"Excellent work! I had my entire main level remodeled and wasn't sure what to expect as to time and the process. Apollo, David and the crew came in and worked nearly every day, all day until the job was done. The demolition was orderly and the workers kept the worksite very clean. They really take pride in their work. The finish product is great! Jason (project manager) checked in with me nearly every evening to be sure of my satisfaction and he made sure that the job wasn't done until I and my wife were satisfied with the finish product. Thank you Khalid for helping us through this major project and I look forward to working with you and VKB again in the future."
"I bought a house in 2021 that had significant water damage leaking through the walls onto the concrete floor in the basement. After researching multiple companies around the area, I reached out to Basement Gurus. Ashley, Boni, Josh, and owner of the company Dan Kelly, all went above and beyond to make sure that there would be no more water damage. They installed a French drain, vapor barriers, and more. The owner Dan Kelly personally came out to make sure that the work got done correctly. This company is the best around, you won't be disappointed."
I found them through Angie's List. The actual quality of the work was poor. They were friendly and easy to work with; I liked the people, it just the worked s*cked. The basement still is not dry. To get a higher grade they could have better quality of work. For $8,000 they came out and installed a sump pump and did not install an outlet or even run an extension cord. This was in an investment property and they never even tested it to see if it would work. The concrete was not smooth and the cracks were not filled in. They did not do a good job. It was no better than it was before.
"Excellent. The workmanship was superior, and the time it took to finish all renovations was minimal. A, B, & C should be at the top of everyone's list for overall home remodeling."
"The crawlspace in our recently purchased house was a mess—full of water, mold, and deteriorated insulation. NV gave us a competitive price, on par with the other bids we got, and their bid seemed more comprehensive than some of the others. Jaime did an excellent job explaining everything to me and talking me through any questions we had. Once the work began, Manny and the rest of the guys did a great job—they were on site promptly each day and were clearly working hard over the three days of the project. Manny was very communicative and easy to work with and even went out of his way to help us with some extra items in the yard. The crawlspace looks awesome now—clean and dry! Thanks again to the NV Waterproofing team for all their hard work and helping us clean up a rough part of the house!"
"Dan understood our problem did not need trenches and pumps inside our home. Our hill-side home didn't need a sump-pump internal system - drains run to daylight. His gang hand-dug an external trench, laid in perforated drain pipe and silt barriers and drainage gravel. They repaired cracks in the foundation, dried it, applied a drying rubbery material, then installed a dimpled drainage barrier cloth. They graded the earth around the house to aid rainwater runoff. Even re-planted my hasta garden. 2 days, start to finish. We are confident this will succeed."
"Great guy, casual approach, does not ask enough questions. As a homeowner, I don't have his knowledge and is up to him to educate a little better. Overall, very, very good."
"The work date was not well documented, but the execution was excellent. Three areas were lifted. Front porch was lifted by a whole brick row. Garage floor was lifted to close cracks. Back patio was lifted to direct the flow of rain water away from the house foundation."
"The team fixed the foundation around our crawlspace vent and also did a full repair of our stone and brick porch. They also installed a railing on our porch. Our Sales Rep, Keith, kept us in the loop through every step of our project and the guys who completed the work were fantastic. We couldnâ t be happier with the results"
"We recently had the pleasure of working with Tommy, who masterfully designed and built the screened-in porch and deck of our dreams. What sets Tommy's design apart is the minimalistic use of only four vertical support posts at the corners of the porch. This is a stark contrast to other estimates we received, which included numerous vertical posts that obstructed the view and created a confined atmosphere. Tommy's innovative approach truly gives the space a luxurious and open feel. Tommy goes above and beyond by including numerous standard options that other companies charge extra for, such as aluminum balusters, cocktail railing, and high-quality ceiling materials. These touches elevate the final product, making it feel even more premium. It is evident that Tommy takes great pride in his work, as he refuses to compromise on quality by using inferior materials like soffit ceilings, lattice, and cheap builder-grade balusters. The construction team, led by the skilled Humberto, was exceptional as well. They are true professionals who excel at their craft, always ensuring the work area is clean and tidy after each day. We were particularly impressed by their consideration in placing materials in areas that would cause minimal damage to our yard, even without being asked to do so. Our project was completed during the winter, and now our family eagerly awaits the opportunity to fully enjoy our stunning new outdoor space this summer! If you are considering building a screened-in porch or deck, don't make the mistake of overlooking Tommy. We highly recommend seeking a quote from him, as his designs and craftsmanship are truly unparalleled."
Mudjacking is usually reserved for light-duty slabs, like patios, driveways, and sidewalks. However, it can be an effective way to lift garage slabs and concrete around the perimeter of the home, which could harm your foundation if it’s not done properly. The risk of damage is why having a professional mudjacking company carry out the work is important. This type of slab or foundation repair is relatively inexpensive, especially if you consider that a DIY job requires that you pay to rent the necessary equipment.
Charges correlate with surface size, settlement depth, and access, often yielding significant savings over concrete replacement.
The average cost for mudjacking is around $1,200, though prices can range from $300 to $3,400. On a per-square-foot basis, you can expect to pay between $3 and $8, with an average of about $5 per square foot. The final cost depends on several factors, including the square footage of the concrete, the type of slab, its accessibility, whether it is load-bearing, and the type of material used to lift it. Generally, lifting a driveway, small patio, or sidewalk is less expensive than lifting a slab foundation or garage floor.
Polyjacking can be a permanent solution to sunken concrete if you also address the underlying issue—like poor drainage—at the same time. The polyurethane material itself can last as long as or even outlast the concrete you’re lifting it with. Your sunken concrete issue will likely return if you don’t couple polyjacking with proper drainage to prevent future soil movement and sinking.
There is no real alternative to underpinning, although mudjacking and polyjacking are other repair methods that can add support from underneath your foundation. Rather than placing supportive piers under your structure, these involve pumping a material under your slab to lift a sunken section back into its original position. Polyjacking, in particular, is sometimes a suitable solution for stabilization issues under slab foundations, but underpinning is often accepted as the best and most permanent solution.
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