I contacted Golden Retrofit & Foundation Repair after noticing potential foundation damage in our…read morehome. Andy came out and did a very thorough inspection. He took measurements inside and out, asked all the right questions, and took the time to figure out what was causing the problem and the extent of the damage. He identified that poor drainage was causing the soil the shift, which caused minor settling in part of the house. Instead of taking the chance to quote us a major and expensive project, Andy called me the next day after consulting with his team and gave me his honest professional opinion. The damage was minor enough that the right move was to address the drainage problem first, not tear into our walls and repair a foundation that didn't need it yet. He pointed us towards drainage solutions instead. Andy's advice was straightforward and made complete sense. It's hard to find a contractor who will give you advice that's actually in your best interest. Andy did just that. I'll absolutely call Golden Retrofit if we have foundation issues down the road. Highly recommend.

By far the best contractor I've worked with on ANYTHING. I'm genuinely sad the process is over, it…read morewas such a pleasure dealing with them. Along every step of the way, they communicate, they respond to any and all concerns with lightning speed, the work gets done at a fair price and the highest quality. Any time I called the office, I got a follow-up email. Any time I emailed, I got a follow-up phone call. Golden Retrofit went above and beyond the call of duty at every stage. All these 5-star reviews you're seeing are for a reason. You can just tell when people take pride in their work and do a good job, not just for the money, but because they care about what they're doing.

From the beginning of the project, J&C Retrofit showed a level of professionalism that exceeded the…read moreother 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.

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

Ulises helped me understand what was going on with my foundation in a way no other company had done…read morebefore. He spent the time explaining the process and specifically pinpointed how other work I had done contributed to the issues I was having. It was an eye opening discussion and very detailed and honest and made me trust them completely to do the work. The crew did such a thorough and detailed job and I will definitely recommend them to others!

These hacks don't know how to do flooring. They are in a hurry and not worried about the quality of…read moretheir workmanship. It seems like they don't know what in the flying Dutchman they are doing. They priced it cheaper than anyone else because no one else would do such a crap job.

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.

I went with Alpha Structural for my seismic retrofit and was not disappointed. They were openly…read morecommunicative with me throughout the whole journey as I had a lot of questions along the way. The whole team was hands-on deck in going over any concerns I had while providing updates through every step of the process. On the day of the installations, supervisor Eny and his team of Ronaldo, Daniel, and Casimiro did a great quality job in less time than I thought it would take. I'd highly recommend this company for any foundational projects you may have! At least get into open communications with them and you'll learn a thing or two.

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.

Let me begin by saying I dreaded having my long, narrow, crumbling driveway redone. However, it…read morebecame a hazard. My first contact was with Matt and from the first meeting, he was informative, professional, on time, and personable. If I had any questions, he was quick to respond. The demo team and construction team were friendly, experienced, and knowledgeable. The men were easy to have around. Miguel oversaw the whole driveway project and he was also easy to approach and answered all of my questions thoughtfully. Cesar, who came to work on the driveway everyday, was also a gem. If I could give you more stars, I would. Thank you for a project done to perfection. Foundation Repair LA also did our seismic retrofit. Cesar, Magdaleno, and Cesar were outstanding. They had the project completed on schedule and were also easy to have around. Matt also set up this project for us and it was very easy to complete. It took two days. The cost of both projects was within reason and they gave me a discount because of having both projects done one right after the other. The whole team made for a positive experience. Taylor in the business office was also responsive and friendly. Thanks to everyone at Foundation Repair LA. for making a dreaded project easy to get through. My new driveway looks great, by the way.

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!

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.

LA Seismic gave me the most detailed quote of any of the three companies I reached out to regarding…read morea French drain. Their price was the best. Renato and his team were responsive to my (many!) questions, and Pablo and his crew were always willing to accommodate any requests that I had. Highly recommended!

I recently hired this company for foundation repair and earthquake retrofitting at my home. Their…read morepricing was reasonable, and the entire process was handled with high efficiency. Thanks to Guillermo's crew, Ignacio, and Skyler for the hard work. They also sent over the project photos via email afterward for my records. Very professional--highly recommend!

wanted to have an EBB retrofit done to strengthen my house, along with some necessary foundation…read morerepairs. I received quotes from a couple of companies, and while these guys weren't the cheapest, they were definitely the most knowledgeable and took the time to clearly explain how the repairs would be done. They completed the job in just two days and repaired two addional piers, and everything went smoothly. I do have a slight squeeze in one area of the floor in my raised home, and I'm currently waiting for them to come back and take a look at it. I know pier repair is not much complicated but their crew was professional and their price was reasonable. I would highly recommend these folks.

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

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 contacted Eldar, who came highly recommended by a friend who had a serious drainage issue that he…read morewas able to fix quickly and exceptionally well. He responded immediately, was very friendly and thorough, and was super upfront in his assessment and options to fix our drainage problem in our front entryway. We had a huge problem in the previous design of our that caused the inside of the house to flood during any heavy rain. The work is of exceptional quality, and everything was clearly communicated prior to us signing anything. I can't say enough good things about the entire experience - the quality of the work, the great communication, the reasonable pricing, and the easy, convenient scheduling. The team was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, and they went above and beyond. We've already had a very heavy rain to test it out, and it is perfect! Highly recommend!

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.