We own a home in downtown Seattle with a basement that's partially filled with soil. We've often…read morewondered whether it's feasible to excavate that portion to create a usable basement room. Recently, we purchased another house just across the street, which experienced water leakage in the basement. Concerned about potential foundation issues in both properties, we reached out to Ram Jack West for a professional evaluation. Chris from Ram Jack West arrived promptly and conducted a thorough assessment of both homes. He took the time to answer all our questions and provided clear, reassuring feedback. Thankfully, he confirmed that neither property showed signs of foundational problems. We truly appreciated the peace of mind Chris gave us. When we're ready to move forward with excavating the basement in our first home, Ram Jack West will be our first call. We highly recommend this company--they're professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping their clients.

We were completely satisfied with the work Ram Jack performed for us. First, they were BY FAR the…read morelowest professional bid on our house. They did the most detailed analysis of where the house needed to be raised, and didn't try to upsell us on anything extraneous to that. Most of our job consisted of putting several dozen jacks under the floor, to reverse 25 years of settling. It took a bit more than a day to place everything, and then a few hours to actually jack things up. The floor is now essentially level, and there were no cracks that we have found.

Misha and Slavik came to day to finish up--too cold last week and snow... did a great job slab…read morejacking my garage floor...some final touches to make it look better... Very satisfied.... Professional, competent, and left the garage cleaner than when they arrived!! Highly recommend

They never performed the promised work, and never gave me a refund. They are no longer accredited…read moreby the Better Business Bureau, have changed their location to Woodinville. I'm guessing new reviews are phony. In 2025, they likely performed promised work, but not now.

They responded quickly to my inquiry. They are very knowledgeable in what they do. We had a new…read morefrench drain installed. Worked was done in a day. Very professional.

Had a large, obtrusive puddle forming in my driveway every time it rained, which would stay there…read morefor several days during the winter, and which was also blocking the pathway to my back door. Paul at Allied worked with me over the course of four months figuring out the best way to deal with the problem. The solution was a channel drain that would lead to my existing gutter drainage system. Because of the topography of my existing driveway, I assumed that there would still be a fair amount of puddling even after the drain was installed and that I would just have to live with it. In the days just after the install however, it rained quite a bit, and the drain worked pretty much perfectly. The puddling has been reduced by about 95%, and the water that does collect is shallow enough to handle easily. After the rain stops, the remains evaporate after a few hours. The small lake that I used to have to walk around is gone. The guys who did the install were professional and very courteous and Paul was very knowledgeable and patient in response to my many, many questions and emails leading up to the install. Would definitely recommend Allied for any project, large or small.

You will be satisfied with your experience!…read more We recently completed a large foundation project with Groundworks in Edmonds, WA -- a roughly $70,000 job involving permits, engineering reports, and significant structural work. Given the scope and importance of the project, I wanted to share a complete and thoughtful perspective. Overall Experience From intake through execution, the experience was strong. The consultation was detailed, the proposed solution was clearly explained, and the permitting and engineering process -- which took a couple of months -- was handled smoothly with consistent updates. The crew worked efficiently, and the quality of the foundation work itself was solid. The Consultation & Planning Our home sits on a steep slope, and an addition at the back had begun to settle. Groundworks sent out Jerry for the initial consultation, and he was excellent. Jerry was knowledgeable, energetic, and charismatic, and he took the time to clearly walk us through the problem, the proposed solutions, and what a job of this scale would realistically involve. He explained the engineering considerations in plain language, answered questions thoroughly, and helped us understand both the risks and the long-term benefits of doing the work properly. From an intake and planning standpoint, we felt confident moving forward. The Project The scope of work was extensive and involved foundation reinforcement along the entire back of our house, as well as drilling and post installation outside of the foundation to properly support a failing rear addition. Because much of this work needed to be performed beneath and adjacent to our back deck, deck access was required. We discussed these access needs ahead of time, and I even removed the top decking myself to reduce labor costs, based on our shared understanding of what would be necessary. A Miscommunication (and What Happened Next) While I was out of town during part of the work, a miscommunication occurred on site regarding what deck changes were permitted. As a result, the deck was dismantled more extensively than any of us had anticipated. This was understandably frustrating -- not because anyone did something wrong, but because the situation was genuinely complex and confusing. It was a conversation that perhaps should have been extremely clear about what was happening, but it wasn't -- and it wasn't the fault of any single party. Once the issue was identified and elevated, senior leadership stepped in, and this is where Groundworks truly distinguished itself. Leadership Response & Resolution We ultimately worked directly with Nathan Malsch, the General Manager, who was professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to making things right. Initially, we discussed a 50/50 split on replacement lumber for rebuilding the deck. Nathan went well beyond that agreement. Groundworks purchased more than enough lumber for a full deck rebuild, had it delivered directly to our home, and even provided a Milwaukee impact driver/screwgun set along with Milwaukee bits to help with reconstruction! That level of ownership was frankly unexpected and deeply appreciated. It wasn't just about compensation -- it was about leadership taking responsibility and ensuring we felt supported after a frustrating situation. Final Takeaway Large foundation projects are complex. What ultimately matters is how a company responds when challenges arise. Based on the quality of the work, the professionalism shown during consultation, and the accountability demonstrated by senior leadership, I feel confident recommending Groundworks. We ultimately walked away satisfied and appreciative of the effort made to ensure we were truly taken care of.

Exactly the result we were looking for. The workers were on time, informative and went above and…read morebeyond. They worked efficiently and steadily until the job was done. Would definitely recommend this company and the service they provide.

We cannot say enough good things about the help and care Ernst Vigil gave us from the start of our…read morecrawl space project to the end. He returned our calls and emails promptly and helped guide us each step of the way. He went above and beyond when a problem arouse to find local help to quickly come out to help address and fix the problem. Mathew from Puget Sound Water Rescue one of the local company is a good company to have on call. And your team members from Georgia were outstanding. We have several neighbors who have watched the care and quality we received with ground works and have said they will be the first company they will call when they are ready to have work done on their homes. Thank you, Ernst and the rest of your team for treating us like you would a member of your own family. It has been a pleasure working with you. Cindy and Alan D.

Called them twice for a simple crawlspace vapor barrier replacement…read more The guys they sent wouldn't shut up. Just keep going on on and on about all their services. I ask the guy please stop talking. He keeps talking. I ask him how much. He keeps talking. About nonsense, the company, the tribe does this service and that service. We don't do houses, we make people happy. Well, you sure aren't making me happy. Shut up. And get out of my house. And he keeps talking. What a creep. You talked yourselves right out of this job. ​

I couldn't be happier with my experience with City Construction Solution. They installed a French…read moredrain in my crawl space and supported the beam under my house with new pressure-treated posts and custom heavy-duty metal brackets, and the quality of the work truly shows. Their attention to detail was outstanding from start to finish. Erick was fantastic--he was the foreman and also the one who came out initially to provide a very detailed, thorough estimate, which gave me a lot of confidence moving forward. Sergey was the lead on the job, and his craftsmanship and attention to detail were exceptional. You can tell they take real pride in their work. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and meticulous, and they made sure everything was done right. I highly recommend City Construction Solution to anyone looking for high-quality structural or drainage work. Truly a top-notch experience. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and meticulous, and they made sure everything was done right. I highly recommend City Construction Solution to anyone looking for high-quality structural or drainage work. Truly a top-notch experience.

Erick was very communicative, straightforward, and easy to work with. The technician was thorough…read moreand fast and did a great job. Both were very respectful of our time and schedule, and I would definitely work with them again.

DO NOT GO ANYWHERE NEAR THIS COMPANY!!! They are not competent. When R&R "fixed" the foundation,…read morethey just installed above-grade composite discs AS THE FOUNDATION-- which is completely against code and ENTIRELY structurally unsound. The discs are supposed to be installed below the frost line--NOT ON TOP OF THE GROUND. Also, in many places, the posts they used are not even connected to the beams. Either this company is completely incompetent and unaware of basic industry standards, or they knew and did this work anyway. Whatever you do, stay away from this company.

I strongly recommend this company. Unlike two other companies we got to come look at some cracking…read morein our walls, they took a careful AND honest look. Another company put the hard sell on us for a solution that didn't even make sense; R&R explained why what we were seeing wasn't concerning and DIDN'T need work (or money!). When we looped back a few months later, they connected us with other upstanding soil specialists and structural engineers. In a business that seems full of scammers, these guys are the real deal. Thanks R&R!

When I looked up businesses to fix the water pipe leakage at my Seattle home, this was the company…read moreI decided to contact first - it's a good thing yelp sent my request to other companies as well. The Pipe Doctor responded almost immediately, but that could've been a bot. Their response was slow after that. They said they did not need to physically be at my home to give and estimate - just asked for specific photos. When I sent the photos, they said they will get back to me soon. That was 1/13/26 and never heard back from them. Disappointing.

I have had great service from Tricia in the past, but for some reason this time she failed to show…read moreup on the day she said she would 3 times in a row without sending a message or even responding when I asked if she was still coming. I could have easily got someone else to do the job in the meanwhile but persisted because I liked working with her in the past. I'm not sure what is going on for her at the moment but I would consider the possibility that she may not show up if you need something done soon.