin and he would be our first call if ever doing this type of work again. Thanks Gavin and team!
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Kate Papadopoulos
10 April 2022
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My fiancé and I can not say enough amazing things about GJ Mcrae. As first time home owners with water damage in our basement, GJ mcrae took care of everything so quickly and we’re extremely professional, reducing any worries we had. Would recommend this company over and over again. Dean was so easy with work with and continued to support us throughout the process. Thanks so much for the amazing job.
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Margaret Beatty
31 March 2022
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Foundation Repair Excellent service to repair the foundation leak on the exterior with a very hard working team. This is the second house I have used GJ MacRae services. I would use them again if needed. The 15 year transferrable warranty is very reassuring.
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31 March 2022
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foundation wall waterproofing and concrete removal Dean & Devon & crew were all very professional. Did what they promised in timely manner. Highly recommended!
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Matt Newman
31 December 2021
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Basement Concrete Pour I hired GJ MaCRae to raise a previously lowered portion of my basement and pour concrete. I had alot of questions and found Dean very responsive and helpful. I was very happy with the final product. Dean, Mehmet and the crew did a great job.
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17 September 2021
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Underpinning, Parging and Sump Pit Replacement My wife and I cannot speak more highly of Dean and the crew. We inherited a bunch of problems when buying a home and each has now been successfully remediated by GJ MacRae. Every member of the team has been respectful, on-time and throughly professional in completing the respective scopes of work, including keeping the worksite tidy and cleaning up at the end of each project. They have our thanks and we highly recommend them.
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27 July 2021
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Foundation repair and waterproofing Gavin and the team at GJ MacRae did a great job on the foundation repair and waterproofing of our 19th Century home. They were recommended by our General Contractor. Gavin was happy to answer all my questions about the work being done and regarding maintenance going forward. The team worked hard, were polite, and finished before we knew it. I even got a follow up email after the work was done to see if all was well and if any further help was needed. Highly recommended!
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20 July 2021
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Basement Leak - Needed it to be dry! The horror of wet carpet in the basement along the foundation wall that you know wasn't the result of a dropped glass of water. It is unfortunately what many of us with block foundations in older homes have experience with. Gavin and his crew were professional in their area of expertise from the first call through to the end of the job. Core work included gaining access to the foundation wall to allow for waterproofing and upgrading the weeping tile system. The work was completed safely, on schedule, thoroughly as per the scope and cleaned up fully. All questions were answered with recommendations and zero pressure. I'd definitely recommend to consider GJ MacRae Foundation Repair to correct foundation wall leaks and improve the performance of your home.
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14 July 2021
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Foundation Repair/Underpinning Amazing company to work with. From the initial contact to the completion of the job, Gavin and his crew were fantastic. Very detailed and accurate quote outlined the job, providing a clear understanding of the job at hand. Not only did they do a fantastic job, but they were ok and out within days but ensured the job site was as clean as possible. These guys will be my go to if I ever need additional work done.
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8 July 2021
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Waterproofing We've been using Gavin and Noreen for years and the MacRae's work has always been amazing. Gavin knows his stuff and is more than happy to give you different ideas or recommendations to help resolve the problem. He is always personable, respectful and professional. The team was very flexible with their schedule given the challenges we had co-ordinating permits. They did a fantastic job, as usual. I recommend Gavin to anyone who has foundation issues - you won't regret the choice.
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Michael Nyby
2 July 2021
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Foundation wall replacement GJ MacRae replaced a major part of the foundation in a century home I purchased. I was very happy with their initiative, communication, speed, and quality of the work done. They took the initiative of arranging the contract with the listing agent when the seller was dragging their feet. Due to the late start date, we didn't think a job of that size could possibly get done before closing, but they pulled it off. A few weeks later, I noticed a small leak after a major rainstorm, they assessed, repaired, and installed an interior weeping tile within a day. They do great work and they stand by it. Highly recommend.
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James Ghandour
14 May 2021
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I trusted Dean and Milan to do some parging work for me. They did an absolutely fantastic job. Had a small issue over winter and they came back in the spring to fix it - no hesitation. Highly Recommend!
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Richie G
8 May 2021
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Basement foundation repair In 2007, I contacted GJ Macrae to estimate work for a basement leak. We decided to fix the single crack from the outside wall. Years later we noticed a very minor leak from that same wall. I called them with my concern and with no hesitations the son came by, checked it out. He was very honourable and fixed it right away. It has been a few years now with quite a few heavy downpours, and it has held up perfectly. Thank you to GJ Macrae Repairs Stephanie
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KE Johnson
23 March 2021
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Foundation Repair The crew was very professional, they went above and beyond and we're very happy with the end result. I would highly recommend GJ MacRae Foundation Repair to anyone in need of their service
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17 March 2021
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Basement foundation We had a crumbling foundation at the finished finished the house where the previous owners had put on an addition. This was also causing the floor above to become uunstable. We contacted Gavin at MacRae Foundation Repair, they gave us a quote and a time frame for the work to be completed. They were very professional, they finished within the time frame and did everything they said. They left the area completely clean. We were very happy with the work that they performed and would highly recommend them, and would use them again if the need ever arose.
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Brittany Macintosh
20 October 2020
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Thank you for everything! You guys were very fast and efficient! Now we don't have to be worried every time it rains!
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Adam D
11 October 2020
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We had GJ Macrae underpin our 1890s house in Leslieville over the summer. The team showed up on time every day, the project moved so smoothly. I wish I had another basement for them to underpin. Highly recommend GJ Macrae for any basement or underpinning work. The final result looks fantastic, we have a beautiful basement, with nice tall ceilings! The whole team was a pleasure to work with! 5 stars!
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14 September 2020
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Garage floor repair Dean & team were very professional - very happy with the result. Jackhammer to remove existing garage floor, and new pour concrete floor completed within 48 hours. Site was left in a neat and tidy state.
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4 September 2020
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Foundation Leak Leak in my back basement. When called, they came, promptly estimated my work. Started as soon as location services completed. Worked steadily and hard (by hand!) until job completed. Cleaned up well including a remarkable quantity of stones that they had to remove hidden by the builder in the 70s. Very satidfied.
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1 September 2020
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Foundation repair and parging 1. On the outside of my house, parging was completed, as well as fixes to the external foundation structure. 2. On the inside of the basement, all the walls were crumbling, and the team repaired and then parged. Everything went well, and the project leader, Dean, was especially helpful with recommendations and co-ordination.
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28 August 2020
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Crack in finished basement GJ MacRae is an excellent company from my 1st call to Dean inspection and quote to the crews hard work digging through hard dirt on 2 very hot days the work was done quickly I would highly recommend this company for any foundation repairs.
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19 June 2020
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Foundation Repair When water seeps into your basement it is easy to become alarmed. Such was the case with our family home. One day we noticed a large wet spot along the foundation wall in the basement. We called three companies immediately. Only one called back, on a weekend and that was GJ MacRae. Within a couple of days they were on site with an estimate to repair, within 7 days it was repaired. Price was fair with payment on completion. The crew was courteous and efficient. The jobsite very clean and when completed my lawn/garden was restored immediately. These guys are real pros. Trust them, they are fantastic!
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SCB Blake
3 February 2020
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Waterproofing and weeping tile repair We would highly recommend G. J. MacRae and the exceptional team led by Dean and Magnus. Very professional, efficient, timely, and refreshingly honest! We had a flood in our basement, after having had waterproofing done 10 years ago ny a different company. Dean identified that we had 2 cracks in the foundation that were in the area of the current waterproofing. We wanted advice and honesty on how to best correct the problems. Dean provided a quote and the team started 2 days later. Within 1 1/2 days 27' of waterproofing was completed in the most professional manner. We learned a lot from Dean and Magnus on what had been done incorrectly the first time. We highly recommend this company if you want peace of mind and exceptional trades work! Totally reliable, honest and knowledgable.
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Paul Whittaker
30 January 2020
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Foundation and Weeping Tile Repair Our home was built in 1949. After heavy rains in October and November water started to leak into the basement. Mac Rae's staff identified the problem right away and once we approved the quote they came out the same week. Mac Rae's crew were polite and took care to minimize disruption when some work had to be done inside the house. Approximately 35 feet of foundation had to be exposed down to the weeping tile which was plugged full of sand. The work was completed in two days during the week of January 27, 2020 and came in as quoted. I highly recommend this company
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Joshua Johnson
25 January 2020
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GJ is a professional team and stand by they're work 100%. The initial repair wasn't 100% effective, they came back and made it right.
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Joshua Johnson
25 January 2020
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Stand behind their work GJ is a professional team and stand by they're work 100%. The initial repair wasn't 100% effective, they came back and made it right. The work crews took care on my property like it was their own.
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Stephanie Lemon
24 January 2020
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Used these guys before for a foundation crack (caused by a tree root) and they did an amazing job! This year, midwinter basement flooding (different part of the house) and they got me all fixed up despite the snow and cold temps. Thanks again! (photos from 2017 job)
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19 December 2019
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Basement parging, exterior waterproofing and sump pump installation The whole process from contacting MacRae to completion went quickly and efficiently, thanks to Dean and the crews of Mehmed and Magnus. The men worked hard and the quality of their work was excellent, as was the tidy up. I would not hesitate to recommend G J MacRae.
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Ian MacKenzie
17 December 2019
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waterproofing Excellent service. Timely and friendly. Worked steadily without pauses. The previous contractor abandoned the job leaving us stuck with a trench around our house. My contact was Dean. He made sure the job went was started quickly and was followed up to make sure it met our satisfaction. The crew also was able to clean up and my neighbours’ property and ours appeared in the original state. Really happy with the work
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30 October 2019
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Basement Flooding Fixed I purchased a semi-detached home in the Junction area. When it rained really hard, and during the spring thaw, I would often come home to an inch of water in my basement. I contacted Gavin asking for a quick fix, but he told me straight up that the fix was not simple and explained in detail why. He made me feel comfortable the he could take care of the entire job without me having to worry. He said it would take about 2 weeks, and he was finished in 1 week. Left the basement and property clean and tidy. We've had several extreme rainfalls since the fix, and it has remained bone dry.
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Jeff Denys
27 October 2019
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Waterproofing We were very happy with the professionalism and great customer service. We had several questions when the crack appeared in the foundation wall but Dean was great in coming out quickly and talking us through what needed to be done. The estimate was detailed and very well explained. The workmanship was top quality, done in a very timely manner. We ended up needing less work done than estimated and Dean was very transparent about that as well. Happy to recommend GJ MacRae to others.
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Yan L
15 October 2019
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I will give a zero star if I can. The woman on the phone is not up for business - she rude and discriminated. Stay away from this company.
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Maureen Rolph
30 September 2019
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I highly recommend Dean and his entire crew! What I thought was only one leak was actually Two leaks. After learning of the second leak Dean was there to save the day and fixed it right away I can’t say enough of Oskar and his crew who worked tirelessly to fix the issues, they were fast efficient and always cleaned up after themselves at the end of the day!!!!! Any questions I had they took the time to explain and answer all of them. GJ MACRAE is your answer to all your basement woes. 5 PLUS PLUS 👍👍👍👍 Thank you again for making my experience a pleasurable and stress free Maureen R
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10 September 2019
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Waterproof/Warranty follow up Gavin dealt with waterproofing on my hundred-year-old plus house a few years ago. I was impressed with the company overall they’ve been around for a long time. The work was completed within the timeline Gavin had given me in a professional manner. Sometimes the true test of a company is when you have to call them back and there’s a warranty issue. I recently had to do that Gavin Responded quickly and the problem was resolved within one week. I can’t say enough positive about this experience, Gavin in particular and the people who did the work were helpful and patient and left the jobsite impeccable. I jokingly call Gavin the water whisper!
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8 August 2019
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Parging They did parging and other minor masonry work at a rental property I own. The job was well done and exceeded my expectations as far as quality of labour and material used. Worker was also friendly and respectful working around tenants.
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13 April 2019
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waterproofing two outside walls The crew that came to dig down about 7 feet on two walls of our home and waterproof the walls was very professional and hard-working. Before they started Milan had to pull up most of our deck and replaced it so well that it looks like it was never taken up. All the men who worked at our home were excellent and a large job was completed much more quickly than we expected.
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27 March 2019
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GREAT service Got home from winter vacation to find water in finished basement from winter snow. They came in and installed a sump and water proofed the exterior basement wall. Thank you, thank you!!!
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12 March 2019
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Excellent,hardworking professional 3 man crew fixed my basement foundation crack, installed New window well and rerouted eavestrough downcomer pipe in less than 2 days in cold March weather. Highly recommend !
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12 October 2018
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Foundation Repair I wanted to let other people know about the great work your company does. Unfortunately we had problems with the integrity of the foundation of our house. Gavin came over, reviewed the problem, recommended a structural engineer, and the process got started. I cant say enough about Gavin and his crew. They were fantastic. After demoing the basement and breaking up the floor Gavin realized that the structural issues were much worse. The scope of the work changed. Gavin kept us informed and up to date on all of the issues. Once the work was completed Gavin ensured that everything was cleaned up inside and out. The issues with the house were not something we ever expected. Having said that, the experience with Gavin and his crew was nothing but positive. I would highly recommend G J MacRae Foundation Repair to anyone that requires this type of work to be done. They deliver what they promise. Thank you!!
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9 October 2018
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Parging repair Dean, was very friendly and knowledgeable and didn’t try to sell me anything I didn’t need. Milan was very meticulous and did a fantastic job and cleaned up everything afterwards. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who foundation or basement repairs.
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2 August 2018
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Dean was very professional and efficient. The team arrived exactly when they said they would and did a great job. Even with a wrench thrown into the plan (we live in a link house that is connected to our neighbors house underground). We had multiple people come out to quote and GJ Macrae was the best of the best. I wouldn't trust my foundation to anyone else.
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9 April 2018
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Foundation Crack Repairs Any concerns I had about having a foundation crack repair done were alleviated by the focussed customer service and hard working crew on the job. Dean provnded good information, including instructive videos, prior to contract signing, liaised with the landscaper and returned to review the site after completion. Digging in heavy clay soil can't be easy, but the crew met the challenge efficiently and expeditiously, completing the job in two days on the Easter weekend. The crew started early morning both days, giving me the option of start time on Sunday morning, which was a surprise. The site was left clean and tidy. Even the downspouts were reconnected. It's a relief to have the job completed in a caring and respectful manner.
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16 March 2018
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Had a fantastic experience with this company. I had two different leaks in my foundation. They were able to come and deal with the issues very quickly unlike other companies who wanted me to wait 2 months to even get a quote. The gentlemen they sent over were very quick but also very polite and did great work. Hopefully I'm finished with foundation repair now and my house decides to behave itself ;-)
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20 September 2017
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concrete porch repair, waterproofing My concrete porch was cracked, and the front of my house needed waterproofing. Dean and Devon explained everything and took care of it. The whole crew were quick and professional. Excellent work.
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2 June 2017
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G. J. MacRae repaired two leaks in my basement foundation in 2009. A few weeks ago one of the repaired areas started to leak again. Within a week of being made aware of the problem the work was completely repaired at no cost to me because they honored their 15 year warranty. I have recommended them to many of my neighbours over the years and will continue to do so because of the high quality of their work and customer service.
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15 May 2017
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Highly recommended The project had unforeseeable issues but they kept their price the same. In fact they were so honest that they deducted money because they didn't end up having to do work that was in the original quote. Their crew came back at 11 pm and stayed until after 1am to fix an issue. I don't know of any contractors who would have been that responsive. They also were the only company that would put back our patio stones, which they did like artists. Milan and his crew did a great job of putting things back.
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25 April 2017
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Foundation Parging Thanks to Dean, Memet and Jose for doing a solid, professional job in every way, from customer service, quote, parging and clean-up. The foundation (from 1924) had a couple of deep gouges in it (5 inches deep and about 4 feet X 5 feet (vertical/horizontal), likely from a neighbour's leaky downspout. The surface was loose along the whole side so they scraped down till they found solid and then built it back up with layers. Cosmetically it looks very good while it adds strength and leak-prevention to the wall. I have NO problem recommending this company. You can't take chances with a foundation.
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20 March 2017
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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 estimate. 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.
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20 March 2017
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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.
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28 January 2017
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Had Dean and his crew repair our 1896 stone foundation at our restaurant in Waterdown. Amazing price, outstanding work, completed on time and not a penny over the original price. Dean talked about every step, bringing obstacles to our attention and remedies for every bump in the process. His guys are friendly and hard working, hardest working trade on site!! We're getting them back to do more foundation work as there is no other company out there like GJ MacRae. If 10 stars was available, I'd give them 11.
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28 January 2017
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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.
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3 December 2016
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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!!
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29 November 2016
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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!!!!!!
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31 October 2016
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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.
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19 May 2016
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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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11 April 2016
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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.
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31 March 2016
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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...
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9 January 2016
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Foundation Repair 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!
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4 January 2016
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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.
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30 November 2015
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Underpinning Project MacRea foundation crew did a fantastic job on an underpinning project at my house. This is your dream contractor: done in a short period of time, inexpensive, they made sure I was well informed on everything they did and they made sure I had a plenty of input on the finishing touches. Not to mention the warranty and a ton of sound advises on how to make sure my foundation remains in a good condition. I absolutely recommend their services.
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10 November 2015
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Basement waterproofing I called G.J. Macrae Foundation Repair when we had a leak in our basement wall because I saw them on Holmes on Homes. They were prompt, courteous and kept their word regarding cost and timelines. They even came out in January 2015 to do the work in the freezing cold. And I was so glad we didn't wait because we had some unusual weather a few weeks later with a big melt and my neighbour had $20,000 of damage in his basement and mine was
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28 January 2015
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Sump Pump We've used MacRae Foundations twice, both times to fix different sump pump related problems caused by other contractors. They are knowledgeable, efficient, courteous, reasonably priced and the job gets done right.
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5 August 2014
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Basement waterproofing We used G J McCrae on two occasions. The first two repair a small foundation crack in a previous home (solved leaking) and recently for waterproofing two basement walls. That was two years ago and I'm happy to report that at this point no leaking in the basement, even after recent heavy rains. The MacCrae crew worked extra hard digging thru heavy clay, by hand in a space too narrow for equipment, applied waterproofing materials, replaced weeping tile, and then a great job restoring patio stones and paving stone walkway.
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26 June 2014
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GJ Macrae made what could have been a bad experience a great one! Right from the beginning they were professional and courteous. The contractors that came to my house were polite and tidy. They did an amazing job with the waterproofing of the basement...and putting it back in tip top shape! I would I highly recommend for anyone with problems in the foundation or basement. Any the follow up call was a pleasant surprise. QUALITY SERVICE!
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23 June 2014
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Great experience overall! I found them to be professional and quick to respond to my questions and concerns. Leaky basements are NO fun. Thankfully I called GJ Macrae. The contractors who came to repair the issue were professional and clean. Left my basement in better order than when they arrived. All in all a good experience. Since the repair i have a couple calls to be sure all is well.
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10 April 2014
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Where to begin? I did not have a leak - but I had a nasty crack that ran 23 feet. No water -but I thought the repair would take care of the problem BEFORE the house leaked. This spring in February I had hundreds of gallons run into my basement. The MacRae's had graded downward to the house. As the snow melted, it ran down and into my house. When I called they said they couldn't help until spring. I had to hire another contractor to make a temporary fix (1 bag of pea gravel and bags of soil that I thawed in my house). Not an engineering feat, but it kept the water running away from my house. When I emailed to ask when they were going to come and fix the problem, they sent subcontractors who put SAND down with nothing on it. They subcontractors came into my yard without knocking on my door, entered through my 6' wrought iron gates into the yard and opened them INWARD. Problem is, they open OUT. What were they thinking? They bent all 4 hinges quite badly. Now they do not close. Should I tell you about their interactions with my neighbours? Or cutting stone in the house? Putting dyed mulch down which I have to get removed? Along with all the sand instead of topsoil, I also have to get removed. When I wrote to them about the damage done to the gates and asked if they intended to repair the damage their people had done, they simply stopped answering my email. Will follow up on the absolute worst experience ever. Hired these folks because they had a good reputation on the web. My mistake.
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19 August 2013
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Underpinning and waterproofing Needed to use a waterproofing contractor after a leaky basement fiasco. Noreen was very thorough in explaining what he process was to repair our basement, and what the company could do to prevent a future problem. Would recommend.
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25 July 2013
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Waterproof basement I should of listened the first time. A few years ago we had MacRae waterproof a section at the back of our house. Were a semi in the Beach and the home is build on clay and sand, perfect storm for water in the basement. I was convinced that only a small portion of the west facing foundation needed 'fixing'. So that's all we did. At the time MacRae suggested that we should really completely waterproof entire foundation. A few years later they were back. Last spring they returned to finish the job. Not only did they have to fix the top of our foundation with new cement blocks, but they suggested that since the foundation is exposed and there was no weeping system now was the time to install it. This time I listened and am I glad I did. Not a drop of water has entered our basement since the new weeping system and sump pump was installed. I'm amazing at the amount of water the sump removes, especially after a day of rain. During the major storm in early July not a drop. The sump worked a lot harder than it ever had before, but thank God I listened. The team that did our job was great. All quality work. If it's the little details that matter, they nailed it. In order to install the sump pump, they had to break up the basement floor. When pouring cement to cover the break they took extra time and effort to ensure that the new concrete was smooth and blended into the exsisting floor. Yes, we paid more than we thought, but it is the great investment in your home once you consider what water and time can do to your basement. I would recommend that if your in need of waterproofing your home, seriously consider MacRae. And don't be like me, when they make a suggestion, they really have your best interest in mind.
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24 July 2013
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Major foundation leaks House is back split and was leaking from interior basement foundation as well as external basement walls on both sides of house.. MacRae diagnosed the problems and recommended solution that solved problem on time and at no extra costs from their budget estimate. Crew was excellent, clean up was good.... Not a drop since. I've recommended to friends.
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4 June 2013
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Basement windows I am more than pleased with this work. I found the job was done professionally, fairly priced, clean, and all the workers were polite and more than helpful in every way. If fact I am hiring them again right now to do another project.
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12 February 2013
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basement waterproof - foundation repair Over five years ago, I had a leak in my basement due to excess water. We contacted G J MacRae to perform the work. Because the basement was finished, it was recommended that the leak be fixed from the outside. They were able to start quickly and The guys were able to dig (by hand) around the bushes and repair the leak from the outside. The job was completed in two days and the yard was left very clean. To this day, we have not had a leak in the basement since they fixed it. G J MacRae did a great job and I would recommend to everyone. Thanks guys! Ryan & Natalia
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18 January 2013
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Foundation Crack Repair We hired G.J. MacRae for several reasons. 1) They were a family run company that was local and well established. 2) They had been featured on Mike Holmes TV show. 3) Their proposal for the repair was very reasonable. We wanted the repair done properly from the outside of the house, and I had heard of many problems people had experienced using crack injection type repair companies. MacRae came by for an inspection and was very knowledgeable and gave me some good advice about other issues we had around the house related to the foundation. The weather kept the repair from starting on the scheduled days, but each time I was called early in the morning to let me know that work was not going to proceed that day. When the day came the workers were very courteous and worked all day to dig out the foundation, apply the repair and back fill and tamp the earth. After the cleanup was done, you would hardly know they had been there. We were very satisfied with the workmanship and overall we felt we were dealing with a very professional company. I would recommend them to anyone in my family to deal with.
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20 August 2012
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Foundation waterproofing Gavin MacRae was fast, reliable, fair, and provided great service. His crew was so hardworking in the terrible heat,, and was careful with our garden and property even though the area was very confined. Unavoidably there were clay stains on our newly-sealed driveway, which they quickly resolved. It's too early to say if the moisture problem is completely solved, but we're confident they used the best materials and techniques.
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6 April 2012
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Window Enlargement, Waterproofing, Window Wells We hired Gavin and his team to enlarge two basement windows in our home, waterproof the foundation and install window wells. Gavin started things off on the right foot by returning our call quickly and coming out to provide a quote in a timely manner. He was one of the few people who agreed to help secure and do the work under a building permit. Which was important to us to ensure the safety of our family. Our job was a challenging one with several unexpected issues popping up along the way. That said, I was impressed with Gavin (and his team's) dedication to ensuring the job was done properly and to our satisfaction. The team was professional, courteous and punctual. Additionally, I was VERY impressed with Gavin's dedcation to working with us to iron out a few challenges (even after having been fully paid for the job). With many "fly by the night" contractors out there, it is nice to deal with a company that truly cares about client satisfaction and doing the job right. A rarity in today's market! Our family is now enjoying a safe and bright basement. Thanks Gavin!
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6 March 2012
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Underpinning of tipping garage foundation When we bought our home, our garage facade had a crack in the mortar between the bricks. We patched it, but it cracked further over the following 2 years. In looking into the cause of it, we discovered the problem was bigger than we'd expected. After consulting with friends who had recently had some foundation repairs done, we called G J MacRae Foundation Repair. Our friends had "done the homework" for us, having received several quotes and references for contractors for their foundation work before settling on MacRae. They were extremely pleased with the work (timeline, price, and results) as well. After I called, Mr. Gavin MacRae visited in person to look at the garage, said we'd need to have an engineer review the problem and make a referral. So far so good -- more $ for us, but to ensure the job would be done safely, well, and as it needed to be. The engineer confirmed the cause of the crack was a tipping foundation (and discussed water drainage with us, to prevent such problems in the future). He gave us the referral letter for MacRae. Our repair work was begun within a week after the engineer's visit. The workers were here every day until the job was finished, with the exception of one day when the weather prevented their work, and on that day, someone called us to say they could not come and why. The job involved digging (manually -- no motorized tools or machinery were used, as it was so close to the house) 8' down, to get under the existing foundation. They started early and worked late, and had the job finished in a week's time. We had inquired as to whether the work would be finished before Halloween, as it involved removing much of our front walkway and digging up near the front door. They assured us they would try to be finished in time, and they were. Not only was the foundation repaired, but everything that needed to be "undone" to get to the foundation (plantings beside the house, the interlocking walkway) was replaced by MacRae's crew almost as if it had never been disturbed. There was nothing we needed to re-do after they were done. They cleaned up the clay and soil mess thoroughly also. We would have prefered to not need this work done, of course...but we were very happy with the punctuality, timelines, care, and quality of the work. Communication was clear and thorough, and the price seemed fair for the size of this job.
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13 February 2012
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Leak in foundation wall Dealt with Gavin initially to agree on a price for the work. His workers came out on the agreed upon date and performed the work. They were professional and on time, and answered all my questions. 3 months later, there have not been any leaks. Job well done.
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28 November 2011
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Basement leak A couple of years after a repair. I had a small problem and they immediately fixed it. It means a lot to me to do business with a company that is so passionate about its work and its customers. Not easy to find it these days but when you do, you understand why you chose them in the first place.
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26 November 2011
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Fixed foundation and waterproofing There was a crack the foundation wall in our basement and it had to be fixed it started flooding when we had a week of rain in the early summer months. They came the same day we called and fixed the crack in no time. There was also a problem with drainage so we had to had the hole backyard dug up and lining put in on the outside of the house . The price was really good and the repairman was very nice and professional. they got the job done as fast as they could with the weather! Very happy with service!
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17 November 2011
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Basement Waterproofing We have used this company twice now for separate projects in our basement. Our basement is now perfectly waterproofed and done properly (we had a very bad experience with another company previously who was VERY un professional and dishonest....). These guys are the best in the field. In word, they are fantastic and really set the bar. An excellent and highly recommended company!!!
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20 September 2011
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waterproofing Gavin was the third estimate I got for my leaky walkout. The difference between GJ MacCrae and the other companies was that everyone else said that we would have to wait until the ground thawed before they could start the job; meaning more water and more damage. Gavin came in and told us that he could start right away and over the course of the next two days his team used a blow torch to heat the ground before they dug it up. These guys are amazing. There price is right, they aren't interested in hustling you and they just come in a do great work. I'm glad to refer anyone to GJ MacCrae!
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25 July 2011
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Weeping Tile It's taken me a long time to write this review, but it's no less heartfelt! We called Kevin in the spring of 2009, after discovering that we had just bought a house with a very leaky finished basement. On his first visit, Kevin listened patiently to my first-time homeowner panic, and advised an eavestrough cleaning before anything else. That was an extremely honourable thing to do, given that I could easily have been talked into something I didn't need at that point. It worked, but after that torrential spring, we ended up with a more severe problem in another area of the house. I called Kevin back, based on his excellent customer service, and within four days, his team had removed my deck, dug the trenches around 3/4 of my house, installed the weeping tile, and put everything back exactly the way they'd found it. They even saved the plants in my garden! It was a stressful, awful time, and GJ MacRae took care of it all. And two years later, our basement is still dry as a bone. I highly recommend this company - they're the best.
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7 June 2011
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Repair Foundation Crack I engaged G.J Mac Rae to repair a wet basement. Right form the outset they were very professional. Gavin gave a written estimate of the work and the timelines to get the work completed. The crew arrived on time and worked through three straight days to dig outside the house, repair the crack and the fill the hole back and put back the interlocking. John Tye was very professional and cleaned the mess. Special mention to Tony who put back the interlocking and even went the extra mile to fix all the others stones. These guys take real pride in their work and I am happy to recommend them to anyone else with a similar problem Thanks Gavin, John and Tony.
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15 October 2010
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Foundation Repair I loved these guys. From the get-go, Noreen made the process easy to understand, and everything was within budget. My family was very happy with the work performed within the basement/foundation. Work was not late, and budget was not exceeded. These guys were clean AND polite. Recommended.
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8 January 2010
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Fixed major foundation problem In the summer of 2009, after interviewing a few contractors, we hired GJ MacRae to fix a major walkout / foundation problem on our 37 year old house in Bolton. One wall of our foundation had tilted inward, and had sustained substantial cracks. Consequently, water was penetrating into our finished basement. Needless to say, it was a very stressful time, and the worry and distress it caused us as a family was significant. From the very beginning of the repair process, the people at GJ MacRae instilled confidence, and exuded professionalism. You could tell John and Gavin knew what they were talking about, and they assured us the job would be done properly and on time. They allayed our worries and fears, and throughout the 3 week process, Gavin communicated what was happening and consistently delivered updates and returned phone calls (even after hours). His calm demeanor and pleasant and professional approach was a welcome and reassuring thing in a world full of pseudo-contractors and fly-by-nighters, who seldom return calls or perform adequately. GJ MacRae came in and did exactly what they promised they were going to do. The job was completed in exemplary fashion--on time and for the price quoted. The repair site was left cleaner and neater than when GJ MacRae found it, and the quality of the workmanship was superior. Overall, we couldn't be happier about the quality of service we received. GJ is a company I wholeheartedly endorse, and I would recommend them to anyone experiencing foundation issues. You won't be disappointed!
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8 January 2010
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Foundation Repairs I am pleased to be able to provide a testimonial in support of Kevin McQuade. We have used his services on more than one occasion for unrelated matters. The nature of the work required was determined in a timely fashion. The work was completed on schedule and our premises were left in a clean state. We were very pleased with everything associated to the task at hand. Additionally there were no surprises on the quotation. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kevin.
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8 January 2010
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Foundation Work Not only was the actual foundation work completed by the MacRae crew absolutely first rate, the outstanding service provided by the whole MacRae team was outstanding beginning to end. We received pro-active calls from them to advise of timing, the crews arrived exactly on-time everytime, and everyone continued to inquire if the work was being completed to our satisfaction until the project was finished. A great experience. ....And to everyone our sincere thanks
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7 January 2010
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Foundation Repair MacRae was very responsive to our needs. The job was completed without delay, and of absolute top quality. The crew took care of our property, and everyone we dealt with at MacRae, was very professional. I highly recommend them!
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9 December 2009
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Foundation Repairs Dear Kevin, I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the work performed by G J MacRae on my home. The crew were efficient, professional and thorough. The people who repaired the driveway exhibited the same attention to detail and cleaned up thoroughly too. You would like to know that a handyman working for my neighbour commented that in 25 years working in this area, your crew were the most proficient that he had seen doing foundation repairs. Thank you for a stress free experience.
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8 December 2009
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Repaired basement flooding One month after purchasing a post war bungalow in East York we discovered water in the corner of our basement. Having seen Holmes on Holmes and seeing the GJ MacRae truck in our neighbourhood, I went on the web site, and called them. I took some advice first and built up the outside as high as I could with peat; I adjusted the “slope” and stabilized the one down spout from the eaves trough which had been displaced unknowingly. This bought me some time. The following three seasons, brought record precipitation, in snow, and rain, and after about 18months, we found water again. This time I called MacRae a quote. I had many questions, always being concerned that I would be taken advantage of in an industry that I know very little about. Kevin was very straight forward, answered all of my many questions and came up with a worst case and best case scenario. I felt immediately comfortable with McRae’s standard pricing levels, and I understood what was entailed in the work that we were about to do. I also felt that I understood what would turn our best case situation into a more difficult one, and how that would impact the quote financially. The workers arrived as scheduled, were very courteous and professional (as well as informative). Of course some unexpected issues came up, but I felt informed enough, to make the best decisions on site. The work came in somewhere between the best and worst case plans, and the necessary work was carried out quickly and with minimal disruption. My basement was restored to its pre work set up, and life has carried on in the comfortable feeling of not having to worry about the basement every time we expect a hard rain or snow fall. That peace of mind is hard to come by as a home owner, but I have it thanks to Kevin and his crew.
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7 December 2009
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Foundation Repairs I have enjoyed working with GJ MacRae on two occasions in the last 4 years. In each situation I have found staff to be attentive to customers wishes, while providing expertise and solid workmanship. I have no issues in recommending this company to any who inquire. Best Regards, Rick
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7 December 2009
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Excavated exterior of foundation and replaced weeping tiles and installed barrier.Repaired gas line relocation Thanks again Tom and crew for a job well done. The replacement soon was installed perfectly. The house went on the market on Friday and had an offer early Saturday morning over the asking price. It sold. Now Grandma gets packing.
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26 October 2009
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Foundation Repair The quality of the work and the professionalism of the crews was top notch. I have no worries the work will ever leak. We had a large foundation "hole" and had searched for a number of contractors to fix the work. We sought out G J MacRae because they were on Holmes on Holmes and we had little experience with this sort of work. I will admit that getting a hold of the rep was difficult and it did take about 2 weeks before I had someone come out and visit, but the office personnel were courteous and helpful. They work on the job until complete and never left to do other jobs. I highly recommend the company.
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