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The Baker Project: Testimonial
"We recently had major renovations performed on our 82-year old house to correct serious subsidence problems with our foundation. To accomplish these repairs, the house was lifted; the original foundation was removed, replaced with new footings, walls and basement floor and the house was then lowered onto the new foundation.
This letter briefly describes our experiences of this event.
Prior to the work:
We obtained estimates from two of the three main contractors in Alberta who can perform the type of major foundation work we required. Both sent representatives to our house, discussed the problem as we saw it, answered questions and then submitted work and cost estimates.
One contractor provided a single-page generalized listing of the work to be done. This did not address all the requirements we had discussed and specified a single flat-fee charge for the work. Following this estimate we received no follow-up from this contractor to discuss or clarify their estimate.
Abarent provided a three-page, itemized list of the specific work to be done at each stage of the project. This included descriptions of the optional issues (including additional costs) that might arise during the work. In addition, Kevin Braddell, Abarent’s General Manager, did the initial walk-through for their estimate and later went through it, line by line. He pointed out potential problems and things we had to prepare for during the work (extra cracks, concrete dust, effects on neighbors etc.) We selected Abarent.
During the work:
Complicated projects like this require excellent management to ensure everything happens when it should. Throughout, Kevin provided timely information as to "what was to happen when" and, most importantly, what to tell the neighbor! All the different crews we dealt with during the project acted in a civil and business-like manner. The project was completed on time and on budget.
Repairing or fixing a foundation is a very traumatic event for any householder because all of your house investment is (literally!) in the air. If you have to do it, call Abarent. They are professional – we cannot recommend them highly enough."
John Baker
The Baker Project: Testimonial
"We recently had major renovations performed on our 82-year old house to correct serious subsidence problems with our foundation. To accomplish these repairs, the house was lifted; the original foundation was removed, replaced with new footings, walls and basement floor and the house was then lowered onto the new foundation.
This letter briefly describes our experiences of this event.
Prior to the work:
We obtained estimates from two of the three main contractors in Alberta who can perform the type of major foundation work we required. Both sent representatives to our house, discussed the problem as we saw it, answered questions and then submitted work and cost estimates.
One contractor provided a single-page generalized listing of the work to be done. This did not address all the requirements we had discussed and specified a single flat-fee charge for the work. Following this estimate we received no follow-up from this contractor to discuss or clarify their estimate.
Abarent provided a three-page, itemized list of the specific work to be done at each stage of the project. This included descriptions of the optional issues (including additional costs) that might arise during the work. In addition, Kevin Braddell, Abarent’s General Manager, did the initial walk-through for their estimate and later went through it, line by line. He pointed out potential problems and things we had to prepare for during the work (extra cracks, concrete dust, effects on neighbors etc.) We selected Abarent.
During the work:
Complicated projects like this require excellent management to ensure everything happens when it should. Throughout, Kevin provided timely information as to "what was to happen when" and, most importantly, what to tell the neighbor! All the different crews we dealt with during the project acted in a civil and business-like manner. The project was completed on time and on budget.
Repairing or fixing a foundation is a very traumatic event for any householder because all of your house investment is (literally!) in the air. If you have to do it, call Abarent. They are professional – we cannot recommend them highly enough."
John Baker