Kinetic Basement Solutions Inc
About us
As of August 8, 2012, Kinetic Basement Solutions, Inc was taken over by new owners Greg Bombard and Jason Christopher. Since then, a brand new crew has taken over as well. We are in the business of keeping your basement dry. Our experienced Owners will do the estimates and look at your issues and give you the best options to address your concerns. Call or email us today to see what we can do for you. 2-4 employees. Use subcontractors for Plumbing & Electrical work.
Business highlights
Services we offer
Basement Finishing, Basement Windows, Bowing Wall, Chimney, Concrete Work, Crack, Dehumidifiers, Drainage Systems, Egress Doors & Windows, Emergency Pump Outs, Fiberlock Repair, Foundation Waterproofing, Grate Drain, Gutter Lines Buried, Hydrology Experts, Interior & Exterior Water Systems, Marflex & French Drain Installer., Masonry, New Concrete Slabs, Sump Pumps & Pits
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
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Greg came and provided us an estimate on a large job in our basement. He was the second estimate we received and price wise, close to the competitor. We thought Greg was knowledgeable, not pushy, and provided us multiple options to tackle the large job as a whole or in sections in our basement. His team was prompt, professional and worked a long day. When they left there was no evidence that they were there. They were clean and not disruptive to the day. We couldn't even tell where they had dug in the yard for the drainage.
We had a very, very musty, damp basement, and were finding mold growing on everything we stored in it. We had a large dehumidifier down there, but it was running constantly and not helping the smell or dampness. We were skeptical when Greg said the dehumidifier he would install would take care of the problem, but within a day of it running the smell and dampness was immediately gone. Our basement now is at a constant safe level of humidity and pleasantly odor free. The dehumidifier is quiet and efficient.
We will be hiring Kinetic basement in the future to continue our basement project.
They broke the project down into a three day project; however, when I expressed that I would like the project done in two days, they were more than accommodating. I couldn't believe it that they were able to finish the project in two days--you rarely see contractors finish ahead of schedule! The first day two employees jackhammered the basement floor and removed all the old concrete. They also leveled the dirt in the crawlspace. They were very careful and sealed off the basement door to the rest of the house during the jackhammering to prevent dust from infiltrating the rest of the home. When they carried out the old concrete, in buckets, BY HAND, they also laid a series of drop cloths to protect our floor. The next day a full team of approximately 8 men arrived and completed the project around 6:20 p.m. Both days, the employees arrived on time and they worked the WHOLE time. They are so considerate--they even offered to clean my floor where they accidently stepped off the drop cloths. The only time they stopped and took a break is when I asked them questions about the process, which they were always happy to explain what was going on. If I could do one thing differently during the installation process I would have paid the extra money to have them run the discharge line further away from my house. Right now a small puddle develops and because our house is on clay, the discharge area is incredibly soft and my tractor leaves tire marks. I will probably extend the line myself in the spring.
After 3 months after the installation we could not be happier with the system or the company. Within two weeks the musty smell was gone and we have not had any sign of water at all. In the future we may install a battery backup sump and may finish the basement. We will also use Kinetic for yearly inspections/cleanings.
You pay for what you get. With Kinetic, you pay for: excellent service, the best product, and peace of mind. We would highly recommend Kinetic to anyone living in the Capital District.
They showed up on time, with a full crew, and worked all day.
They finished ahead of schedule- 3 days instead of the expected 4.
The materials and methods are well engineered.
The workmanship was excellent.
My basement is now clean and dry!
I have been trying to get a basement contractor to waterproof my basement for several years and had problems with 3 other companies (inaccurate estimates, trying to sell products rather than fix problems, no shows for appointments or worse giving quotes which said installing a catchment system to let water run into perimeter drain rather than fix the leak was a good solution???).
From the day I contacted Greg (Aug.8th) until the work was competed (Aug. 28th) I found both Greg and Jason to be totally professional and responsive. They listened to the problems I had and came up with a price quote in 2 days This price quote was for a total solution (interior basement and exterior drainage).
Kinetic did provide a total solution to the problem, Since the repairs I have not had a drop of water. Great Job!!!!
Furthermore, we were scheduled to be going on vacation shortly and Gary was able to work the schedule and get a crew in to perform the work PRIOR to our vacation. Guess what? They showed up every single day on time, worked a full day (++) every day, and completed the work they said they would. They also communicated with me as the home owner every step of the way to insure that we were on the same page on job scope, handling issues encountered etc. They cleaned up the job site each and every night before going home (in fact, I told them they didn't have to because it was our basement and I didn't care ....but they did it anyway). They never made me feel as if I was bothering them when I would go down for my 'education' sessions about how things worked, or what they were doing.
I can't tell you what it felt like to find someone with old school values - each and every person on that team had a work ethic. They did what they said they were going to on time and oh by the way, to the dollar value I was quoted.
His partner will work with me in the fall to provide a quote on drywall and ceiling replacement and I fully expect a repeat of the same experience. I like this vendor so much I am going to use him for another one of the business entities (landscaping).
The Kinetic guys have a passion for detail that shows in the final product. Work took 5 full days. Exactly as described. Quality product and work. My basement is ready for the next 82 years, Thanks Kinetic!
I requested some carpentry work to connect the new foundation with the existing walls and replace the floor joists. Kinetic subcontracted this job out to a carpenter. I was not happy with his work and he was very creepy and unprofessional. He smoked inside our house (we are not smokers) and creeped my wife out to the point that she came home and left immediately upon meeting him.
I would recommend Kinetic highly for their basement and masonry work. Joe and his team are excellent. I would not have them contract anything out though. Find another contractor on Angie's List.
I own a home that was built back in 1939. Suffice it to say, the basement was old-school. My friends and I used to joke around and call it the and quot;scary basement,and quot; complete with crumbling concrete floors and cobwebs. Hope that gives you a basic visual. Although I have luckily never had any flooding/standing-water problems, there was an overall consistently musty smell in the basement and the general climate in the space was damp - despite the $300 dehumidifier that I had running non-stop for 5 years (it was hooked up to a floor-drain.) Not knowing exactly what I was looking for (mold/mildew removal and air quality improvement are admittedly not my areas of expertise), I called around to at least 5 different places with the goals of: getting ideas from them as to how to improve the air quality of the space (I figured, they're the experts!); to get an estimate; and to learn their availability in their schedules in order to complete the work in a timely fashion. By FAR, Kinetic Basement Solutions stood out above the rest. The proprietor squeezed me in to his busy schedule, came right in and presented himself as both extremely knowledgable as to what was needed in order to improve the space in general as well as the overall air quality; and was very highly motivated to do the work (the man has an inordinate amount of energy and moves at the speed of light!). He was able to give me an immediate estimate with a more formalized and detailed estimate emailed to me by his secretary within 24 hours. After reviewing the detailed estimate, I did my research and went online to compare general prices - I learned that his prices were remarkably fair and reasonable.
Here's the bottom line: they came when they said they would; they hustled to get the work done quickly and efficiently; they called me multiple times and always kept me updated regarding their progress and schedule for remaining tasks; they were cautious; they were hardworking; they were very professional; their prices were on-point and reasonable; and the work they did 2 months ago has already proven to have significantly improved both the overall living space as well as the air quality of the basement. I could not have been happier with Kinetic Basement Solutions and I would HIGHLY recommend them to others. In fact, I already have.
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