Golden Bay Foundation Builders

(484 reviews)

Part one of a two part foundation project Recently we had…read moreour house foundation repaired by Groundworks out of Fairfield. One bedroom had sunk by almost 5 inches as that part of the house had been built on fill. In order to restore the house to it's proper level numerous foundation jacks and floor leveling screw jacks were required. In addition some landscaping bushes and pvc sprinkler pipes had to temporarily removed. Groundworks had informed me prior to starting work what would be required to successfully complete this project and had my full approval. The house is now level, the doors no longer swing on their own and the interior cracks between the walls and ceiling joints no longer exist. Prior to the crew leaving the yard was cleaned up and the pvc pipes replaced. Best of all Groundworks will come back annually to the next 5 years and make any necessary adjustments. The Groundworks crew that made this happen was Andrew, the site supervisor, Charlie and Allen. Their performance and daily communication was superior on all levels. This is part 2. The Groundworks Poly crew of Anthony & Brian were very fast and efficient in completing their part of the foundation repair contract which was to level our family room slab floor. Fast, yes, but Anthony did take the time to not only explain what they were going to do but also walked me through the process as they were working. I have no problem in recommending them & Groundworks to other home owners who need to have their foundation repaired.

I spent approximately $30,000 with Groundworks, and I deeply regret hiring them…read more I called Groundworks for one reason: contractors working on my floors noticed a slope and told me the beams underneath my house needed to be stabilized before they could continue. Groundworks assessed my crawl space and recommended a system they represented would address the problem. I relied on their expertise. That is the ONLY reason I agreed to spend approximately $30,000. When the project was about 80% complete, Groundworks suddenly told me I needed to call a carpenter. They did not explain that there was significant dry rot underneath my home or that the condition of the wood needed to be addressed before the work they were performing. I learned that later, after hiring an independent home inspector. By then, Groundworks had already been working throughout the same crawl space installing stabilization and encapsulation. My inspector identified significant dry rot and explained that it needed to be addressed first. Had I known that before Groundworks performed approximately $30,000 worth of work, I would NEVER have moved forward with their recommended system before addressing the underlying damage. And here is the worst part: THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. The slope remains and appears to have increased since their work was completed. I am now facing additional repairs and expenses, and some of Groundworks' work may have to be undone or worked around to properly repair the underlying damage. The encapsulation has also been problematic. It was supposed to help keep my crawl space dry, but it was not properly secured, leaving openings that allowed rodents into my crawl space. I also later learned that the dehumidification equipment installed did not cover the entire crawl space as I understood it was supposed to. Then there is the customer service. Once they had my money, getting meaningful help became incredibly difficult. I have contacted corporate and have gone more than a month without a meaningful response. If Chris is assigned to your project, based on my experience, I would be extremely cautious. My advice before hiring Groundworks: GET AN INDEPENDENT INSPECTION FIRST. Do not rely solely on the assessment of the company selling you the system. Get everything in writing and ask specifically whether anything underneath your home needs to be repaired before their system is installed. I trusted Groundworks to identify the problem and recommend a solution. Approximately $30,000 later, my original problem remains, the slope appears worse, I discovered significant dry rot that should have been addressed first, I am facing additional repairs, the encapsulation allowed rodent access, and corporate has been unresponsive. I would NEVER recommend Groundworks based on my experience. $30,000 spent. Original problem unresolved. More repairs ahead. That speaks for itself.

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(6 reviews)

Danny knows his foundations like no other. He has worked with clients I've had for decades…read moresuccessfully completing difficult jobs. I've seen first hand his quality of work and I would recommend him and his team over any large sales pitch companies. Truly a master of his trade.

This company is one of a kind. The situation they dealt with seemed like a nightmare but these…read moreknights in shining armor take on the challenge and get things done. I thought our work building was done for until FSS fixed our foundation and we were able to keep our jobs! All their crew takes precautions and safety seriously as you can see In the picture!

NAB Construction

(38 reviews)

We had a great experience NAB Construction! Our pickleball court had broken concrete on one end,…read moreand was too short on the other. NAB removed all the bad concrete and replaced it with pavers, and on the other side of the court, they added 5 feet of concrete where we had lawn, as well as adding to our existing retaining wall. After the pavers were installed, I noticed something not to my preference with the paver layout. I contacted Nick, our site manager from NAB, and he was very responsive, and arranged for Nate (the company president) to come out right away and discuss the matter, which was resolved that same day to my complete satisfaction. Nick also was happy to arrange for a few other small tasks related to bricks and concrete on our property to be taken care of, and they were - at no added cost. NAB construction was not the lowest bid we got for this work, but I have learned the hard way that going with the lowest price is not always a great idea, and I am glad I went with NAB for this project. I'm very satisfied with the results of this project, and would not hesitate to recommend NAB construction to others.

We got a new driveway with pavers installed back in 2023. It turned out great and we enjoyed…read moreworking with the owner Nate. We wanted a walkway installed so we went back but this time we dealt with someone by the name of Nick Vard. He was very unprofessional and used the terms "outside the scope of work" and asked us to make a "commitment" several times. I went to Brickyard on a Saturday at 8AM per the direction of Nick but when I called him about our selection he never called me back. He blamed us and said they lost money on the job because it took longer than expected. He tried to convince me to use a brick I did not like. And the biggest disappointment was the drainage that they left unfinished. We spent almost $10k but we feel like the job is incomplete. Wish we could recommend them but if they continue working with Nick Vard you should stay away.

Foundation Repair of CA

4.1

(414 reviews)

We got our back patio leveled and some cracks filled in...Made a significant difference for a good…read moreprice! Looks much better and water doesn't pool up anymore... I can't remember the names of the 2 men that performed this repair ( it was several months ago), but they were great. I highly recommend.

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.

Xalos Foundation Support

(40 reviews)

Go visit my Google review where I give details to the excellent experience we had with our…read morefoundation lift here in Petaluma, CA. They exceeded my expectations and left the home level and clean. I checked several companies before I chose Xalos for our work. Good people, skilled crews, friendly hardworking, knowledgeable. The company has a family vibe to their business.

We hired Xalos to repair a section of spalling concrete on the outside of our crawlspace. Andy did…read morea great job explaining exactly what their approach would be and provided a reasonable estimate. Work was scheduled easily and completed quickly and thoroughly. Great experience from start to finish.

Golden Gate Foundation Repair

(16 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.

Engineered Soil Repairs

3.9

(19 reviews)

Congratulations on earning Diamond Certified for 25 consecutive years. Engineered Soil Repairs has…read morebeen rated Highest in Quality and Helpful Expertise, maintaining that top-level score based on surveys of 526 verified customers. Yours is a superstar performance for quality-seeking foundation contractor & earthquake retrofitting clients throughout the area. Well done! Basement Repair Crawl Space Repair Foundation Crack Repair Foundation Engineering Foundation Inspection Foundation Repair House Leveling Pier And Beam Foundation Repair Basement Repair Crawl Space Repair Foundation Inspection Foundation Repair Pier And Beam Foundation Repair Seismic Retrofitting

Update: the work finally got done and it is beautiful. Their reputation as the gold-standard for…read morethis kind of work is clearly deserved. Upgrading to 3 stars, with the 2 star penalty for the totally ridiculous year+ it took me to get them to actually do the job. The simple answer to the owner's question of "how can we do better" is to honestly and accurately inform customers about what to expect, and then deliver. No secrets there.

Astounding Construction

(11 reviews)

Isidro and Vanessa were a dream to work with. They built us a new wood deck in the Berkeley Hills…read more We liked the quality, speed and price of their work so much we asked them to build 2 more projects in our backyard (a paved patio and pressure treated wood staircase up the hill to the deck.) I drew some sketches and Isidro was able to interpret and improve the designs. Astounding Construction has a professional and hard working crew and they were willing to work a weekend to meet my schedule. When the projects were near finished, Isidro did a site walk for any last punch items. Lastly, clean up was spotless. I hope to work with Astounding again when we have a construction project!

I worked with Isidro and Vanessa to build a retaining wall and had a great experience. The team…read moreshowed strong work ethic, professionalism, and attention to detail from start to finish. They worked efficiently and the quality of the workmanship really shows. Communication was excellent throughout the project -- they were responsive, clear about timelines and costs (which was fair), and easy to work with. The wall turned out exactly as discussed, and we're very happy with the results. I would definitely recommend them.

Sams Concrete Specials

(63 reviews)

Sam came over for an estimate on our very small concrete job…read more He was so courteous and helpful in every way describing the work to be done and how it would be taken care of. We decided to wait until our project involved a larger pour. Will not hesitate to contact him again in the future .

Sam and his crew did a great job! We had a slab of concrete with damage from tree roots. They came…read morein removed old concrete and tree roots, and poured new concrete in a few days time. They were polite and professional and offered a very fair price! Would 100% recommend Sam and his crew for any concrete work that you need!

Superior Decks

(84 reviews)

Eric, Julio and his crew did a efficient demo and built a beautiful con heart deck. This deck was…read morebuilt to pass City of Oakland/California rules. Eric also was very accommodating with the City of Oakland Green Halo requirements which we passed. This company is very knowledgeable and has a long standing experience with decks. I highly recommend them. They listen, clean up properly and complete the job in an efficient time despite the weather.

The work that Superior Decks did in refinishing my deck is outstanding. Since my deck is over 25…read moreyears old and was in bad shape, I didn't think it would come out that good. But now it looks like it's brand new after all of the hard work that Lisa's crew put into it replacing some of the boards, pressure washing, sanding, and staining it. I highly recommend Superior Decks. Their prices are pretty reasonable too.

Drainage Pros

4.3

(110 reviews)

We started working with Drainage Pros back in 2023... it's taken us awhile to write this review…read more.. buts it's a review that's well deserved. We had a significant drainage issue when we first bought our home and we talked to all sorts of professionals about possible solutions. Nothing seemed to make sense until we called Drainage Pros. Tom came out to visit our property within a week or so of us calling - his assessment was thorough, transparent and he was more than happy to offer consultation on our situation. We felt relief immediately. We soon met Rich who walked us through each phase of the project- no delays no hidden costs . Even 3 years after getting our drainage installed we are still in contact with Rich and drainage pros for our yearly maintenance and for any questions we might have regarding our system.

I did not use this team. But they came promptly and gave me a very professional quote. The sales…read moreguy was super knowledgable.

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(51 reviews)

We are super happy with our newly refinished deck. The entire process with Rolando was a pleasure…read more He is a clear communicator, very responsive and organized, and offers a reasonable price. Highly recommend !!

We needed our old, dangerous deck replaced. Rolando responded quickly, gave us an honest estimate…read moreand time frame for completion. Within the week, he and his team came, demolished and hauled away the old deck boards, placed a temporary path, and started puting down underlayment. Next came the new deck boards. Rolando suggested an improved layout which actually made the deck look better. He even accommodated my unusual request to place a planting hole in the deck. We discovered he also does tile work and because the deck project went so well, we had Rolando and his team tile our half bath and the master bath. Came out beautiful! All within budget.

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Cindy Y.

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1 year ago

When we reached out to get a quote, they responded quickly and when Kyndell set the appointment, he arrived on time. He was very personable and friendly, immediately we felt comfortable with him. He was very respectful of our property. When the second appointment was made to do the actual work of bolting reinforcement to our foundation for earthquake retro fitting once again he and the work crew showed up on time and were very professional and respectful of our property. They put drop cloths down from the door all the way to the crawlspace under the house. Kyndell was there to greet the workers and again go over with us what was being done and what to expect noise wise. On the final visit Kyndell once again showed up on time to met the city inspector to sign off on the project. The reliability and the quality of this company was topnotch. They finished the job in one day as promised. Kyndell facilitated all aspects of this job expertly. His knowledge and professionalism was definitely a selling point and we felt we made a good decision going with Golden Bay Foundation Builders. We never felt pressured into making a fast decision or even to hire them which was a huge plus for us. We highly recommend them. Cindy Y Fremont, CA read more

Karin G.

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3 years ago

I have been in the construction industry for over 10 years and highly recommend Golden Bay Foundation builders. When I bought my home 6 years ago it had an extension that the previous contractor never put a footer under and it had been sinking ever since causing a major crack. I called four different foundation repair companies and Golden bay was the only one willing to come out that week for an estimate with the other companies wanting to schedule the estimate a month out. Since I'm in the middle of a whole house renovation with a new roof that was unacceptable. The person who did my estimate was Eli who called the owner Nisan while there to decide the best solution for my repair and also reduced the price of the work to be done. The team was polite and professional and the work was finished in a few days. The other foundation companies wouldn't even had done my estimate by then. The team explained every step in the process and answered any questions I had competently and completely. Knowing the construction industry as well as I do I know a very professional and hard working team when I see one. Once again I highly recommend Golden Bay Foundation Solutions read more

Han-Shen Y.

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3 years ago

I recently reached out to Nisan about an earthquake retrofit for my older duplex, confidently providing what I believed to be detailed information about its raised foundation. Well, turns out I might've missed a class or two in Foundation 101. ‍ Nisan, being the absolute professional he is, took the time to educate me about my options. He even pointed me to his Yelp page for detailed photos, which was like a visual encyclopedia for homeowners. Hoping to get a clearer picture (pun intended), Nisan offered to help me understand my foundation better if I could provide him with some photos. But, in a twist of events, he managed to find pictures of my home online. And guess what? No raised foundation in sight. Yep, that's right. My duplex was more grounded than I thought! While I felt a bit embarrassed by my oversight, Nisan was gracious, patient, and incredibly helpful throughout the process. If you're in need of someone who's knowledgeable and understanding, look no further than Nisan. Would highly recommend! Even if just for a foundation reality check. read more

Richard L.

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1 year ago

Golden Bay Foundation is an excellent company to work with for EBB projects. They were willing to inspect my crawl space and provide an initial quote without charging an upfront fee--while other companies quoted me up to $1,000 just for the estimate. James was my main point of contact and did a great job. He took the required photos, clearly explained the EBB process, and answered all my questions with professionalism and patience. What really stood out was their flexibility: Golden Bay was even willing to let EBB pay them directly, so I didn't have to front the cost and wait for the rebate--I simply paid the amount minus the rebate value. I highly recommend working with them! read more

Barak R.

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3 years ago

After calling multiple companies to no avail, I stumbled upon Golden Bay Faoundation repairs. Nisan was punctual and professional for both of our interactions. The following week I had Jose, Elvin, Petro, Roberto complete the work on my crawl space within one day. They were all punctual, worked great, and left no debris around my home. I am very happy with choosing Golden Bay Foundation Solutions, and would recommend them without a doubt. Thank you to all! read more

Nina ..

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2 years ago

We had a fantastic experience with this company. The owner, Nisan, submitted the application & we were awarded a grant from California's Earthquake Brace and Bolt program to retrofit our home in Walnut Creek. Nisan is the consummate professional. He took care of everything from start to finish, answering questions & overseeing the project. He has a tremendous amount of experience in this field & well deserves an outstanding rating. read more

Mike M.

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2 years ago

I highly recommend Nisan and his team based on the Earthquake Bolt work (we didn't need bracing) they did on our house. Although he wasn't the least expensive bid I received, he was the most competent and well informed contractor I worked with. Nisan was on top of his game with all the work, on time with all his appointments, and kept the process moving forward efficiently and professionally. Highly recommended. read more

Lisa S.

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2 years ago

We had a great experience using Nisan for our EBB project. He took the time to answer all our questions and made the process easy. His crew showed up when scheduled, were hard working, and cleaned up when finished. We'd highly recommend his company. read more

Shelly J.

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2 years ago

Golden Bay just completed our earthquake retrofit project and they were amazing! Easy to work with, they handled all the paperwork, and the project was done well and on time. We would use them again for any foundation work! read more

Lika

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9 months ago

Do you like being held hoatage? If yes, they are a great company for that. They will start work and then add ons will pop up or they will abandon work. Such a blatant fraud! Wasted my time and money. read more

Louis P.

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11 days ago

They were very forthcoming and helpful in assessing parts of our foundation we had concerns with. We will consider them for future use if/when necessary. read more

Aji A.

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1 year ago

Highly recommend them for Earthquake Brace and Bolt work. Their bid was within the average range (and quite a bit lower than some)

Guija

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7 months ago

Bad experience. Fooled by the positive reviews. Please ask for references from real jobs and follow up before you proceed

Millie

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8 months ago

Sub par work that doesn't hold up even for a month. We were fooled by the positive reviews. Bad service. Bad work!

Letto

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9 months ago

Bait and switch! Price you start with and end with are very different. Bad service. Beware.

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(414 reviews)

We got our back patio leveled and some cracks filled in...Made a significant difference for a good…read moreprice! Looks much better and water doesn't pool up anymore... I can't remember the names of the 2 men that performed this repair ( it was several months ago), but they were great. I highly recommend.

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.

Foundation Soil Stabilization

(6 reviews)

Danny knows his foundations like no other. He has worked with clients I've had for decades…read moresuccessfully completing difficult jobs. I've seen first hand his quality of work and I would recommend him and his team over any large sales pitch companies. Truly a master of his trade.

This company is one of a kind. The situation they dealt with seemed like a nightmare but these…read moreknights in shining armor take on the challenge and get things done. I thought our work building was done for until FSS fixed our foundation and we were able to keep our jobs! All their crew takes precautions and safety seriously as you can see In the picture!

Nieto Valle Construction

4.6

(40 reviews)

We had an amazing experience with Nieto Valle construction. They fully restored my faith in…read morecontractors and the home improvement process. Julio and his team are very professional, transparent, good people and experts at their craft. We worked with Julio and his team in May for a retrofit of our home. They were on time, completed the project in a timely manner, kept the project clean, we transparent about pricing and through in detail. For any future work, they will be the first I call.

NietoValle is the best. They installed a Mag10 brace in my "soft story" condo. It looks like a work…read moreof art in my garage. The entire project was seamless: Julio Nieto informed of each stage of the permitting and construction. The team on the ground were phenomenal. They even carried my groceries for me during their lunch break! There were virtually no surprises - something that has never before happened to me in a construction project over the last 50 years. Earthquake bracing sounds like it shouldn't be a pleasure, but this sure was/is. The project was within budget and there were no surprises. All in all a memorably fabulous experience for this client. Thank you, Julio, Juan, Jose, Stephen. You guys are awesome.

SF Bay Engineering

4.7

(29 reviews)

We purchased an older, fixer upper and needed an engineer to look at the foundation and structural…read moresupport beams. SF Bay sent over one of their engineers whom I found to be extremely knowledgeable and presented us with options on how best to deal with the situation. We were so impressed that we hired them when it was time to do a large addition and remodel to the house. Marcus, the business owner, is an experienced engineer who really knows his trade. During the design process he worked hard to accommodate my "wish lists" that I kept adding to (yikes!). At the same time, he advised me on things I should consider in order to keep costs down. I always felt he had my interests at heart, while at the same time he was doing what was necessary to meet codes, so we could avoid problems during construction and inspections. While engineers and architects seem to be really busy these days, SF Bay's turnaround time is reasonable, and when you need something in a hurry, they try their best to accommodate. This is a top notch engineering company that charges modest and fair pricing for doing excellent work. If you are lucky enough to come across them, don't hesitate, just hire them and you will be glad you did.

I bought a new, old home and wanted the foundation and floors evaluated…read more Fast response time. They provided a quote ($600) in no time, offered to send out a sample report and asked for the address of the house. When I probed them with what the evaluation involved (such as mapping floor levelness) and whether they were independent without financial ties to contractors, I learned they don't map floor levelness. They didn't answer the bulk of my questions, and they ended stating they don't have the bandwidth to take on my project.

San Francisco Remodel

(51 reviews)

If you're looking for a contractor in the Bay Area, you know how hard it is to find someone you…read moreactually trust. After consulting with a few different teams to deal with some serious leaking at our front stairs and rear door, we decided to go with David and the SF Remodel team. Their proposal was the most reasonable, and we especially appreciated that they specialize in water intrusion and mold remediation, which were our two biggest headaches. David, Saul, Jordan, and the entire crew were fantastic. They didn't just patch the problem; they fixed the root cause. They pulled out the old stairs, rebuilt them with proper flashing and drainage, and sealed everything with an elastomeric membrane. They also replaced all the damaged drywall underneath and added a moisture barrier, cement, and extra drainage as a failsafe. The real test came right after they finished: we had a massive rainstorm, and I'm happy to report we didn't see a single drop of water leak through. Overall, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and, most importantly, extremely responsive and communicative. We're already talking to them about a much bigger project to add a bedroom and bath in our garage. We couldn't recommend them enough!

SF Remodel converted half of my garage into a pantry and bathroom, and overall I'm very happy with…read morehow it turned out. They handled everything -- planning, architecture, permits, inspections, and construction -- which made a complex project much easier to navigate. The finished space matches what I had envisioned, both functionally and aesthetically. Throughout the process, the team was consistently nice, honest, and flexible. They were easy to work with, willing to accommodate changes, and I never felt pressured or intentionally misled. Their direct employees, in particular, did excellent work and were professional on site. There were a couple of drawbacks that keep this from being a full five stars. First, the project took significantly longer than expected. There didn't seem to be much formal project management, so it was often unclear when work would happen or who would be coming by. If you value tight schedules and proactive communication, you may need to push for updates. Second, the subcontractors they used weren't top-tier. The plumbers and electricians I've worked with independently were faster and more reliable. Again, their in-house crew was great -- the inconsistency mainly came from subs. That said, the final result is excellent, and I would use SF Remodel again -- just with clearer expectations about timeline and subcontractor quality going in.

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