Juan came to inspect my foundation for a seismic retrofitting Project. Out of all the inspectors,…read moreJuan 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.

Terrible Experience Absolutely terrible experience with this…read morecompany. I was originally told that my plans would be submitted within 3 weeks, but it ended up taking almost 4 months. That was an unacceptable waste of my time. On top of what I was already paying for the plans, I was hit with additional fees that I was not expecting. Then I was quoted $440,000 for a 400-square-foot addition, which was completely unreasonable in my opinion. The entire process was frustrating, expensive, and unnecessarily drawn out. I had to keep messaging them and emailing them to see where we were at in the process. I feel like my time and money were completely wasted. Do your research, get multiple quotes, and be very careful before giving this company your money. I would not recommend them based on my experience.

How refreshing to get a prompt call back. This was the easiest appointment to schedule from my LONG…read morelist of home "to dos". Needing foundation work is daunting but Derrell walked me through what to expect and put my mind at ease. Thank you Derrell!

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.

Prompt, expert, and very helpful. I asked for a consultation to address uneven spots in the wood…read moreflooring in my newly remodeled home. I was concerned about underlying structural issues. So glad I found LA Structural! They called me right back, scheduled a time for the next weekday, and Brandon showed up right on time. He took a look at my concerns & got under the house (on a 99 degree afternoon!). Brandon reassured me that there are no structural concerns, then took the time to explain how the supports under the house work, and why I might notice uneven places in the flooring. He did not try to sell me on anything, and did not charge me for the consultation. He gave me a ballpark estimate if I ever decide to do optional earthquake bracing, in a no-pressure manner; he was very clear that it's not a necessity. I'm so grateful for local Burbank businesses that offer their expertise to our community. Thank you!

LICENSE SUSPENDED: Avoid This Contractor: Failed to Comply with CSLB Arbitration Award…read more I am updating this review to warn other homeowners to check the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) records before hiring LA Structural. As of March 2026, their license has been officially suspended due to their failure to comply with a legally binding arbitration award. On October 22, 2024, LA Structural requested and collected full payment for the second contract (permit acquisition for all work listed in the first contract) before any permit-related work began. Note: This is a violation. Despite full payment on November 26, 2024, none of the required permit finalizations occurred as promised, and the contractor stopped all permit-related work. Required tasks--such as coordinating inspections, correcting the soil compaction report rejected by LADBS, and managing final permit approvals--were not performed by LA Structural and were left entirely to me. I spent the following five months working directly with LADBS and city inspectors to complete these tasks. During those five months, I identified two defective areas of work. First, the soil compaction report was rejected due to LA Structural's circumvention of requirements. LA Structural hired a deputy instead of a third-party geotechnical engineer, bypassing the grading inspector's requirement and misleading me as the client after charging an additional fee for this engineer and report in November 2024. Consequently, in February 2025, Inspector Bonvouloir officially rejected the report. Later, Clark Inspections--the subcontractor hired by LA Structural--emailed me stating that LA Structural planned to use their in-house engineer to revise the soil compaction report, again attempting to bypass the requirement. I ultimately had to redo the soil compaction report through a licensed geotechnical engineer and resubmit it, after which it passed the city's review. The second defective work involved the drainage pipe and was documented in the CSLB investigation report. After 13 months of CSLB mediation, investigation, and site inspection, a mandatory arbitration hearing took place on January 22, 2026. The arbitrator ruled in my favor and ordered payment within 30 days. LA Structural failed to comply, resulting in their current license suspension. Notably, prior to the issuance of the stipulated arbitration award letter, the contractor repeatedly attempted to have me sign his own private settlement agreement--non-CSLB documents with terms that went beyond what had been agreed upon at the hearing. Don't sign it! I later learned that this is a common tactic contractors use to remove CSLB from the matter. Per CSLB instruction, I filed a claim with their bond company, Jet Insurance, to recover the awarded payment. Despite their written commitment on February 11, 2026, to issue payment if the contractor failed to meet the CSLB deadline, Jet Insurance instead extended the deadline to March 27, 2026, stating that "the contractor intends to make payment by this week." LA Structural failed to meet this extended deadline as well. On March 30, 2026, I received an email from Jet Insurance stating, "Attached is the Final Release and Assignment of Claim agreement, relating to the claim...In order to issue payment for this claim, Jet Insurance Company requires the attached agreement to be reviewed, physically signed and all pages returned." It has taken 16 months to recover my funds for their abandoned and defective work since their collection of full payment. Based on my understanding, when a bond company pays out a claim, the contractor's license remains suspended until specific legal and financial requirements are met for reinstatement.

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.

I was able to get approved for the EBB Grant the state was offering. it was overwhelming filtering…read morethrough all the vendors to choose from the portal but came across Weinstein Construction. From start to finish the communication was on point from intake interview, proposal, work done and inspection. I had follow-ups to make sure everything good on my end and they were very accommodating and flexible to work around my busy schedule. Brandon who came by to take pictures around my home was very thorough educating me how retrofits work and what kind of shape my foundation is in since its raised above the ground. Shoval, thank you for your quick replies to ALL my emails and conversation over the phone. You are a great asset to the team. If anybody is looking to retrofit their home, WEINSTEIN CONSTRUCTION is the way go to !

I met Mr Weinstein a few weeks ago. I had a tree that had broken thru my foundation. I wanted to…read morekeep the tree and repair the foundation. Mr Weinstein was very knowledgable, Professional and personable. They completed the work today on schedule! the work site was left sparkling clean and the new foundation is beautiful. They were able to save my tree, removing only the necessary roots, and give me a new fortified foundation. They took care of all of the engineering plans, permits and inspections. Their prices were very fair and completely transparent. I HIGHLY recommend this company. I wish there were more businesses that are as pleasurable to work with as the Weinstein Company

I had an appointment set up with California Foundation Company for the morning of 9/9/25 to get an…read moreestimate on drainage work and took of work to meet them. The night before, 9/8, they texted me saying " after reviewing your address, we realized that it falls ouside of our service area". They had to cancel because they don't service my area. Super frustrating to find out last minute after scheduling and planning around it. If they don't work in my area, they should've said that from the start. Makes sense now why their reviews are so low.

Warning to ALTADENA residents and anyone affected by the California wildfires!!!…read more They crushed my sewage pipes. They are claiming they are not culpable. I have no recourse but to warn you. I simply wanted a reimbursement for what was clearly damaged. I've been given the run around The men that worked on my home have been blatant in their misogyny, constantly and consistently disrespectful to myself and my gay designer. I'm a single Hispanic female. They used anti gay slurs in Spanish about my designer thinking they would not understand. The issue began about 6 months ago when the water started backing up. Both plumbers I had out to my home noticed the excessive amount of concrete poured on and around the pipes. The plumber that replaced my sewage line could see how the pile ons and concrete crushed the pipes. . The pipes did not have any collars to protect them. After again experiencing such disrespect and discomfort by these workers, i decided it was time to speak up and hopefully save someone from a lot of money. Please, DO NOT HIRE!

I decided not to proceed with the quote for replacement stairs, but for what they offer, if I…read moreneeded a total replacement, I would give them a call, very fair prices!

They really do great work. Their prices are fair, communication is great, and most importantly…read moretheir quality is top notch. I couldn't be happier with the way the job came out and I look forward to working with them in the future. if you have magnesite that needs repair or sealing, give R&R a call and meet these guys for a bid. theyre experienced and they do great work.

We'll see what happens when the rain comes, but it seems like they did a really professional and…read morethorough job doing a major basement repair and waterproofing. Felix and his crew trenched and installed French drains, a sump pump, poured a slab and installed a retaining wall. It was a lot of work and it looks very solid and sound. They were kind and thoughtful and skilled. They were attentive to my questions and to details. Renato was helpful in explaining everything to me. The ground was harder than they anticipated so it took 3 weeks longer than they had told me. This was the only issue, maybe better planning or foresight into what the soil is like in my area. Definitely affected my ability to plan/leave town etc. But maybe it was just something no one could predict for. We got through it. A very costly job but their quote was competitive with others. Hopefully it works! I would recommend them for sure.

Very reliable, hard-working crew. Renato, Pablo and his team showed up on time every day and went…read morestraight to work reinforcing our 1950s raised foundation in Torrance. He speaks good English. They explained what they were doing and provided lots of pictures of their work under the house. They cleaned up their work very well, and I also like that they each wore the company shirt.