They came to "lift" a cracked, sunken, patio, and did an amazing job; this *should* be a 5-star…read morereview, please read on. This is a tough review to write, because the crew (Nick & Elario) were outstanding; they were professional, friendly, and their work was excellent. They exceeded my expectations -- outstanding work! This would be a 5-star review, EXCEPT -- the communication from the company is terrible. They don't answer the phones, they don't answer emails, they don't return phone calls or reply to emails. They are extremely frustrating to deal with. Interestingly, if you call in the evening when the local office is closed, Groundworks Canada answers the call, and actually does their best to help. But the South Plainfield office, fuggedaboudit. But let me end by saying, the work they do lifting concrete is outstanding. Too bad they have such a dysfunctional administrative office.

Bad experience. Don't let them sell you services you don't need. They almost got $50k out of me for…read morework I didn't need. They try and take complete advantage of first time homeowners.

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.

Had a very damp room in the basement. Some spots even had water showing up on the floor after a…read morecouple of rain storms. Jim and the crew from Blue Umbrella Waterproofing did an amazing job of installing a French drain in that problem room. From set up to install and to cleanup all went perfectly. Jim stayed in contact throughout the whole project. He made a frustrating time a breeze. He and his team answered all my questions and addressed any concerns I had. Im glad I decided to go with Blue Umbrella!! Thank you to Jim and your team! Update: 9/18/26 Originally I didn't have the funds to go with a battery backup sump pump system (system was reasonably priced. I was just strapped for cash) nor did I think we were going to get this much water near the house...well with this crazy weather we had with so much water, the pump did its job but I was also concerned with a power outage. I got the money together and worked with Steve and Jim to scheduled the install of a battery backup pump system. Well thanks to Steve,Jim and the crew, Willson came out and installed the unit. Now I have Days of protection if the power goes out. Thank you Blue Umbrella Waterproofing for working with me to get this done. Steve,Jim,Jose,Willson and the crew thank you so much for the work you did and putting me at ease knowing my basement is going to stay dry no matter how much rain we get. The system is a beast on keeping water out!! For anybody that needs a basement sump pump system go with the battery backup system. It only takes 30mins of a power outage to start flooding your basement if you don't have a battery backup pump system with all this crazy weather. It will give you protection and peace of mind to have one installed! Once again...Thank you Blue Umbrella Waterproofing for protecting my basement!

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!

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.

Stay away from this company and specifically Ryan. He might as well be a used car salesman. The job…read morethey did was guaranteed and failed immediately the first time it rained. I asked for it to get fixed and text pictures. They kept saying they would come and fix it but never showed and ignored me. This was years ago

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 had a great experience with Rick. He was extremely thorough and pays a lot of attention to…read moredetail. His equipment was extensive and includes the latest and greatest technologies like a flying drone, thermal imagining camera, ground penetrating radar for oil tanks etc. He arrived much earlier than our appointed time to examine the exterior. After we arrived, he inspected every inch of the house - the roof, attic, walls, closets, appliances, cabinets, floors, crawlspace... you name it. He was very friendly and gives thorough explanations to every question you have. You really can't go wrong with him.