We're looking at contractors to waterproof the crawl space under our house after recently experiencing 3" of flooding and a $2800 cleanup bill (the insurance guy arrives today to access damage and hopefully reimburse after our deductible). So I went to this one site that listed 19 positive reviews. I know that reviews are not always what they seem-- some people actually make a living writing bogus reviews for websites.

Here are two reviews on the site, one right after the other. Notice anything familiar with each?

Amie ‎ - May 24, 2010
Very happy with service! "Great job! He designed some changes in my yard with underground drains and grading to compensate for the garage and garden that the previous owner had built. Now my yard dries out after it rains and I can put my dog out without him tracking up the house with mud when he comes back in."
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John ‎ - May 7, 2010
Amazing Work! The results were amazing! Actually, that is an understatement, he's better than amazing! Great job! He designed some changes in my yard with underground drains and grading to compensate for the garage and garden that the previous owner had built. Now my yard dries out after it rains and I can put my dog out without him tracking up the house with mud when he comes back in.
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