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Recent Earthquake Retrofitting Reviews in Glendale
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AAlpha Structural, Inc.Excellent experience again with Alpha Structural. Charlie Rosenkranz came to see the 3-story apartment building in West Hollywood. We discussed what the soft story retrofit plans will likely include. He's knowledgeable and experienced. We appreciated his professional no-pressure approach and answering our questions. Alpha performed an exploratory investigation of the support structure, as architectural plans were not available. They engineered the plans with city approval. They then consulted with us and provided the approved THP (Tenant Habitability Plan) paperwork. Production Manager Dave Schlaich and Job Supervisor Seth Price met me before construction. Dave went over the approved plans and explained the work that would be performed, and the purpose. They both answered all my questions. Lawrence and Antonio were the main work team. They were very pleasant and answered all our questions. Both had great explanations with Lawrence being very detailed. Seth provided timely progress reports by phone and text. He answered all questions, and provided contacts for automatic shut-off gas valves and stucco work. Despite Covid-19, they scheduled and passed inspections, and completed the work in under a month. We've seen projects by other companies stuck in limbo for months with no progress, so we chose Alpha to avoid complications. They removed all debris, and left the property clean. The tenants and neighbors had no complaints. Daniel Aparicio also explained various issues. Communication with everyone, including the office staff, was excellent. We're very pleased with this experience.- Oded K.
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AAlpha Structural, Inc.This is THE company to use. I had an old 1907 wooden house sitting on a decaying brick foundation and needing a sister foundation installed and a complete seismic retrofit. Even during the bidding process, Brad from Alpha was extremely attentive without being assertive. I contacted four other companies although one I eliminated since they charged a fee for inspecting. Alpha was very timely with their bid and flexible when I needed help with the budget. All the way through the process, every single person at Alpha was extraordinarily good at customer relations, returned emails immediately, and stayed in constant contact throughout the entire process. Whenever there was a slight change to the original plan due to permitting or a plumbing adjustment, Alpha was very proactive and made sure everything was communicated clearly and promptly. I have really NEVER worked with a company that had such excellent communication skills. This is really one reason I selected them to do the work and, even though they may not have been the least expensive, it is worth the extra price for this reason alone. And Alpha Structural's work speaks for itself as well. Everything was done precisely and well beyond code, an unbid section of foundation was provided under the front porch without increase to the budget, and all materials used were of the highest quality. The project went on somewhat longer than estimated due to permit changes and a short weather delay but was still finished in a timely way. My home is our family's largest asset and it is a great relief to now know it is sitting on a solid foundation. The entire process from first to last was excellent and I cannot say enough good things about the way Alpha Structural handled the project. From the front office to the boots on the ground: A++- James M.
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AAvalin Seismic Construction Co IncI had a wonderful experience with Avalin. As soon as we bought our 1916 craftsman we began getting quotes for a seismic retrofit. The house was not bolted and during the inspection we were told the concrete foundation wasn't in super shape. The bidding process was confusing. Alpha told us we needed to spend 60k to replace the whole foundation, Golden did a hasty bid and missed an important feature. Fred (owner of Avalin) came down somewhere in the middle in terms of what we needed and distinguished himself by his level of customer care. At the other companies the jobs are basically bid by sales people, so it is a huge plus to have the owner/engineer bid the job in the case of Avalin. We were so confused by the three vastly different bids that we hired our own independent structural engineer to come tell us what we needed. Lo and behold his advice matched Fred's most closely, so we hired Avalin. Our experience from there was as easy as could be. Fred got the job permitted, his workmen were professional, neat and courteous. During bidding it seemed like there was a brick masonry wall on the front side of the house meaning we couldn't retrofit that wall but could opt to replace (which we didn't based on the advice of the structural engineer). During the job it became apparent that the wall was actually in front of the foundation so that there was no brick foundation and we could actually do a total retrofit on all four sides of the foundation. Even though our quote was for 3 sides, Fred did the last quarter of the job without hesitation and without charging us a penny extra. After they were done everything on the outside of the house looked as it had before, ie there was no mess. The inspector passed the work with no issue. Compared to a lot of the bigger retrofit companies, Avalin is a little guy in this business. But that was exactly why we had such a good experience. Friends have had nightmares with the bigger companies that have dozens of crews and thus low quality control. With Fred, he has guys who have been with him for years and he as an owner/engineer oversees the work. I can't recommend him and his team highly enough.- Ashley C.
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Aoconsulting llcI can’t say enough good things about the quality of work and attention to my project that Fredy at OConsulting has provided. His understanding of the official details of my vision were even beyond what I understood of it at the time. So his work really helped guide my decisions moving forward. I could go on and on, but simply put, if engineering consulting is what you need, and you’re lucky enough to be in the service area of OConsulting, then go ahead and hire with confidence. Thanks Fredy!!!- Dan P.
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Aoconsulting llcAmazing! As a general contractor, I work with a lot of engineers and OConsulting is the only one I use repeatedly and recommend to my clients. Great people, great service, at a great price. 10/10 highly recommended.- Zachary S.
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Aoconsulting llcOC Consulting provides reliable and high quality structural engineering services. As opposed to other Structural Engineers, they are not afraid to creatively think out of the box and spend a little more time on structural solutions to save the owner time/money down the line. This type of mindset puts puts them in a different realm of engineers. Combine this with reasonable competitive pricing, responsive communication and timely results, i would not hesitate to recommend them for your residential structural engineering needs.- Jonathan M.
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AHillside Structural and FoundationsFelipe did our master bathroom in 2015 and we loved the quality of his work and attention to detail. We call him every time we need help with a project. We highly recommend Hillside Structural and Foundations. They are very knowledgeable and experienced in everything that has to do with our home.- Imelda H.
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AZebra ConstructionZebra Construction gets an enthusiastic 5 star review from my husband and I! We hired this great company for to do earthquake retrofitting on our 4 unit apartment building. They gave us a fair, honest and reasonable estimate, started the work quickly and completed it very quickly - in about 5 weeks! Their work looks great and they have been very easy to work with. One of the things you want to avoid with a seismic retrofit is having the project go on too long which limits parking for tenants. Zebra completed our retrofit in record time, so there was minimal parking disruption. My husband and I have seen buildings in the process of being retrofitted in our neighborhood that have gone on for months and months. We wanted to avoid that and we certainly did! We can't praise Zebra enough! An excellent, professional company that does great work at a reasonable price!- Grace A.
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ABay Cities ConstructionI couldn’t be happier with Bay Cities. The work on my house was spread out over 2+ years. Alex and Casey worked with me on design and kept within my budget. All of their staff was professional and respectful. Alex and Casey listened to my “wants” and concerns and gave me the pros and cons of each.- Dawn A.
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ASage Builders IncVery well. I hired someone to go to my mother's home because my husband noticed that the left side of her home was sinking. Very easy to get in touch with somebody, and within 2 weeks, my mom's home was good to go.- Shai M.
Earthquake Retrofitting Services in Glendale
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A29Reviews
Business Description:
Foundation repair, house floor leveling and drainage solutions. Free inspection in crawling space,permits and inspection can reduce premium on property insurance after retrofit.
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AWe hired Doheny Concrete to fix an old stem wall and had a great overall experience. They went above and beyond to make sure the job was done right the first time and delivered on-time and on-budget. I would definitely use them again for any foundation or concrete work no matter the side of the project.
Reviewed by Chris R.
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A225Reviews
Business Description:
Alpha Structural, Inc. has over 400 years of combined technical experience in Foundation and Hillside Repair. All of our experience is hard-core and down-in-the-trenches – not managed from behind a computer. Our in-house engineers and technicians are among the most experienced in all of Southern California. Alpha Structural, Inc. is the ONLY company in the Los Angeles area licensed to ENGINEER and BUILD any type of repair project. That means that you'll work with us through the whole project,...
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BThey came out on time, Kept the appointment, but when they saw the location they said that they can't do it. But they gave suggestion of who can do it.
Reviewed by Clementina P.
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A9Reviews
Business Description:
At J&C Retrofit Construction Inc our focus is on soft story retrofits, building foundations, replacing foundations, seismic retrofitting and house leveling.We understand that foundation services can be costly and we are here to work with you. We keep your budget and needs in mind.
Recent Review:
AJ&C did a great job on my retrofit. I hired them to do earthquake bolting and add some additional girders and piers to fix some bouncy floors in my house. Everything was done very professionally for a fair price
Reviewed by David A.
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A11Reviews
Business Description:
WELCOME TO SAGE BUILDERS INC. Planning is the foundation for all successful projects, construction or otherwise. At Sage Builders Inc., we concentrate on safety first, then expeditious professional workmanship. Our conscientious approach to demolition leads to timely construction, saving our customers money. We are a full service interior demolition and exterior Demolition Contractor. Sage Builders Inc. sees projects through from assistance in obtaining the necessary permits to the demoliti...
Recent Review:
AVery well. I hired someone to go to my mother's home because my husband noticed that the left side of her home was sinking. Very easy to get in touch with somebody, and within 2 weeks, my mom's home was good to go.
Reviewed by Shai M.
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A82Reviews
Business Description:
Golden Retrofit & Foundation Repair is the most innovative and forward thinking company in the business. We specialize in both foundation repair and replacement. From complex situations to simple repairs our experienced team always has a solution. We also have expertise in earthquake / seismic retrofitting and annually work closely with the EBB.
Recent Review:
AAfter the last few earthquakes that we’ve experienced I realized it’s important to ensure that my homes foundation is in good condition. Our home was built in the 40s and hasn’t had any work done on since. I contacted a few different companies and decided to go with golden retrofit because of their honesty and diligence. David came to our house to give the estimate and aside from it being the most reasonable one I also had an affinity towards him which inclined me to choose them even more. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a similar service. Thank you David and golden retrofit!!!
Reviewed by Mimi A.
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A210Reviews
Business Description:
Foundation inspection, repair, and replacement services for Los Angeles and surrounding cities. We provide affordable foundation inspection, foundation repair, foundation upgrades, foundation replacement, earthquake retrofitting, house bolting for the greater Los Angeles area; including affordable upgrades to your foundation. We pride ourselves in repairing only what your house foundation needs. We offer foundation upgrade services to get your house to full earthquake standards for the Los An...
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FOf all the companies I approached to perform the obligatory inspection in order to assess the scope of work to be done on my foundation (which is extensive), Foundation Works is THE ONLY company that charges a fee. Consumer beware - it does not state this anywhere here on Angie's List nor on Foudation Works' own website. You will only discover this only AFTER speaking to a representative on the phone trying to schedule this inspection. A fee of $215 to inspect a foundation requiring approximately $50K of work had the effect of immediately removing this company from further consideration for the job.
Reviewed by James M.
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A26Reviews
Business Description:
Los Angeles-based general construction, remodeling and home improvement company offering quality and value for residential and commercial projects. Exterior and interior projects – no job is too big or small! Top Value delivers four standards in every project we take on: Quality: That the finished product will be beautiful goes without saying, but at Build For You we make sure the materials we use are durable and self-sustaining, so that you don’t need to spend time and money on maintenance o...
Recent Review:
ABased on great reviews and proximity to my home in South Los Angeles, I hired Top Value to remodel my bathroom and kitchen, retaining some of the unique built-in aspects of my 100+ yr old Craftsman house while making the bathroom and kitchen more functional. They were able to do that, while staying on budget, and I love my new bathroom and kitchen now! Any issues that popped up during the process they were able to resolve, and cabinets were adjusted wonderfully to fit in the built-in spaces in the kitchen to maximize space and storage without having to tear out elements that were original to the house. That was exactly what I needed. They listen and work with what you communicate are your needs, and also suggest ideas for how to achieve what you are looking form so I would definitely recommend them to others.
Reviewed by Vera O.
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A49Reviews
Business Description:
Having inspected thousands of structures and viewing firsthand the devastating damage earthquakes can create, Anchorstrong Construction was founded with the goal of making Southern California a safer place to live. Anchorstrong Construction specializes in foundation repair, foundation evaluation, earthquake retrofitting and house bolting. Anchorstrong Construction is a family owned company. We have no middle men, no salesman and no sub contractors. When you work with Anchorstrong Construction...
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AJust completed our project with Anchorstrong Construction and we could not be happier. It was much easier that we thought it might be when we started researching companies. We found Anchorstrong Construction and read their many excellent reviews. After receiving their detailed quote and asking some questions, we made the decision to hire them to retrofit our home. It was done in a very short time and the communication through the entire process was excellent. Anchorstrong Construction noticed a few cracks in the foundation, which they repaired and they also noticed a sagging area under the house. They fixed that as well. The city signed off on the final inspection and we now are living in a retrofitted home. Thanks to Anchorstrong Construction, we now have piece of mind.
Reviewed by ELIZABETH S.
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A51Reviews
Business Description:
Proud to announce our professionally engineered patent involving advanced foundation repair technology and seismic retrofitting for crawl space homes. Approved contractor under FEMA brace & bolt retrofit program. Rather than jacking a home up off its foundation, this technology offers a solution to structural concerns without moving or lifting the home for a fraction of the price. For a limited time, we will come out to your home for free to take photos and diagram your foundation, and if nec...
Recent Review:
FThey came back with a ridiculous assessment of my foundation that supposedly cost 12000 to fix using unconventional methods. I had three other foundation companies come out and their assessments were all consistent. The repairs I need according to these three other companies are not severe and not expensive unlike sure safe’s attempt to swindle using construction methods that are not even approved by codes. I did not use sure safe.
Reviewed by Octavio G.
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A10Reviews
Business Description:
Y.O.R. CONSTRUCTION AND INVESTMENT, INC. (LIC 894258). A LICENSED AND INSURED COMPANY THAT IS AN EXPERIENCED, FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS THAT WILL GIVE YOUR PROJECT A PERSONAL TOUCH. Fully Insured/Bonded, Workman's Comp, Cost Control Experts, References Available, Prompt Project Completion, Free Estimates, Quality Guarantee
Recent Review:
ALove this company especially Yakov or you can call him Kobi it is his nick name I have been working with him already several years and he never disappointed us (me and my wife) we did full renovation with his company on the firs house as well on the second house and now he did for us ADU on the first house you do not go wrong if you you work with this company especially with Yakov But also Ishak and shay and Aharon and Hen are good people to work with
Reviewed by Mali D.
