Ottawa Building & Foundation Repair

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Ottawa ON K2A 2E1
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Sonia & Philippe Robaey in
Sonia & Philippe Robaey in
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Stone foundation repair

We had humidity in one of the foundation walls at the end of the winter. The foundation is more than 100 years old and the area that was to be waterproofed was around 40 feet long in total. We called more than one company and Ottawa Building & Foundation repair gave us the best price. The work was done diligently, on time and with little impact on us or on our neighbours. The workers were highly skilled. The cleanup was fantastic. The company's owner was easy to reach and to communicate with throughout the whole process and he knows his craft well. We highly recommend this company.

Approximate cost of services:
$14,775.00
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Thank you Sonia & Philippe for taking the time to review our work. I will pass your compliments along to the crew.

All the best,

Nathan

Derek
Derek
2 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Foundation Repair

I highly recommend Ottawa Building and Foundation Repair Inc.

We were in the process of buying a house that needed work on the foundation - moldy wood paneling in the basement was a sure sign that the block concrete had cracks in it (house was built in 1940s or 50s).

Nathan came to look at the house and gave us an estimate. He was great - honest, not alarmist, friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us a very detailed quote which allowed to us to show the sellers of the house the work that needed to be done for easier negotiations.

We bought the house! And decided to go with Nathan's company based on the professionalism and detail that went into his quote and also just the general feel that he was a good guy (and the other Homestar ratings too).

The work was done to our complete satisfaction - excavated around the three original block concrete foundation walls, patched all the cracks (of which there were many), new weeping tile, water membrane, removing and reinstalled back steps/deck, repaving part of the driveway, replanting a tree (twice! because we wanted it "a little to the left" and they couldn't have been nicer about it), etc.

We had removed the moldy wood paneling before Nathan and his crew (great guys, super friendly) started and had revealed an old chimney hole for an old wood stove that was patched up oddly (someone way back in the day had stuck a rock in there and then just put insulation? like why?) and some other holes and Nathan had his guys fix that all up for us.

They also were going to install a new sump pump but the one that came with the house was in fine working order so they kept it and knocked off some of the price (honest company) but professionally re-did the sump pit (it was just like a makeshift hole in the corner but now is a real sump pit with a plastic drum and cover).

Anyway, quite the novel here but all this to say that Nathan was great to do business with and I highly recommend him and his company.

Thanks!

Approximate cost of services:
$24,000.00
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Thanks Derek for taking the time to review our work.

All the best,

Nathan

Private User
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Private User reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Foundation Repair

I am completely satisfied with the recent repair work done in my house by “Ottawa Building and Foundation Repair Company”. I will definitely hire them again, and recommend this company to my friends. The following are the key reasons for my recommendation:
(1) I found the Owner /Manager of this company (Nathan) to be highly professional and very honest business man. When I asked him for an estimate, he arrived on time, explained the technical aspect of the required repair and provided me with a very reasonable estimate of the cost. He then e-mailed me a written work order containing exactly what will be done and the agreed cost.
(2) Before the start of the work, I asked him to do some additional repair work that was not included in the original order. He told me that the extra work is not significant and he will do it with no charge.
(3) His staff (Salim) arrived on time. He was thorough and professional. He explained to me how he will do the work, and skillfully completed the required repair on time.
(4) One week after, I received an e-mail from the company Owner/Manager containing my receipt and a written warranty for the comleted work.
Finally, I wish to thank the owner/manager and staff of this company for their tecknical skills, effeciency, professionalism and excellent client service.

I am completely satisfied with the recent repair work done in my house by "Ottawa Building and Foundation Repair Company". I will definitely hire them again and highly recommend this company to my friends.
The following are the key reasons for this recommendation:
(1) I found the owner/manager (Mr. Nathan Sally) to be highly professional and very honest business man. When I called him for an estimate, he arrived on time, explained the technical aspect of the required repair and provided me with a very reasonable cost estimate. He then e-mailed me a written work order containing what will be done and the agreed cost.
(2) Before the start of the work, I asked him to do some additional repair work that was not included in the original work order. He told me the additional work is not significant and he will do it with no charge.
(3) His staff (Salim) arrived on time to do the work. He was thorough and professional and skillfully completed the required work on time.
(4) One week after, I received an e-mail from the owner/manager containin a receipt and a written warranty for the completed work .

Finally, I wish to thank the owner/manager and the staff of this company for their professional work, technical skill, effeciency and honesty.


(4) One week after, I received an e-mail from the company containing the receipt and a written warranty for the completed repair work.
Finally I wish to thank the manager and the staff of this company for their professional work, technical skill and honesty.

Approximate cost of services:
$600.00
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Thank you Edward. We appreciate your feedback and your recommendation to friends and family.

Nathan

andrea in Ottawa
andrea in Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

foundation repair

Nathan and his team worked seamlessly to complete the job promptly. I really appreciated the courtesy and joy with which the team did their work. There were no loud voices or music disturbing the neighbourhood, and Al, Salim and Joel were particularly focussed on producing a superb quality product. Thank you to all, during trying weather and unexpected surprises.

Approximate cost of services:
$4,000.00
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Thank you Andrea, was a pleasure to work with you. Thank you for taking the time to review our work.
Nathan

Lee & Catherine in Ottawa
Lee & Catherine in Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Concrete porch repair

We had a concrete porch that was crumbling in certain areas. We obtained several quotes. Nathan's was in the middle. He was personable, explained the job in detail but at a level we could understand, and showed class by not running down the competition as some had done. He was reasonable in our negotiations, and suggested various alternatives that could save us money, all the while describing the pros and cons of each. His crew were professional and friendly. A problem arose during the job. When it was brought to his attention, he had his men fix the minor damage it had caused to our cold-storage room ceiling (at no cost to us; what's more, it took several hours and crew members to repair it, all on his dime). The job took longer than expected due to the weather and delays with the concrete supplier he deals with, but we are very satisfied with the end result.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Thank you Lee. I'm very pleased with the end results as well.
All the best.
Nathan

Walt in Ottawa
Walt in Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Foundation renewal

Outstanding!

Older (100+ years) house in downtown Ottawa, with occasional, localized leakage in the basement during winter rain / freeze-thaw cycles. A total of 5 bids were received. The written quote / statement of work from Mr. Nathan Sally was detailed, clear and well organized. Based on a number of rounds of clarification and ‘what-if’ scenarios, well supported by Nathan, a decision to proceed in early-summer 2016 was finalized. The initial agreement, and subsequent changes, provided an ‘end-to-end’ solution, including partial repaving of a driveway impacted by the work. While some elements, such as paving, could have been handled separately, the ‘end-to-end’ solution worked well in this case. Overall, a clear project plan was developed, refined and followed throughout. As work progressed, two different options surfaced. For this particular job, bringing the driveway-side foundation fully up to 2016 standards was chosen and successfully completed.

The hardworking crew were excellent! One of the very best we have ever had at the house. They were very willing to explain what was being done, and why. The crew were considerate of the neighbourhood (noise, dust,...) and also cleaned up the work area at the end of each day.

Although untested by winter conditions, I am very optimistic that the water leak has been permanently solved. Additionally, the overall foundation enhancements will be a positive when the house is sold some time in the future.

Overall, an impressive effort by Mr. Nathan Sally and his crew.

Approximate cost of services:
$24,000.00
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Thank you Walt for taking the time to write a detailed review. I also appreciated your attention to detail and reasonableness during the course of the project.
Nathan

Beverley Heard in Ottawa
Beverley Heard in Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Garage floor and foundation renovation

We are very happy with the renovation of our garage floor and the rebuilding of the garage foundation by Ottawa Building and Foundation Repair Inc. Nathan Sally and his crew were professional and dedicated to doing their very best, in spite of the blistering hot July weather. The work progressed daily and was finished on time and on budget, even though the actual job did increase due to unforeseen foundation issues. Without hesitation, we highly recommend Nathan Sally and his team for all your renovation jobs.

Approximate cost of services:
$12,000.00
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Thank you Beverley. The floor looks great! I'm glad we were able to look after everything for you, and appreciate the couple referrals as well.

Nathan

Sarah from Ottawa
Sarah from Ottawa
2 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

5 unit condo parking and asphalt repairs

Nathan gave us an excellent estimate breaking down each component. Although the work took a few days longer then originally estimated the price remained the same. The finished product looks great. I would definitely hire this company again.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,700.00
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Thanks Sarah.

EWallace in Ottawa
EWallace in Ottawa
6 reviews Ottawa, ON
9/10

Foundation crack repair

We had Nathan and his guys come out and repair a crack in the spring of 2013. We thought very highly of their customer service and their work but the crack continued to be a problem (Water continued to trickle into our basement). They came out the next spring thaw to fix it for free but again the fix did not take. Finally this spring they came out and did the whole thing over again from scratch and it appears to have worked. Even though we had to have them come back twice I would still recommend them to anyone else and would hire them again.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,200.00
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Thank you Edward. I did appreciate your patience and I'm glad we were finally able to get to the bottom of it. Obviously having to come back is not ideal but it's important to me that each client is satisfied and gets what they paid for. All the best.

Nathan

Monique in Ottawa
Monique in Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Snow removal services

I have used Ottawa Building & Foundation Repair for snow removal services for many years. I found their services extremely reliable and quick. The service is paid for on monthly installments. They would start the season promptly and continue until there were no more snowfalls in the spring. We were always informed by emails on when to expect them and how often they would come on heavy snow days. At times, when I called them back after the city snowplow had come and covered my entrance, they would come and clear it again without any problems. I recommend them to anyone who wanted a good and reliable snow removal service...

Approximate cost of services:
$425.00
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Thank you Monique for your business over the years and your kind words. All the best in your new home.

Nathan

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Visit us at www. ottawafoundationrepair. ca and fill out an estimate request form. We are the Ottawa area experts in foundation waterproofing and structural repairs, underpinning, benching and basement lowering. We offer a full range of service ranging from sump pump installations to paving your laneway or parking lot after ...
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