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Who is GJ MacRae Foundation Repair?
GJ MacRae is a second-generation, family-run, full-service basement foundation repair and waterproofing company serving the Greater Toronto Area since 1975. After nearly 50 years in business, we have established ourselves as the premier basement waterproofing company in the GTA. We will work with you to understand your project needs and find the best solution for damaged foundation walls or leaking basements.
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If you’re from the Greater Toronto Area and need exceptional basement waterproofing services, count on us for leading foundation repair in Toronto. With nearly five decades of experience, we specialize in foundation repair and interior basement waterproofing, ensuring the long-term security of your home’s concrete foundation walls. Our reliable exterior and interior waterproofing solutions come with the best warranty in the business and are offered throughout the GTA, including Oakville, Mississauga, Burlington, Hamilton, Milton, Georgetown, and Scarborough. Operating year-round, even in the winter, we provide timely basement leak repair services to safeguard your home from sudden leaks or foundation damages. Our experience of nearly 50 years gives us confidence in our ability to deliver a dry, usable basement to protect your home’s foundation for the long run, so contact us today for a free estimate.
The MacRae Clan in the Early Years
During the early years when residential basements were mainly used for coal and food storage (and the occasional hogmánay), we were one of the first contractors in the Toronto area to realize the incredible benefits of a fully dry, entirely usable basement.
1985: Brand New Truck
Back then, pickup trucks were much rarer than today, so our first new pickup truck was an exciting accomplishment for our family!
1993: Noreen and John
Noreen and John in the mid 1990’s in their new home in Orangeville! Every week felt like an adventure in these days!
1981: Early Connections
A reference from Bob Patterson of CFRB (now Newstalk 1010 / Bell Media). It was an excellent opportunity for John in the early years.
1988: The Kids Keep Growing
The kids grew up in these old pickup trucks and were always excited to play in them with Dad after a long week on the job site.
1975: Out Of Town Projects
Ottawa’s Carleton Place contracted John MacRae and his brother Don MacRae for many fulfilling years of reliable repairs and service.
1976: Carleton Town Hall
Another trusted repair by John and Don MacRae on the Carleton Place Town Hall. Referrals have always been an integral part of our success.
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What Does quality Foundation Repair Look Like?
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Why Choose Us For Your Foundation Project?
Years of consistent service and warranty excellence have allowed GJ MacRae Foundation Repair to stand the test of time. With over 10,000+ warranties issued to date, no other company in the GTA is more qualified to complete your foundation repair project than we are.
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The Full Spectrum Experts
GJ MacRae is one of the few foundation repair companies in the GTA that complete all phases of waterproofing, underpinning, and structural foundation repairs.
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Meticulous Hand Excavation
Residential hand excavation is our specialty. We provide a low-impact hand excavation method to return your grounds to their original state.
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Family Owned and Operated
Since 1975, we have been an active family owned and operated foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and underpinning company, and our reliability in the industry is widely recognized.
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Details, Details, Details
GJ MacRae sets the bar high for attention to detail. Our team goes above and beyond to ensure precision in every aspect of our work. Trust us to deliver unparalleled quality and expertise that exceeds your expectations.
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Knowledge, Passion, Longevity
We’re not general contractors, drain contractors, plumbers, or landscapers. Foundation repair is all we do, period. Let our experience and expertise protect you and your home long-term.
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Most Dependable Warranty
Surpassing 10,000+ issued warranties and spanning nearly half a century, no other foundation repair or basement waterproofing company in the GTA has been doing it better for longer.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Some Kind Words From Our Customers
Anthony Brown
2024-04-18
We had a leak from two sources in our furnace room, that occurred after a moderate to heavy rainfall. We hired GJ Macrae to excavate by the outside wall, repair the cracks and protect the wall with a membrane and mesh. Part of the trench had to be dug by hand, due to a gas line, and part could be done by machine. The GJ Macrae team were all very skilled and professional, and completed the job in three days. Now the trench has been refilled with the earth and gravel and it will take some time for the ground to settle. We have had a few heavy rains since the job was completed, and our basement is now completely dry! We highly recommend GJ Macrae!
Robert Sraka
2024-03-19
From our initial discussion with Dean through to the completion of the project I was most impressed with knowledge and professionalism. We had foundation damage from a tree root and they took the time to explain what was required and the steps involved in rectifying the situation. I highly recommend GJ MacRae for any foundation work you may need.
Wendy M
2024-03-13
The extremely labour-intensive work done on our heritage home basement by the staff at GJ MacRae was nothing but impressive! They handled it all with great care, attention and finesse every step of the way. Thank you!
Lisa Nicholson
2024-03-09
Our experience with Gavin went very well. We are very pleased with the quality of work that was done.
They did an excellent job repairing the leaks and the cleanup was great too.
Gavin was a pleasure to deal with. He was very professional and pleasant.
We highly recommend this company.
Stephanie Williams
2024-02-29
Honest, courteous, thorough, professional, reliable, on-time, clean and trustworthy. Solved our home’s basement water concerns caused from living on the flood plain (water table). Would definitely recommend GJMacRae Ltd as the company to fix your wet basement. Dean and his crew’s attention to detail solved the various challenges of our 91 year old home.
Maria Aleman
2024-02-05
Dean, came out right away after we noticed water in our basement and provided an estimate. Communication with him was easy and he answered all my questions. Work was done within the week. I had a great experience and will recommend to others.
Jakob Backstrom
2023-11-17
Gavin and his team did a great job. Right from quoting the job I had confidence they can do the job well and had the experience. Great videos on their website really help you understand what’s involved in foundation repair.
Bob
2023-11-15
Job was done in 2 days which I was amazed it could be done that quickly! That’s a lot of pails of concrete and rock that had to be shuttled in and out of the house!
The guys were all very friendly and let me know everything that was being done and answered all my questions!
The bowed wall looks solidly supported now with carbon fibre strapping and the water found beneath the floor is now being safely routed through newly installed
Plastic Weeper to our sump.
We now have peace of mind that we can finish the basement with no leaks or crumbling walls!
Thankyou Gavin, Maggi, Ricardo and Jay!
Debra Gold
2023-10-16
We would like to express our gratitude to G.J. McRae for the exceptional job they did in restoring our peace of mind. Every time it rained or snowed, our basement would leak, causing us great distress. However, the crew from G.J. McRae arrived promptly, worked diligently, and efficiently resolved the issue. They even left our backyard in excellent condition, cleaning up after themselves. We cannot thank you enough for the outstanding service and for making us feel confident that the problem is now completely resolved.
We are so happy to be able to not worry about this any longer.
Tricia LaDouceur
2023-10-16
Workers were on time and professional. Quality and value for money. My only issue was the concrete poured was a little uneven causing a small lip near the drain. We managed to smooth it out. Would highly recommend GJ MacRae Foundation Repair.
Expert Waterproofing Services for Your Home
GJ MacRae Foundation Repair has been the industry leader for reliable basement waterproofing in the Greater Toronto Area Since 1975. Nearly five decades of experience inform our proven multi-stage repair process based on below-grade drainage considerations that allow us to waterproof concrete blocks, poured walls, and stone rubble foundation walls properly for the long term. Our repair solutions for leaking foundation cracks include using bitumen-based barrier membranes and high-efficiency weeping tile systems, which give us the edge in reliability and allow for the most robust foundation repair warranty available today in the GTA. Experience the GJ MacRae difference for year-round basement leak repairs in Toronto, Oakville, Mississauga, Burlington, Hamilton, Milton, and Georgetown. If you spot cracked foundation walls, leaky foundations, or any other basement waterproofing issues in your house, reach out and call us today at (905) 824-2557.
Quality Foundation Repair Done Right.
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We genuinely want each step of your journey (from the very first Google search to a leak-free basement) to be positive!
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