I needed push piers to stabilize my home's foundation, and after getting several quotes, I chose…read moreGroundworks. Their pricing was similar to the competitors, but what set them apart was that they offered unlimited pier depth per section. Other companies had limits--for example, up to 20 feet, then an additional charge per foot after that. I'm glad I went with Groundworks because several of my piers ended up going 90 feet deep across 16 sections. With another company, that could have cost me significantly more. I also had their gutter guard system installed (similar to a French drain, though they claim it's better), along with a vapor barrier and mold treatment. I will say, if you have a serious mold issue, I'd recommend hiring a dedicated mold remediation company instead. I did have an issue with the mold spray, but after calling a couple of times, I was able to speak with a manager who surprisingly took my concerns seriously and resolved the issue. The salesman who came to my house, Randy S., was excellent--very thorough and knowledgeable. He always answered my calls and would text be back in a reasonable timeframe. One thing I didn't like was the same-day discount tactic. They present you with a price, then offer 10% off (or whatever discount they choose) if you sign that day. It puts pressure on you to make a major decision on the spot, which is difficult when you're spending over $50,000. There is a three-day cancellation window, but some people may see the discount as more of a sales tactic than a real benefit. I also want to mention the foreman on the job, Jose G. He was great--he answered all of my questions and even let me watch and learn a little while they were working. Overall, I was very pleased with the experience. Their warranty is transferable, which is a nice bonus, and hopefully I won't have any more issues going forward.

Randy came by to evaluate for possible cracks in our foundation that were causing a moisture…read moreproblem on the inside of our house. He arrived on time for the appointment, was courteous, and professional and very knowledgeable about his specialty. He spent 2 hours explaining all the causes and possible solutions to our problem. He gave us all the information we needed as we decide how to move forward.

I had a structural problem with my attached garage wall and couldn't get a mason to give me a…read moresensible solution to fixing the problem. Water had been collecting on the exterior of the wall for years, which was causing the wall to slowly sink over many many years. They offered an honest sensible solution, which no other contractor could do. Now the wall is structurally sound, the water is all being pitched away from my home and we ran a trench to the street as well. The workers were friendly, worked VERY hard and showed up on time each morning. It may have taken them time to get to my project but when they did get to me they were great! I would recommend them to anyone!

Working with A. Pigna Mason and its indomitable owner Rick Pigna is like having a brother in the…read morebusiness. We've lived in Westfield since 2006 and have used Pigna several times over the years. Each time we were delighted that the work was done with great care and to the highest quality and delivered on time and on budget. Most recently, during the winter of 2021/2022, Rick and his team built out a backyard patio for us that included a large retaining wall, extensive masonry, an outdoor kitchen, gas fire-pit, and pergola. The patio turned out beautifully down to the smallest detail. Rick takes ownership and real responsibility for a project; he's a great partner, and someone we recommend highly.

I spent about three plus hours with Marvin/Program Manager as he filled me in on Waterproofing 101…read more It was very educational for me and taught me a lot of things I didn't know. Can I be a waterproof specialist? I doubt it but I am much more educated on the matter. Prices are very good and transparent at all levels. Proposals are easy to understand and no reading small print, because there are none. The owner Steve will match competitor pricing if lower than what Blue Umbrella offers. A crew of four came. Jose, foreman, did a great job! He was responsible and the crew were timely. Jose even helped me reinstall the dehumidifier to the new sump pump area. They took away all the garbage too! The crew had two large trucks and seemed to have everything down to a science. One truck replaces the other once all the dirt from the basement gets loaded. My job was finished in two days because I needed additional work but this was explained to me and I had agreed to the extra service and charge. Knowing in advance is a good thing! Steve, the owner, came out to meet the me on day one. It was nice of him to come out and meet his client. After having a conversation earlier in the week, I can say Steve is very feisty and passionate about his company. During the early stages, Marvin made sure to show me an additional footer ledge was needed and I wasn't charge for something made up. Everything overt! No surprises or hidden wallet breakers! At the end of the job, a customer appreciation care box came to my attention! This review will keep Blue Umbrella's five star record on track! Great to help local businesses! Everyone should have a Blue Umbrella to protect from nasty water leaks!

I'm really glad I reached out to Blue Umbrella! The inspector, Luis G, was very knowledgeable,…read moreno-nonsense, and didn't do a "hard sell" (compared to an inspector from a different company who came the day before). He brought out a small model to explain how a sump pump works, and how it relates to the home's original foundation drain, cement foundation slab, cinder blocks, etc. He was also patient with me as I asked MANY questions (especially straightening out the false information I received from the previous "hard sell" inspector from a different company). Now I want Luis to be here to provide better explanations for my plumbing, A/C, and other house repair issues! :) Thanks Blue Umbrella!

We had a french drain installed last Monday. Then we got 4" of rain on Saturday. Dry as a bone…read more :-) I didn't love that the project manager wasn't on site for the job and didn't return at the end of the day like he said he would but I guess he had other jobs on the agenda. Overall, we were very satisfied. It would have been a hell of a Saturday had it not be operating.

I have such mixed feelings about All County. After years of a recurring damp spot in my basement, I…read morefinally determined that French drains were the most likely solution. After several estimates, I landed on All County. I recommend them, but with some major reservations, and here are the deets: Sales: very responsive (naturally! They want your business.), and thorough with answering questions and explaining the process. Price: competitive with all the other estimates I got. Project: this is where things start to get dicey. Guys showed up on time. No project leader, just the workers. Language barriers made communication tricky at times. This was problematic as the salesman had described a certain construction approach, but these guys were doing something else. I had to call the salesman a couple of times during construction for clarification or for him to speak with the workers. That should have been a red flag. Also, this work was done in winter, and although it seems like common sense in hindsight, no one told me to turn off the central forced air heat. A fine layer of dust coated everything in my home (and some of the flooring they dug up in the basement to install the French drain was asbestos tile...ugh). How could they not ensure the heat was off before starting such a messy project?! Afterwards Part 1: I began getting water in areas of my basement I'd never had water before (although the original damp area, which had prompted me to install French drains in the first place, remained dry). I had to call the salesman several times in the weeks and months that followed. To his credit, he was always very responsive, although he couldn't understand or explain what was going on. After several months of repeated calls and visits, they finally decided to dig up the flooring in the area where I was getting the most water. Again, workers showed up with no project leader and a major language barrier. What they uncovered was incredibly suspicious to me: there was a quarter-sized hole in the main sewer pipe (that pipe was jutting out of my basement floor in an area that had been dug up to install the drains and was located in the area where water would occasionally mysteriously appear). The workers showed it to me, and it was evident "someone" had accidentally punctured the pipe and tried to repair it by gluing a bent metal piece over the hole. The guys cemented it up with waterproof cement and repaired the area of the floor they'd dug up. The alternative would have been to replace the entire pipe for mega $$$$, which I refused to do since they assured me their fix should be adequate. They did not charge me for this work, and rightfully so. Afterwards Part 2: I was having a final inspection for a new furnace that had been installed four years ago (yes, my town was late to the party!). The furnace was fine, but the inspector found a huge crack in one of the vents coming out of the furnace. The ductwork was tucked away in a corner area behind the furnace that's tight and not easy to get to, an area where no one would ever go...unless you were installing French drains and needed to access the entire perimeter of my basement! The inspector said the crack meant that the furnace was just blowing carbon monoxide back into my home(!). I had to get that repaired at my expense. Since the furnace was only four years old and everything was on good order except the crack, it was obvious it had been damaged (as opposed to a defect due to age). Of course, there's no evidence either of these damages were caused by All County. However, both were issues that didn't arise until AFTER they installed the drains. And both were problems that were located in areas of my basement that only they had been in or had access to. At the end of the day, it would seem the water issue was addressed. However, the French drains cost me much more than just French drains when all was said and done. If you use All County, proceed with caution.

Been having water issues in my basement since we moved in, had several companies come in for…read moreestimates but these guys seemed the most down to earth with their plan for my basement. We've had several big rain days this past week and where normally I'd find water dripping, there has not been a drop. Not to mention either of my sump pumps not being utilized even once. Highly recommend this company. And as an addin, they make sure to cover every area with plastic so there was zero cleanup after

Excellent quality job. They replaced 2 sump pumps and installed French drains in my basement. They…read morealso did an outstanding job of bury the drainage pipes to redirect the water. Jeff and is team of workers are very courteous and knowledgable about waterproofing. Highly recommend this company.

I couldn't be more pleased with the work done at my house by Concrete Chiropractor! Kris Winters,…read morethe owner, is very responsive and quickly answered my phone call and emails. He is extremely knowledgeable and offered me so much valuable advice about the damp basement issue at my house. His pricing is very fair and reasonable. Matt, the master craftsman who actually did the work at my house, was amazing! He went above and beyond my expectations. The job is absolutely perfect. If I could rate this fabulous company 10 stars out of 5, I would. I highly recommend Concrete Chiropractor! (¯`'*.¸(¯`'*.¸(¯`'*.¸F A N T A S T I C¸.*'´¯)¸.*'´¯)¸.*'´¯)

Our patio, driveway and walkway was sinking. Our patio was sloped toward the house and water was…read morepooling when it rained. Our driveway was 6 inches lower than our garage and the walkway wasn't lined up to the driveway or patio. After a few outrageously expensive estimates from several companies and a few aggressive sales pitches I came across Concrete Chiropractor. The estimation process was simple as they asked me to take pictures and included a guide on how to do it. They followed up with a phone call and explained the process to me. They then sent me a DocuSign document (contract) and told me they would be in touch to schedule in a few weeks. When the crew showed up they again explained the process and in just a few hours everything was fixed perfectly and the price was fair. In fact they don't haggle or play games just give a fair price for the work.

just had French drain installed by absolute waterproofing. we received a fair estimate and quick…read morestart date. workers arrived on time and were neat and professional. walked us through what had been completed each day. job was completed on time. the owner checked in daily and checked in when job was complete to be sure we were satisfied.

From the owner: Since 2014, ABSOLUTE Waterproofing & Renovations has provided expert basement waterproofing, mold…read moreremoval, and foundation repair services in Middlesex, NJ. We specialize in protecting homes from water damage with services like drainage system installation, structural repairs, and renovations. Your home's safety is our priority!

Do not hire Sorovi Remodeling, the work is so bad and unprofessional. Mr. Nelson is a liar at the…read moreleast. The quality of work is so bad, especially after I agreed to give him the job. He has no idea about a good job is done and he sits on his phone, ignoring the short cuts his workers do on the job. I hire him to retile my bathrooms and asked specifically not to make too many cuts and wide spaces between the tiles. He cut the tiles without measuring and I had to order another box of tiles to finish the job. In short, they cut the tiles chaotically. They install the new toilets without the bolts. There was only a piece of plastic holing the toilet. when I asked them to correct their job, he yells at me and raised his voice to intimidate me with his bad vocabulary. towards the end, he wanted to leave before he finishes while accusing me that I never told him about certain things I wanted. This man and his work should not continue, he is unable to perform what he promises and has no idea about construction, nor remodeling. I will never hire him again and would strongly Not recommend him. Also, they are not clean at all. He forgot to close the valve properly and water went into the wall and was dripping into the kitchen from the bathroom above. I wish I read the reviews before I hired him. I agree with every one who gave their reviews and opinions about Soriano's business. Terrible, Terrible, Terrible!

Warning: do not hire Nelson Soriano and his Sorovi Remodeling Contracting before reading this…read more Terrible quality of work, lures you in with a low quote and after interminable delays, leaves you to have to redo most of his work. I hired Soriano and his Sorovi Remodeling Contracting for a kitchen remodel. Below are the highlights of Soriano's performance: Removal of the old kitchen: Soriano forgot to close the holes he made in the kitchen floor, so that the entire basement located underneath the kitchen was covered with dust. He did not even alert me that I needed to cover everything in the basement. Electricity: despite assuring me that he is experienced electrician, Soriano and his crew committed numerous code violations including the wrong number of dedicated lines, no IC recessed lighting housing, bare wires in the outlets, wires in the AC duct. Soriano specifically assured me that the code allows to put wires in AC ducts. Moreover, the wire was run in a very inefficient path around the house and most of the holes he did were not needed at all. All the above violations and problems were later on confirmed by three independent professional electricians. Flooring: Soriano's crew did a terrible job tiling the kitchen floor. Not only few tiles in the most visible places placed uneven and sticking up, but a new contractor later found that the entire kitchen floor had sloped from one end to the other creating many problems for cabinets and appliances installation.

We had an excellent experience with Blueprint Home Inspections. Ricardo was a quick communicator…read moreand scheduling inspection was smooth. As first time homebuyers we were unfamiliar with the process, but he gave us incredibly detailed reports with pictures and recommendations for each area of the house. There were some things he could not complete on the first day (no fault of his own) and he graciously didn't charge us for them until he completed the job another day. I'd highly recommend this company. Ricardo went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of, especially given the price point.

We are first time home buyers and in looking for an inspector, we came across Rick and Blueprint…read moreHome Inspections. He was kind, thorough, and very approachable. From my understanding, most home inspections are about 3 hours, and he was at our location all day and left no stone unturned. Our inspection was incredibly detailed and he offered follow-up if needed. I can't recommend him enough.