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    Business ProfileforRidgeback Basement Systems

    Foundation Repair
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    This business has 0 reviews

    Customer Complaints

    2 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 23/9/2013

    Years in Business: 11

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Basement, Crawl Space, and Foundation Repair.
    Serving the Maritime Provinces.

    Products & Services

    Our products combine to create a customized system for your home. We offer quality sump pumps, new french drain systems, moisture barrier installation, crawl space dehumidifiers, thermal insulation, structural repair and waterproofing.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    Dartmouth, NS B3B 1R3
    BBB File Opened:
    9/4/2013
    Years in Business:
    11
    Business Started:
    6/2/2013
    Business Started Locally:
    6/2/2013
    Business Incorporated:
    6/2/2013
    Accredited Since:
    23/9/2013
    Alternate Business Name
    • Halifax Basement Systems
    Business Management
    • Mr. Johannus Manders, Owner
    • Ms. Holly Manders, BBB Contact
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Johannus Manders, Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Johannus Manders, Owner
    • Ms. Holly Manders, BBB Contact
    Additional Contact Information

    Email Addresses

    Customer Complaints

    2 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    06/09/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Customer Service Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    I have a lot more details in the attached document including my last email interaction with Ridgeback Basements. To summarize the situation, Jan 2022 I had ridgeback waterproof my basement and seal my crawlspace. The same month there were issues. Water was freezing outside the pipes and possibly allowing water to back feed into the house. There was disclouration from the beginning and it only got worse. The pumps were not installed were in an optimum location. The wrong equipment was installed (I was offered $8200 refund although I paid $26000). I was reassured that I did not need to be concerned (in person I was told plans cannot change, ridgeback changed their plans after realizing their mistake with pump location, negatively impacting my home). I paid for a lifetime transferrable warranty but approximately 17 months later I started to have water issues and it's only been getting worse. Little has been done by the company other than replying to emails and making false claims in person. ***** (Part owner) even offered me to install another pump; however, this will not resolve my issues. She has told me that my father needs to help fix their equipment and I MUST have them clean it for the foreseeable future (at a rate of $600 every 4-6 months, never mentioned during install) In July, an employee of Ridgeback came to clean the system, he was unable to clean it properly, he tested all 3 pumps and they are working, and he even mentioned the pump should be in the other side of the house. I am currently using a military computer, but if you need any additional information/evidence I have email chains, pictures, videos and dates. With my work, I am usually unable to use a phone while in my building (security reasons) I can return voicemail messages or emails.
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