G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc

Concrete Pouring and Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair,

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

75 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

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

Check
CreditCard
Zelle

Our Recent Projects


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8182 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
9%
3
3%
2
3%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 26-50 of 182 reviews

Kay A.
06/2013
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
I paid $500 at the time of the estimate. However, after 3 1/2 weeks, they haven't billed me for the rest. I received a same day estimate on the first day that I contacted them. They were able to schedule me very timely.
Description of Work: Installed a drain tile system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700

Jim J.
06/2013
5.0
concrete repair, foundation repair, basement waterproofing
  + 1 more
Randy was very responsive and professional in his work. I was putting my house on the market and discovered a tiny crack weeping water into the basement. Randy responded in a day and repaired it from the outside and inside and guaranteed it for the life of the house. I highly recommend using Gardner Concrete!
Description of Work: Sealed Crack in my poured foundation wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Maria K.
05/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Someone came out to check out our basement the very next day even though there were lots of water problems reported all over. I had contacted another company and there was a wait time of 2 weeks just to get an assessment and estimate. The person who checked our basement was very knowledgeable and gave us two possible solutions and he didn't push the more expensive one. Ultimately for various reasons we decided to wait until later this year to have the problem fixed but will most definitely use G. Gardner Concrete and Waterproofing.
Description of Work: We had water in our basement and we contacted them to get an idea of what could be done to solve the problem and to get an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joe D.
05/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
We were very pleased with the overall performance of Randy and his crew. They arrived exactly on time, worked like crazy and were done in two days. They moved everything that needed to be moved (shelves, washer & dryer, etc) and covered everything with plastic. When the job was complete they cleaned up so that all we needed to do was put things back when the new concrete had dried. The timeliness was important as the basement was seriously flooding due to this year's extremely high water table. We hired Randy Monday evening and they started the work Thurs morning. It was a very impressive effort.
Description of Work: G. Gardner Const. did a complete basement waterproofing job. This included cutting the trench in the concrete, laying the pipe and gravel, installing the sump pump, and pouring the new concrete. The price for the work was in line with other bids we had.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Eric E.
04/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing, concrete repair, drain pipe
  + 1 more
Gardner supplied an estimate back in November, but because of the holidays, we didn't act immediately. Once we'd had our first rain this year, we realized we needed to act again, and Gardner honored our original estimate. I think I called on a Friday, and they offered to do the job the following Wednesday. I had to do minimum prep to make the basement ready for them. They arrived promptly at 7:30, the time they had scheduled to start. There were 3 people on site to work, including the owner. It took them about 7 hours to complete the work. They left our basement clean. They were good about asking how we wanted things done--where we wanted to place the sump pump and the drainage pipe. They patched part of the foundation where the concrete had chipped away. We haven't had enough rain yet to really put their work to the test, but we are impressed with their workmanship and felt the price was reasonable for the work done.
Description of Work: Installation of interior basement drain pipe and sump pump; concrete patch on exterior foundation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
Thank you for your business!

Angela D.
03/2013
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
These guys were great. Randy did our estimate and was very nice and didn't pressure us to make a decision. They were on time and professional. They worked efficiently the whole time. Randy was around for most of the job and was really nice. We will likely use them again for another job and I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Core filling on a foundation wall that was settling and cracking.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
We appreciate your business. If you have any concrete or foundation needs in the future please give us a call.

Richard O.
01/2013
4.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
We did not use this company for our project. The experience was good and may call them for another job down the line.
Description of Work: Had them out for an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kim N.
11/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing, concrete repair, wells, replacement windows
  + 2 more
I absolutely love this company! From the very first phone call for an estimate to the second time having them do more work. They are very professional, and clean. The did an excellent job both times they were here. When I called the second time a year later, Lori remembered me. I love that this is a family run business too. They left the place so clean it didn't even look like there were people here.
Description of Work: We had more drain tile added in our basement. Gardner came out over a year ago and did the initial drain tile, added sump pump, and replaced our basement windows with glass block windows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
We really appreciate your repeat business. You were a pleasure to do business with!

PATRICIA L B.
11/2012
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
They were absolutely excellent. I would use them again without hesitation and recommend them. I contacted them a couple of times over the years on a really big project and did not go forward with the first contact but I finally did and went back to them. I was so impressed and also they did a lot of work and a lot of people think they were fine. I like their creativity in solving problems. They were extremely imaginative and very professional. They were efficient and made very little mess and cleaned up after themselves. It was amazing. If you did not know how bad it was, you would never have guessed if you come looking at it.
Description of Work: We used G Gardner Concrete and Waterproofing, Incorporated for concrete pouring services. They removed our floor and poured a new one for the floor in our garage. They did everything that was involved in removing. Because of the difficult situation on our landscape, they had to remove the debris by hand. They could not get a truck in.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Michael W.
10/2012
5.0
driveway pavers, concrete driveways, concrete repair, foundation repair
  + 2 more
Repair work went very smoothly. They had a very professional and friendly crew. They arrived with enough men to do the repair in approximately two hours, which seemed very fast! Each worker knew exactly what to do as directed by their boss Randy Gardner. I was completely satisfied with their work and would recommend them to others seeking concrete work. Great Job!
Description of Work: Repaired foundation blocks on the corner of a house. Removed loose material, filled in deep spots with concrete, installed wire lathe, covered with two coats of cement, finished with sand float. Repaired front edges of garage floor. Saw cut and pinn repour with 4000 PSI concrete. Caulked up front of floor with Vulkem sealant.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Sheridan P.
10/2012
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
It was great working with Randy. He was on time to our scheduled appointment and got right to work diagnosing the issue. He gave us a quote and said one of his guys would be out in the next couple of days to repair the cracked foundation. Two days later I returned home from work and the foundation where the cracks had been were filled in and it looks great! This fixed two problems we were having, mice and a cracked foundation. My husband and I are so pleased with the work Randy and his team did that we will be calling him in the spring to get our driveway done as well.
Description of Work: Repaired cracked foundation where mice were getting in through.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

MARK/LYNN H.
08/2012
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
Everything went fine. They didn't encounter any problems. Randy and his four employees took about 7 hours to complete the job. They covered up most of the laundry room with plastic, and cleaned up when they were done, so there was nothing left to do except put back everything I had moved out of the way.
Description of Work: Randy came out on 6/26/12 because I noticed vertical and horizontal hairline cracks in a basement foundation wall in our laundry room. He inspected the wall, and gave us an estimate for the work, which incluced: core filling of about 27 feet of basement wall using 4000 psi concrete and #4 rebar, tuckpoing horizontal and vertical cracks, and pumping in the cement. The plan was to drill holes in the cement blocks, vertically install several rebars for added strength, and fill the blocks wkth cement to give added strength to the walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,770

bernhard V.
07/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Overall we had a very good experience with Randy Gardner and crew.We called G. Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing because of rain water coming in on one part of the basement. After a few days Mark came out to our house and gave us an estimate. Mark and Randy answered all of our questions and concerns and came up with a good solution for our problem.The whole job took one morning. They came out on time, were very friendly, replaced the drain tile, created a slope outside the house and left the house very clean.
Description of Work: 10 ft drain pipe was replaced by new one in the basement so that rain water can drain away from concrete floor.Outside, above the problem area, soil was added to create a slope away from the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
Glad we could take care of your wet basement problem. Thank you for your business!

COLETTE L.
06/2012
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
Crew was great: friendly, efficient, thorough. Workers taking out the sidewalk removed it within an hour and a half, without disturbing plantings in the front yard. They left the side yard clean after removal of all the cement pieces. My neighbors commented on how efficiently they worked. Interior patching work done was actually more extensive than original bid, with no extra charge. The floor opening was filled exactly as we had requested, retaining access to a shut off valve but providing maximum coverage. My husband and I are both very pleased with the work done. We recommend them highly.
Description of Work: Removed and hauled away cement sidewalk at side of house (actually 2 sidewalks, as there was a second sidewalk under the first). Patched some cracks on interior foundation wall in basement with hydraulic cement, poured concrete to fill in large opening in basement floor under the spot where the water supply comes into our 1915 house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
We are glad you (and your neighbors) were happy with the project, and appreciate your business!

Don B.
06/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
After some heavy rain we had water in a corner of the basement. I contacted Randy for an estimate. He arrived promptly and was very knowledge about our problem and how to fix it. He also had some suggestions on landscaping. He provided an estimate on the spot which was less than we expected. He also provides a guarnetee that his fix will solve the problem. His crew showed up the next week (very quick response time from estimate to work completion). There were about 5 people doing the work under Randy's supervision. It took them about 3 hours to do the work. They also inspected and tested the sump pump to make sure it was in working condition. After the work is complete Randy sent a written guarentee as promised. Since the work was completed we have had some heavy rainfall (about 3 inches) and the basement is dry as a bone. I highly recommend Randy for any waterproofing needs.
Description of Work: Installation of drain tile around the back of the basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Lisa F.
05/2012
5.0
concrete repair, foundation repair
  + 0 more
Excellent service all around! Randy showed up promptly for the estimate, looked carefully at all the areas I had questions about, and recommended what did - and didn't - need attention. He explained how the repair would be done, how long the new concrete would last, and what the alternatives were if I decided not to do the repairs. On the working day, his crew of half a dozen workers were prompt, polite, friendly and fast. They put down sheeting to protect the floors leading to the basement and asked me to walk around the basement again, showing them all the spots that needed repair. When they had finished patching, they brought me back down again to check their work and make sure they hadn't missed anything. I didn't have to clean out the garage to get ready for them - they quickly moved all the rakes and lawn chairs and etc. themselves. When I got home from work, the garage foundation and the apron looked better than new. Excellent experience!
Description of Work: Filling of cracks in basement foundationReplacing concrete apron between garage and drivewayRepairing concrete foundation in garage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Kevin H.
05/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They were really good. Their pricing was a little higher than others, but we felt comfortable using them.
Description of Work: They provided waterproofing services. They also fixed the drain tile in the basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Arlene S.
04/2012
5.0
foundation repair, replacement windows
  + 0 more
Excellent experience from the initial call to the job's completion. Randy set up an appointment for the estimate, showed up on time, explained what needed to be done & that they've done this kind of work previously. The history of the company, plus the experience of his crew were also factors in our decision to go with G Gardner Concrete. After deciding to have them do the garage foundation, we also decided to have the basement windows replaced with glass block. Work started the very next day on the project. The crew showed up when scheduled, worked together as a team, and got the job done on time. This is a very professional company that I would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Randy and his crew replaced the deteriorated concrete block on our garage foundation. We also had them replace our old basement windows with glass block windows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

Monica W.
02/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing, concrete repair
  + 0 more
Randy was very professional. They had a timely response and arrived on the job on time. When they left the job the first day they did a great job cleaning up. They kept the dust down and I was happy with the job.
Description of Work: Basement drian tile

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

SUSAN H.
02/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing, concrete repair, drain pipe, foundation repair
  + 2 more
It was fantastic!!! They showed up at 7a, which is the time they said they would be there. They started with 3 mguys and eventually, I think it went to 5 guys. They thought it would take two days-they were done by 1pm. We went over to do a final check it was exactly what we wanted done and done wonderfully. He even found a hole in the foundation much deeper that anyone expected, dug a hole and filled it. .
Description of Work: Removed sidewalk next to house that was creating a lake and draining into the basement which was causing damage to the foundation. Patched holes in the foundation. Exterior surfacing over foundation blocks patched where cracking had occurred. Partial drain tile and sump pump put into the basement. This work was performed at my mother's house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,960

Allen M.
01/2012
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
From the first call Randy was very personable, freindly and helpful. He and the team not only delivered a high quality job, he gave us advice that was very useful. He also included some extra work that was needed that was not identified ahead of time but it really helped us out in that he did a complete job. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Poured 3 new basement walls under an existing addition of a 110 year old house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$34,000

Ellen C.
01/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
  + 0 more
I spend very little time in my unfinished basement because it's damp. When I noticed cracks in a wall - I contacted my home inspector who recommended getting an opinion from GGardner. Randy Gardner came, checked things out and explained in terms that I could understand. He offered a discount because of the two projects, and there was a coupon on the Angie's List website. His crew was able to do the work of doing concrete reinforcement of the wall at risk, adding a buttress wall, and install drain tile system with a sump pump - the next week, when I was conveniently off work. They came on time, got the job done and cleaned up nicely afterwards. Randy was on site the whole time too. While I haven't been through the soggy spring season yet, I'm expecting this to be extremely helpful - and just might finish the basement sometime. I would definitely recommend this contractor.
Description of Work: Repair/reinforce basement foundation wall including concrete into wall, adding buttress wall Install drain tile system and sump pump.

Rating CategoryRating 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

Robert C.
11/2011
5.0
concrete driveways, concrete repair, foundation repair
  + 1 more
The response to my initial request for an estimate was within two days. The business owner was the representative. He made an appointment with us and was on time. The estimate was not the cheapest we got, but it was more thorough and explicit. The explanation of the job was handled very professionally. We had to wait a few weeks before they were able to do the work, but we were told that up front. The work was done very quickly and very well. The attention to detail was excellent, even to the point of adjusting the job to make sure the product performs well. The job site was left clean. Mike Holmes would be proud.
Description of Work: The existing concrete garage apron had sunk and broken the concrete block foundation block for the front of the garage. The old apron was removed, the broken block replaced, and a new apron poured.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Daniel Y.
11/2011
4.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
pleasant rep for estimate. estimate about same as major name co. major problem was timing. promised w/in two days of signing contract work was not completed for 3 weeks. they didn't call to advise of delays, and were still not on top of communication after I complained. work was adequate but did not include the expansion joints I was promised. site safety and cleanup excellent.
Description of Work: remore and replace front stoop and portion of sidewalk. one intermediate step between stoop and walk; about 3' of walk. stoop about 4'x6'. replace cement with reinforced concrete

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

$3,200

Harry G.
10/2011
3.0
basement waterproofing, concrete repair
  + 0 more
It took over a week for them to get back to me. When they finally did their price was the best price, but by that time I had already committed to anther contractor
Description of Work: It took over a week for them to get back to me. When they finally did their price was the best price, but by that time I had already committed to anther contractor

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

., Bloomington, MN 55420

http://www.gardnerconcrete.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
BC806990
Trade License Locale
Minnesota
Trade License Authority
Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Basement Waterproofing,
Foundation Repair,
Concrete Driveways,
Wells and Pumps,
Masonry,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Plumbing,
Windows,
Patios,
Glass Block,
Landscaping

FAQ

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

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Zelle
Yes, G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc offers 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.
G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc offers the following services: 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.

Contact information

., Bloomington, MN 55420

http://www.gardnerconcrete.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed