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    4.3 (12 reviews)
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    Exterior remodel: new gutter, new trim, new garage door frame, new garbage box, new paint.
    Sharifah S.

    Isaam Construction is highly recommended. I give Abraham and his crew a 5 star rating. He does quality work and pays meticulous attention to detail. I live by the beach so my house has to be strong to withstand the elements. Isaam construction was very mindful of all my needs, service requests, and they completed my exterior remodel timely. They took their time and did not just rush the job. I highly recommend Isaam construction to all my friends, family, and anyone that wants their construction projects done correctly, timely, and beautifully.

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    After interviewing over 10 contractors, we decided to go with Isaam Construction (the fact that they are based in Alameda was one of the primary reasons, along with good value and Abraham's easy-going personality) for our first-floor renovation (kitchen make-over, first floor flooring and paint). I gave them 5-stars in my review because I am more than pleased with their service... but to be clear, NOTHING in ANY project goes perfectly (be it installation, timeline, workmanship, etc). I say this as a DIYer who knows a thing or two about fixing things (and having been to really expensive new homes and observing the detail and execution of work in the finished product). As a client, you need to set realistic expectations. The Good: Abraham (the proprietor) is funny, easy-going, transparent, really good with communication and very trustworthy. He's given some ideas that was harder for his team to execute (like using the same backsplash material on our window frame) because it would look better (it turned out fantastic... see pics!). He's also attuned to his clients... there was one incident where an unfortunate slow leak occurred from one of the plumbed areas and because he knew how upsetting it was, he got his team to work on it immediately. His team was great too! His office staff was always available to help, and the construction crew was very mindful of their work and the occupants in the house. Things that could be improved: Timeline: yep, we went over the estimated timeline. BTW, a lot of this is driven by the permitting process so I don't blame them at all. Secondly, it rained a lot and if you know anything about construction, rain is a bummer. Also be aware that your project may not be the only thing his team is working on so you need to consider that...we knew and didn't mind so much as long as the final product was good. Cleanliness: again, if you know anything about construction, there will be a lot of chaos and mess (no exceptions. I have gone through other job sites and not just Isaam's during this project and none of them was clean by any stretch... it's just how it is). Once the job is done, everything goes to back to how it was. They did a great job cleaning up! So there you have it... Isaam did a great job with our project and we plan to use them for our next major one (very likely outside painting and repairs). 5 stars for sure!

    Leak from the pipes they replaced.

    I hired Isaam Construction to install a whole house water detection and shut off valve as required by my home insurance. I showed Abraham the product, sent them a link to the site, and asked about which size to buy. Abraham quoted me one worker at $75 per hour (plus materials) and said it would be 2-3 hours work. The day of the work, he showed up 2 hours early, which was a bit inconvenient, but a call beforehand would have been courteous. Then Abraham left his brother to do the work. Long story short, he left randomly without saying a word, apparently to get materials & lunch. I checked in when he got back and he had someone else with him, but didn't say anything about additional time or a worker. They left after finishing, but again, didn't say a word to me. Then I received a bill for nearly $900, plus materials! Abraham claimed that he didn't know the extent of work needed to install the product, but I sent him the information on it. Also, they claimed to fix a leak that no one mentioned or got approval for extra labor. I refused to pay the requested amount and offered $450, which was still much higher than the quote and what I would have paid Moen to install the product. A few days later, I notice a leak at the spigot where they replaced some pipes. Every day since, the leak has gotten worse. Today I had to call a plumber to come out and fix the leak and the loose pipe - an additional $240!!! I'm glad I refused to pay the full amount to Isaam because they did a terrible job. I do not recommend them and I will never use them again.

    Refinished floors, lack of fireplace, wall removed between kitchen and dining room, and wall removed between dining room and living room.

    We had a great experience with our home remodel with Isaam Construction. We did a fireplace removal, reconfigured and removed several walls, and had our floors refinished. They were extremely fast and efficient with the fireplace removal, and worked with our schedule. They did a beautiful job on our floors and ceilings. I would consider hiring them again.

    Completed retaining wall from opposite view.

    I needed to replace an old 75 ft. retaining wall along the uphill side of my house together with the side gate. After checking with friends and talking to different contractors, I came across Abraham. He was very knowledgeable, professional, experienced and honest. He listened to what I needed and came up with valuable suggestions. He was accommodating and trustworthy making the whole experience quite comfortable. At the end, I am very happy with the results. The project was completed on time and the project cost was quite reasonable. His whole team was efficient, cordial and hard-working. I recommend him to anyone.

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    Foundation Solutions

    Foundation Solutions

    4.8
    (165 reviews)

    We just moved to a century old home and knowing that the foundation needed work, we called…read moreFoundation Solutions. We had worked with them in the past on our previous home when it had settling issues and didn't hesitate to reach out to them this time around. Bret Everling (Product Manager) was exceptional in his efforts to meet out needs, answer questions and provide prompt follow up whenever we reached out. I never felt rushed in the process and he and the administrative team were very accommodating throughout. The team that came out to do the work arrived on time and were very efficient. The senior foreman, Humberto, did a great job communicating every step along the way. He and his team, Andrew and Orlando, were all very professional and were careful to minimize any disruption. When the work was complete, Humberto provided a very thorough summary of the work completed. All in all, I feel very confident with the work performed and would highly recommend them for any foundation repair.

    The foundation of my father's home in Concord was sinking, and we hired Foundation Solutions to…read moreremediate the issue. From start to finish, our experience was outstanding. This is an exceptionally well-managed company, and every step of the process was handled professionally and efficiently. We obtained three bids, and Foundation Solutions was by far the easiest and most competent company to work with. They were willing to work with us on their proposal, and throughout the entire project they demonstrated honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing things the right way. They use Ram Jack which was minimally invasive. They truly run their organization like a well-oiled machine. Our project manager, Brett Everling, was excellent. He kept us informed every step of the way, from the project planning to the city permits and construction schedule. Communication was outstanding, and everything proceeded exactly as promised (and even a little ahead of schedule). For a project of this size and complexity, it's remarkable that everything went so smoothly. The Foundation Solutions crew was punctual, hardworking, and incredibly diligent. They hand-dug the excavation areas, which was no small task, and they treated the property with care. The amount of concrete that needed to be removed was kept to a minimum, and the concrete repairs afterward were done nicely. We did have one issue with the sprinkler system after it was reassembled, but Foundation Solutions responded quickly and resolved it without hesitation. That level of customer service reinforced that we had chosen the right company.

    Foundation Repair of CA

    Foundation Repair of CA

    4.1
    (416 reviews)

    We were dealing with moisture issues in our crawlspace every rainy season, with water periodically…read moreseeping up through the floors and walls. We had a few folks out to assess the problem and Steve from Foundation Repair of CA was much clearer in communicating what the issue was than any of the others. He also offered us different options, giving us a straightforward assessment of the benefits and drawbacks of the different options. In the end, we went with drainage, encapsulation, and sump pump installation. Ernesto and his team (David, Juan, and Kelvin) came out for the installation and we were so impressed with the efficiency and quality of their work. Overall we're really happy we went with these guys, and are feeling so relieved that we don't have to worry about heavy rains anymore!

    Foundation Repair of CA (FRC) is the most disreputable, dishonest company I've ever encountered. I…read morehired them because I didn't want to hire the lowest bidder for a change, and I regret it. I wouldn't sign the contract when told I'd have to do my own masonry repair until sales agent Jesse Marquez showed me FRC corporate material that indicated the brick facade would be removed with a masonry saw, in an approximate 2x2' square. That was false and deceptive advertising. This is what they did to my house. No masonry saw was used, only impact drills, which act as small jackhammers. FRC significantly damaged the entire brick facade, adjacent areas showed extensive cracking, entire areas had the brick facade knocked completely off the house, and the wall foundation was separated from the brick wall entirely. I told the work crew, headed by Luis, to stop using impact wrenches on the bricks immediately, then told them TWICE. Not only did they not stop, despite direct STOP work orders, they then took all of the bricks they'd destroyed, which legally is theft, called conveyance. Jesse Marquez explained that the bricks were so old they'd shattered. Luis returned the bricks after Jesse Marquez called, ignoring my several phone calls and texts. Jesse texted that the bricks were so old they'd shattered. Luis returned them, none were shattered, all were broken by the impact drills. Luis confirmed, texting that the bricks were "broken". They took the bricks to hide the damage. The day FRC received my Contractor's State Licensing Board complaint, FRC messaged that someone would come to assess the damage for repairs, and FRC would repair the masonry they'd destroyed. They first sent Robert Pagan, who acknowledged both that there were no masonry saw marks, and that the damage was excessive. According to FRC, Jesse stated Robert hadn't said this. It wasn't until I pointed out he'd said it while standing in front of a Ring camera did that lie die. FRC then sent Troy Knight, who acknowledged the same, and stated he was there to help, and would see that the masonry was repaired and more. I have several texts, voicemails and emails from FRC stating they will complete the job. They never did. FRC employee Mike Crites was sent to perform the repairs. He returned the following week with the wrong sized bricks in the wrong color, and proceeded to do more damage. This is the work that they did. FRC employee Mike Crites initially stated that he had retired as a mason, he later revised that statement, saying he'd only worked with pavers and concrete. The work performed was so substandard, FRC sent Jovincio, who was the only honest person in my entire dealings with FRC. Jovencio said he wasn't a mason, but had "some training". Jovencio replaced the work done by Mike Crites. This is Mike's effort, and Jovincio's replacement work. The work performed is clearly substandard and unacceptable. FRC acknowledged the workers sent lacked the skills, training and necessary certifications to perform masonry repairs. When I requested that FRC send a mason, and included photos of the work, FRC responded that they'd done me a favor; the workers sent were a courtesy. The very clause they'd ignored (and invalidated) by removing the bricks was cited. That they would do no more, leaving me with the bill for their damage. This is what they left. I obtained a second quote to repair the deficient masonry 'work' FRC workers had done - without a REQUIRED permit, with no mortar pins, odd-sized and broken bricks mortared in randomly, mortar lines that range from non-existent to more than an inch. Crites' also removed the brick facade foundation in several sections, replacing it with sloppy concrete. This is a code-violating 'repair' that is neither plumb nor square. The legitimate mason company from whom I obtained a repair quote updated the quote, which has nearly doubled BECAUSE of the 'repairs' performed by the unqualified FRC employees. FRC called this doing me a favor, saying the inept crew was sent as a 'courtesy'. This is not doing me a favor, this is not a courtesy, this is at best fraud. After signing the contract (under false pretenses), Jesse insisted I needed an additional pier ($3,155) because piers can no longer be placed under a window. A pier was placed under the window. Two other piers were not placed according to the county approved structural engineering ($1,850) diagram. Half the piers were installed in the wrong places, apparently according to Luis' whims. Yesterday Groundworks gave an estimate on properly placing those piers. That's how I learned that the improperly placed piers had lifted a joist completely off its foundation supports. This, too, will require additional expense to correct, before it damages my house - literally to the roof. I should have stuck with Groundworks. This is your cautionary tale - no one who values integrity, ESPECIALLY senior women, shouldn't hire FRC.

    Golden Gate Foundation Repair

    Golden Gate Foundation Repair

    4.5
    (15 reviews)

    Golden Gate Foundation Repair is hands‑down the most reliable and professional team I've worked…read morewith. From the first inspection to the final walkthrough, their crew was punctual, transparent, and incredibly knowledgeable. They explained every step of the process in plain language, gave a fair and detailed estimate, and delivered exactly what they promised. The quality of their work shows, my home feels solid, level, and secure again. They treated the property with care, cleaned up thoroughly, and made the entire experience stress‑free. In an industry where trust really matters, Golden Gate Foundation Repair absolutely stands out. Highly recommend them to anyone in the Bay Area who needs honest experts and top‑tier craftsmanship. Way better than a "competitor" who came by and all they cared about was upselling, not knowing I have a background in foundation of course. Now, I know who to recommend to family and friends!

    I have a house that had some foundation issues due to neglect, water and ground movement. Golden…read moreGate Foundation Repair replaced old, leaning posts with new jack style so they can be easily adjusted when needed. The GGF team provided excellent customer service by consistent communication, providing timely responses, having friendly staff and competitive pricing. I also appreciate they cleaned up after themselves and I was sent a video showing the work they did. When I needed additional foundation repairs, I will definitely contact them.

    Avant-Garde

    Avant-Garde

    4.7
    (64 reviews)

    this is the second home we have had do the seismic retrofit for in the past 10 years and both were…read moredone by Matthew Gatterman and Avant Garde, he has done over 3000 of these retrofit upgrades since we first used his service extremely professionally and knowledgeable and the only contractor that took the time in the crawl space to do a complete assessment, his crew, David, Josh,Jose and Matthew were prompt and took the time to prepare a dust tunnel and the process was both clean to code, The building inspector even commented about how thorough and complete the job was done! Highly recommend this company!

    Excellent experience with EBB program. I requested 3 inspections before picking a contractor- of…read morethem Avant Garde did the most thorough inspection and also offered the most competitive price. (Note however that they provide a rough initial emailed estimate based on house info like sq footage- for an in person inspection there is a fee, but it is credited towards the final cost if you go with them. They do an extra thorough inspection and provide full documentation so in my experience it is worth it even if you don't go with them.) Other free inspection contractors by contrast ran through quickly and provided few to little details on the actual reinforcement plan. My crawlspace had a section of perimeter foundation that was blocked by concrete and required drilling a hole to properly reinforce- none of the other contractors noted this. Avant Garde not only noticed this but also did not charge extra for it. After the work they worked quickly with us on the documentation to get us our grant check. I did crawl the crawlspace just to inspect the work and it was done neatly and the area was left clean. Very happy with the experience and would not hesitate to recommend.

    Perma Level

    Perma Level

    4.9
    (27 reviews)

    I can't say enough good things about the work that was done and the great people who did the work…read moreon leveling my home. Levi Sanchez made the process seamless in its execution and follow through. Francisco paid close attention to every detail along the way. The whole process was fascinating. Never have I have any work done on my house where the workers left the place cleaner and more picked up than it was when they arrived. And things looked pretty darn good when they got here. I told them they made the neatest mess. Even the stones along where they dug down for the project were replaced better than I had arranged them. I could go on and on ... Considering how everything went so smoothly before during and after the construction, I don't think I could beat the service and value that I received. I passed Perma Level's info on yesterday to my handyman who sent it to a client of his who may give you all a call. Thank you for a great experience overall.

    We hired the PermaLevel Team to level and stabilize our 3 story, 87 year old home foundation. They…read morewere very professional and easy to talk to. I had no doubt that our home was in competent hands. The workers worked very hard for about 18 days. We had 33 push piers in total. Francisco took the time to show me how the push piers worked and shared with us all the steps. Both Levi and Francisco were patient in answering all of our questions. The team was thoughtful and showed up on time every day. They secured our home when they left for the day. Our home is noticeably level now. To add, they were priced fair. The icing on the cake is when they mailed me the certification that the construction done meets all the structural requirements for structural pier placements and copies of all the pier logs and their measurements all nicely put in a folder for our records. We are all set for the roof top deck now! Thank you Levi Sanchez and Francisco for a job well done.

    AB CONSTRUCTION CO - foundationrepair - Updated August 2026

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