One of the best contractors I have dealt with in the Chicago area. Greg explained eveything in detail before starting and went above and beyond what I would have expected especially for the price. Most jobs would have required hiring another contractor to do the finish work (replaceing molding and such) but Greg also did this work and addtional work on top of that. Could not have been more satisfied with the service and Greg. read more

I used GMS to get rid of mold I had due to a leaking roof. Greg and his employees were knowledgeable, quick and friendly. Since the leak was relatively a small fix, he even got my roof patched up for a great price. read more

My condo association used GMS recently, and our experience was great. They were easy to work with, good communicators, and did quality work at a fair price. Use 'em. read more

We recently had water damage on one of our closet walls and ceiling, along with buckling to our hardwood floor. After researching some companies, we gave General Moisture Solutions a call. Greg was able to come out the next day to survey the situation. He was extremely polite, professional, and very knowledgable about the damage. You could tell how passionate he was about what he does, and it's clear his main goal is fixing your situation. Greg offered a fair estimate for fixing the moisture damage (which included removing some drywall, drying out the water and removing mold, and replacing the drywall). He was very knowledgable about how we were to best work with our insurance company. He even called them himself, to explain the exact damage and situation. After a few visits, the damage was repaired. I would highly recommend GMS if you have water damage. I hope to NEVER have to use them again, but if sometime unfortunate happens again to our condo, Greg will be the first person I call! read more

We had to have our entire basement redone: drain tiles, drywall removal and replacement, mold remediation, etc. Greg was thorough and professional. His crew completed the work in time specified. We most appreciated Greg taking the time to consult with us on multiple occasions regarding the relatively major work that needed to be done in our basement to prevent future moisture issues. We had two other estimates done, and Greg offered the most competitive price with the most comprehensive project plan. read more

I am having some problems with window leaks from heavy rains. I saw that General Moisture Solution received good reviews on Yelp. I scheduled an appointment for Wednesday, August 9th for 12-12:30p. After 1:30p I sent an email to inquire if someone was coming. Later I saw an email for 3:48p stating that someone was here and rang the bell but there was no answer. Perhaps...that was right around the time that I left the house. I am reasonable and I understand that people can be running late. I am also used to contractors never showing up at all so I don't feel it necessary to wait around when I have other things to do. read more

These guys came out for an estimate and never got back to me. I came from out of town for them to give me an asbestos removal quote. Dissapointing. read more

Greg, Max and the team did an excellent job resolving a moisture intrusion issue in the garden unit of my 2-flat in Bucktown. They quickly and correctly identified and troubleshooted the problem and gave good advice to further remedy the situation without pushing unnecessary upcharges. They also followed up with an issue after the job was done. I would highly recommend them. Joe read more

GMS came to my rescue. As a first time home-owner, I was pretty clueless when it came to dealing with my basement flooding. Greg immediately responded to my request for help and got right to work. Over the last couple of weeks, he and his team completely cleaned the moisture from our basement and installed new drywall, flooring and trim.... all the while being incredibly professional and giving me tips along the way. If you want someone trustworthy (and very reasonably priced) working on your place - this is the company! read more

I have a rental property in Chicago (my old home) and my renter alerted me to a leaky bay window. When I saw these great reviews I decided to call. Was happy to see others had such a good experience. Theses guys must be really busy because I called two times, left two messages. No call back. I sent a request for follow up over their email on their website. No call back. Finally, yesterday I called again and reached someone but the gentlemen on the phone told me that they were at an appointment and would need to call me back. No call back. I'm moving on. Best of luck to others, it appears that if you manage to reach them that they are a good service. ----------update----- After I wrote this review, the gentlemen at General Moisture Solutions called back apologizing - evidently they were very busy. Don't let my review discourage you from doing business with them. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about these guys. Greg's team is very professional and Greg himself is a very honest hardworking man. They worked efficiently and went above and beyond what I had asked them to do. They fixed the moisture problem, my door, insulated, and sealed a few things and it only took them a few hours to do so. I will be using them in the future. read more

Greg from General Moisture Solutions was able to analyze and fix a leak that had plagued my condo for 10 years. His crew worked efficiently and was able to do a job in 2 days that I expected would take a week. I would recommend him 100%. He is the best in the business! read more

My wife and I noticed the other week during a rain storm that we had water leaking into our mud room from around our French doors. We didn't know who to reach out to so we did a search on yelp and gave them a call based on their positive reviews. We are so glad we did. Got ahold of Greg right away, who made it a point to stop by the same day to look at the problem. He quickly identified the cause and by that afternoon we had a written quote detailing the work to be done. By the end of the week, it was fixed! The crew was exceptionally careful when removing the existing door trim and frame. They fixed problem, put everything back together nicely and did a great job cleaning up. The overall price was very reasonable given the amount of work involved, and I really appreciated Greg giving an honest assessment of the problem without trying to up sell work to be done. Since then, no issues with the back doors. Hopefully we have no more water issues in the future, but if we do they will definitely be the first ones we call. read more

GMS helped us with a leak/repair last year when we lived in the city. They were quick, did what they said they would do, and came in at a lower price than other contractors. We recently moved to the suburbs and had some leakage in the basement, so my first thought was to call Greg again. He came out in the evening to take a look and saw that our primary problem was a sump pump that just needed a little attention. Rather than recommend a large repair or even an unnecessary pump replacement, he gave us his honest opinion, which saved us a lot of money. I'll definitely call him again if we have any moisture-related problems. read more

We were in a pinch recently -- while selling our home, just two weeks from the closing date, we discovered a water stain on our first floor ceiling. Needing help FAST, we called a plumber, who could not find any leaks in the pipes. We then called Greg based on the great reviews we saw on Yelp and Angie's list. He came out ASAP, the very next morning, looked at the issue and told us his initial thoughts. He was very professional, looked over all the potential problem areas, explained everything he was doing and his thoughts based on his experience, and followed up that same day with a quote for the work -- to find source of leak and repair the ceiling. Once the source of the leak was determined to be the flashing/shingles over the bay window in the room, he immediately provided us a second quote for the repair to the flashing and shingles. WIthout skipping a day or missing a moment, his team worked outside and inside to put up new drywall on the ceiling, patch and paint, and repaired the roof over the window. They completed all of the work in under 3 days and put everything in good order. Everyone was diligent, reliable, pleasant and professional. We probably could have hired someone to do the work for a bit less $$$, but what we needed it done fast and correctly, and most importantly -- they provided us a 5-year warranty on the work (which stays with the property and is transferrable to the buyer) which is absolutely worth the money and exactly what we needed to ensure the buyers were comfortable with the resolution of the issue, allowing the closing to go on as scheduled. I'd definitely recommend General Moisture Solutions and would hire them again. read more

Wonderful customer service and a quick response! We were referred to Greg by our contractor & Greg & his team were extremely knowledgable and went above and beyond. They knew right away what was going on and fixed it in a timely and efficient manner. The entire team is extremely professional, hardworking and we felt reassured by their incredible expertise. Highly recommend! read more

The first quote from another contractor was more than double Greg's estimate. He was on time, and the price was the same as his estimate. And, most importantly, no more water issues. read more

Greg is a certifiable moisture genius. He comes and figures out what the water issue is whether it's a roof problem or improper flashing or foundation seepage. He really is about as good as it gets. Also, he has been the cheapest of any other contractor i've encountered. The highest recommendation possible. read more

I have only lived in my condo for 5 years but had some terrible problems with leaky windows. I called Greg after reading the reviews on Yelp for GMS. He returned my call very quickly and had someone come out the next day to investigate the issues. Before providing me with an estimate, Greg asked if he could come over and look at things himself. He was so wonderful explaining everything to me and why the leaking was happening. There was also several areas he noticed issues I didn't even notice myself. His estimate was extremely reasonable so I hired him right away. He was so flexible with my schedule. Greg and his team had a lot of work to do but did everything so thoroughly - they were very friendly - and very clean. They always cleaned up after themselves and protected my home throughout the repair process. Almost every room in my home needed repairing but they accommodated me to make sure I wasn't left without being able to live while they worked. GMS went above and beyond, meticulously making sure the problem was solved. And it was. I highly recommend GMS to help you solve any leak issues - you will be glad you did. read more

After 2 failed attempts by other contractors to find the source and fix a master bathroom ceiling leak, Greg and his team came to the rescue. Within 1 day, they had identified the leak, fixed it and it looks like new months later. They were so thorough in not only their work but their communications to me on what they estimated, what they found as the source and how they would fix it. Sadly, my condo has another leak in a different part of the condo (different problem) and Greg was the first guy I called to come in and take a look. You won't be disappointed, I promise! Greg is a class act and knows his stuff. read more

We had some minor flooding in our basement in the Spring when there was a major storm here in Chicago. Even though our damage was very minor in the grand scheme of things (we were lucky enough not to have standing water - just soggy carpet), Greg was still responsive and came out to our house to assess the damage. He was very professional and honest, quick to fix the issue, and we will definitely use him again (although I hope we don't need to!). read more

What a disappointment. We should have known this was a bad idea when Greg didn't return my husband's initial call. When we finally connected, he apologized profusely and came out for a consult the next day, and even arrived early. He suggested a quote for both re-calking my leaking windows and replacing them; he promised to get me more info after Memorial Day. That was nearly two weeks ago. Since then, he has not responded to emails or returned phone calls. The worst part is I now have MORE water damage from the storms that have rolled through while Greg was ignoring me and my request for a quote. Save yourself (and your drywall/floors) and choose another contractor. read more

With all of the rain that we've had lately, we are so happy that we no longer worry about coming home to find water in our lower level. Thanks to Greg and his team we have been dry for two years. Greg and his team were outstanding. They showed up every morning and worked diligently the whole day to get our work done. Throughout the upheaval, they kept things as tidy as possible, cleaning up everyday, and taking care to wall off the work zone. The results have been amazing! We have enjoyed our dry home every time it rains without worry that we would face hours of clean-up and days of drying out. We highly recommend GMS to help with moisture problems. read more

Greg and Sven with GMS are a pleasure to work with. Greg came out the same day I called to give a repair estimate for a leaking sliding door and water damaged ceiling drywall below. He was confident in the cause of the leak and that he could fix it. He explained the issue and gave me several different cost options along with his recommended fix. I signed his emailed quote and they began work a few days later. Both Greg and Sven arrived on-time and quickly got to work. They came back a second and third day to complete the work and arrived exactly when they said they would both times. They covered the work areas in plastic to minimize dust and they cleaned and vacuumed when done. While they were at my condo I asked Greg for a quote to repair a secondary smaller area of drywall damage unrelated to his initial quote. He took a look and said it wouldn't take them long and they would take care of it no charge. These guys are honest, prompt, skilled, and professional. Highly recommended. read more

Great service. Greg and his crew were prompt, courteous, and best of all honest. He did not try to drum up business by saying you need is and that, rather he honestly stated the problem and the most reasonable solution. Great job GMS. I will certainly call them and recommend them for any future water damages. read more

Our basement flooded after a rainstorm due to a sump pump failure. Greg came the same day we called to give an estimate. It was a competitive rate and he started work the next morning. The carpet needed to be removed and the dry wall removed. Greg even showed up for the insurance inspection. He and his workers were efficient, professional and reliable. They are highly recommended. . read more

Great service. Greg was extremely responsive in getting me scheduled quickly. Did a great job in resolving my issue quickly without cutting corners. I would hope that I don't face a similar issue again, but if I do he is getting my business for sure. read more

Greg is super responsive and has a wide ability to fix foundations, roofs and windows. We've used him and his team several times and have always had a great experience. We trust Greg completely and appreciate his frankness and practicality in addressing issues. He is always very prompt in returning calls and scheduling to come by. We have recommended him to several friends and will continue to highly recommend him and his team! read more

This was a very easy company to work with and they were very honest. The plumber who came out to my place thoroughly inspected all possible sources of the leak. In the end, he told me there was a simple solution to my problem and did not charge me for repairs I didn't need. It's nice to see some honest people in the business. read more

Full disclosure, GMS has not completed any work for me--not because I didn't want them to but because they were honest with me and let me know that the work I thought I needed was unnecessary. They could've done the work just to make a buck but instead were fully transparent that I don't have anything to worry about. This kind of integrity and customer service goes a long way. In the future, if I need to have waterproofing done these guys have definitely earned my business! read more

These guys are great. After working with numerous others in trying to get my leaking bathroom window fixed, these guys were able to fix the issue. I sent a request through their website, and received a phone call from Max the next day. We setup a time for him to come by and check out the situation. He was able to see the damage this leak had done. He informed me that he would talk with Greg, the owner, and that they would get me an estimate within a day or two. I received the estimate the next day. It was very reasonable for the work that needed to be done, installing flashing. I decided to go with them for the getting this fixed. They were able to get me in a week later. They did a great job and cleaned up before they left. Would use them again. read more

We needed someone to fix some damage we had in our basement after a broken water heater. I called Greg and he came to my house within the hour to look at the damage. He emailed me an estimate the same night. His team started work within a few days. They showed up on time each of the three days and did good work. read more

Greg knows his stuff. Maybe that's why he's so in demand in Chicagoland that I couldn't get an appointment with him back in June. He did come out once to give me an assessment and share his knowledge. Appreciate it. read more

Greg and his team just finished some work at our house. I hired them because of all the positive reviews online and I'm so glad I did. The owner, Greg, was fair with his quote and delivered exactly per expectations and in some cases, even exceeded them. They took extra time to setup their work space at the start every day so that they would not spread dust or damage the floors in other parts of the house. They were timely, did quality work and were responsive to my questions/concerns along the way. This is a company that takes ownership and pride in their work. I would hire them again, though I hope I won't need to fix anything else in my house! read more

Greg from General Moisture Solutions is one of the most HONEST and straight forward guys that I've met. He is literally in a league of his own. I've used Greg twice. The first, was with a condo that I was selling whereby the perspective buyers had an inspector tell them we had water damage. I called Greg and asked that he come ready to tear out the wall and have his crew set for the day as we were looking to the matter fixed so we could close quickly. Greg showed up on time however much to my surprise told me that I don't have any issues. My relator even argued with him stating that there must be a problem and we need to do something to make the buyers happy. Greg refused. He said I will not do work that isn't necessary and instead offered to write up an opinion. Keep in mind his crew is at my place ready to work! I tried to give him money for his time and he refused that stating that "he'll make his money by doing quality work, in this situation you are getting the run around and doesn't feel right taking my money". WOW! Turns out he was right, there wasn't any issues rather the inspector's gauge was off and upon a second look there was no problem. The second time I had mold in my own home and wanted him to check the foundation that another contractor (who was at my house for another issue) told me needed to be torn up and serious work needed to be done. Needless to say I was nervous. My house was only 3 years old. Based on my previous experience, I called Greg to come take a look. Once again he showed me that I don't actually have a foundation issue and told me the real problem which had an easy fix. I was more then ready to sign up for a large project to fix what I thought was a major issue. He could have EASILY had me sign up for major work, without question. Instead, Greg further showed me a video of a similar issue at another property to put my mind at ease. He is a true professional and in this town is extremely difficult to come across. I can't recommend Greg enough!!!!!! Read the other 5 star reviews and you'll see a common theme! He's the real deal and you do not need to call anybody else. I'm seriously blown away with his honestly, integrity and overall professionalism. When was the last time you heard or used those descriptions being applied to a contractor! He deserves serious success and I hope you use his company. read more

Everyone at General Moisture Solutions has been amazing. We have done two projects with them, and in both cases their quotes were below other companies and they did an excellent job. They are professional, thorough, and do high quality work. read more

Greg and his team have been exceptional. They solved a basement water issue we were having about a year ago. Greg was upfront, honest and responsive. We had wasted money with another contractor a few years ago who did more of a "bandaid" fix. I am so glad I found Greg. He is nice to work with and very knowledgeable. read more

Phenomenal! First off, *great* communications from the quote process all the way through completion. Greg was open, honest, flexible, and before we even started the project, informed me of potential variables that could make the project bigger or smaller. He was prompt and personable, and worked hard and quickly. Detail oriented, he ensured that everything (down to the color of the caulking) was done correctly. Greg repaired some window flashing for us (the window was leaking around the frame due to being incorrectly installed when our home was built) and sealed up a crack in our foundation that was causing water damage to our drywall and baseboard in our lower floor. An absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommended! read more

After the heavy rains last Monday we noticed our bedroom carpet was soaking wet. I found Greg on yelp and called him at 6:50 am before he even opened. His voicemail was already full. He picked up the second time I tried calling and he and his people showed up a few hours later with drying equipment. He made sure I knew he would need to rip up the drywall to diagnose the problem. His phone never stopped ringing the whole time he was helping us- clearly others were in the same boat. Despite his busy schedule and mine we found a few times to meet up over the next couple of days. Greg and his team were always professional , up front about everything and super efficient. He was honest about what he should do vs. others and what we may want to ourselves (like the final painting). They were also able to diagnose the problem (clogged drains) and tell me what I needed to do to prevent this from happening in the future. I thought the final price was quite fair given the equipment we used and the services they provided. Hopefully I won't need their services in the future but if I do Greg will be the first person I call. read more

We had GSM out to fix some minor foundation seepage in our finished basement. They did a great job at a very good price. Even better, Greg went out of his way to get us an estimate and on the schedule, even though they were very busy (while we had a minor issue others had some major ones). Greg provided us with a plan to install a section of interior drainage tile (a patch wouldn't work for out type of foundation) that would work but not be overkill. He also worked around our schedule, which was a lot of hurry up and wait due to a variety of factors I won't get into. Suffice it to say, they did quality work with minimal mess (there is always dust, but they did their best), with a quick turnaround, at a fair price. Best of all, when they were done they fixed the drywall and repainted (some other water proofers would have made us get another contractor for that work). I would definitely recommend using them. read more