Gardner Construction Inc

Concrete Pouring and Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair,

About us

Gardner Construction, Inc., now employee-owned, provides expert concrete installation, foundation repair and other concrete services. We built a solid reputation over 30 years based on our professional craftsmanship, reliability and outstanding service to all of our customers. We take pride in every job and stand behind our work.

Business highlights

28 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Concrete, foundation repair, Wall replacement, Bowed or buckling walls Core fill walls, Stablwall, Drain tile systems, sump pumps, battery back up sump pump installed. waterproofing, interior, exterior drain tile systems, bucking walls, garage floors, sidewalks, patios, steps, aprons, driveways, Stamped colored concrete, glass block windows, egress, corrective grading, foundation resurfacing, tuck pointing, block repair, yard drain tile, foundation resurfacing, retaining walls, brick repair.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8335 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
5%
3
2%
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 201-225 of 335 reviews

Diane E.
05/2012
5.0
foundation repair, masonry
  + 0 more
We had issues with mice coming into the house and the pest company we used suggested having the foundation checked and re-tucked. We also had a section of the foundation where an old window had been boarded up and needed to be fixed. We called Garner Construction and they came out right away, gave a bid and were able to get the job done within a few days. The work was neat and excellent and was done in a few days. Best of all - no more mice! They did find some small holes where they had gained entry. Would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Foundation repair and re-tucking.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,150

Carol K.
05/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
My basement was leaking. The company identifed the problem, wrote a detailed and professional estimate, and once they received approval, completed the work. Specficially they installed fresh, heavy duty plastic to outer walls of basement, increased the grade so water ran away from the house and installed trim and rock to the side of house impacted. The finish was very nice and, more importantly, no more leaks! We just had a major storm last night and no more water in the basement. I am sure this wasn't a complicated fix, but they handled it with professionally and successfully.
Description of Work: My basement was leaking. The company identifed the problem, wrote a detailed and professional estimate, and once they received approval, completed the work. Specficially they installed fresh, heavy duty plastic to outer walls of basement, increased the grade so water ran away from the house and installed trim and rock to the side of house impacted. The finish was very nice and, more importantly, no more leaks!

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Laure C.
05/2012
5.0
foundation repair, glass block
  + 0 more
We found Gardner on Angie's list. Our request for an estimate was met promptly, the estimate was reasonable, and the project itself completed beautifully. They replaced 70+ year old basement windows with glass block windows, repaired the entire foundation, replaced window wells, and built up surfaces around the house so water will drain away. There is nothing more we could have asked of them.
Description of Work: These guys were fantastic! They arrived on time, performed extremely high quality work, did an amazing clean-up, and the final bill matched the estimate to the penny. They were also very patient and kind to our rather skittish dog.

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
$7,000

ELIZABETH D.
04/2012
5.0
drain pipe, wells
  + 0 more
They were fabulous. The proposal was a bang up job but the dollars just didn't work so we didn't use them. It was a very thorough and professional proposal. We plan on passing the exterior proposal to the Townhouse association since it was so well done.
Description of Work: They quoted work on drain tiles and exterior planning beyond what we wanted to do.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

CATHY S.
03/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing, concrete repair, drain pipe
  + 1 more
Excellent! We called Gardner Construction on 3/13/12 and talked to Jerry. He came out the same day and gave us an estimate. He said we would have to wait until the ground thawed before we could have the above work completed. The following week the ground thawed (with the early spring we're having) and we had the work done. Jerry and his crew were here at 7:30 a.m. on 3/22/12. They completed all of the work in a timely manner. They were all very professional and courteous. After they had left you would never have known that anyone had been working in the basement or yard, their cleanup was so thorough. They did a fabulous job and we would call them again in a hearbeat! We would highly recommend them to anyone for basement waterproofing!!
Description of Work: Install 28ft of drain tile on inside of lower level garage and 30ft on the outside. Diamond saw cut concrete slab so that drain pipe could be installed there. Filled in that area with trap rock. Old dirt and concrete hauled away. Repaired concrete floor. Resodded in back yard where trench had been dug. Cleaned stained walls and repainted.

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

Christine W.
01/2012
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
LOVE this firm !! they were responsive & attentive to what I felt was an urgent situation - they had someone onsite within hours of my initial call to asseded the situation. Rather than charge me for work that I didn't need done, they proved that they were HIGHLY ethical with a great sense of integrity & said that the foundation I was concerned about was 'normal' -- not in danger of failing I was delighted with their professionalism & will call them 1st - always -
Description of Work: assessed foundation & determined no work was required

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Barbara H.
12/2011
4.0
basement waterproofing, concrete driveways, concrete repair
  + 1 more
We went through the concrete in the garage, which is the job that they really wanted. However, they talked me out of it. They wanted to use something else instead of concrete, which I was not too sure about. That is kind of how it was left. It didn’t get anywhere. They have not got back to me with an estimate.
Description of Work: I got an estimate from Gardner Construction Inc. Company in September. I wanted concrete pouring done in the basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Barbara H.
12/2011
4.0
house painters
  + -1 more
I was very satisfied with the painting job. They did a good job. Their pricing was pretty fair. They were very responsive; they were anxious to get the job.
Description of Work: I used Gardner Construction Inc. Company about four months ago. All the shingles on the roof were painted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Harry G.
12/2011
3.0
basement waterproofing, concrete repair
  + 0 more
Very pleasant to deal with. They had the best price. Problem was it took them weeks to get back to me after my initial phone call and by that time we were committed to another supplier
Description of Work: Visited the house and gave us a detailed quote, after a long delayed phone call in response to the voice mail we left

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rosa R.
11/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They were professional and punctual. They came out and gave me a quote. Their price of $11,000 was way over what I was willing to pay, so that is why I did not choose them. I would consider contacting them again in the future if needed.
Description of Work: I got an estimate from Gardner Construction Inc for basement waterproofing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


David W.
11/2011
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
I used them for a couple of projects in 2010 and I thought they were a fantastic contractor to work with. They are easy to talk to and did everything they said they would do. This company was also on schedule and had nice payment terms so I was very pleased with how it came out. I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Gardner Construction to repair foundations on a house.

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
$80,000

SHEILA S.
11/2011
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
I called on 10/04/11. I called back on 10/07. Jerry came out on 10/08. He gave me a written estimate that day. The signed contract was mailed in on 10/10. The work was completed earlier than expected on 10/21. They also patched one area of the garage floor at no extra charge.
Description of Work: Stucco garage--inside foundation had been deteriorating. Two sides were repaired.

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
$1,375

SHEILA S.
11/2011
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
I first called on 10/04/11. I called back on 10/07. Jerry came out on 10/08. He gave me a written estimate that day. Signed contract was mailed to them on 10/10. Work was completed earlier than expected on 10/21.
Description of Work: Removed and replaced edge of front stoop and one section of sidewalk.

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
$2,300

GRETCHEN F.
10/2011
5.0
concrete repair, masonry
  + 0 more
We got a quick great response from Gardener. The bid took a little while to get (it was written out and snail mailed) but was complete and competent. Bill really seemed to understand what we needed and was happy to go over the project verbally a few times to make sure we were on the same page. The work was completed fast and perfectly. They cleaned up after themselves and did a great job! Will are hiring them again for work on our house- VERY happy with the service!
Description of Work: Two 100+ year old window wells were blocked off and filled in on our comercial property

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

SANDRA K A.
10/2011
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
They showed up on time the date agreed to do the repair. They were neat and finished 2 coats of resurfacong that day. I have more foundation that will probably need the same repair process in a couple years--the foundation was painted with the wrong paint and holds moisture. I will call Gardner when I have to do more foundation repair.
Description of Work: Seth returned my call promptly and stopped by the next day to estimate my problem. I had concrete foundation blocks that were degrading. I was worried about them opening up into the block cavity. Seth gave me a brochure describing their repair process and showed me some pictures of previous repair jobs.

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

Bruce M.
09/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
The project went very well. The crew worked hard and got the job done in a couple of days. They were very neat and cleaned up after what was a very messy job (water was still coming in as they were installing the drain tile).
Description of Work: While I have had a damp basement on and off over the years, after a wet spring I suddenly had water coming into my basement that would not stop. I asked for several bids on the work. The Gardner bid was a bit less than the others, but most importantly Jerry Gardner was very knowledgeable about analyzing the problem. He was also able to get his crew out right away to put in drain tile and, ultimately, two sump pumps.

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
$9,000

Marge B.
07/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I spent $4000 on that work. It was excellent. He provided services for $1000 less than a competitor.
Description of Work: I used Gardner Construction Inc. on the 13th of June this year for basement waterproofing.

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

Nancy G.
05/2011
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
I had a wonderful experience with them. They totally knew what they were going. I would recommend everything about them. I had a lot of confidence in everything they did. They paid a lot of attention to the job. The person who came to do the estimate was here when they did the job. That meant a lot to me. The crew was great. They talked to me and answered all the questions I had. I highly recommend them to others.
Description of Work: I used Gardner Construction INC to replace the sidewalk two weeks ago.

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
$3,000

Paul H.
05/2011
3.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe, wells
  + 1 more
Contacted Gardner Construction to get a quote on installing some landscape and sump pump drainage. Scheduled appointment with Bill Thursday morning 4/14. 30 minutes past the scheduled time, no Bill, no call, no e-mail. After an hour, I ended up calling them to find out what happened, somehow my appointment was forgotten (i.e. recorded at the office, but either forgotten or not communicated to the person it was assigned to). Re-scheduled for the following afternoon, surprisingly he did show up and on time, too. Proposal for a drainage system was less imaginative than other proposals I had received, but was still very interested in receiving a quote (given their alledged expertise in this area). Bill told me that he would mail out a paper quote in the next week, and apologized for missing the appointment the next day. All would have been well, if I had ever actually received a quote or follow up from them. No paper quote ever came in the mail, and no one ever contacted me to see if I had received it or if I had any questions (which I would assume they would do if they had actually sent it out). I can't imagine using this company after these two intitial negative experiences, I can only imagine that I would have to manage the project myself. This feeling was only reinforced by the other highly-rated Angie's list providers that I contacted and who showed up on time, and provided quotes within the timeframe they defined for themselves.
Description of Work: Contacted Gardner Construction to get a quote on installing some landscape and sump pump drainage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


briaB D.
04/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing, concrete repair
  + 0 more
Our basement was leaking a large amount of water up through the floor near an exterior wall with the spring thaw. I called on Saturday to try to arrange a quote and got the call back on Monday, then promptly arrived on Tuesday to inspect and give us the estimate. On Wednesday the work was done quickly, respected our property, cleaned up well. The problem was diagnosed as a problem with the drainage system for our pre-existing tiled drainage system. When he got in there on Wednesday he discovered that there was silt clogging the gravel around the drain pipe . He dug out the gravel around the pipe and replaced it and poured new concrete. Although I am no basement expert, he explained the problem clearly and simply fixed the problem and did not try to add "extra things" to make more work for himself. I admit I relied on Angie's list previous reviews and didn't get multiple quotes. As there was water constantly leaking onto my carpet and making a general mess, I was not in the mood for lengthy comparison shopping.
Description of Work: Dug out the concrete along an exterior wall of our basement and repaired the drainage system around the pipe and then poured new concrete to repair the floor.

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

EDWARD K.
03/2011
5.0
concrete driveways
  + -1 more
It was great, we liked them and thought they did a good job. I thought the price was fair. We wouldn't have hired them if we weren't agreeable to the amount.
Description of Work: They did my garage floor. The replaced most of the concrete for my three car 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

Cindy W.
03/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing, concrete repair, egress windows
  + 1 more
I was very impressed with their service. They were on time and on estimate. When a problem occurred with my sump pump drainage, (not their fault), they came out immediately and reworked the plumbing. I can't say enough about this company. Very professional and helpful!!!
Description of Work: The team excavated the basement floor, put in new drain tile, put in an egress window, replaced two windows with glass block, and then repoured the basement floor, insuring that the basement was waterproofed.

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
$30,000

Response from Gardner Construction Inc
Thank You for taking the time to fill out the report & also for your very kind words. We take pride in our work, it always makes us feel good to know we did the job you expected. We appreciate your business & look forward to working for you again in the future. Thanks again, All of us at Gardner Construction.

Roxanne W.
02/2011
5.0
ceramic tile, concrete repair, excavators, foundation repair, masonry
  + 3 more
I don't think they could have improved on anything. They were very knowledgeable, professional, and did more than I even asked for. When they straightened out the wall it was above and beyond.
Description of Work: They put drain tile along the one side of my garage, fixed the foundation on one side of my garage, and straightened out one wall of my 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

MAX J.
02/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I appreciated his quick response and his ability to see what needed to be done. I also appreciated that he did not try to sell us services we did not need.
Description of Work: Randy came the same day I called. He very quickly diagnosed the problem - a leaky pipe. (A plumber had previously said it wasn't a leak in the pipe.) He showed me where the pipe was leaking. He also looked at some cracks in the concrete blocks but did not think they were serious. He suggested we hire a handyman who could repair the damage and replace the leaky valve.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ronald D.
09/2010
4.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
Everthing went as planned. We passed city inspection. We only have to wait 3 weeks before the company can apply the sealer.
Description of Work: We had a replacement driveway, replacement garage floor, and some minor additions done at our home. This firm was not the lowest bid but they did a good job for a neighbor last year.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

Response from Gardner Construction Inc
We appreciated the great grades you gave us on the work we did for you. We were dissapointed to read what rating you had given us in the "cost "catagory on the job Rob & crew did.We hope you understand that as they say, "you get what you pay for". Our company only uses top of the line products & our workmanship is top quality. We are glad to hear that you & your neighbor were both happy with the work we did for you and hope to work again for you in the future.

Contact information

9635 Humboldt Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55431

http://www.gardnerconstructioninc.com

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
BC096839
Trade License Locale
MN
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
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Basement Waterproofing,
Foundation Repair,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Landscaping,
Masonry,
Plumbing,
Concrete Driveways,
Patios,
Excavating,
Egress Windows,
Windows

FAQ

Gardner Construction 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

Gardner Construction Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Gardner Construction Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Gardner Construction Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Gardner Construction Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Gardner Construction Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Gardner Construction Inc offers warranties.
Gardner Construction Inc offers the following services: Concrete, foundation repair, Wall replacement, Bowed or buckling walls Core fill walls, Stablwall, Drain tile systems, sump pumps, battery back up sump pump installed. waterproofing, interior, exterior drain tile systems, bucking walls, garage floors, sidewalks, patios, steps, aprons, driveways, Stamped colored concrete, glass block windows, egress, corrective grading, foundation resurfacing, tuck pointing, block repair, yard drain tile, foundation resurfacing, retaining walls, brick repair.

Contact information

9635 Humboldt Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55431

http://www.gardnerconstructioninc.com

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