Posts by PatrickHerman
What Are Helical Piles?
I often get asked what helical piles are and what is the difference between helical piles and concrete footings. I’ll start off by explaining what a helical pile is: Helical piles are hollow steel tubes that are used to stabilize structures by anchoring the load to the surrounding ground, much like a driven pile. However, the…
Read MoreBest of HomeStars Awards 2023
January 25th, 2023 – Today, HomeStars announced Green Side Up Contracting Inc has been selected as the 2023 Best of Best Award Winner. The Best of HomeStars Awards 2023 in HomeStars’ yearly honours where they celebrate pros who go above and beyond when it comes to their three pillars of integrity, customer service, and consistency. This prestigious award recognizes the best…
Read MoreCondominium & Commercial Snow Removal For 2024
On January 17th, 2022 there was snow storm that dropped upwards of 60 cm in the GTA. Two and half weeks later, we received another 10 cm of snow. Prior to these two storms the precipitation level had been nominal. As a professional in the snow business, this is what we live for — battling…
Read MoreBest of HomeStars Awards 2021
March 15th, 2021 — Green Side Up Contracting Inc. announced today thatthey have been selected as a 2021 HomeStars Best of Award Winner. Thisprestigious award recognizes the best across the HomeStarsnetwork of over 60,000 Canadian home service pros. Winners arecarefully vetted for consistency, integrity, unparalleled customerservice and dedication to their trade. “Our Best of Award…
Read MoreReasons We Recommend Interlocking Patio’s over Decking in 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic has obviously brought many challenges to all of us and some of us have been impacted more than others. With all the travel restrictions and people spending the majority of their timeat home, the Outdoor Living construction business was booming throughout 2023 leaving most reputable contractors’ schedule full as we move into…
Read MoreWhy You Should Hire Us In 2024
Green Side Up Contracting Inc. (GSU) is a professional member of Landscape Ontario & an authorized TrexPro – GOLD status! Over the last 23+ years GSU has established ourselves within the construction industry as an honest and reputable contractor. We have earned this reputation by shaping the company around four core values: honesty, transparency, quality…
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