Dave Marcotte Foundations

As this was an expensive and big job we spoke to several contractors before choosing Dave and his team. We really appreciated that he took the time to answer our questions, explain what he was going to do, and worked with us to find the best solutions both before and during the actual work. His team was clean, professional and respectful of our property. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Dave Marcotte's crew did a stellar job tackling our waterproofing project, which involved a 124 foot perimeter excavation on our 100 year old foundation. He also installed a driveway trench drain as well as a concrete swale between homes to manage water runoff. His own crew called it 'a big job' yet they tackled it with ease, on schedule, and with no surprises. Our thoughts about the process:

--Before construction:
Dave's assessment of our foundation condition was consistent with that of a structural engineer whom we independently hired prior to work. Dave also correctly planned to work in very tight confines, with as little as 2 feet distance between homes where hand excavation was not only necessary, but there was concern around the neighbour's foundation being higher than ours where digging space had to be cautiously measured. Dave properly assessed all risks from the start. We had no surprises as a result.

--During construciton
Dave's crew worked tenaciously during a week of 32C+ heat, and that's a testament to their impeccable work ethic. They started every day on time, pumped it out, took their scheduled breaks, and got right back to work. They were respectful and courteous to my family & neighbours. The job completed within the 2 week target. By comparison, we have seen other foundation companies in our neighbourhood that would start jobs, leave an open trench for weeks on end, and return much later to finish up. Our landscaper saw Dave's work and was impressed with the amount of clearstone (gravel) backfill used for weeping tile drainage, which he said was substantially more than many others he has seen. Final clean-up was excellent, with the lawn properly graded, the yard ready for re-planting, and no debris or piles of dirt left behind. The construction was quiet enough that my 10 month old not only slept through all of his twice-a-day naps during the 2 week period, but the babysitter was playing with him indoors while excavation was happening just 8 feet away.

--Effectiveness:
After the July 2018 torrential rainstorms dumped nearly 4" of rain in 48 hours, our basement was bone dry. Also, we used to have 2 humidifers in the basement that ran constantly. Now only 1 runs part time and it keeps the basement humidity level at/below 50%. The musty smell has abated.

--Final thoughts:
After seeing Dave's crew in action, we understand why he can price his work competitively and be so well rated. His team is very productive, he has multiple crews which allow him to scale up/down at each job site depending on the day's activities, and he has an effective rolodex of subcontractors who made themselves available on short notice. Most importantly, Dave is a good communicator who genuinely cares about his customers and works to keep them informed & happy. We plan to hire Dave's crew to lower our basement in the future.

We had water ingress in our basement and called Dave Marcotte based on references we had received and the BBB listing. We were not disappointed.
Dave and his team were professional, knowledgeable, hard working and answered all our questions.
We know the time will come when the foundation at the front of our home will also need to be sealed, and we will be very glad to have Dave's company back again.

Dave knew exactly why water had infiltrated the basement and he explained it in a way that I understood. He explained how he would do the work and why. He also offered advice on insulation and framing. His crew was very professional and left nothing behind for us to clean.

I definitely recommend that you invite him to help you with your foundation woes.

Shane from Dave Marcotte Foundations sealed a large crack in our foundation wall. Work was done on schedule and on budget, and they left our house as clean as when they arrived. Would highly recommend them for foundation repairs.

My wife and I bought a century-old home near downtown last summer. We'd wanted to hold off on any work in the basement until a substantive reno in a few years, but the record rainfall in October dashed those hopes. Dave had done some major work for a friend of ours, who gave him a glowing recommendation. He and his crew didn't disappoint, digging us a sump pit and installing a pump in short order, and leaving the job site spotless. We won't hesitate to call on him again.

We had few hairline cracks in our basement foundation recommended to be fixed by our professional engineer inspector , after asking few companies to provide us with estimate, Dave Marcotte Foundations provided us with the proposal and solution very close to what professional engineer report recommended.
Despite their very busy schedule (was told they are fully booked and not accepting new clients) , Dave sent Shane to evaluate our case and gave us the piece of mind by explaining us the procedure and steps they use.
Latter we called them to try to book them for the next year and we were told they have some opening that they can fit us in.
Shane and his colleagues were on time and did a very clean and thorough job.
They are so many companies out door trying to take your money by providing the wrong information about your problem...always check with the professional engineers and hire and the right people. We had such a good experience with Dave.

We had a small crack in our basement wall. After looking at photos of the damaged area, Dave Marcotte Foundations recommended internal crack repair. The work was done promptly and efficiently. Dave discussed the pros and cons of this approach versus others, made a recommendation, then allowed us to make the final decision, which is what we wanted. Overall very professional, I have no hesitation recommending them to others.

We returned from vacation to find water in the basement. Having had great work done previously by Home Star companies, I turned there first and found Dave Marcotte Foundations. I called , only to find out, they were totally booked for several months but Dave offered to have one of his staff come by that very day to see if it was a small job he could help us with. Sure enough, he not only came by but fixed the crack while here. I so appreciated the help especially when he was so busy. You don’t forget companies like that and I have recommended his company many times since. Sincere, helpful and professional. Great job. thank you.

Dave's company had excellent BBB reviews and after the work, I understood why. He was reliable, honest and answered all of my questions. My time-sensitive order was done on time.