CRACKS IN WALLS OR CEILINGS, SETTLED WALLS OR FLOOR AREAS, DEEPEN BASEMENT OR CONVERT A CRAWL SPACE INTO A BASEMENT, REPAIR OR CONSTRUCT A RETAINING WALL, RE-GRADE PROPERTY, DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO IMPROVE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, & REINFORCE OR ALTER THE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT OF HOME. SEE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED.
Services we don't offer
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING EXCEPT IN ASSOCIATION WITH STRUCTURAL REPAIRS, REMODELING SERVICES, & HARDSCAPING OR LANDSCAPING SERVICES EXCEPT IN ASSOCIATION WITH STRUCTURAL REPAIRS. Home inspections.
It went well. The job was performed to the specifications laid out in the contract. It was finished on time with a professional work crew. My one quibble with them was how they dealt with our plants. They were less attentive to making sure the property was restored to its previous state. However, they fixed the issue promptly once it was raised. I would recommend GeoFreeze for foundation and engineering work.
Description of Work: shoring up and stabilizing our foundation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Dustin D.
04/2020
5.0
structural engineer, foundation repair
+ 0 more
Our experience with Geofreeze was excellent from start to finish. The office staff was incredibly responsive to all of our questions. The onsite crews were timely and professional. The end result of the project was excellent. I highly recommend Geofreeze.
Description of Work: Basement Wall Reinforcement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,000
Paul F.
02/2020
5.0
structural engineer, foundation repair
+ 0 more
John Schuster (the engineer) was very easy to work with. He came out and did a thorough inspection. He gave us an assessment at that time and followed with a report. In our case his opinion was that reinforcement was not required, and there was absolutely no sales pressure. We went ahead and had the work done so the wall could be insulated and finished. The technicians who performed the work showed up on time and completed the job ahead of schedule. All in all it was a positive experience.
Description of Work: We removed drywall from our basement and discovered a large crack. Geofreeze performed an engineering assessment of the cause and reinforced the wall using carbon fiber straps and a structural header.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Patty C.
06/2019
5.0
structural engineer
+ -1 more
John Shuster gave us a complete report that was accepted by the county and allowed us to remove two walls and bury a support beam in the ceiling. Shuster's extensive knowledge of building codes and tolerances gave us confidence that we could remove the walls without compromising the structural integrity of the house.
Description of Work: Structural review for removing walls during a kitchen remodel to obtain Fairfax county building permit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Justin W.
03/2019
5.0
structural engineer, foundation repair
+ 0 more
Geofreeze did an outstanding job from start to finish. The structural engineering review was clear and complete. The repair work was done exactly on schedule and according to the project specifications and price. The crew was very thorough in cleaning up and restoring the disturbed area in the basement and on the exterior of the house.
Description of Work: Basement foundation repair and wall reinforcement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Victoria S.
11/2018
5.0
structural engineer, foundation repair
+ 0 more
Geofreeze was outstanding to work with. I had serious structural issues (one foundational wall was bowing so badly it was sheering at the foundation, eventually this wall would have collapsed). I also had a side porch that needed underpinning and reinforced with carbon fiber, and a third foundational wall that needed reinforcement with carbon fiber to ensure it would not eventually sheer. All of this is caused by marine clay soil that expands and contracts with moisture. Geofreeze was recommended to me by multiple people and I am so happy I selected them to do the work. The entire staff was easy to work with - - from the engineer (John Shuster) who spent extensive time with me explaining the issues and whose report and contract was easy to understand. He corresponded with me throughout the project and answered all questions that I had. The office staff (Barbara and Maria) were also responsive and wonderful to work with. And I had the same experience with the contractors doing the work. The foreman answered all of my questions. The contractors left the work areas (my basement, my side driveway, and my backyard) neat at the end of the day and the work went on for nearly two weeks. I can't say enough about how positive my experience with Geofreeze has been. This is the only company that I have worked with on this issue that understood my issues, gave a sound plan for remediation, and a fair price for the work. I highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Structural wall was sheering and reinforced with steal beams and carbon fiber; side porch was tilting into another foundational wall which was underpinned and the wall reinforced with carbon fiber; and installation of a battery backup on a sump pump.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Charles N.
11/2017
5.0
structural engineer, foundation repair
+ 0 more
I had other engineering assessments done and none were as thorough or clear about the problem to be fixed. I was anxious for the repair work to begin and Geofreeze took steps to expedite starting the work. The work was completed in less than the time estimated. When the work was competed, the grounds were left in impeccable condition; it was not possible to tell that the workers had been there. I was very pleased with the communications with me and the customer service. I highly recommend Geofreeze to others.
Description of Work: An engineering assessment of cracks in the foundation, followed by implementation of the work recommended. The work involved underpinning the foundation with eight helico piers and repairing cracks in interior and exterior walls.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from GEOFREEZE
Thank you for your kind words, Mr. [Member Name Removed]. I will be sure to pass your comments on the the crew who performed the work. Barbara Yentzer Contract and Financial Administrator Geofreeze, Inc.
Eliza S.
08/2017
4.0
structural engineer, foundation repair
+ 0 more
We liked the fellow that came be, but weaven't yet received the report even though it was almost one month ago.
Description of Work: Inspect house settling and provide estimate of remedy
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from GEOFREEZE
I would appreciate having Ms. [Member Name Removed] call me at her earliest convenience at 703-504-6120 to resolve this concern. We are having trouble identifying Ms. [Member Name Removed] in our client database and we have no record of an appointment on 8-4-17. If there is an engineering report due we want to provide that to her promptly. Barbara Yentzer Geofreeze, Inc. Contract Administrator phone: 703-504-6120
Barbara R.
03/2017
5.0
structural engineer
+ -1 more
Excellent. They showed up on time and kept the agreed up schedule. Work and staff very professional.
Description of Work: Basement areaway entry renovation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,400
SARAH S.
10/2016
5.0
structural engineer
+ -1 more
Superb. Wall crumbled after days of rain creating an emergency situation, threatening to weaken the houses foundation. Geofreeze mobilized a team immediately and w/in a few days installed temporary shoring, then built a new knee wall and column. Couldn't be more impressed or pleased, fabulous work, utmost professionalism.
Description of Work: Geofreeze replaced a crumbling critical support system in our cellar and build a first rate cellular knee wall and column.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000
Nelly S.
04/2016
5.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
Mr. john Shuster and his team did excellent worker very meticulous.
Description of Work: Redid the foundation on the westside of the house, string think a basement wall and repainted it. Made a ditch to durant the water by that side of the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$34,345
Susan S.
01/2016
5.0
structural engineer
+ -1 more
We had contacted Geofreeze in 2007 because we noticed cracks in our block wall indicating foundation movement. Mr. Shuster came to view the damage and gave us possibilities including to try cutting down a nearby tree. We decided to cut the tree and see what happened. After the earthquake in our area more damage was done and we contacted Geofreeze in 2015. Mr. Shuster had our records from 2007 and waived the $500 inspection fee because we had paid it once before - that was eight years ago! He had kept detailed notes and even remembered that the bedroom just inside was our daughter's bedroom. It had completely changed. Amazing memory! He gave us two bids and we decided to go with the higher bid to have the most extensive work done. The Geofreeze crew was very professional. The put plastic down where they had to dig up the foundation and set up a temporary fence to keep people safe. They said it would take one week and that is exactly how long it took. The crew had permission to use inside facilities and there was not any sign that they had been there. They also knew we wanted to take pictures during the process and would get us when they were at another phase in the process. We watched the gauges with them and know that the underpinning was done correctly. When they completed the work you couldn't tell they had been there! We know we got an excellent bargain from Geofreeze. The men worked nonstop everyday in very cold weather. We feel a lot better now that we've had the work done. We would not hesitate to recommend Geofreeze to anyone needing foundation work.
Description of Work: Underpin the wall foundations where house settled with a deep pier system to prevent further movement and re-leveled the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000
Marc L.
12/2015
5.0
foundation repair, structural engineer
+ 0 more
From the first meeting with the owner and chief engineer, Mr. John Shuster, to the final cleanup of the work site I could not be more pleased. Mr. Shuster came to our home for a scheduled appointment on time to inspect the issue I was concerned with and wanted repaired. After a close and thorough inspection he provided a review of the damage and repair options, as well as an estimate of the cost and time to repair the foundation. A few days later I received a detailed written report discussing the inspection, options for the repair work and a cost estimate. The work entailed repair of a crack from the ceiling to a concrete slab floor along the back wall of our garage. This is the lower portion of our home, specifically in the garage, and the crack was in the rear concrete block foundation wall along with an inward displacement of the wall, approximately 1 to 1-1/2 inches. Once I reviewed the report, I called to set a date for the repairs and the crew arrived promptly on the date designated to begin work. Throughout the three days the crew was on site, they worked very hard and professionally to complete the work in the minimum amount of time and with no disruptions to us. The crew worked cleanly and maintained their materials and equipment in a specific location. Once the repairs were completed, they cleaned up extremely well, as well as sweeping the garage floor and the portion of my driveway affected by the work. The work involved installing reinforcing bars inside the block and filling the concrete block with mortar. They affixed a metal header bar across the top of the wall and installed carbon fiber strips to the cracked portion of the wall and along an expanse of the wall away from the crack. The final work included painting Drylock across the back wall as well as to an adjacent wall. The repair work is excellent and the result looks as though there was no issue with the wall at all. We are very pleased with GEOFREEZE, Inc. and recommend them highly.
Description of Work: Inspection, design, and remediation (repair) of a cracked and inwardly displaced portion of a foundation wall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,100
Tim G.
11/2015
5.0
structural engineer
+ -1 more
John Shuster, the Structural Engineer with Geofreeze, came out to my house to assess a small crack that had developed in a foundation wall. He was very thorough, and explained the results of his assessment completely and in language that a layman could understand. He was also willing to answer all questions that I had. Fortunately, the crack turned out to be the result of minor settlement and did not require remedial action. But I felt better about proceeding with the other major work we planned in our house based on his experienced assessment of our situation. I would definitely recommend Geofreeze for any structural engineering assessments that a homeowner might need.
Description of Work: Assessed a small crack that had apparently resulted from settlement in anticipation of some major work elsewhere in my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$625
Jennifer S.
11/2015
5.0
foundation repair, structural engineer
+ 0 more
Excellent communication, promises made were kept, workers very thorough and efficient, quality outcome.
Description of Work: Foundation underpinning, brick work, drainage, new side walk.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000
Karen T.
07/2015
5.0
structural engineer, foundation repair
+ 0 more
Alberto and his crew came in with little to no interruption in my life. Got the work complete within the estimate time given and left a work area cleaner than before they started.
Description of Work: Repair cracks in extra wall. Reinforce beams in the basement. Demolis concrete apron front end of house. Reseal laux.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,300
Paul D.
06/2015
4.0
structural engineer
+ -1 more
Work started out well. The work estimate based on an inspection of the crawl space assumed full access to the crawl space including under the kitchen area, but the workers found that space to be too shallow for access to do the shimming. This required us to pull up a good portion of the kitchen hardwood floor so the work could be done. After the floor was removed (not by GeoFreeze) 8 of the joists were discovered to be failing due to water damage. GeoFreeze required more money to do "sistering" of the joists even though having access from the top was much easier than from the crawl space. We paid the requested additional funds to GeoFreeze for the joist sistering and paid other contractors for the unexpected additional work of removing and replacing the kitchen hardwood. The trench drains and the grills for the trench drains were late arriving which delayed the project a few days. The crew was excellent. They arrived on time, left the work site clean, were pleasant to work with and worked really hard to get this job completed. We are delighted to have the storm water management system operational just in time to handle a tremendous amount of storm water from record rains that happened a few days after the work was completed.
Description of Work: Reinforced floor with piers and a beam, shimmed floor joists, sistered joists that contained rotted wood, installed storm drainage system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$39,237
Bobbi P.
06/2015
5.0
foundation repair, structural engineer
+ 0 more
Mr Shuster, the engineer and company president, did the assessment which was thorough and helpful. We hired the company to do the work (which was not urgently needed but the timing was good for us.) They did an excellent job.
Description of Work: Engineer assessment of foundation of 50 your old house. Front entry stoop and partial carport replacement. 30' concrete stoop and equivalent width of carport concrete were removed and replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,819
Thariq K.
04/2015
5.0
structural engineer
+ -1 more
Excellent work, very responsive. Engineer was very knowledgeable. Very professional and easy to work with.
Description of Work: Fixed support beam in basement; beam was rusted from water damage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Lauran M.
02/2015
4.0
wells
+ -1 more
Work took about 9+ months from requesting plans to completion & prodding was required. There was also a significant delay in obtaining HOA required documents to bring geofreeze on property as a contractor & another delay simply scheduling work.
Description of Work: Perimeter drain work done for HOA off of a block of townhomes.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from GEOFREEZE
Geofreeze is pleased that [Member Name] found the quality of its work to rate an “A”. However, she rated Geofreeze poor for responsiveness, punctuality and professionalism when, in fact, the delays were caused by the Management Company for the HOA. [Member Name] acknowledged in her comments there was “a significant delay in obtaining HOA-required documents to bring Geofreeze on [the] property as a contractor.” That is correct. Specifically, Geofreeze provided a construction proposal to [Member Name] on 6/30/14. [Member Name] returned a signed contract on 8/18/14 but the Management Company did not provide the deposit required by the contract until 9/24/14 despite several phone and email interactions between Geofreeze and the Management Company. Upon receipt of the deposit on 9/24/14 Geofreeze immediately contacted the Management Company to get the work scheduled. The Management Company finally provided authorization to proceed on Wednesday, 11/19/14. Geofreeze immediately requested Ms. Utility to mark the property as required. The property was marked on Monday, 11/24/14; Geofreeze began its work that day and completed it on Wednesday, November 26. Considering these facts, we regret that [Member Name] has rated Geofreeze poor for responsiveness, punctuality and professionalism. Geofreeze was consistently responsive, punctual and professional; the delays were caused by the Management Company for the HOA.
James E B.
12/2014
5.0
foundation repair, structural engineer
+ 0 more
I noticed a very small crack had developed along my foundation wall. Called GEOFREEZE and Mr. Shuster came out and did an assessment of the structural integrity of the foundation. He wrote a report and noted that the foundation was sound and that their were various options that could be explored. I waited several months to assess whether the crack would get worse. I noticed it seemed to be growing a little so I engaged GEOFREEZE to do the underpinning option to permanently stabilize the area. The work was performed as promised and on schedule. Only time will tell if the underpinning has solved the problem. GEOFREEZE is easy to work with and perform as they say they will.
Description of Work: Provided foundation underpinning work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
James L.
11/2014
5.0
structural engineer
+ -1 more
Mr. Shuster, the company president, assessed the damage and provided a written estimate within a week. During his visit to our house, he was very generous with his time. He surveyed the entire situation and answered every one of our questions fully and completely. He was most professional and courteous. The work started on the day it was scheduled and was finished according to schedule as well. Some of the work originally planned wasn't necessary, and Mr. Shuster reduced the price promptly and fairly. At one point during the repairs, a county building inspector showed up at our door. Not knowing what to do, my wife called Mr. Shuster, who answered her call and spoke directly to the inspector. Whatever concerns the building inspector had were immediately resolved in the phone call with Mr. Shuster. From start to finish, the workers did a thorough job. I am very pleased with the results and would definitely use Geofreeze again.
Description of Work: I had severe cracking in my concrete basement floor. Geofreeze placed rebars in the existing concrete, filled the cracks, and then overlayed the entire basement floor with gypcrete.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Jamie V.
08/2014
5.0
structural engineer
+ -1 more
All but one of the items on my home inspection were waived, thanks to Mr. Shuster's thorough structural report. If I had to get the work performed, I would have definitely used them. For the one item that required work, Mr. Shuster's honest opinion of who should perform the work, again saved me money. Thank you for your honestly!
Description of Work: Barbara explained the work the company performed and explained the structural engineer's role in the process. Upon contracting for Mr. Shuster (the structural engineer) to come out and look at previous home inspection findings, he arrived on site promptly and explained his process. His resulting report was produced quickly, thorough, and honest...something that is hard to come by in this day and age - with everyone wanting to get top dollar for work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$495
Susan P.
08/2014
5.0
structural engineer
+ -1 more
They were very good.They did the work in a timely fashion. If people have issues with regards their foundation or their basement, I certainly recommend Geofreeze for construction repairs and inspection. They're not gonna try and put you an additional work on you. In fact, they are the evaluators with very modest evaluation.
Description of Work: They came and inspected our foundation to evaluate and gave us a very detailed report and made some modest repairs in the foundation. They gave us estimate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,251
Janet N.
07/2014
5.0
structural engineer
+ -1 more
Work was done on time and on target although we had to include a change order once we took some of the drywall down which revealed we likely needed 2 additional anchors. They had no problem with the additional work.
Description of Work: Put in 6 wall anchors in order to stabilize the downstairs walls. The also added a pier on the SW corner of the house.
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Service Categories
Structural Engineering,
Foundation Repair,
Home inspection,
Wells and Pumps,
Drain Pipe Installation
FAQ
GEOFREEZE is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
GEOFREEZE accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, GEOFREEZE does not offer free project estimates.
No, GEOFREEZE does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, GEOFREEZE does not offer a senior discount.
No, GEOFREEZE does not offer emergency services.
No, GEOFREEZE does not offer warranties.
GEOFREEZE offers the following services: CRACKS IN WALLS OR CEILINGS, SETTLED WALLS OR FLOOR AREAS, DEEPEN BASEMENT OR CONVERT A CRAWL SPACE INTO A BASEMENT, REPAIR OR CONSTRUCT A RETAINING WALL, RE-GRADE PROPERTY, DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO IMPROVE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, & REINFORCE OR ALTER THE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT OF HOME. SEE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED.
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING EXCEPT IN ASSOCIATION WITH STRUCTURAL REPAIRS, REMODELING SERVICES, & HARDSCAPING OR LANDSCAPING SERVICES EXCEPT IN ASSOCIATION WITH STRUCTURAL REPAIRS. Home inspections.