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Best Foundation & Underpinning Contractors in Don Mills (2026)

Last updated: By ConcreteFinder Research Team

In the Don Mills area, ConcreteFinder counts 8 foundation contractors averaging 4.94★ on Google, drawn from 278 reviews collected for July 2026. A typical foundation contractor on this list carries 19 Google reviews, enough history to judge real workmanship, and our ranking weighs that volume, not just stars. There are no advertiser slots here: every input to the order is published, and claiming a listing costs nothing.

Which foundation contractors rank highest in Don Mills?

Below are all 8 foundation contractors ConcreteFinder tracks in Don Mills, ordered by our published score so consistent, high-volume reputations rise first. Each card opens a full profile and a free quote request.

  1. Maximum General Contracting: concrete work photographed at the business1

    Maximum General Contracting

    69/100 ConcreteFinder Score

    5 reviews · 5.0

    Don Mills

    • Foundations & Underpinning
    • Mon to Fri, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Says it is licensed
    • Says it is insured

    3 of 4 details on file · Don Mills foundation contractor, 5 Google reviews average 5.0★, posted working hours.

  2. C2

    City Wide Group

    67/100 ConcreteFinder Score

    184 reviews · 4.8

    Don Mills

    • Foundations & Underpinning
    • 7 days, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Says it has been going since 1961

    2 of 4 details on file · A foundation contractor working Don Mills, 184 Google reviews average 4.8★, posted working hours.

  3. Barakah Waterproofing: concrete work photographed at the business3

    Barakah Waterproofing

    64/100 ConcreteFinder Score

    19 reviews · 4.9

    Don Mills

    • Foundations & Underpinning
    • 7 days, Open 24 hours
    • Says it has been going since 1999

    3 of 4 details on file · Listed for foundation contractor work around Don Mills, 19 Google reviews average 4.9★, posted working hours.

  4. Maple Leaf Construction: concrete work photographed at the business4

    Maple Leaf Construction

    60/100 ConcreteFinder Score

    25 reviews · 5.0

    Don Mills

    • Foundations & Underpinning
    • Concrete Contractors
    • Mon to Fri, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    3 of 4 details on file · Listed for foundation contractor work around Don Mills, 25 Google reviews average 5.0★, also listed under concrete contractors.

  5. SDM Contractor: concrete work photographed at the business5

    SDM Contractor

    58/100 ConcreteFinder Score

    16 reviews · 5.0

    Don Mills

    • Foundations & Underpinning
    • Concrete Contractors
    • Stamped & Decorative Concrete
    • 7 days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    3 of 4 details on file · Don Mills foundation contractor, 16 Google reviews average 5.0★, also listed under concrete contractors and stamped & decorative concrete.

  6. Nova Landscaping: concrete work photographed at the business6

    Nova Landscaping

    56/100 ConcreteFinder Score

    10 reviews · 5.0

    Don Mills

    • Concrete Contractors
    • Foundations & Underpinning
    • 7 days, Open 24 hours

    3 of 4 details on file · A concrete contractor working Don Mills, 10 Google reviews average 5.0★, also listed under foundations & underpinning.

  7. Last King Construction.: concrete work photographed at the business7

    Last King Construction.

    54/100 ConcreteFinder Score

    2 reviews · 5.0

    Don Mills

    • Foundations & Underpinning
    • Concrete Contractors
    • 7 days, Open 24 hours
    • Says it is licensed
    • Says it is insured

    3 of 4 details on file · Listed for foundation contractor work around Don Mills, 2 Google reviews average 5.0★, also listed under concrete contractors.

  8. R8

    RCC Waterproofing Scarborough

    54/100 ConcreteFinder Score

    19 reviews · 4.9

    Don Mills

    • Foundations & Underpinning
    • 7 days, Open 24 hours

    2 of 4 details on file · Listed for foundation contractor work around Don Mills, 19 Google reviews average 4.9★, posted working hours.

How much does foundation and underpinning work cost in Don Mills?

Homeowners pricing foundation and underpinning work here can anchor on two line items: structural engineering drawings for underpinning permit runs $2,000–$5,000 per project (Strong Basements (Toronto)) and structural engineer hourly rate (Toronto/GTA) runs $150–$300 per hour (SEPCO Engineering). In Don Mills, constrained access and haulaway often nudge quotes to the upper end. Add 13% HST before comparing quotes.

Typical GTA foundations & underpinning prices for Don Mills, July 2026. Each row cites its source.
ItemTypical rangeUnitSource
Foundation crack repair - structural epoxy injectionDryShield's epoxy tier, for bonding structural cracks where strength restoration is the goal. Same floor as polyurethane, higher ceiling. Neither the $800 floor nor the $2,500 ceiling this guide used to show is on their page.$750$1,500per crackDryShield Basement Waterproofing (Toronto/GTA, 2026)
Foundation crack repair - polyurethane injection (leaking crack)DryShield's polyurethane tier, for stopping active leaks with a flexible seal that tolerates seasonal movement. HST and finishing work are not included unless quoted. The $500 floor this guide used to show is not on their page.$750$1,000per crackDryShield Basement Waterproofing (Toronto/GTA, 2026)
Underpinning a 1,000 sq ft basement lowered by 2 feet (total project)Nusite's worked example at their own $50 to $80 per square foot underpinning rate, over a four to ten week timeline. Permits, engineering, waterproofing, plumbing and finishing are all priced on top.$50,000$80,000per projectNusite Group (Toronto underpinning contractor)
Structural engineering drawings for underpinning permitStrong Basements' Toronto figure for the engineer to design the underpinning around the home's structure and soil and produce a drawing set for the permit application and construction. Some design-build firms fold it into a project package instead of billing it separately. Neither the $1,500 floor nor the $6,000 ceiling this guide used to show is on their page.$2,000$5,000per projectStrong Basements (Toronto)
Basement underpinning - structural work onlyStrong Basements' Toronto average for the structural work alone. Elsewhere on the same page they put the market rate for a professionally managed, fully insured project at $350 to over $600 per linear foot, with crawlspaces often at the higher end. Cost varies with soil conditions, depth of lowering, the underpinning method (non-shrink, overpour, L-shape, bench footing, engineered bench) and structural requirements such as load posts and beams. The flat $650 ceiling this guide used to show is not on their page.$350$480per linear footStrong Basements
Exterior waterproofing, as part of a basement-lowering projectNusite prices this only where exterior work is needed; an interior waterproofing system on the same job is $5,000 to $8,000, and the waterproofing line as a whole is $5,000 to $15,000.$10,000$15,000per projectNusite Group (Toronto underpinning contractor)

See the full Foundations & Underpinning cost guide

How does ConcreteFinder rank foundation contractors in Don Mills?

Every foundation contractor here is ranked by the same public formula: a review-volume-weighted Google rating, what the company states on its own site, and the state of its record. The median company here carries 19 Google reviews. That keeps the list of 8 honest, and no spot is ever paid for. Read our full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

How does ConcreteFinder rank foundation contractors in Don Mills?

No, placement can't be bought. We rank the 8 Don Mills foundation contractors here on a published score out of 100: reviews with volume weighed, what the company states on its own site, and the state of its record. In Don Mills, 100% of rated companies clear 4.8★, so small gaps matter.

How many foundation contractors serve Don Mills?

As of July 2026, 8 foundation contractors cover Don Mills, at an average Google rating of 4.94★ and a median of 19 reviews each. With that many local options, get three quotes and compare scope, not just price.

How far ahead do foundation contractors in Don Mills book up?

In Don Mills, this is year-round work, since it happens indoors or below grade rather than on open ground. Good local foundation contractors book up in peak weeks, so request quotes with some lead time.

What should I budget for foundation and underpinning work in Don Mills?

Structural engineering drawings for underpinning permit runs $2,000–$5,000 per project across the GTA, per Strong Basements (Toronto). Quotes there can sit at the higher end. Figures exclude 13% HST; our foundations & underpinning cost guide breaks down every line item for Don Mills.

How do I vet a foundation contractor in Don Mills?

Before hiring, request a live WSIB clearance and a liability certificate, and verify the dates. ConcreteFinder surfaces verification signals on every Don Mills profile, yet the actual insurance paperwork should be confirmed with the foundation contractor first.

Do I need a permit to underpin a basement in Don Mills?

Yes. Underpinning, bench footings and any structural foundation work in Don Mills need a building permit plus stamped drawings from a licensed Ontario structural engineer under the Building Code, and the city inspects in stages. That process is why an underpinning job is scoped very differently from flatwork, and because it is excavation work it runs year-round.

Questions to ask your contractor

  • What is the inspection schedule, and who books the city inspections?
  • How do you protect the existing structure and the neighbours during excavation?
  • Will you provide stamped engineering drawings and pull the building permit? Engineering and permit cost benchmarks
  • What waterproofing and drainage go in while the foundation is open?

Where else can you compare foundation contractors near Don Mills?

If none of the Don Mills shortlist suits, check foundation and underpinning work in adjacent areas or ConcreteFinder's other rankings nearby.

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