Sunshine Foundation Repair Review - Northridge If you have ever lived through an Earthquake like the 1994 Northridge event, you'll appreciate what a dramatic event that was. Even with Earthquake insurance, this was such a large event of substantial magnitude, you'll be better off with as much preparation as possible. This area had a substantial earthquake in 1971 and 1994. We managed to make it through this period without catastrophic damage, but you never know how many "insults" your residence can handle before another seismic event occurs. A friend of mine received a letter from the California Earthquake Authority and his insurance company advising that houses that were not retrofitted and reinforced would be subject to a rate increase and loss of coverage or both and found Sunshine Foundation Repairs in Northridge. He told me about his very positive impression of their company and particularly Solomon Einy, the representative that came out to his house. My Earthquake insurance at that time was unaffected because I had a non-CEA policy and consequently no letter to do anything. However, this was an opportunity for me to review my options and after hearing about Sunshine Foundations, I decided to call and make an appointment. My goal was two-fold: I wanted to secure our property and lower our insurance premiums. Unfortunately, it was at a time when the California Earthquake Authority reimbursement program was on hiatus, but I decided that I couldn't count on the timing for the state assistance, and I needed to do something regardless. I contacted Sunshine Foundations and scheduled an appointment last November and specifically asked to meet with Solomon. He came to our home and prepared an impressive report and scope of work with detailed photographs of our foundation. Solomon gave me his cell phone number and guided me through the whole process for the permit and the certificate authentication to the City of Los Angeles so I could present all of this documentation to the insurance company. He scheduled the work within 4 weeks of our initial meeting and made us feel so comfortable during the entire process that we signed the same day. On the day of the project, Solomon showed up, introduced us to the job foreman and got everyone started and introduced me to the job foreman. They were on time and professional. There were no progress payments required for this job; they just started based on my initial deposit and I paid them for the job once the city inspection was done. Solomon got me all the paperwork and I submitted this to the insurance company. He made everything very easy for me. Price is only one factor in any transaction, the real question is can you work with these people. You certainly can with Sunshine Foundations and I highly recommend this company without reservation. Mark Weiner read more

My Sister did a foundation a replacement with Sunshine Builders on her 1925 house recently and my house was built in 1920 so I thought I'd have them inspect my foundation for the same thing. Lee was very knowledgeable and honest as it turned out my concrete was in overall good condition and he gave me different options to retrofit and add just a bit of extra support in settling areas. We finished the job about a month ago and I can feel the difference in stability in my home. I'm passing Sunshine's info to every friend and neighbor I can! Wonderful experience and excellent work! read more

My experience with Sunshine Foundation repairs was top tier from the 1st meeting with Lee, who provided an honest, excellent assessment through completion of the project. Ram and Diana kept me in the loop throughout the project, made changes when the had to due to unforeseen circumstances, and went above and beyond in providing A+ customer service. I'd highly recommend Ram and his team to anyone looking for a top class contractor. read more

Sunshine Foundation was very responsive. I am a real estate agent and things move fast or at least we try to make them move fast and they were very helpful in getting somebody out quick and giving us a professional bid. read more

Solomon is an absolute gem and should be recognized for his knowledge, attention to detail, and most importantly, passion for his work. We purchased a home back in Dec 2021 and it sits on a slab foundation with clay soil underneath. While walking around, I realized that some areas were lower/higher than others as well as some bumps on my new floors. I went ahead and called up Sunshine Foundation repairs and they scheduled an inspection for the following week just due to availability. Come inspection day, I met world class Solomon. He not only greeted us with a smile, but he made sure to ask even the smallest of things such as shoes on/off and mask on/off. Once inside, he took out his tape measure to start measuring any abnormalities along the problem areas as well as every corner you could imagine. He then took out a green laser that showed us a better visual on how aligned our door molding and floor boards were. His overall analysis on the home was that there was nothing to worry about and this is usually a 1st time home buyer anxiety scare. I appreciated his honesty and while he did not perform work on our home, I have no problem recommending him to anyone looking for work. Thank you Solomon for all that you have done and look forward to our future re-check. :) read more

Project manager Lee made everything smooth sailing. He explained the project in detail, the price was very reasonable , the schedule fit my time frame and he showed me videos of what is to be done and later pictures of the completed project. The guys were on time and worked straight through with efficiency and respect for my home. What an absolute pleasure. Recommend without reservations. read more

After getting several estimates for foundation repair and earthquake retro fit, we decided to go with Sunshine Builders. They were the only company that noticed the 30' beam that was cut to remove a floor heater in our 95 year old house, or the 18 piers and posts that needed to be replaced! Their estimate still came in significantly under under the the other companies, who only quoted for retro fit. I could go on and on about how great the crew was, how they cleaned up, how responsive Ram and the office crew were to my questions, how they handled all the city permit paperwork and dealt with all the rain and were still on time. Let's just say I recommend them highly! read more

I saw tons of cracking throughout my newly remodeled home and thought the worst. A friend referred Sunshine and Lee came out to inspect. He was totally honest with me and told me there were no immediate issues and assessed the cracks were due to vibrations and movement from a new build happening next door. I appreciate the honesty. Highly recommend these guys. read more

The entire team at Sunshine from office staff to field workers were GREAT! I was amazed at how responsive and easy they were to work with. Best contractors I have come across in a long time!! I was impressed with the professional and courteous services I received. They made the entire process go so smoothly and efficiently. They were reasonable with the estimate for the scope of work I needed. I would highly recommend them for any work they offer. read more

My wife and I were extremely happy with sunshine foundation. This company holds up to there 5 star rating and flawless reviews. Sunshine foundation helped us out with bracing our home to the foundation called a seismic retrofit. Sunshine foundation were very thorough in explaining the process and being able to make us feel safe with the decision that needed to be made. Thank you read more

Right off the bat the Sunshine Foundation Repairs office was efficient and easy to deal with. They were able to schedule someone to come out to look at our property the next day. Solomon came out right on time. He closely examined all the areas of concern that we had. As new homeowners we admittedly know nothing about foundations and what are the things to worry about and what to not worry about. Solomon was extremely patient and took the time to explain everything to us. It turns out our foundation is in good shape and we don't need any repairs right now, but he told us what to look out for. In our experience they deserve their five star rating and we'll definitely be calling on them if there are any issues in the future. read more

Nothing better than a 5-star review to express our gratitude to this outstanding company. Sunshine is a role model to all contractors how a contracting business should operate. The owner is very diligent and dedicated and was involved in our job every step of the way. He takes so much pride in his business and it projected on the final result through the quality of the work and all the love that was put therein. No question - a top 5 star rated company! read more

I can't recommend Ram and his team highly enough ! They did an amazing job slab replacement my house , and I am so glad I went with them in the end . From start to finish, Ram and his team were honest professional , and went above and beyond to exceed my expectations. Even though there was a mistake with the permit filling, Ram was upfront and honest about it , and I appreciated his integrity throughout the entire project. It's rare to find such a trustworthy contractor in real estate, but Ram and his team truly stand out. I would gladly hire again for any future projects, and I highly recommend them to anyone in need of a reliable and skilled team . Thanks again, Ram ! read more

We needed a CFA upgrade and called Sunshine. Lucky we did since they identified serious problems under our home. They didn't make them up, real problems. They provided a detailed estimate for repairs. They got the necessary permits. Got the work done ahead of schedule, including city inspections. Cleaned up after themselves. Polite and responsive. Recommend very highly. read more

To sum it up sunshine builders are like family to me now, reliable and honest. Their communication skills are excellent and calming. They don't rush or push anything extra, they tell it to you like it is. Definitely recommended and have already recommended them to my friends read more

NOTE: I am not a customer nor have I had repairs done. However, I called and booked an appointment for a free estimate. I am absolutely pleased with the experience that I had today!!! I was fairly certain that I needed foundation work. In the construction industry, many contractors will convince you that you need this, that, and the other. We met with Solomon today and he was the most honest and knowledgeable person that I have dealt with in a quoting process. He could have easily lied to me about how much work I needed and charged me an outrageous amount. Instead, he walked me through EVERYTHING and gave me his honest opinion. Solomon may not have made money from me today, but he definitely earned some major credibility in my book. I will send anyone I can to this company and he earned a customer by his helpful and trustworthy approach. read more

Had a wonderful experience with Sunshine Foundation, and appreciate the honesty on work not critical to be done. I had a few weeks before escrow closed, Inspector Solomon was extremely knowledgeable, and reassured me that the repairs needed were nothing immediate and only slight repairs required - nothing immediate and these could wait. I appreciate the honesty of a Company that doesn't push into what you really do not need just "for their business profits". I will be calling Sunshine Foundation when I am ready to make repairs. read more

Sam came punctually to inspect our crawl space and foundation. He made sound recommendations. We await our other bidders before we chose a repair provider. But this company has created a very favorable impression. read more

Golen was really helpful in explaining the foundation issues that my property had. He showed up on time and was quick to get back to my with the question I had. It was clear that he took the time to properly inspect and guide me on what should be done instead of just rushing in and out like so many others do. read more

In my Property Management business serving San Pedro and the South Bay, there is a single family home that I manage that is situated on a hillside, and has a basement under most of the structure. Some of the concrete basement walls show significant cracks, and upstairs inside the house it feels and appears to be off-level. I had had three other contractors look at the property over the past year. None of them made very thorough inspections, and their recommended repairs were essentially "band-aid" fixes. Still seeking answers, I called Sunshine Foundation Repairs to come and inspect the property and make recommendations. Solomon with Sunshine Foundation Repairs came, and I was truly impressed with his very thorough inspection, the tools and methods that the used, and his detailed evaluation and recommended procedures to provide a lasting solution to the problem. He showed me the faults that he saw, and he explained the actual and potential impact they had on the house. I am very comfortable in recommending Sunshine Foundation Repairs for your foundation problems, and I'm comfortable in giving them a 5-Star rating! read more

It's hard to find reliable and honest people/ companies but sunshine builders fits the mold. Lee was on time, professional, honest, and helpful. They installed 6 helical piers to our slab foundation. The crew was quick and the job came out great! They broke and filled the necessary concrete on the side of the home to insert piers and area was cleaned after job. The company is easy to work with and available when you call. I highly recommend this company and would gladly use them again in the future. read more

Excellent service from Lee. He came out on time to check the property's foundation condition. He went through the crawl space that the general inspector was not able to do/see. After doing a very thorough inspection of the home foundation and more, he explained everything well and what his recommendations are, including some recommendation regarding the moist he found and some animal droppings. Then the report was sent a couple hours with a follow-up call explaining what's written on the report including the estimate cost. We were given two options on how to go about fixing and stabilizing each issue on the home foundation. We initially spoke to Ram, who is the owner of this business. Ram's customer service is very outstanding as well. Everything's well explained over the phone before setting up our appointment. read more

Special thanks to Mr. Ram for scheduling an inspection for foundation on a rush basis and making this happen. Moreover, thank you so much inspector Lee for performing a complete evaluation of our foundation. Highly recommended!!! Thank you Sunshine Foundation Repairs. read more

Ram and the team are transparent, efficient, and clearly care about your home. You can tell they take pride in their work. They were flexible with my shifting timeline and honored their initial quote, even months later. I'd trust them with any project in the future! read more

We had 4 different estimates from a few different companies that all didn't sit well with me. One of the reps never even crawled underneath our crawl space before giving us a ridiculous estimate. We kept trying until we found a company we trusted. When ram came to visit our home, we were so relieved. He was honest. He provided us with photos and videos of the foundation problems we had and along with the necessary repairs needed. It's nice to have a company to trust and recommend to others. We had a wonderful experience. read more

We were very fortunate to have found Sunshine Foundation Repairs to retrofit our home as part of the CEA Earthquake Brace & Bolt program. They made the whole process easy and helped at each step of the way. We can not recommend them highly enough for anyone who requires foundation work. read more

We inherited a new home that needed a lot of repairs and we knew the foundation came first. We're so happy we found sunshine builders. We thought the house needed more work than we were told and that was such a relief. This is an honest and reliable company that will not take advantage of you!!! They were very easy to work with. read more

I had my brick foundation replaced recently by Sunshine and they were on point with everything they explained about the entire process from permitting to executing the work and inspections. The city inspector even commended them on their work. Price was fair and communication was awesome. read more

5-star and Buyer's first choice !!!! I'm extremely pleased with Sunshine Builder, Lee is super professional, He crawled around under the house I want to purchase, and he checked every room carefully and took a lot of photos. He used a laser device to measure the floor slope. The whole inspection take almost one hour, after the inspection, he showed us the cracks of the foundation, Lee is very friendly he explained all related technical terms to us which is pretty useful to understand what happens to the foundation, luckily we only need a few fix and enhancement on the foundation. I'll definitely ask them to come to fix all the issues after the purchase. I highly recommend you contact this company to check your foundation!! read more

Mr. Sabban (the owner) sent Lee to my home in Northridge, CA to inspect the foundation and structural integrity of my home. They were responsive and caring. They answered all of my questions and did a superb job. I have peace of mind knowing that I'm on good footing (no pun intended) and my foundation is solid. They tell the truth and have integrity. I will refer my friends to Sunshine because they are true professionals. read more

There are so many glowing reviews for Sunshine Foundation Repairs on Yelp that I felt like I had to include them among the quotes I'm getting for a potential foundation/drainage issue we're having. Whereas other companies have told me that it'll be up to 2 weeks before they can come out for an inspection (and several charge for their time), Sunshine Foundation Repair was able to come out the next day. Golan is one of the nicest, most straightforward contractors I've ever dealt with. He listened to our story about what's going on and did a full inspection, including using a laser level throughout the first floor to illustrate his findings. Turns out we don't have a foundation issue--he actually said we should feel really good about our foundation. He did, however, confirm that we have water damage from last winter's rain and that we definitely need some drainage work done in several areas. He even gave me a couple of referrals to other drainage specialists! And he refused to charge me for his time. Honesty and integrity...two traits that can be difficult to find in the construction world. If we ever need foundation work, I will definitely be reaching out to Golan at Sunshine Foundation Repairs. read more

Talk about a thorough inspection. I felt very confident with the infomation and explanation i was getting. I'm a new buyer and really needed to be explain what was going on with the foundation for a house I'm considering buying. This was a huge help thanks yall. read more

My husband and I bought a new house and soon realized we had water intrusion through the slab. We found sunshine builders and they came out the very next day to give us an estimate. We are extremely satisfied with their work. The pricing was right in line with our budget and the work was beyond our expectations. They replaced our slab foundation in the family room and kitchen. We were told it would take 2-3 weeks to complete the work. Yet the work was completed within 10 days. Maria the receptionist was always responsive and able to answer any questions that we had along the way. Highly recommend! read more

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We had gotten several estimates for foundation repairs to our house. The estimates ranged from a low of $7500.00 all the way up to over $77000.00. A frustrating process, to say the least. Sunshine Foundation Repairs was to be the last company to provide us with an estimate. Our expectations at this point were not very high. Their inspector, Sam V. arrived and proceeded to crawl under the house. After a short while, he reappeared with some very surprising news. We were advised that the foundation to out almost 100 year old house was in pretty good shape and, although some foundation work could be done, he would not recommend it. The reason behind this was that the house could not be leveled without risking serious damage to other parts of the structure. Sam was the only inspector who recognized the problem because he took the time to bring and use a simple laser level in the interior of the house. I can't tell you how much we appreciated his integrity and honesty. Although we are not getting the work that everyone else tried to sell us, I can say that Sunshine Foundation Repair has a real gem of an employee in Sam. read more

I recently purchased a home in Leimert Park that had major foundational issues. It's a beautiful home but what kept this property on the market was the sloping floors and obvious foundational issues. I was able to negotiate down the seller and get Sunshine in to do a full foundation replacement. Sunshine was all encompassing, doing things other companies were not including in their quotes which for the most part we're higher than Sunshines. Other competitors were asking us to get the stucco replaced on our own which we felt was ridiculous given the shear amount of the project cost, other companies also didn't have the ability to do leveling which happens to be one of Sunshines area of expertise. Overall it was a no brainer to go with Sunshine and we are glad that we did. Ram, Solomon and Juan were all great. Having a crew at my house for 6 weeks was not exactly ideal, but Ram's crew of workers were respectful, professional and that's really all you can ask for. They are all finished now and we couldn't be happier. Thanks Ram and company!! read more

The experience from start to finish was excellent! Project manager, Lee, was on site within a few hours and wrote a fair estimate. My need was also for work to be done before a deadline, and the crew completed it well before the needed date. Construction pictures were provided and the finished product is super solid. Ram and Ariana had great communication also. All was a very easy transaction and service! Thank you! read more

I am not a bot or paid advocate! I am just a home owner who had a great experience with this company. They were honest, responsive, and helpful. read more

My home received excellent and attentive service throughout the process. All requests were respectfully discussed and addressed by Ram, who is very helpful and considerate. Highly recommended!!! read more

I had a wonderful experience working with this company, from start to finish. Office staff are kind and quick to respond. We were limited on time and they made sure to get us squeezed in. Lee came out to do an assessment for us, and was an absolute pleasure to work with. I found him to be professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. Nice job guys...keep up the great work. read more

My husband and I just closed escrow. The general home inspector suggested that we get a foundation company to do a foundation inspection. Lee was our inspector and showed us what areas needed repairs. He provided photos and a very thorough inspection report. This company is very organized and I've had a great experience so far. Looking forward to working with them. read more