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.

Last year we had Groundworks come and waterproof our basement. I am extremely satisfied with not…read moreonly the work but communication and professionalism from every member of the team! I scheduled our one year maintenance for a technician to come out clean the drains, sump pump, and just make sure everything is working properly. Aspen arrived on time, kind and very professional. He answered all my questions and was a great reminder that this home improvement we chose to do was a smart and good decision. Thank you Aspen and all of the Groundworks crew!!

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.

Thomas at Wu Construction was wonderful to work with. I was the buyer's agent on a transaction…read morewhere he had completed post repairs under the house for the seller. After closing, we asked him to take a look at a couple of posts that were touching the soil. Even though this was not part of the original scope of work, he went ahead and replaced those, along with a few others they found needed attention. That kind of good faith and professionalism was truly appreciated. Thank you, Thomas. Your integrity and willingness to go the extra mile did not go unnoticed. I would definitely reach out to them in the future.

Always pleased with their work. Have used them a couple of times over the years. They were…read moreknowledgable and professional.

The entrance to my home and professional business has been visually transformed. The original…read moredriveway and yard was dark, uninviting, and overgrown. Dalton Fatigate of Fatigate Construction had a wonderful vision that literally gave my front yard a much-needed face lift. The gorgeous brick wall he designed and installed allows for generous parking while designating an area of new flower gardens with plenty of room to add shrubs and trees for color and dimension. I highly recommend Fatigate Construction if your home or business needs a professional boost of curb appeal! There certainly are multiple options for contractors, but not all of them stand behind their product, return your phone call(s), or show up when they say they will. I am delighted with my project! Thank you, Fatigate Construction.

From the owner: We are a general contractor that performs excavation and site development. We specialize in…read moreequestrian facilities but are not limited to. We have capitalized on modern specialty equipment to allow us to produce a more accurate and quality finish product for our customers.

Quick to respond. Straight up quote. Personable and prompt. Mateo was able to get the cement…read moreremoved and a french drain installed in the exact time estimated. A very clean and thorough job. Would highly recommend!

I was having excavation work done on the property and it was discovered I needed French drains…read morearound the house foundation. I called many companies. French Drain responded and came out that same day for an estimate which I accepted. This happened on Thursday. On Saturday/Sunday French drains were put in. They were professional and quick with no compromising to the work. Very satisfied and highly recommend them.

This crew was amazing!!! I had an emergency leak that caused significant damage in the middle of…read moreseveral atmosphere river storms. Ilya and his team acted quickly to secure and dry in the area while we selected new door and repair approach. They then worked hard and quickly to repair the door AND floor. I highly recommend this crew. I've hired them for two other projects with equally great results.

I needed an inspection for insurance purposes and a small repair. They were prompt in response and…read moreprovided a thorough inspection to evaluate if there was structural damage, taking photos and a video for evidence. The repair itself was simple and fast.