Foundation Works

Foundations
Ottawa ON K1R 7Y6
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Ray Vermette in Guelph
Ray Vermette in Guelph
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Foundation Repair and Waterproofing

We had 5 companies give us estimates to address our foundation issues. Foundation Works wasn't the least expensive, but they gave the most detailed estimate by far, and the owner explained at length the process and the pros and cons of different approaches to repair and sealing of the basement, which put our minds at ease. They photographed each phase of the work (nice to have when it comes time to sell the house -- prospective buyers will want proof the work was done right!). I asked for some additional work to be done and the cost was very reasonable. No surprises, no complaints. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to get their foundation fixed and waterproofed.

Approximate cost of services:
$20,000.00
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Company Response

Thanks for giving us the opportunity to perform this important work to your home and for taking the time to post this honest and fair review. We always appreciate our clients sharing their experiences for others to know that there are still good contractors out there willing to go the extra mile for their clientele. Here at Foundation Works, we believe in educating the homeowners with all their available options and the pro's and con's of doing it certain ways. We take the time to explain the procedures and associated logic behind it. It's always easier for homeowners to make a decision when it's an informed one.
Thanks again for your business. From myself, Joël (owner) and my hard working team.

Kris in Ottawa
Kris in Ottawa
4 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Cinder block foundation repair and waterproofing

Words can only begin to describe how excellent the service was that Joel and his team brought to our job site. All the standard expressions apply: professional, courteous, considerate, patient, but in the end these terms only scratch the surface of what this team brings to the table. These guys know their business, they know how to deal with clients, and perhaps most importantly, they get the job done at a price no one else could beat. In our case the task meant excavating a hellish mess of rock backfill along our 1950s cinder block foundation, patching holes, waterproofing to well above the exterior grade, installing a window well and then parging above grade. We would readily choose Foundation Works again if we ever encounter another foundation issue!

Approximate cost of services:
$9,000.00
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Sophia from Ottawa
Sophia from Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Foundation Work - Waterproofing

I would highly recommend Foundation Works. They were very professional and took the time to explain each phase of the work that they have completed to my husband and I. Very hard working people and they would come back early evenings to check up on the work that they have done to ensure that everything was in order. They also changed my dryer vent and fixed my outdoor water pipe at no extra cost.
The work was done on time and they did a great job cleaning up. We hired them to waterproof our foundation as we were seeing a bit of water leaking seeping into our basement.
Work was done well and they also provide pictures once completed.
Family owned business and Joel (owner) or his brother Bob is always on site doing the work to ensure that things are done right.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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Company Response

It's always with great pleasure that we perform these foundation repairs and foundation waterproofing jobs here in the Ottawa and surrounding areas for our customers. We love the challenges, working hard to meet time sensitive needs like in your case, going above and beyond when and where we can and that is why I'm in the business. So that I can do our work honestly and ethically, take the time it takes and always aim to be the exemplary contractor that performs irreproachable work. We leave all our customers with pictures of every step of the work performed below grade and we are proud of the quality of work we perform for our customers. It's nice to see these reviews to share your experience with Foundation Works. Your kind review is greatly appreciated!

Thanks again for the work and your kind words from all of us here at Foundation Works!

~With focus comes pride~

serge from Ottawa
serge from Ottawa
1 review Russell, ON
10/10

water infiltration

We would recommend them highly to anyone.
Customer service was great, very professional and reassuring.
Joel helped us with our water infiltration problem and also he noticed other problems that our builder was not aware of.
Thanks to Joel he guided us and gave us his professional advice to solve our matters.
Very honest, thorough, dependable, very Knowledgeable and family owned business.

Thanking you,

Serge & Sylvie

Approximate cost of services:
$10.00
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jim acker from Ottawa
jim acker from Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

crack repairs

What a great bunch of guys....Joel and Bob where a pleasure to deal with....tons of knowledge and not afraid to share it....on time, organized and a clean job site. Foundation works comes highly recommended by me and my neighbors....thanks guys.......

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Philippe Andrecheck from Ottawa
Philippe Andrecheck from Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Basement egress window well

Foundation Works completed a basement egress window well project for me.
They're work was professional and courteous, their technique was modern and extremely efficient: my window well was dug to the footings, weeping tile tested (passed), foundation waterproofed and insulated around new opening, with new weeping tile drain, fill and custom window well installed.
They also regraded around the new well and planted grass.
They had to move my spa out of the way and moved it back after the work was done.
The window and well are excellent and with new well and parging, the whole area looks like it had always been that way. What a pleasant experience!

Approximate cost of services:
$3,300.00
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Marsha Roy from Ottawa
Marsha Roy from Ottawa
3 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Garage Floor

After research and having a few estimates we decided to hire Foundation Works to do the job. The crew was on time with pep in their step. They did a great job and kept it clean! I highly recommend this company to people I know!

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Whether you use your basement as a place to store extra furniture, boxes of precious photos, a playroom for your children or as extra living space for the whole family, your basement provides the foundation for your entire home. It is vital that its integrity remains stable and it is ...
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