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Working with Andy & Golden Retrofit was an incredibly easy and painless ordeal. Andy & his team…read morewere very thoughtful, knowledgeable, and efficient. We had received a couple of EBB quotes and what stood out to us the most with Golden Retrofit was their professionalism and how they approached the project overall. I would not hesitate to recommend Golden Retrofit to others.

I got quotes from 3 contractors for EBB but after 5 minutes with Andy, I already knew I would be…read moremoving forward with Golden Retrofit. They were in constant communication and made the process painless. Other contractors didn't even enter my crawlspace but Andy surveyed the entire foundation and even found other issues that he provided a quote for. The installation was very fast and the final inspection went off without a hitch. Would recommend again and again

Julian Construction

4.5

(89 reviews)

Julian Construction's team replaced two foundation walls that formed a corner. My problem was the…read moreold corner had cracked from top to bottom in two places, one on each of the adjacent walls, and the detached corner was beginning to sink, causing the house to slide to one side. The lack of a long tube from the gutter downspout leading away from the house was a likely culprit. How did I know? The doors around that corner were not closing. I like treating issues as they arise and I knew this problem could stand no delay. I asked for estimates from a handful of foundation companies that other homeowner friends had recommended. Julian's was the only one that had a well-documented inspection, a thorough scope of work, a fair price, and reasonable contract terms. Mayo was on top of it. She scheduled me within a week after I submitted the signed contract and deposit. The crew showed up at 7AM and the foreman spent an hour talking with me while he guided his team into action.They had to jack up the house. The foreman and I stood in the room being elevated and I could hear the creaking wood and straining nails like an old man stretching his joints to his limit (my house is 115 years old). It was scary but I felt like I was in good hands. The foreman was observing every reaction of the house and giving immediate instructions to his team. He also gave me an education on foundations and how houses slide, pointing out the the accelerating slant of the vertical wood pieces in my cripple wall. I do some much home repair myself so I ate up this education! The team worked fast. I was onsite the first and last day. On the first, they asked me a lot of questions about how much leveling I wanted (I opted to keep a slight slant or else my old doors would be jammed) and I could show them all the resources (power, water, fusebox) to help them do their job. They were really nice and had a good sense of humor even though the work was heavy and hard and the summer temps were nearing 100. Mayo had asked me to clear the space (remove plants, remove gutters, remove siding if I wanted to reuse them, protect the AC unit, so I did before they came. On the last day, I was dazzled by the new foundation walls. The floor in the house even felt better to walk on, much more solid. Julian's team offered to put the gutter and the siding back for me, making a vent hole to match the old one. This saved me so much time. Their work passed inspections. The entire process was very smooth. The crew was orderly and handled all items with care. We spoke in English and in Spanish and it was fine. I'm a native Californian so knowing some Spanish comes with the culture here. Up until this experience, I was nervous about foundation replacement but working with Julian Construction made me feel it is a manageable process, even a pleasant one. When I need further work on my foundation, I know who to call and I won't be stressed out about it anymore!

I do recommend this business, bc they're very polite, clear in their business, estimates, answer…read morequestion and right to the point. Sincerely,

Foundation Repair LA

(92 reviews)

Mark and Matt have visited my home for inspection twice now over the last few years. The…read moreprofessionalism and pride of ownership was clear from the moment they arrived, fashionably early I may add (being on time, an understandable challenge amongst LA contractors). We live in a 70 yr house on a hillside with amazing mountain views; but often besieged by the paranoia of being on a hill. Mark allayed fears both times, answered questions to explain the subtle phenomenon that concerned me every so often, & confirmed everything was normal. Inspections were thorough & no unnecessary work suggested. Often, homeowners aren't knowledgeable about civil and construction work. Speaking to these gentlemen is like speaking to professors who'll tell you clearly if you don't need work; and what you may need 15 years from now. We ended up being advised that nothing was needed to be done. The most remarkable example of integrity.

Foundation Repair LA literally saved our house. Last year we found out that a wood-eating fungus…read morecalled Meruliporia 'poria' incrassata was growing into the side of our house. We first had a mold abatement company come and they revealed that the fungus had grown into the framing and had completely rotted out large areas on the side of our house. They told us that the job was too big and recommended Foundation Repair LA. When Matt from Foundation Repair LA came over to give us an estimate, my wife and I were immediately impressed by his thorough knowledge of this particular fungus and his ability to patiently explain the problem to us. The proposal he created was quite extensive and costly, but he explained that in order to prevent this fungus from coming back, they needed to completely remove it at the source and all of the contaminated soil. We got a couple of quotes that were less costly and chose another contractor to do the abatement, but we learned our lesson the hard way when after a month or so the fungus started growing back in the soil and the house framing. That's when we called Matt back and told him that we were hoping he would give it a chance. He immediately came over and looked at the work that had been done, giving us a less expensive quote to complete the job properly. Matt was very thorough and his team was professional. They kept in constant communication to update us on what they were finding and their progress. It's now been over six months since they completed the work and the fungus is gone. This was a scary experience and I am so grateful to Foundation Repair LA for saving our house!

Anchorstrong Construction

(346 reviews)

They came recommended to me from they were recommended to me from…read more A good friend of mine that For the brace and bolt program. The communication is outstanding! Pricing is great! Professionalism..A++. I'd highly recommend this company

Kudos to the team at Anchorstrong that made a complex process easy. Rosie is a star…read more Not only did they handle all the paperwork and the logistics, but they did a great job going above and beyond to actually help us even complete the discount form for our Insurance coverage. Definitely recommend. Thank you Anchorstrong.

The Foundation & Drainage Repair

(85 reviews)

I reached out to Eldar about a drainage issue at our home, and found him to be very thoughtful and…read morefast to reply. He obviously has a wealth of experience and was thoughtful in his approach in both identifying our problem and presenting solutions. We went rather far down the road together, but because we needed to bundle our work with various other projects, we ultimately went with another company. That said, I felt compelled to write a quick review and let people know that Eldar was quick to respond, thorough, and thoughtful in his approach with us. Will certainly reach out to him if problems present themselves in the future.

Elder was very efficient and an expert in identifying the problem. His detailed report made the…read morerepair seamless. I highly recommend The Foundation & Drainage Company!

Alpha Structural

4.7

(806 reviews)

Chris came to advise and measure for a drainage system and was incredibly knowledgeable and…read morethoughtful about the project. His expertise and experience is valuable to us. In addition, we have to commend him for previous work. He is completed on our property on foundation work, including a retrofit. We will always have Chris come to the rescue. Way to go Chris.

We requested a structural evaluation of a new hillside home for my buyers and David Park was…read moreexceptional in his assessment of their needs and easily answered any questions! Service personnel from Alpha are well trained & knowledgeable!!

SoCal Seismic Construction

(60 reviews)

We recently had foundation work completed on the property, and I couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and transparent about the scope of work. They took the time to explain the process, answered all of my questions, and kept us informed throughout the project. Sean was extremely helpful with follow-ups and status updates.

Great service and very accommodating. Thank you. Scheduling was fast and easy to setupread more

Avalin Seismic Construction Company

(104 reviews)

I am very satisfied with the work that Avalin Design and Construction had done with our house…read morefoundation. Fred and Genesis were very helpful in guiding me through the EBB process. They also took care of the permitting given the short deadline I had. They were very professional and were timely with their communication which inspired confidence at every step. The team performed the task with diligence, expertise and cleaned up at the end of the day.

Through the EBB program we had our home earthquake retrofitted. We met with several companies…read morebefore choosing Avalin. Fred explained everything clearly and accommodated our schedule. His team was knowledgable and handled everything with professionalism. They left the job site clean and went above and beyond in every aspect of the job.

Professional Foundation Repair

4.7

(273 reviews)

Years later...from start to end, everything went amazingly well. From the first day of…read morecommunication to the last day. From them coming and retrofitting the house to them cleaning up all the debris. I only wish that the roofers I hired had done the same. Thank you so very much.

Foundation Repair represented by Ulises did a thorough investigation of our raised foundation of…read moreour home. Ulises inspected then gave us a thorough reports telling us what needed to be done under our home to allevate the foundation problems we were having. Foundation Repair foreman Arturo and his co workers came and completed the work that Ulises recommended, they all did a excelled job from investigating and estimate done by Ulises and work completed by Arturo and his co workers. When I think of Profeshional Foundation Repair I think of Ulises, Arturo and Phillip (lifting team). Thank you Harley

All Weather Waterproofing & Coating

(104 reviews)

Our deck needed a great deal of repair and Mike and his team answered the call spectacularly…read more Throughout the process from start to finish Mike kept me informed about the process and options that are needed to fix up the deck. His team were efficient and punctual, finishing within the time they stated. The quality of work was excellent as well, it's like night and day with the new deck. The pricing is also very fair, not selling us more than needed but what is required for a sturdy and waterproof deck. Overall I highly recommend Mike and his team if you need a new deck repaired and waterproofed.

All Weather Construction - 5 Stars…read more We didn't end up using All Weather Construction for our balcony waterproofing project -- but in hindsight, I probably would have chosen them if I hadn't missed their proposal (it ended up in my junk inbox and I found it too late). Mike was professional, experienced, and thorough. His quote was detailed and all-inclusive -- covering drains, slope correction, flashing, and stucco -- with no surprises or "TBD" add-ons. It was clear and straightforward, which I really appreciated after dealing with unexpected change orders from the company we ultimately hired. Even though we didn't work with All Weather this time, I wanted to leave a review because their approach stood out in the best way. I'd absolutely consider them for future projects and recommend others take their bid seriously.

Danny’s Concrete

(29 reviews)

I wish I could give him 10 stars. We are having a wedding in our yard in a couple of weeks and…read moreDanny came to the rescue and redid our patio beautifully and quickly. He listens to what you want and makes patio dreams come true at a fair price. Thank you Danny, we love it!!

Danny's Concrete did an amazing job from start to finish. We had them replace all our concrete in…read morethe front and back yards. They were able to salvage our brick borders and repaired/replaced any of the bricks that were damaged. They also replaced our drain pipes which had roots growing in them. Danny was so professional and communicated daily about the work. He was always so pleasant and reassuring about my concerns. He and his crew worked late to get the job done and we appreciated that. We would highly recommend them, they did an awesome job and the outcome is beautiful!

Structural Engineering & Construction

(39 reviews)

I found Sam through Yelp. At first, we were both not sure whether we will work together because he…read morelives more than 20 miles away from where I live, and I'm the type of person who is always skeptical about what I read on the internet. But now I'm very happy that Sam decided to take on the job and develop the structural calculations and drawings for removing a load bearing and shear wall at my Condo. The Project started in September 2025 with initial submittal of permit application package to the City. It went into construction about four (4) weeks ago and was successfully completed today (5/8). During the process, we developed trust for each other. I contacted Sam numerous times for questions, problems and consultations and he was always responsive. He and my architect friend worked together to develop the initial design but had to modify it to overcome a major obstacle that came up during the construction. He came over for construction observations and gave instructions to the contractor how to strap the beams together for maintaining structural integrity of loading and shearing. His fees were much lower than another builder whom I also got a bid from, and his approach to things was much simpler and yet conservative to that from the other firm. I told Sam, whether it is good or bad, I don't usually do reviews for others. But for him, I will do one. I'm thankful to have a great team of Sam (the engineer), my architect friend, and excellent construction crew to help me complete this project.

Sam is awesome. I had significant concerns about the house I had just bought because the floors…read morewere uneven and there were cracks in the walls. Sammy came and addressed each concern that I had and assessed the crawlspace. He gave me so much helpful information and explained everything carefully, even drew diagrams! You can tell that he cares about his clients and their safety. He is also very personable and makes light jokes! In total, my experience was very positive and while there is work to be done on my house, I have more peace of mind now.

Flores Artscape

4.5

(443 reviews)

I was looking for a complete backyard makeover - with pavers, saltillo tiles, artificial turf, and…read moremulched areas. I reached out to Flores Artscape on yelp and received a call back almost immediately and was able to schedule an estimate/consultation for the next day. Jason swung by at the agreed upon time (he even texted me his ETA) and as we walked through the job site, he listened to me describe my vision and immediately understood the look I was going for. He offered suggestions without being pushy and helped me visualize the potential of my project. Jason provided his estimate the following day as promised. He was proactive in looking for ways we could descope my project to fit within my budget. He made himself available to discuss modifications over the phone, and responded to my texts and emails promptly. I ultimately went an different direction with my hardscaping, but would consider Flores Artscape for any future full-service landscaping company in a heartbeat. I highly recommend them!

I had a good experience with the Flores Artscape team They were quick to come do an estimate and…read moreconsultation. They later helped to clear out all our weeds, planted new succulents, bushes, plants, and added a fruit tree--which leveled up our yard. They also fixed some issues with our irrigation system, which was a huge plus. You can really tell Ramuldo and Eric care about what they do. They were super knowledgeable about plants, trees, and even local wildlife, which made the whole process feel really thoughtful and not just like a quick job. It did take a few visits to get everything done, but honestly, the end result was worth it. I'd trust them again for future landscaping projects

Nava Concrete

(52 reviews)

Sione and his team were professional, honest, and delivered exceptional, high-quality work from…read morestart to finish. They installed a new retaining wall and completed stamped concrete throughout our entire backyard, and the results exceeded our expectations. Their communication, attention to detail, and craftsmanship were outstanding. I highly recommend Nava Concrete to anyone looking for reliable, top-quality concrete work. You won't be disappointed!

Used Nava Concrete to remove and replace a patio and other areas roughly 700 sq. ft…read more The job included demo, properly leveling the area for water flow, installing drains including to the curb and pouring new concrete. They did an excellent at a reasonable price and the crew was hard working, showed up on time every day, cleaned up at the end of each day and completed the job on time and budget. Highly recommend them if you have a project.

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Daniel Y.

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6 years ago

You know how you go to an auto repair shop for one thing and they call you later about 3 or 4 other things you "need" but it's really overkill and you really don't? J&C was the only company out of the 4 I called out that didn't do that. Our raised floor was really wobbly (as noticed while watching Lakers games) and, after calling some foundation repair estimators, we found out that our living room was sitting on just ONE post that had almost slipped off its pad (see photo)! Our whole living room could have come down crashing if it slipped just a little more! Yikes. All the other companies came and quoted from $4000-6500 to put all kinds of beams and several posts all around, etc. etc. In short, overkill. I knew that all that was needed was a couple of support posts and at most one beam. Juan at J&C Retrofit was the only company that operated that way, not too much that it would be overkill and too expensive, but not too little that I would have a problem later. They were JUST RIGHT! Juan said they would be there on Saturday morning and they were, at the exact time they said. They did say something incorrect though.....they said it might take all day to repair, but it ended up only taking a couple of hours! 2 hours and $2500 later, our living floor no longer shakes. Thanks to Juan and J&C for giving me a fair quote of just what was needed and doing the job FAST at the appointed day and time. I feel much better knowing we can jump up and down in the living room when the Lakers win another championship next year! ;) read more

Richard Y.

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4

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2 years ago

J&C Retrofit Construction performed a seismic retrofit at my home. I was impressed with the initial inspection. Juan spent 45 minutes under my house doing a comprehensive inspection with many pictures and a thorough explanation of work to be performed. Other contractors that performed estimate inspections, spent an average of 10 minutes in the crawl space and I could tell that they didn't crawl around the whole foundation. I was very satisfied with J&C customer work and customer support. I recommend them for anyone that needs a seismic retrofit. read more

Richard D.

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3

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4 years ago

JC did my earthquake retrofit, and I am completely satisfied with the result as well as with their performance. They handled all of the permitting, submitted all the paperwork needed to comply with the California grant requirements, and obtained final approval from the city. Their price was neither the lowest nor the highest of the bids I received, but I was swayed by the thorough inspection that they did when preparing their quote. If I have any construction work in the future, I will certainly consider JC as a prime candidate to do it. read more

Vicki S.

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0

1 year ago

I highly recommend J&C Retrofit Construction, Inc. for a seismic retrofit contractor. They are professional, and confident in their work and in obtaining the appropriate approvals, especially from the city's building department. Their workers were polite, worked hard and cleaned up the site after they were finished. J&C Retrofit Construction, Inc. were always available when contacted. read more

Kwile W.

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1

0

1 year ago

JC Retrofit Construction recently completed earthquake retrofit work at my home. They provided a thorough inspection and finished the work quickly at a competitive price. My questions were answered promptly. Final inspection passed without any problems. Every JC Construction employee I dealt with was positive and professional. read more

Lisa H.

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1

0

3 years ago

I could not have have been more pleased to have found J&C Construction to do retrofitting on my home. They we professional, prompt, & thorough to access what needed to be done from beginning to end! I highly recommend this company ! Excellent service ! read more

K P.

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1

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4 years ago

Pleasure to work with. Friendly, Professional and timely. Highly recommend!

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(190 reviews)

After getting bids from four different foundation bolt and bracing contractors, one company clearly…read morestood out above the rest--Sunshine Foundation Repairs . Some contractors only walked around the exterior of my home, while others took a quick look underneath. Jon, the field representative from Sunshine Foundation Repairs was different from the moment he arrived. He was on time, friendly, professional, and immediately went into the crawl space to perform a thorough inspection. I was impressed that I received a detailed proposal the very same day. The biggest reason I chose Sunshine Builders was the quality of Jon's inspection. He was the only contractor who identified sagging floor joists in my living room, which likely explained the squeaking floors I had been hearing. He documented the issue with photos and recommended the appropriate repairs, giving me confidence that he was looking out for the long-term integrity of my home--not just trying to sell a standard retrofit. Throughout the entire process, Jon kept me informed every step of the way, from permitting and plan check to scheduling the installation. Communication was excellent, and I always knew what to expect. On inspection day, everything went smoothly. The contractor arrived prepared with all the required paperwork, met with the City inspector, and ensured the inspection was completed without any issues. Jon made an outstanding first impression and represented Sunshine Foundation Repairs exceptionally well. His thorough inspection, attention to detail, clear communication, and guidance throughout the entire process are the reasons why I chose Sunshine Foundation Repairs I would highly recommend them. The proposal bid was right where my budget was.

Sunshine Foundation Repair did a great job. The work was completed in the first week of…read moreMarch--sorry for the delayed review. The crew arrived early in the morning and got started right away. Everyone was in sync and worked efficiently, completing the job faster than I expected. They also left the crawl space clean and removed all debris and trash. I'm very happy with their service and would definitely recommend them.

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