Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Foundation Repair Solutions
At Robson Foundations, we have dedicated ourselves to resolving foundation challenges for over four decades. Our journey began in 1973 when Rick Robson joined his father's foundation repair company, quickly mastering the trade and building a legacy rooted in trust and performance. We specialize in addressing wet basements, waterproofing solutions, and structural issues, employing time-tested methods tailored to each homeowner's unique needs. Our team prioritizes transparency, educating clients on their options while ensuring meticulous clean-up and property preservation. With a commitment to integrity and quality craftsmanship, we have earned countless referrals through our consistent delivery of reliable, long-term solutions. Our leadership team, including skilled tradesman Mark McDermott, embodies values of relationship-building and excellence, ensuring our clients receive unparalleled service.As a family-owned business, we approach every project with the same dedication we would apply to our own homes, combining technical expertise with a personal touch. Our deep understanding of Ontario's building codes, soil conditions, and water table dynamics sets us apart, enabling us to tackle complex foundation challenges with confidence. From initial assessment to final restoration, we guarantee lifetime protection for our work, reflecting our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. With hundreds of successfully repaired foundations across Niagara Region, we remain steadfast in our mission to provide durable, trustworthy solutions for generations to come.
Services
Foundation repairs
Waterproofing solutions
Structural repairs
Sump pump installation
Underpinning
Concrete crack repair
Exterior waterproofing
Interior drainage systems
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized foundation repair expertise in Niagara Region
- Our team combines technical knowledge with lifetime guarantees on all work
- We prioritize property preservation with meticulous clean-up after every project
- Our leadership includes certified tradesmen with deep local construction knowledge
- We provide transparent education about foundation issues and solutions
What people say
Completely trust them
Easy to work with
Respected my property
Services
Foundation Repairs
Robson Foundations specializes in comprehensive foundation repairs addressing cracks, water damage, and structural instability. Our expert team uses time-tested methods to restore integrity to poured concrete, block, and stone foundations. With over 40 years of experience in Niagara's unique soil conditions, we guarantee lasting solutions that protect homes from future damage while maintaining property value.
Waterproofing Solutions
Our waterproofing services prevent water intrusion through exterior membranes, interior drainage systems, and sump pump installations. We address grading issues and weeping tile problems while ensuring proper water table management. Using industry-leading materials and techniques, we create customized waterproofing plans that maintain dry, usable basement spaces while protecting structural integrity.
Structural Repairs
We repair buckled walls, shifting foundations, and frost-damaged structures using underpinning and reinforcement techniques. Our team assesses load-bearing capacity and soil conditions to implement permanent fixes. From cracked concrete to deteriorating field stone foundations, we restore structural soundness while adhering to Ontario Building Code requirements for long-term safety and stability.
Sump Pump Installation
Our sump pump systems protect basements from water accumulation through strategically placed pits and reliable pump mechanisms. We install primary and backup systems to handle extreme weather conditions, ensuring continuous operation during power outages. This critical component of our waterproofing solutions prevents flooding and mold growth while maintaining dry basement environments.
Underpinning
We reinforce existing foundations through underpinning techniques that increase structural support and prevent further settlement. Our methods address unstable soil conditions and provide additional depth to foundation footings. This specialized service stabilizes sinking foundations and prepares homes for future renovations while maintaining compliance with local building regulations.
People
Rick Robson
Founder
Rick Robson established Robson Foundations after decades in the industry, starting his first foundation repair at age 12. With over 40 years of experience in Niagara's construction sector, he transformed his father's business into a trusted foundation repair company known for technical expertise and lifetime guarantees.
Mark McDermott
Leadership Team
Mark McDermott brings extensive construction experience to Robson Foundations as part of the leadership team. His commitment to relationship-building and quality craftsmanship aligns with the company's values of trust and performance, ensuring clients receive exceptional service and durable foundation solutions.
Questions
What foundation repair services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive foundation solutions including crack repairs, waterproofing, structural stabilization, sump pump installation, and underpinning for residential properties in Niagara Region.
How do you handle basement waterproofing?
Our waterproofing process includes exterior membranes, interior drainage systems, and sump pump installations tailored to your home's specific water table and soil conditions in Niagara.
Do you offer lifetime guarantees?
Yes, we provide lifetime guarantees on all our foundation repair work, reflecting our confidence in the durability and quality of our solutions.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Niagara Region, Ontario, with extensive knowledge of local soil conditions and building code requirements for foundation repairs.
How long does a typical repair take?
Most foundation repairs are completed within 1-3 days, with our team working efficiently while maintaining property cleanliness and structural integrity standards.
What makes you different from other contractors?
Our 40+ years of specialized foundation experience, lifetime guarantees, and commitment to property preservation set us apart from general contractors in Niagara's foundation repair industry.
Reviews (7)
Rebecca McCormick
Dec 13, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
We were really happy with the service and quality of work. The team was fast, friendly, professional, and their work was clean.
Service:Foundations
We were really happy with the service and quality of work. The team was fast, friendly, professional, and their work was clean.
Service:Foundations
Nick Mirka
Nov 02, 2021
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Mark & Steve did a fantastic & thorough job fixing a poorly filled hole left from an old chimney. Mark assessed the problem thoroughly - and they even double checked our weepers to ensure our foundations healthy was in good shape when they left. We were super impressed how it looked like they were never here at all - everything was clean & put back to how it was before hand. Can't recommend them enough. Thanks guys!
Joel St Onge
Aug 11, 2021
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If youre looking to get a bunch of quotes done dont bother. Just call Mark. Super polite, courteous, accommodating, fair and transparent pricing. Kept to his timeline flawlessly. He and his crew (Steve? Steph?) are A++ Human beings, you wont find anyone better or more knowledgeable. They also kept my home very clean considering they were jackhammering indoors for 4 days straight. Amazing work and amazing people.
Kevin Fox
Jan 19, 2021
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I have worked with Robson Foundations on numerous projects both as the customer and as a property manager, and have had a fantastic experience with them. Mark is very personable, he and his team work incredibly hard, they are very flexible in how many services they can offer, has some great ideas, and the work absolutely speaks for itself. They take very good care of their work and it definitely shows. Most recently I purchased a home and the first person I called was Mark because I knew I would get all the information needed and that I could rely on him and his team. You can definitely count on
Yozo Dikic
Dec 01, 2020
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Mark the owner and his team are extremely professional, punctual and knowledgeable. Their work is superb and their approach to the job really indicates that they care about their customers. The jobsite was left clean every night and every step of the job was communicated thoroughly. Amazing team and amazing work!
Brian Colavecchia
Jul 16, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
I recently purchased a home and found out there were several cracks in the foundation afterwards. Mark (Owner) was very professional, courteous and well knowledge with repairs and solutions to foundation leaking. He and his crew did an amazing job!! Highly recommend!!
I recently purchased a home and found out there were several cracks in the foundation afterwards. Mark (Owner) was very professional, courteous and well knowledge with repairs and solutions to foundation leaking. He and his crew did an amazing job!! Highly recommend!!
Margarita Davidson
Aug 24, 2019
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I wanted to write this review to share our AMAZING experience with this company. First of all, the work they did to our basement is top notch. We have a very old house (140 years old) and the basement used to leak like crazy. After a rain fall or in the spring we had actual puddles in our basement, and after the work they did it is completely dry. I am blow away by the quality of their work and just our overall experience with the whole process. They were very responsive, good at commutating with us and they stuck to their schedule. They even came back for a special request-free of charge! We had
