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G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc

Concrete Foundation Repair, Foundation Drainage Installation and Replacement, Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace Waterproofing / Encapsulation,

About us

Since 1949, G. Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing, Inc. has been providing quality concrete and waterproofing services in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area, and the surrounding suburbs. We have recently became a third generation owned business. Our business is focused on all types of concrete, foundation repair, and waterproofing. From installing a new sidewalk to making sure your basement stays dry, our team is quick to provide quality service at a competitive price. Call today for your free estimate!

Business highlights

76 years of experience

Services we offer

Cracked foundation repair, buckling wall repair, garage block repair, interior and exterior wall resurfacing, corefill bowing block walls, garage slabs, basement slabs, aprons, sidewalks, steps, patios, retaining walls and stamped concrete. We also install drain tile systems, sump pumps and battery back-up sump pumps for wet basements.

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.8145 Reviews
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Ted L.
Dec 2020
4.0
Water proofing very good results. BUT Caution regarding floor repair from ANY contractor. Make sure you discuss what the floor repair will look like. Mine is not level, and Much rougher Than original floor. Another contractor said it was better than He typically sees. This was done several years ago. Sorry about the late review.
Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
"[Member Name Removed] - We are happy we could help you with your waterproofing needs back in 2016 and happy your basement has remained dry!"

Mike R.
Dec 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great, they were responsive, gave a reasonable quote and did a quick, high quality job. I would definitely use them again.
Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
"Thank you for your positive review! We appreciate your business and enjoyed working with you."

Wendy S.
Mar 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were excellent and easy to work with.

Dan R.
Apr 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Although it was not an emergency, they responded quickly and promptly. Very thorough in explaining what the problem was. Arrived promptly and finished the project when they said they would. Very friendly and professional.

Joshua W.
Jan 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,950
All of the windows were replaced on the first day. On the second day the window wells were replaced and the walls and floor were patched. Another excellent job by Randy's team. I'll continue hiring G Gardner for all my concrete needs!
Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
"We appreciate your business, and enjoyed working with you!"

Ron D.
Jun 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,120
Very well, the exact money was the same as the quote they gave us.
Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
"Thank you for your business!"

Steve V.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
No complaints. Done right and at the promised time.

Susan G.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Randy Gardner responded immediately to my request for a visit and estimate. He looked inside and outside, and told me I did not need to go to the expense of the drain tile and waterproofing. He said the house (build in 1917) had settled, and that the sidewalk along the side of the house was sinking toward the house, resulting in the water in the basement. He recommended removing the existing sidewalk, and laying new concrete with the proper slope away from the house. Although it was not a cheap fix, it was half of what I feared it would cost. The crew was on time, efficient, and did a great job. I highly recommend G Gardner Concrete and Waterproofing!

Amy F.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,900
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Wayne M.
Oct 2015
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,500
Randy and his crew was very punctual.  They always showed up on time from the initial bid to the scheduled work days.  He was very informative and helped me understand what they will be doing before the work started.  
I think the cost was reasonable considering all of the work that had to be done.  
Overall it went very well.  I think the work is quite good.  If I had any disappointments it was the finish work on the concrete floor.  
They left the floor with a sandpaper like finish which was fine since I was going to epoxy it afterwards anyway, and this would help bond the epoxy.  My only complaint would be the excessive trowel marks and lines on the floor.  With the epoxy now on the floor it is even more evident and noticeable.  I was hoping for a nice smooth finish once I applied the epoxy.

ANGIE C.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
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JOHN F.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
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Kim J.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Terry T.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
unknown
Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
"It was a pleasure working for you!"

Gregg K.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Randy and his small army of tradesman removed only the amount of basement floor needed to correct a drain tile issue that was created by the home builder 15 years ago. After the work was done. Everything was cleaned up, and the job came in as quoted. Randy is a great partner when you need your basement water issue corrected.
Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
"We appreciate your business!"

Joe M.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
unknown
Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
"We appreciate your business - thank you!"

MELVIN O.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Unknown.
Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
"Thank you! We appreciate your business."

Eric S.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,200
They showed up on time every day.  Take great care of our belongings in the house to not break them or get them dirty.  Very professional and polite. They even finished early.  The quality of their work was excellent and they even brought us down to inspect it at a few points through out the process.  I would gladly use any of their services in a heart beat.
Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
"We enjoyed working with you and appreciate your business."

Nick G.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Really great service. Randy was able to schedule me within a week and his team showed up promptly when he said they would at 7:30am. They completed all work in one day, and the finished product looks fantastic. Although we're selling our home I'm confident this work will make any future homeowner pleased. Randy and his team offered a great solution at a nice price, and the work was completed quickly. I could not be more pleased with G Gardner and would definitely recommend them in the future. Thanks!
Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
"Thanks {removed member name}. It was a pleasure doing business with you!"

Joshua W.
Jan 2014
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,880
I received an initial quote on 10/2/2013 which included lathing under the basement windows, tuckpointing misc areas in basement, removing loose mortar and patching it all up.  The entire job was estimated to take a day and a half.  The quote of $2880.00 seemed fair at the time and work began on 11/26/2013.  Randy and his team were very friendly and proceeded to finish the job quite quickly.  They were in and out in about 7 hours instead of the initial estimated time of a day and a half.  The quality of work was very good.  They missed a couple of small areas but there was a lot of space to cover and I can handle those minor spots.  They cleaned up after themselves very well (in the basement).  That being said, I do have two gripes...
First, this sort of work is very very dusty.  My basement lacks a door to the first floor so the dust invaded the entire house and I'm still cleaning it up two months after the work was completed.  It would have been nice if they had put plastic up at the entrance to the basement and ran some industrial air filtration devices to remove some of the dust from the air.
Second, I got the sense that my job was much smaller than both G Gardner and I initially thought.  They completed it a day earlier than planned but still charged me the original agreed upon price.  I realize that I signed a contract which binds me to pay what I agreed to regardless of how much time it takes but if it really was less work than originally anticipated I would have expected some sort of discount to encourage repeat business.  I'm not saying that there was anything underhanded or dishonest going on.  I just suspect that the job came in a bit under cost and none of that was passed onto me.  I would still consider hiring G Gardner in the future based upon the quality of their work.

Mary N.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

Randy and his crew did an excellent job, were very professional, cleaned up after the work was completed and were very careful not to damage any thing even though they had to jack hammer the floor and carry gravel, sand and cement in to the lower level to complete the work.  Randy was quick to provide an estimate and completed the work earlier than expected. He is very knowledgeable and  guarantees his work. He and his crew explained everything they were doing as the work was being done. I am very pleased with what they did and would definitely use this contractor again.


Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
"It was a pleasure doing business with you!"

CHAD K.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,600
I could have saved a few hundred bucks by going with another company, but Randy could do it sooner and I trusted that he would do a good job. I would have Randy and his crew out if I need similar work in the future. Communication was good, the team was right on time, and they did a good job of cleaning up. G Gardner does what they say they will do.
Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
"We appreciate your business!"

CARYL E.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
They came out as scheduled and got the job finished in a single day.
Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
"We appreciate your business. Thank you!"

Sim G.
Oct 2013
2.0
$800
We are disappointed and disgusted with this company. we asked for an accounting of how this job was an $800 job and they replied that the worker got $300 in labor, that the materials totaled 175 and 125 for office filing. 75 for gasoline... etc.
I would never use this company again. They were nasty and defensive when i called asking about refiguring the price. They say, well the job was done, right? yes, but the cost was based on 5 men for two hours, not one guy in an hour and a half.
I don't trust this company. If you use them, ask them specifically what goes into the work and what they'll charge.

Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
"This project was bid and accepted. Upon completion and after paying, the customer contacted us and said the job was completed to their satisfaction but they did not agree with the number of people and length of time it took to complete. We tried to explain that there are many costs involved in operating a small business, which are rolled into every estimate. We are sorry the customer was dissatisfied with the price, but the project was bid and accepted for a flat fee of $800.00, not per time and materials. We always provide quality workmanship and service when completing projects, but some jobs can take more or less time than anticipated."

Virginia H.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Removed the concrete over a section of interior foundation, repaired drain system, and replaced concrete.  They were fast, and the work area was completely clean when they were finished.
Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
"Thank you for your business!"
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FAQ

G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc offers free project estimates.

No, G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc does not offer a senior discount.

No, G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc does not offer emergency services.

Yes, G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc offers warranties.