Inside Guys Underpinning

Waterproofing
Toronto ON M5V
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Private User
Private User
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Basement Underpinning

We had Jakub and his team come and lower our basement approximately two and half feet for a total finished height of 8 and half feet. It went great. We had plumbing for a 4-piece bathroom roughed-in too. Two things that stuck out the most: first, Jakub and his whole team were always very polite and courteous. Second, the entire crew was super clean and tidy during the entire job. Jakub also co-ordinated all the sub-contractors that we would need for the job (HVAC, architect, structural engineer, plumber, mason, etc) everyone that he brought in was also extremely amicable. He ensured we had all the correct permits and organized city inspector visits. We opted for in-floor heating (water tubes in the concrete floor) and the installation with subcontractor went great. The final concrete is relatively smooth and no cracking during curing. At the end of it all he even arranged for a cleaning service for the house. Overall, top quality job.

Approximate cost of services:
$60,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you for the awesome review, Esteban.
Inside Guys were very happy working on the project with you. We hope you are enjoying your new space.
Warm regards,
Inside Guys

Baila
Baila
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Underpinning - Toronto East End

My husband and I hired inside guys to do an excavation job and underpinning on our 6 ft basement. They took the ceilings to about 8 1/2 feet in about 2 months.

Jakub and his team were amazing. Despite being stuck at home during lockdown for an underpinning process the team made us feel as comfortable as possible. They were respectful of our neighbours and kept the site as clean as possible. To top it all off the work that was done was impeccable (we have gotten a lot of compliments from our finishing contractors).

Approximate cost of services:
$90,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you, Baila for the positive feedback. It was our pleasure working with you and Andrew. Enjoy your new space!
Warm regards,
Inside guys

Peter M from Toronto
Peter M from Toronto
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Basement Underpinning

I was referred to the Inside Guys from a neighbour who claimed they were able to deliver exactly what they said they would...on time and on budget.

I'm pleased to say that they delivered on that and more. Jakub and his team were responsive, knowledgeable and created a seamless outcome for our basement project.

The perfect trades company...do what you do...do it on time...do it on budget. All three boxes checked. Beyond that, every chance Jakub had to help with other trades and elements of my job that were outside his scope, he was happy to do it.

I can't speak any more highly of Inside Guys. My only sadness is that I won't work with them again, because can't underpin again!!!

Approximate cost of services:
$80,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Peter,
You were a pleasure to work with!
We were happy we were able to help in all phases of the process. Hope you enjoy your new space.
Warm regards,
Inside Guys

Philip
Philip
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Basement Slab

We hired Jakub and his crew to deliver a perfect basement floor. Fit for light grinding but not too much granular showing through. We also wanted a lighter oatmealy colour to the floor once polished. Jakub and his crew were attentive to our needs, prepared the space to receive a slab cleanly, and set up the concrete pour using specs to suit the request. Jakub spent the better part of a full day working the floor to get it perfect. And even before grinding and polishing the floor looks great. It will allow for a really beautiful basement finish. Great job.

Approximate cost of services:
$16,750.00
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Company Response

Thank you kindly for your positive feedback, Philip.
It was a pleasure working with you!
Warm regards,
Inside Guys

Mel in Kitchener
Mel in Kitchener
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Underpinning Basement

I have already posted this review elsewhere, but we are so satisfied with the job and this company’s professionalism that I am compelled to post it here too, and anywhere else I can think of.
Jakob and his crew were outstanding professionals who were meticulous, and did a wonderful job of underpinning our foundation and lowering our basement floor. They worked collaboratively with several other trades to ensure a seamless experience. We were provided with excellent communication which gave us great confidence. Long and short, we would highly recommend them!

Approximate cost of services:
$60,000.00
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Company Response

Mel,

Thank you kindly for your thoughtful words and your recommendation.
It was a pleasure for the entire team to have worked with you and Mike.
We are very happy to know that Inside Guys Underpinning met your standards. We hope you are enjoying the new space we have created.

Warm regards,
Inside Guys

Jonathan in Toronto
Jonathan in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Underpinning and basement lowering

We hired Jakub and Inside Guys to underpin and lower our basement. Our entire house was being renovated. Our house was built in 1880's with 18 inch stone/rubble construction walls. The basement was small, dark and wet. This was no easy task. They were on time an on budget. No hidden costs or last minute increases, no surprises. They were on site daily until the job was done. Their clean up was great. They lowered the basement, enlarged window casings and waterproofed. I wish the other trades were as professional. I would not hesitate to hire them again or recommend them to a friend.

Approximate cost of services:
$80,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you for the kind words Jonathan and taking the time to comment on our work, we love what we do and appreciate the gratitude! Warm Regards, Inside Guys

Jennifer
Jennifer
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Parging

I hired Jacob a second time — after his crew had waterproofed, brilliantly, the back of our house. The second job was a small parging task, and it’s a testament to Jacob’s customer service that he took on the job, despite its small size, and once again did a great job.

Approximate cost of services:
$900.00
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Thank you Jennifer for the great review! It was a pleasure working with you!

Warm Regards,
Inside Guys

jgottfried
jgottfried
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Excellent Experience with Basement Underpinning

We can’t say enough good things about our experience with the Inside Guys. Jakub is a pleasure to work with and it is obvious he cares deeply about his craft. He communicated what to expect each day, was always available for questions, and stuck to his timelines. He went above and beyond arranging sub contractors and services as needed and worked with our finishing contractors to ensure placement of plumbing rough-ins, etc. was satisfactory for our upcoming construction. Every member of the crew was friendly and courteous to us and the neighbours- we had many positive comments. Their attention to detail and cleanliness was very much appreciated- every day they left the house very tidy both inside and out. The job was done before the estimated deadline and within scope. Absolutely would recommend the Inside Guys to anyone looking to underpin!

Approximate cost of services:
$68,000.00
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Company Response

Julia and Sam, thank you for taking the time to share such a thorough and detailed review. We are so grateful to have worked with you on this project!

Warm Regards,
Inside Guys

Private User
Private User
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Underpinning

If you want white glove service for underpinning, you found it. Jakub and his crew are FANTASTIC. They were efficient, friendly and super, super clean (they ensured that my house was swept every DAY). Jakub is incredibly responsive, solutions-oriented, extremely helpful (providing ancillary services that weren't in his scope), easy to work with, provided regular updates, and honest. The job was done before the estimated deadline and all within the quote. I have told all of my friends that are seeking to underpin their homes - go to Jakub and his crew at Inside Guys. I am happy to chat with anyone considering Inside Guys.

Approximate cost of services:
$60,000.00
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Company Response

Jon we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience from start to finish!

Warm Regards,
Inside Guys

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Great underpinning workmanship

Inside Guys did a great job on lowering our homes basement, opening walls and expanding the basement length. They started the process at the end of January 2021 and we’re finished by mid March! We went from a 5ft headroom to a little over 8ft, which is remarkable. The team was very clean and professional. I highly recommend them to work on your home! Great job Milton and team.

From the Wellington’s

Approximate cost of services:
$60,000.00
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Thank you for the great review! We appreciate the kind words and having worked with you as well!

Warm Regards,
Inside Guys

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More about Inside Guys Underpinning

OUR COMPANY VALUES
Quality. Integrity. Value.

The Inside Guys are a full-service basement improvement company, with an emphasis on basement lowering, waterproofing and underpinning. Having worked in the industry for the past 26 years, on over 250 projects within the GTA for various construction companies, we noticed that there was something missing with some of these bigger companies: the communication and professionalism was lacking on many jobsites.

We decided to model our company based on higher ethical standards combined with superior craftsmanship. We realize that we are only as good as our last job and future work success is dependent on our reputation. We not only want to exceed your expectations for the work but also how smooth the project runs so we pride ourselves on being there from the day one until it’s done.
We care about what we build for you.

WE DO ALL THE WORK.

We work with every client, one-on-one from start to finish. We promise to not only quote the work, but to also do the work.

This is something unique in our industry – we want to bring back accountability to the jobsite and ensure homeowners are treated with knowledge and respect.

From the moment we take on your project, your peace of mind is our main priority. We want a clear and transparent process, with on-going communication and continuous support so you can be assured the job will get done right the first time.

We will not only promise to do all of the day to day work but we will also act as project supervisors and ensure that each project is constructed to plan with no variations. We will deal with the City of Toronto Inspectors directly so that no communication is lost if there are ever any discrepancies.
If you have any questions at the end of the day we will provide you with pictures of the day’s work and let you know what the next steps will be.

At the end of the day, it comes down to trust. We feel that we must earn it.

At the end of each job you will receive a folder that includes the original drawings, locates, inspection reports and a zip drive of images for your peace of mind.

Uncompromising quality, exceptional service, competitive pricing and unsurpassed results.

CATEGORIES
Waterproofing and Foundations
PRODUCTS
Bakor Henry Blueskin. Delta Foundation Wrap.
SERVICES
Underpinning. Basement Lowering. Concrete floors.
SPECIALITIES
Underpinning; Waterproofing; Foundations
WEBSITE
http://insideguystoronto.com/
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1989
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
10
PAYMENT METHOD
E-Transfer; Cash; Cheques; Credit Card
LICENSES
T85-4971863
MEMBERSHIPS
BBB
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
Yes, please ask for details.
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