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 51-75 of 182 reviews

GERALD S.
10/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing, concrete repair
  + 0 more
Very well. At various times there were four men working, and the project was completed in one 8 hour day..
Description of Work: Fifty feet along two walls of the foundation had water leakage in very heavy rainstorms. The concrete along the interior of these walls was removed, and a shallow trench dug under it. Drainage pipe, and a sump pump were installed, gravel was placed in the trench, and the concrete was replaced. I won't be able to see the benefit of the waterproofing until a heavy rain is next encountered.

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
$2,390

Lansing S.
09/2011
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
This company is good. They came when they said they would, did the work fast, thoroughly, and efficiently — and in the time they said they'd take. Randy is personable and a pleasure to deal with and the price is quite reasonable. This was a walkway lined with garden plants that came right up to the cement. The crew took care not to damage them. Not a single plant was damaged. We'd use them again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: A portion of our front cement walkway was cracked and crumbling. G. Gardner came in and took out the damaged section and poured us a new one.

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
$2,000

RONALD K.
09/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They told me what the problem was over the phone and were able to recommend using a landscaping company to fix the slope of my yard. They were very honest in suggesting the type of work needed.
Description of Work: Advice over the phone for basement waterproofing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

KRISTIN M.
09/2011
5.0
concrete repair, masonry
  + 0 more
Randy is very personable and professional. The job seemed a little spendy but the work was great. He brought a large enough crew so that they were in and out in half a day. The cement looks very uniform and attractive. When we had pulled out our dying shrubs, the partially painted foundation blocks looked hideous. They now look great and we are ready to put in new plantings.
Description of Work: Randy and his crew attached wire mesh and applied a coating of concrete over our solid but ugly foundation blocks on the front side of our house. They removed a partial coating at the corner in order to make the front surface uniform. They dug down so that the foundation cover extended below the surface. Because the foundation is under a porch, we won't have to worry about excessive moisture, so this coating was a good choice for us.

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
$1,700

Mary S.
09/2011
5.0
concrete driveways
  + -1 more
The person doing the estimate was very personable and professional. However, the estimate was $5000 to $6000 higher than the other three bids we received, so we had to choose another company.
Description of Work: We needed to replace a concrete sidewalk and an asphalt driveway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Mort S.
08/2011
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
They gave me a good quote and did exactly what they said they were going to do.
Description of Work: They did some foundation repair.

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

Jess V.
06/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
completed work on time and complete scope in within estimate. Not much else to say.
Description of Work: Installed drain tile in basement

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

steven S.
06/2011
5.0
concrete repair, foundation repair
  + 0 more
Randy was great to work with, he and his crew did an excellant job fixing the foundation and pouring the sidewalk.
Description of Work: removed and replaced 53 feet of sidewalk. removed loose material on 48 feet of exterior foundation and installed wire lathe with 2 coats of cement sand finish.

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
$4,600

Caroline D.
06/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing, concrete repair
  + 0 more
We were very pleased with the service we received from G Gardner. We had a minor leak in our finished basement and G. Gardner knew that it did not call for a sump pump, but simply drain tile along the wall to collect any further seepage. When they opened up the concrete floor to install the drain pipe, they saw that the previous owners had installed drain pipe, but it ended just where we were having water problems. So they connected the new drainpipe to the old and that was that. In the meantime, we realized that we had a much bigger problem with water in an old section of our basement (100+ yrs old) that required additional drain tile and a sump pump. They tacked this other job to the first at a minor cost and included a sump pump with the job. While they were at it, they helped to shore up the exterior of the house to prevent water from drifting towards the house AND installed a bike rack that we've been waiting to install for a year. They figured since they had the cement, why not! Love that kind of customer service. They answered a million questions and concerns I had along the way, being both responsive and timely. So appreciated working with them. Would highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Drain tile and sump pump were installed.

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

Tim S.
06/2011
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
G Gardner did a great job repairing our foundation. They had done the same work on our neighbor's house so we had an example of their work. They were very professional with communicating the timeframe of the repairs. They came out a little later than they expected but that was due to recent rain. The guys that did a good job and cleaned up the site well when they left. The work took less time than they thought it would but it looks great!
Description of Work: They repaired the cement coating (parge coat) around the base of our foundation. Over the years it has been patched a few times and this winter large chunks came off due to all of the snow. They stripped off the old concrete, attached wire mesh to the foundation and applied cement to the wire mesh.

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
$4,410

RACHEL S.
05/2011
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
The company was prompt, professional and responsive. They quickly returned emails and produced an estimate. I opted to contract with another company but I feel confident that G. Gardner Concrete would have done a fine job as well.
Description of Work: I asked this company for an estimate for repair and replacement of several concrete steps outside my Minneapolis home.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

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

KRISTIN D.
04/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
  + 0 more
G Gardner was great to work with. We are in the middle of a remodeling project and the drain tile was a bit of an afterthought...but after getting water in the basement again, we decided it was a must. Richard came out and gave us an estimate within 5 days of our call and they were able to do the work the day after the estimate was completed. The crew was professional and all of the work was completed within one day. We had some tricky spots to get around, including under stairs and through a bathroom and they did it all without complaint. Richard is really an approachable, knowledgeable and friendly guy and I enjoyed working with him. G Gardner will be my concrete company of choice for any future work I need.
Description of Work: G. Gardner installed approximately 40-50 feet of drain tile and a sump pump in our 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
$2,600

Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
Thank you. We appreciate your business!

Megan L.
02/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
G. Gardner's bid was in $2,000 less than another water company. I like that G. Gardner doesn't use salesman or high pressure sales tactics. Gary came out to our house and talked us through the work process (instead of showing us a video). Gary and his crew did great work. They were friendly, professional and efficient. The work was completed ahead of schedule!
Description of Work: Complete basement drain tile installation, approximately 104 ft, with 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
$4,600

Lansing S.
10/2010
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
This was a pretty good experience. The crew showed up when they said they would and did the job in the time they predicted. Our only quibble was with a couple of small pitted places we discovered after they'd gone that were oddly left unpatched. But overall we were quite happy with the job.
Description of Work: They patched our basement floor which had many pitted, cracked, and fragmented areas.

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
$1,640

Tom S.
10/2010
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Nice work done. Cleaned up well and worked around the items in our basement. They solved the problem of going under the stairs without tearing them out. Communicated with us on the placement of the drainpipe to the exterior as well as the actual pump.
Description of Work: We were wanting a water drainage system put in our basement with an automated sump-pump. Also requested a concrete footing for a support post to be installed.

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

JANET N.
10/2010
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
The entire job was positive and professional. Randy responded promptly to my call by coming out and providing an estimate in person. They were able to come earlier than originally planned. The crew was very professional and Randy was on the job. They completed the repair work quickly and came back the next day to finish up the details and make certain everything was done right.
Description of Work: The services included tearing up 10' of asphalt in front of our garage doors and repairing brick that was falling away from the structure of the garage and pouring concrete in what is called an "apron" in front of the 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
$2,720

Diane T.
08/2010
5.0
concrete repair, foundation repair
  + 0 more
We chose this company based on their ratings in Angie's list. Randy, the owner of the company, came promptly for an estimate and his very capable crew arrived on the day scheduled. The crew was careful, highly skilled and affable. The older foundation coating was removed, wire lathe was fixed to the exposed block, and two coats of cement were applied. Where the block had deteriorated concrete was pored into the core. Shrubs were protected and the work site was immaculate after the job was completed. Working with Randy has been one of the most enjoyable contractor experiences we have had, and we have had many over the years.
Description of Work: We needed to repair about 24ft of cement coating on our foundation in several areas but especially the outer garage foundation wall where water and salt from our cars had deteriorated both the coating and some of the blocks. The repair work was time sensitive since we needed to have it finished before a second project of residing the house commenced.

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
$1,400

PATRICIA S.
07/2010
5.0
basement waterproofing, concrete repair, masonry
  + 1 more
We have a unique problem which involves cement, brick, waterproofing, and asphalt. It's a brick-walled area above our garage we use as a deck.Because the basic problem is water damage, I thought I'd try this company. Randy returned my call the same day and set up an appointment for the following week. He was prompt and pleasant to work with. He spent a lot of time accessing the problem, looking at it from all angles and giving a little insight as to how he would go about the repair. He said he would get back to me the next week with a definite plan of action. When I spoke with him the next week he admitted he did not think he was the person for this particular job and recommended a flat roof specialist. I appreciated his integrity and candidness.
Description of Work: No service done.

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

Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
Thank you for contacting our company. We appreciate your feedback.

Diane W.
10/2009
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Everything has been great. He came the day after I called him, and he showed up the next day to come do it. I use him for all of my concrete work. He does great work, and the price was reasonable.
Description of Work: I called and told him I had holes all around my house in the limestone. He dug all around the limestone and re-cemented.

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
$975

Response from G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc
Thank you for your business! It is a pleasure having you as our customer. Please contact us if you have any future projects.

Phyllis M.
09/2009
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Spoke with Randy who said that he doesn't work with stone. He explained that the process is more of an art form and we should find someone who has experience working with stone. He gave some suggestions. Overall, he was very helpful.
Description of Work: Requested an estimate for stone work on the front of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JIM C.
08/2009
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
Email Randy based on reading good reviews on AL. Received a return email later that night. Arranged time to meet and discuss. Randy arrived on time and provided a estimate on the spot. We were leaving on vacation the next week. Randy was able to move around their schedule to accomodate our job so it could be done while we were away. This was helpful, since we would not have been able to drive on it for 7 days. As it was, the concrete was able to set while we were away. I've seen lower prices advertised via inserts in our mailbox, etc. but we went w/ Randy based on his ability to accommodate our schedule, good reviews from others, etc. All in all, a great experience.
Description of Work: Garage apron repair project. Removed 3 foot section of asphault that abutted our 2-car concrete garage slab, backfilled where sand/gravel had eroded under the garage slab. Poured sections of concrete to replace the asphault that we removed.

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
$1,930

bob M.
05/2009
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
Randy did exactly what he said he would do at the time of the bid, for the price he estimated. Fair, professional and a nice guy to work with was a bonus.
Description of Work: Foundation, block wall, floor slab, and apron for a garage addition.

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
$13,500

MARK D.
05/2009
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
Positive experience overall. I have dealt with Randy before on another project. Communication is excellent. Scheduling is timely. Workmanship is very good.
Description of Work: Replace walkway from city sidewalk to house and around to the back door. Demo and haul away old sidewalk. Install new sidewalk.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

TOM L.
12/2008
5.0
basement waterproofing, concrete repair
  + 0 more
They were flexible. Came when they said they would come. Finished before they thought, cleaned up completely, and explained very clearly what they were doing.
Description of Work: Replaced portion of tile system that was no longer effective. Jackhammered through basement flooring on one end of the house, installed rock and piping system and replaced cement flooring.

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
$1,800

MARY F.
10/2008
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
I felt that this company was very honest in telling me that they couldn't do the work because there concrete wouldn't match. They also gave me info on what company to call to get the job done right.
Description of Work: They came out and gave an estimate for repairing the tuck-pointing on my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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