From the beginning of the project, J&C Retrofit showed a level of professionalism that exceeded the other bidders. The contract was easy to understand and the price was fair. The three man crew that did the brace and bolt were experienced and through. The city inspection went smoothly, with one of the company owners on site for the inspection. The California CRMP agency was also very helpful, answering questions and providing guidance through the project. J&C also pointed out several cracks in the foundation that I had them repair as an "extra" outside of the brace and bolt contract. I would recommend this contractor. My home is safer and stronger now. read more

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Retrofit foundation. I have recommended this company to all my friends and family. They were professional and got job done efficently.

JC Retrofit did an earthquake retrofit for our home. They did a great job and all work was done on time. David was great and walked me through the entire process. He was also able to answer all of my questions. read more

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They did an excellent job on reinforcing and leveling our foundation at a competitive price. They went above and beyond what was needed. They were on time, on budget, and completely cleaned up after the job was complete. They took the time to explain to me in detail what they planned to do and did it. I could see that they took pride in their work. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs foundation work. read more

Having done our fair share of repairs/remodels, we know the importance of honesty and integrity in contractors. Lot of folks can do the job - but character is not guaranteed. We had Juan from JC come out to do a foundation inspection on a recent purchase. It being an older home the foundation is not perfect. With that said, Juan was a straight shooter and did not try to scare us into making unnecessary repairs. Considering the amount of work this place will truly need, the honesty was appreciated. Definitely keeping his card for any future foundation needs! Thanks, Juan! read more

Bought a 100 year old house. The inspector during escrow was all doom and gloom. We got several vendors to come out for an estimate after we closed. JC Retrofit and Juan was one of them. Just want to say, Juan is a man of integrity. No overselling or fearmongering. Just straight talk about options and why some of those things mentioned by other vendors (being quoted for thousands of dollars to fix) were really actually optional. We feel confident that this is not due to knowledge lack on Juan's part because others who came out but didn't have actual dollar in the game (contractors who were not bidding specifically for foundation work) also agreed with his assessment. Thank you, Juan! No doubt - this old house will need foundation work soon enough. And when it does, we are calling you first! read more

I highly recommend JC Retrofit Construction team. I needed to have the Earthquake Brace & Bolt Retrofit added to my home. They were polite and professional showed up at my home when they said they would. They did a complete and thorough inspection. After the inspection I was provided with a very reasonable bid. I had 3 other bids however, JC Retrofit was far better for the job I needed than the others. They completed the retrofit in a timely manner. David, Iris, Juan, & Jesse the entire JC Retrofit Construction team & Owner completely helped and guided me throughout the entire project & process. They did the "legwork". So thankful, they got the permits and submitted all the needed photos. They did a fantastic job with the retrofit Bolt & Brace on my home. It was professionally done with the best bid/price I could ever hope for. Due to JC Retrofit Construction, hard and dedicated work on this project. It made this entire process a" Piece of cake for me." No stress whatsoever. JC Retrofit is the way to go you will not have any regrets. Thank you, Yvette L. read more

We are extremely happy with the earthquake retrofitting work that JC Retrofit Construction did on our home. From start to finish, everyone on the job was professional, friendly, and dedicated. During our phone call with the city inspector to review the completed work, the inspector was impressed with the work in general--and remarked on the extra amount of plywood that JC had used to brace our cripple walls, which was above and beyond code standards. I do suggest being clear from the beginning about where you want the men to set up their wood saws and equipment every morning...to keep the sawdust and such away from your home and garden. Frankly, JC Retrofit gave the lowest estimate that we received for our job....which was why we chose them...but they delivered the highest level of service, and we couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. read more

Juan came to inspect my foundation for a seismic retrofitting Project. Out of all the inspectors, Juan is the most pleasant and thorough, and he has many years of foundation experience that I was looking for. He found things that other inspectors missed and he did not oversell like other contractors did. I immediately feel he is a contractor that I can trust. He explained what my foundation condition is and the detailed steps he would take to bolt and brace it to make it earthquake safe. he even worked with my budget so that I'm able to go forward with this project. Believe me, there were some outrageous quotes out there. Big thank you to Juan for amazing customer service. I highly recommend him. read more

I have a house in escrow, and was in need of a foundation inspection. Call them since other companies have to wait and we were in a tight schedule. Had to pay via venmo for $50 deposit, and cut a check for $300 on the day of inspection. After the worker done with the inspection, was told there would be a report. Turns out their so call inspection report is nothing but a work proposal. No photos, no explanations, nothing (the guy after inspection said it looked great nothing major). It gets worse, we call another foundation company for another inspection (for 240, cheaper), gave us a great report explaining in detail what the problems were with photos, and suggested that there were serious issues in part of the foundation. Needless to say, I will not recommend this company for anyone. read more

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Honest company. Highest recommendation. I scheduled a consult with this company to check out the foundation of my home after I noticed some cracks in the stucco. Juan came by and was able to tell me right away that all was ok. I greatly appreciated his expertise, knowledge, and honesty. If I need any work done in the future, I will definitely contact this company. read more

I have been working with the Brace and Bolt and have had a very hard time finding good contractors to come out for bids. JC went above and beyond on his bid and was very professional. I highly recommend giving JC a chance if you are looking for any type of work in their wheel house. read more

I had a great experience using these guys for my earthquake retrofit. They had a good price, were very responsive and professional and got the job done quickly and efficiently. Very professional! read more

A wonderful reliable company. Juan arrived on time to check out my crawl space & assess what needed to be done. My house was settling & needed to have support beams added to crawl space. They obtained permits & scheduled the repair. Everything went well & job was completed a day early with final approval from city. The whole crew were pleasant, punctual, & cleaned up any mess that was accumulated. Price was very reasonable & I am confident my house is no longer settling. Floors used to creak while walking & now they do not. I highly recommend this company. read more

Juan and his whole team did a great job with our bathroom remodel. The crew was punctual, hard working, efficient and kept the work area clean. Juan's communication was great throughout the whole remodel, he explained any adjustments that needed to be made. We will definitely use JC Retrofit for future projects. read more

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Well to start everything went well from the initial interview when Juan the owner came out to give his assessment of the work and type of work. He was very professional and knowledgeable of the work that needed to be done we had done our homework with the help of EBB the organization that help with some of the monies to help pay for it. Juan helped us to see the work and explain it to us where we understood what all that needed to be done and how long . He kept with that time frame in completion and his crew was very respectful and efficient in all their work a professional operation from the beginning to the end I can't say enough about this young man and his team of very competent and professional people working within his company I would recommend him very highly oh I forgot we had interviewed 5 companies who does retrofitting and he was the last one we're glad we interviewed all of them and the last was a blessing so do your homework! read more

Every property owner should contact these guys to have them do a retrofit many properties are not correctly fastened to the foundation and a little earthquake can cause you thousands of dollars in damages. Why not take the steps to protect you assets. I worked with Juan Arteaga he is the best. He does whatever he promises and he does it timely and he is very honest. read more

We had them due an earthquake retrofit. Juan was persistent with an uncooperative Anaheim building department who had nt heard of the statewide Brace and Bolt program for older dwellings with cripple walls. It took a lot of patience, work and travel (multiple visits to city hall) but Juan persisted and got the job done. The job was done quickly, clean up was thorough and we are now updated and getting a discount on our earthquake insurance. I HIGHLY recommend them. read more

I worked with Juan at J&C. He was punctual (Big one for me) and very informative on the initial consultation. I have a 1950's home with very questionable pillars that sit unbolted. I think this is common in SoCal and I wanted to address it. He submitted a full proposal with expectations and permit steps, which is important to me since I do not really know the process well. I followed up with him many times for questions and clarity items and Juan was excellent with his follow up and explanations. Once I signed the contract, they came back with a date (They schedule about 2 weeks out, so they are busy, but not inundated, good sign!) and we confirmed the details, etc. One project day, his head foreman was, again, on time and informative. The workers came and worked for 2 days and did a fantastic job. The one thing I loved is how they left the area. I didn't even hear them leave and all their tools and equipment cleared out. They literally left it better than they found it. I then scheduled the final with Juan who had the city scheduled to come and approve the work. He had thorough photos and we passed inspection. 3 main points: - VERY professional and completed on time - hard workers and left the site clean and where professional as well - contracts and inspections top notch, my house is retro-fitted and I feel much better about the current state, as well as the resale value for doing the work. Great job to Juan and his staff! Highly recommend! read more

I used JC Retrofit for seismic retrofit on my 1950s home. They gave me a very competitive bid. From the beginning until completion they were professional yet personable. They were very responsive to my questions and kept me in the loop through the entire process. They took care of all of the permitting and kept the EBB dashboard dashboard updated so that EBB approved the work and sent my grant check very quickly. I highly recommend this company. read more

Very satisfied with the 275 foot foundation replacement. Juan and Iris quickly returned my calls and texts. The Crew foreman answered what questions i asked and the Crew did excellent work . read more

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These guys did a great job on my earthquake retrofit. They showed up on time for the quote and the project itself, did all the permitting, kept me informed of the progress of the project, and worked with the city on final approval as well. Juan and his team were friendly and professional. The only reason I didn't give a full five stars was because it seemed pricey for the amount of work done. The team was here for the morning of a single day and was gone by about 1pm. Total cost was about $5,500, or...more than I make with my post-grade education in a month. Don't get me wrong: they did a great job on something I wouldn't have wanted to do myself. But I feel like a lot of construction work these days is seriously overpriced. At least with JC Retrofit, you get it done well! read more

Thank you Juan and Carlos from J&C Retrofit Constrcction!!! I will be honest with you, when I first met Juan and Carlos, I was a bit worried. They both looked like they were just out of High School... I right away asked them about their credentials, how long they have been in business and work experience! They were all answered correctly!!! They came and looked at my fathers 1905 home with red brick foundation and gave us a estimate. We had other estimates before and afterwards but they were the best for the amount of work they were going to do. They explained the whole process to my father and I and The length of time it would take. Right from the beginning they were honest. We have a chimney that was deteriorating and he told me that needed to be replace beforehand. And that THEY could NOT tackle this Chimney project. Which I appreciate their honesty. They also said that they will have to remove about 1 foot of wood shingles around the perimeter of the house. But also let us know that they couldn't replace them. Again honesty. This Foundation Replacement was a big project! Because I had other estimates I knew what was entailed. This company went above and beyond what was expected. Any questions were answered in a timely manner. Any incidents were remedied quickly. One that stands out in my mind is this one. My father is 85 years old. His home is 115 years old. So sometimes when a lot of electrical equipment as being used it would blow the circuit. So I suspect that my father went out there and yelled at them! So I think this went on for a few days. I know he called Juan and explained it to him. Juan called me and said "Steve, we are gonna have to have a meeting!" So Juan came in and said there is a problem and I have a solution for this. He explained the solution and nipped the problem in the bud. Everyday before they left, the supervisor came and checked that every room had electricity!! The way he handled this situation and my 85 year old father was greatly appreciated! During the work, there was a lot of dirt that had been excavated along with all the red brick and old wood. We told them we wanted the red brick. They neatly stacked up the red brick for us, so we can use them again. When they were done they left the inside and outside cleaner then they found it! ( I say this because during the process there was a mess outside which I understand) The quality of work was great! Anything asked was answered quickly! There was a small leak in the concrete after the work was finished and they came immediately and fixed it. I can't say ANYTHING negative about this company. Please use them! You will be glad you did!! I know I am! read more

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JC served as a an excellent 2nd opinion on a home I was about to purchase. Review overdue but definitely earned. Thanks guys for knowing how to do business. read more

We recently worked with J&C retrofit company to retrofit and repair our 1950s foundation. Juan and his crew did an amazing job, very efficient and passed inspection w\o problem! We're so glad that we choose this company for our foundation work. Highly recommend! read more

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Juan's team is the Best. They inspected my house and found that one of the posts was missing, which nobody else brought to my attention. I got the hole house earthquake retrofitted and they were beating the price from everybody else and the extra post was also included. They did a very thorough and clean job and even levelled the house again so it feel totally save. City inspection also passed without problem. Would definitely recommend them to anybody to get their foundation problem or earthquake retro fitting done. Thank Juan and your team for such a good job and keeping me and my budget in mind. read more

This was my first big project on my home and working with JC was great. Juan and Carlos were fantastic to work with and their crew were all super nice, cleaned up the space every day and the overall project was well done. I highly recommend them for any foundation work needed, their prices are competitive and are a pleasure to to business with. read more

Very pleased with the retrofit they installed on my 2 story home. Reliable, reasonable..Has my recommendation.

JC Retrofit did a great job for my house's earthquake retrofit. Their work was very high quality and thorough. They also cleaned up all debris in my basement, making it look much better than it did before. Thanks for a job well done! read more

Very pleased with seismic retrofit performed by JC Retrofit. Juan and Carlos were very professional and explained everything to me carefully and answered all my questions. They were also mindful of the tenants and kept area clean. They retrofitted a 100 year old 2-story 4-plex and took time and care to make sure 100% up to code, actually above code. Highly recommend. read more

In overall, a very positive experience. We hired JC Retrofit for the retrofitting job after receiving the California grant approval. We called a couple of companies from the approved list and JC Retrofit was reliable and quoted us with a good price. They pretty much handled the whole process including processing the paperwork needed to receive the grant. So we only had to pay the difference out of our pocket between the total cost and the grant amount. Very good experience. read more

Juan and his team did our garage conversion to a legal, permitted ADU. The job was challenging, as the LADBS was unclear on several new regulations. Juan and his subcontractors did a great job dealing with inspectors and keeping them happy, while protecting our best interests. With only minor adjustments, they finished the project on time and within a reasonable budget. We received out Certificate of Occupancy and the rest is history The place looks great and and is rock solid. Juan and his crew are honest, good natured and careful. While we were glad they completed the project in a timely manner, we were sorry to say goodbye to such good people! Highly recommended read more

Juan and Carlos came to inspect my property and they were very helpful, professional, and patient throughout the whole process. They went above and beyond for my retrofit project. I will and would recommend them to use their service in the future. read more

Great job and a fair price! I hired them to retrofit and add some additional posts and girders to fix the bouncy floor. Everything came out great read more

My house needed to be leveled and also retrofit. I came across J & C Retrofit. Juan inspected the location and gave me a competitive price. His crew was great everyone was here before 7:00 am. I was delighted my neighbors probably not so much. They showed up masked, as safety is very important right now. At the end of each day, they made sure to clean up and leave tools and materials in neat piles. Juan, Carlos, and the crew were very knowledgeable, answered my questions and complaints with patience, and made sure I was satisfied with the completed project from start to end. They were professional, skilled, and proficient. I made the right decision. read more

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Juan and his team were wonderful to work with--super responsive, professional, friendly, and exceptionally helpful. They are incredibly knowledgeable about and experienced with all of the detailed EBB requirements and specific timing, and they made the whole process much less stressful. HIGHLY recommend them...do yourself a favor and hire them for your project...you'll be glad you did! read more

Juan and his crew did a great job with my project. I had a 200 sq ft concrete pad foundation ripped out and replaced. The pricing was straightforward and competitive. I had to wait in line a bit to have them get to my project, but it was worth it. Once we were go... we were GO! The crew worked daily and work progressed and a rapid pace. We finished ahead of the published timeline and the final result exceed my expectations. I have had other subs come through since JG completed their work and all of them have commented on how great it looks. Billing and payment was straightforward and at no point did I have that moment every home owner dreads that they are going to tear up your house and disappear. The JC crew is very professional and has great integrity. I will keep them on my short list for any additional work. read more

I had four estimates for foundation repairs. The first one scared the daylights out of me: Jacking up the house, replacing 65 feet of foundation wall, and a lot of other work for $65K. The other three companies all said the foundation was in good shape and the tilt of the house was minor and not at all unusual considering the age and location. It was not a safety hazard. They all submitted bids to strengthen some of the longer spans under the house and earthquake retrofitting. I decided to just have the retrofitting done. JC Retrofit Construction was the lowest bidder and the most responsive to my questions. The office personnel that I worked with (Jason and Iris) were very pleasant and helpful. The hardest part of the entire process was getting the permit approved by the Monterey Park City Building Dept. It must have taken at least 6 weeks. Once approved, the scheduling and actual work was a breeze. It's noisy, but I expected that. The crew arrived on time, did the work and cleaned up afterwards. They took photos for me and the city inspector. It passed easily. I would recommend JC Retrofit Construction for your earthquake retrofitting. Thanks to them! read more

I would highly recommend JC Retrofit for a major bedroom remodel. Juan is very professional and was great to work with. From the beginning of the bidding process to completion of the project Juan and his workers did an excellent job. Our project was somewhat complicated since we retrofitted an existing family room to convert part of this into a new bedroom. Juan and his workers followed the specifications outlined in the permit plans and he explained the process throughout. I am glad we went with JC Retrofit. read more

These guys are some of the most professional contractors I have ever worked with. We are doing new plumbing, electrical, and foundation work in our house and these guys were the best to work with. The quality of craftsmanship was excellent, the workers were timely and respectful, and they cleaned up the workspace and actually left it cleaner than when they started. One worker even swept up the leaves in our yard. On top of all that their prices were so competitive compared to two other reputable foundation contractors in Los Angeles. read more