Carty Construction-Storm and Surface Drain Specialists

Their price was fair. They were really fabulous, I found them on Angie's List. I would use them again without a doubt.

Of the contractors I had come out to estimate Paul was the most thorough (he was the only one to look under the house to be sure of the level of the drain. He clearly explained what work would need to be done, what wouldn't be necessary, and how long it'd take. His crew were impressively fast at digging the trench (including avoiding damage to several irrigation lines) and installing the drain and clearing up afterwards, and the drain performed extremely well during our record-breaking winter rains. I'd definitely recommend Carty to anyone needing drainage work, and would use Paul again if I have any other drainage needs.

Absolutely fantastic, they were fast, efficient, and completely easy to deal with. As with many projects, problems would arise, and we would discuss all possible remedies and quickly and efficiently take care of it. The estimate was on point, and the cost was incredibly deserved for the job.

It went great!!! Paul was extremely professional and came out with his crew to do a complete under house inspection. He then created a written estimate that was thorough and complete and easy to understand. They corrected some of the drainage issues that have been with us since the house was built. They obtained all of the necessary building permits (they had to cut through the pavement and re-pour the sidewalk) and the work was done in a very timely and efficient manner. His work crew (headed by a guy named Edmund) worked quickly and effectively. I believe that the 'measure of a company' is not only how well they do when they do the work but how hey handle issues that may surface after the job is done. About a month after work was completed, we noticed that we had a wet area and it appeared that there was a broken sprinkler pipe. Due to the efficiency of the drainage system that they installed, we didn't notice it right away. I sent Paul an email note and he quickly sent his crew out and they fixed the broken sprinkler pipe. They were extremely apologetic for having broken the pipe but more importantly fixed it immediately without question. I highly recommend Paul and his company. First, he really knows his stuff. Our house will now withstand the next 'Noahs Arc flood'. Second, he has incredible integrity. He does exactly what he says he will do and even more. They accommodated several minor requests including taking some of the excavated dirt and fixing the erosion with it even though it wasn't specified in the bid. Third, they stand behind their work. I cite the sprinkler issue above. Minor, for sure, but the fact that they said 'Don't worry, we will take care of it' means a lot. Not a lot of companies have that sort of customer service and commitment. Anyway, I highly recommend Paul and his company for your toughest drainage issues.

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Very professional.  Made sure I understood exactly what the problem was and how he was going to end the problem.  Job was done at the promised time and completed in a very timely manner.  Cleanup was thorough and workers very responsible and pleasant.  I highly recommend Paul Carty to get the job done right!  A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for.........

Paul recommended the under house french drain option over a much more expensive option that others had recommended where we would have had to dig a trench almost 12 ft deep in the back of the house and tear up the patio. He also connected all the downspouts to the drainage system that carries the water down to the street. Some other contractors suggested that we just let the water flow into the front yard, but Paul highlight that we would be trading one problem for another. The cost was slightly higher to ensure it was done properly. With the rains we have had so far this Fall, the system has worked flawlessly. His crew was professional and cleaned the basement area completely when the work was completed. The only downside was part of the front yard sprinkler system was damaged with all the dirt being hauled out from under the house, and we had to get someone else into fix that. I would highly recommend Paul and his crew. 

Without him, we would have had no idea what was needed or how to do it, but it turned out the task was something we could easily do ourselves with his clear instructions.  We will definitely contact him again when we have a larger job.

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We are not going to use his service.  He was very polite and very thorough.  We have taken some of his advice but we are not going to use his service.  The quote was for $13000.  He was very pleasant and showed up when he said he would.  He did a good job of reconnoitering the situation both inside and out.  He was helpful, personable and had suggestions with things we could do.  It was all together a good experience.  Actually what we did was we went with a second consultation and a second opinion and we are probably going to go with that.  His punctuality was on top of the line.  We would definitely use him again when we have a need for the service he can provide.

Paul is doing work at a neighbor's house and I thought we had a similar problem.  Neighbor had good things to say so I called Paul up to discuss drainage issues at my house.  The water problem has been long term, and I have tried multiple methods to get it fixed, all to no avail. So Paul came over and looked over the problem thoroughly.  He was knowledgeable and came up with good way to attack the problem that is the first solution that makes sense to me, although it involves persuing a method that his company does not perform.  His advice was very valuable and his guidance much appreciated.  If I have a drainage problem in the future he will be the first person that I call.

The whole crew was fast, pleasant and professional.  They actually finished a week early and were happy to help out whenever anything came up that needed attention.  The french drain was dug by hand so there was no damage to landscaping or the house.  They worked really hard and fast, cleaned up after themselves and were always friendly.
We had leaking in the basement last winter (which was a dry one) and even with the huge rains here in Mill Valley this year the basement is totally dry and pleasant.
I never felt I was being taken advantage of even when unexpected problems arose or changes to the scope of work were discussed.  Paul is truly an expert at drainage and has a great crew.

Paul Carty was professional, polite, and honest regarding the drainage issues at my property. After meeting with a few contractors for assessments and quotes, I chose another contractor, but it was a tough decision between the two!

I couldn't be more please with Paul and his crew.  They delivered exactly what was agreed upon, at the right price, we're professional and courteous when on site - and my water problems have been resolved.  I would recommend Carty Construction without hesitation.

Paul Carty and his crew were excellent. We got 5 bids for the project, and selected Paul Carty because of his attention to detail and his concern for helping us solve our flooding problems. They were prompt, smart, and efficient. They also were very respectful and courteous to our neighbors, who wanted to make sure their trees and property were not adversely affected. 

- Overall it went well

He was very professional. It just ended up being a little bit more than we could do at that time but if I ever end up getting the work done, I would probably go with them. It was a positive experience. It was an easy process and there were no problems.

Paul and his crew were extremely professional and really did outstanding quality work.  They took the time to design the right solution for our needs and explained what they were doing every step of the way.  The crew was punctual, worked weekends when needed, and was very pleasant to deal with.  I would definitely hire them again. Price was in the middle of the bids I got but I can't imagine the work being done any better.

Very good, very responsive. Helped us break the work into pieces so we can afford it all, helped us prioritize which pieces are most important. We will definitely keep using them. They have also advised on other work which is really helpful.

We did not proceed with any work from this Contractor.

We had Paul Carty come out to evaluate the drainage at our house, since we had water damage on one the walls on our bottom floor. He ended up recommending a drainage/structural engineer to take a look at the house, since I had some structural concerns as well and I wasn't sure whether they were real (they weren't), and if so whether they were related to poor drainage and water accumulating at the foundation. The engineer ended up putting together a full drainage design plan for us, which I gave to Paul and to two other contractors for bids, since I wanted to triangulate on the cost estimates. Paul's bid came in the most reasonable. His crew was terrific and was done in five days. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and the end product looks great. At the end of every day, they cleaned up and packed away all their gear in a very organized fashion. They were even able to keep my plants, which they had to dig up and set aside during the project. Highly recommended.

Carty Construction did not respond.  I called and e-mailed on Xmas Eve.  I didn't expect an immediate response because of the holidays (although there were no messages on voice or e-mail that they were closed).  I gave up and called someone else on January 4th.

Paul showed up on time gave reasonable evaluation and priced out and estimate within a day or two. I asked for slight modifications, adding some catch basins at the low points in the yard. My only issue was the timeliness of Paul's email replies often took a week. Once we nailed down the estimate and chose a date to start work, Paul's crew showed up early. They completed the job in a couple hours, and didn't leave any mess behind. We've had a couple of rainy days since the work was done and so far we haven't seen any pooling near the foundation.

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placI had water coming in from the outside into my basement area during a heavy rain season.   Paul Carty came and gave an estimate  (it was pricey) on a french drain system which amounted to two levels of drain pipes (one to catch the water near the surface and one to catch water running 3' or more feet below (I'm on a hill.)  It took his crew three weeks to dig down. remove old drainage pipes and tiles and lay the pipes around the entire house, connecting one pipe already in place in the backyard and the drain pipes came out in the front of the house.  It was an elaborate system but I didn't want to do drainage work again
(I've lived in the house 30 years and had it done twice already).  From our initial conversation during the estimate Paul Carty explained what he would do and based on his experience and his references (three which I checked) I was convinced his company would do the job I wanted.  If you're looking for something less expensive you won't get the best.  His crew was hard working, showed up on time every morning, worked continuously and diligently and the foremen Ernie knew what he was doing
and spoke English.  One afternoon it started to rain hard.  Paul and his crew remained and improvised a way for the water to run away from the side of the house and basement. The pipes hadn't been been in yet at this point and it was basically a deep trench all around the house.  Paul and his crew wouldn't leave until he was sure that water wasn't going to enter my basement during the heavy rains that night.  I've had the drainage system and a sump pump operating for nearly 8 years.  I called Paul back for a minor item and he came back soon and took care of the problem.
I recommend Carty Construction based on my experience above.   Knowledgeable company,  timeliness, responsive, will follow-up and Paul is a personable guy.