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Alpha Structural, Inc.

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Alpha Structural, Inc.

4.67(
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Customers say: Super punctual
197 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

Alpha Structural, Inc. has over 850 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 SOCAL area licensed to ENGINEER and BUILD any type of repair project. That means that you'll work with us through the whole project, not unknown sub-contractors that you didn't hire and cannot control or predict. Alpha Structural, Inc. a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor (license # 663409). We are licensed with the following classifications: A (General Engineering Contractor). B (General Building Contractor). C-8 (Concrete). HIC (Home Improvement Contractor). CALL US NOW FOR AN INSPECTION OR ESTIMATE! (323)258-5482.

"I worked with Alpha once before, and they assisted with a second project 2 years ago which, now finally completed, I'm able to write a review about. Alpha helped with structural plans for windows in a garden level unit in order to prepare the proposal for city approval. Alpha is a big company and it took them a little while to complete everything; however I can certainly say that the engineer and contact people were knowledgeable and thorough. The plans were approved with their help and now that the unit is permitted for occupancy, the windows are a lovely attribute to the space."

Robert N on September 2024

Alpha Structural, Inc. has over 850 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 SOCAL area licensed to ENGINEER and BUILD any type of repair project. That means that you'll work with us through the whole project, not unknown sub-contractors that you didn't hire and cannot control or predict. Alpha Structural, Inc. a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor (license # 663409). We are licensed with the following classifications: A (General Engineering Contractor). B (General Building Contractor). C-8 (Concrete). HIC (Home Improvement Contractor). CALL US NOW FOR AN INSPECTION OR ESTIMATE! (323)258-5482.

"I worked with Alpha once before, and they assisted with a second project 2 years ago which, now finally completed, I'm able to write a review about. Alpha helped with structural plans for windows in a garden level unit in order to prepare the proposal for city approval. Alpha is a big company and it took them a little while to complete everything; however I can certainly say that the engineer and contact people were knowledgeable and thorough. The plans were approved with their help and now that the unit is permitted for occupancy, the windows are a lovely attribute to the space."

Robert N on September 2024


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Socal Express Restoration and Construction Inc.

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Socal Express Restoration and Construction Inc.

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You'll be pleased you did. Thank you

We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You'll be pleased you did. Thank you


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Nickolas Martinez

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Nickolas Martinez

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Nick Earthquake Brace & Bolting is a locally owned and operated company and we work only with Raised foundations, our company values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! ​ Next Level Design is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Nick Earthquake Brace & Bolting is a locally owned and operated company and we work only with Raised foundations, our company values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! ​ Next Level Design is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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Earthquake Bracing, Inc.

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Earthquake Bracing, Inc.

4.98(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

Earthquake Bracing Incorporated has a single mission, to BRACE AND BOLT RAISED FOUNDATION HOMES, (SLAB ON GRADE HOMES CANNOT BE BRACED) providing families with secure structures that can weather the violent motion of earthquakes. Our sense of accomplishment after retrofitting your home is complemented by your secure peace of mind knowing you have a safer home. We brace and bolt raised foundation homes to prevent them from sliding off their concrete foundations during earthquakes. We also retrofit soft-story apartment buildings and businesses. Read the Google Reviews for Earthquake Bracing Incorporated

"Tim handled everything in a prompt and professional manner."

Todd M on September 2024

Earthquake Bracing Incorporated has a single mission, to BRACE AND BOLT RAISED FOUNDATION HOMES, (SLAB ON GRADE HOMES CANNOT BE BRACED) providing families with secure structures that can weather the violent motion of earthquakes. Our sense of accomplishment after retrofitting your home is complemented by your secure peace of mind knowing you have a safer home. We brace and bolt raised foundation homes to prevent them from sliding off their concrete foundations during earthquakes. We also retrofit soft-story apartment buildings and businesses. Read the Google Reviews for Earthquake Bracing Incorporated

"Tim handled everything in a prompt and professional manner."

Todd M on September 2024


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Dalinghaus Construction, Inc

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Dalinghaus Construction, Inc

4.43(
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Customers say: Quick response
186 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

Our foundation repair, concrete lifting, and support or anchoring products are manufactured to the highest standards, comply with the industry’s strictest guidelines and have been tested by over 100 major structural repair contractors throughout North America. Installation of any product comes with a manufacturer’s warranty along with our own in-house written, transferable warranty! We continuously deliver on a promise to offer great quality and service to our customers. We are consistently implementing the ever-changing methods and technology that present themselves in the construction industry. With our customer’s goals and expectations as our primary company focus, we will continuously strive to better ourselves and our company. We truly respect and appreciate each customer’s project like it is our very own. Our promise to you: We “NEVER SETTLE” for anything but the BEST! For more information or to schedule your inspection, call today!

"Bait and switch. I obtained multiple quotes for my foundation. Dalinghaus Construction quoted me 19 piers to stabilize my home. I questioned why their competitors were quoting me over 30 piers; and they reassured me I was being over quoted by their competitors. Long story short, I went with Dalinghaus. During construction, a rep (David F) came by to drop off some tools and found that 19 piers would not be enough. They said I needed 14 more piers (totaling 33– same as their competitors). I’m stuck because I cannot leave my home half stabilized. No other reputable company would complete the job if another company started it. I was obligated to move forward with Dalinghaus. No one called to apologize for the misstep. They invoiced me and could care less how much this would affect my family. They proceeded to install14 more piers but left 14 large holes— they said backfilling was not part of the scope of work, while the original 19 were backfilled. Insanely strange why they think I wanted 14 large holes at my home. So this is where they gave me a “discount.” They backfilled the holes for free. Free? It should be included in the work. All in all, why do I have to pay for a mistake of this magnitude? I’ve tried to work it out with them peacefully but they have not provided me anything that would make this right. Only excuses why they should not compensate me. They have no integrity. They only care about their reputation at this point (they want my bbb review taken down). I would like to be compensated for the 14 additional piers that were missed from the original quote. 14 additional piers is a completely new job, not a “new work order.” They are the professional and should have done a more thorough assessment to provide me an accurate quote. Their competitors seemed to have done so but I was sadly duped by Dalinghaus. They baited me in and switched the price after the work started. $38k is a lot to lose. I have 2 small children and a home that needs to be completed. Ps. I’ve been waiting over 2 months for a resolution."

Nancy D on September 2022

Our foundation repair, concrete lifting, and support or anchoring products are manufactured to the highest standards, comply with the industry’s strictest guidelines and have been tested by over 100 major structural repair contractors throughout North America. Installation of any product comes with a manufacturer’s warranty along with our own in-house written, transferable warranty! We continuously deliver on a promise to offer great quality and service to our customers. We are consistently implementing the ever-changing methods and technology that present themselves in the construction industry. With our customer’s goals and expectations as our primary company focus, we will continuously strive to better ourselves and our company. We truly respect and appreciate each customer’s project like it is our very own. Our promise to you: We “NEVER SETTLE” for anything but the BEST! For more information or to schedule your inspection, call today!

"Bait and switch. I obtained multiple quotes for my foundation. Dalinghaus Construction quoted me 19 piers to stabilize my home. I questioned why their competitors were quoting me over 30 piers; and they reassured me I was being over quoted by their competitors. Long story short, I went with Dalinghaus. During construction, a rep (David F) came by to drop off some tools and found that 19 piers would not be enough. They said I needed 14 more piers (totaling 33– same as their competitors). I’m stuck because I cannot leave my home half stabilized. No other reputable company would complete the job if another company started it. I was obligated to move forward with Dalinghaus. No one called to apologize for the misstep. They invoiced me and could care less how much this would affect my family. They proceeded to install14 more piers but left 14 large holes— they said backfilling was not part of the scope of work, while the original 19 were backfilled. Insanely strange why they think I wanted 14 large holes at my home. So this is where they gave me a “discount.” They backfilled the holes for free. Free? It should be included in the work. All in all, why do I have to pay for a mistake of this magnitude? I’ve tried to work it out with them peacefully but they have not provided me anything that would make this right. Only excuses why they should not compensate me. They have no integrity. They only care about their reputation at this point (they want my bbb review taken down). I would like to be compensated for the 14 additional piers that were missed from the original quote. 14 additional piers is a completely new job, not a “new work order.” They are the professional and should have done a more thorough assessment to provide me an accurate quote. Their competitors seemed to have done so but I was sadly duped by Dalinghaus. They baited me in and switched the price after the work started. $38k is a lot to lose. I have 2 small children and a home that needs to be completed. Ps. I’ve been waiting over 2 months for a resolution."

Nancy D on September 2022


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Merco Earthmoving and Paving

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Merco Earthmoving and Paving

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6 years of experience

Merco Earthmoving and Paving is a small owner operated business that has been committed to providing customers with the very best in paving and construction. From driveways to backyards and anything in between, we can help to ensure that your property is the best year-round. Any job big or small, we do it all.

Merco Earthmoving and Paving is a small owner operated business that has been committed to providing customers with the very best in paving and construction. From driveways to backyards and anything in between, we can help to ensure that your property is the best year-round. Any job big or small, we do it all.


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FortiFi

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FortiFi

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10 years of experience

FortiFi offers 100%, non-credit based financing for energy-efficient upgrades to your home. We offer a quick approval process, no payments for up to 17 months, and access to carefully screened contractors who will get the job done right.

FortiFi offers 100%, non-credit based financing for energy-efficient upgrades to your home. We offer a quick approval process, no payments for up to 17 months, and access to carefully screened contractors who will get the job done right.


Optimum Seismic, Inc.

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Optimum Seismic, Inc.

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Optimum Seismic, Inc is Southern California’s leading retrofit company for earthquake retrofit engineering and construction, specializing in multifamily and commercial buildings. Since 1984, the team at Optimum Seismic has completed more than 2500 retrofits on a variety of buildings throughout the state of California. Seismic Engineering, Full-service Retrofit Construction, Construct ability Analysis, Value Engineering, Cost Estimates/Analysis, Steel Fabrication

Optimum Seismic, Inc is Southern California’s leading retrofit company for earthquake retrofit engineering and construction, specializing in multifamily and commercial buildings. Since 1984, the team at Optimum Seismic has completed more than 2500 retrofits on a variety of buildings throughout the state of California. Seismic Engineering, Full-service Retrofit Construction, Construct ability Analysis, Value Engineering, Cost Estimates/Analysis, Steel Fabrication


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Home Renew 360

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Home Renew 360

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Home Renew 360 is your complete home improvement company. We offer many remodeling services that will help you and your family create the home of your dreams in an efficient, sustainable, healthy manner. Our company has over 30 years of combined experience providing exemplary service to home owners in the greater Southern California area. Home Renew 360 has the expertise and experience to apply our craftsmanship to any size remodeling project. Our goal is to make sure the job is done right and on time.

"Our experience working with Home Renew 360 was amazing! Our project manager Idan Mizrahi was nothing but helpful, knowledgeable, and readily available throughout the process of replacing our roof. He sat down and explained the entire process at length and addressed any of our concerns all the way through to the end of the project. We look forward to working with them for any future home remodeling needs."

Danielle B on March 2025

Home Renew 360 is your complete home improvement company. We offer many remodeling services that will help you and your family create the home of your dreams in an efficient, sustainable, healthy manner. Our company has over 30 years of combined experience providing exemplary service to home owners in the greater Southern California area. Home Renew 360 has the expertise and experience to apply our craftsmanship to any size remodeling project. Our goal is to make sure the job is done right and on time.

"Our experience working with Home Renew 360 was amazing! Our project manager Idan Mizrahi was nothing but helpful, knowledgeable, and readily available throughout the process of replacing our roof. He sat down and explained the entire process at length and addressed any of our concerns all the way through to the end of the project. We look forward to working with them for any future home remodeling needs."

Danielle B on March 2025


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Smart Construction Consultants

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Smart Construction Consultants

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are specialize in a General remodeling and new construction of residential homes (e.g. painting , flooring, stucco , bathroom remodeling , kitchen remodeling , General remodeling of partial or entire home, structural reinforce , Roofing , Foundation/ retrofit Etc. ) .Any project on your home from a minimum 5k budget and up to 5 Million you welcome to contact us for a free consultation & bid. After years of serving thousands of satisfied homeowners along southern California I decided to establish my own company with bringing the experience and professionality I've gained over the years. My philosophy is to be always fair and professional with providing outstanding customer service because homeowners comes first ! our commitment is to the highest standards with no compromise on the work provided to the homeowners till they are fully satisfied FREE Dishwasher with any kitchen remodel $5000 or more!!

"They remodeled our bathroom and kitchen, the crew was very professional and friendly, the price was fair. Thank you Smart Construction Consultants for the beautiful results! Highly recommended!"

Josef Z on September 2019

We are specialize in a General remodeling and new construction of residential homes (e.g. painting , flooring, stucco , bathroom remodeling , kitchen remodeling , General remodeling of partial or entire home, structural reinforce , Roofing , Foundation/ retrofit Etc. ) .Any project on your home from a minimum 5k budget and up to 5 Million you welcome to contact us for a free consultation & bid. After years of serving thousands of satisfied homeowners along southern California I decided to establish my own company with bringing the experience and professionality I've gained over the years. My philosophy is to be always fair and professional with providing outstanding customer service because homeowners comes first ! our commitment is to the highest standards with no compromise on the work provided to the homeowners till they are fully satisfied FREE Dishwasher with any kitchen remodel $5000 or more!!

"They remodeled our bathroom and kitchen, the crew was very professional and friendly, the price was fair. Thank you Smart Construction Consultants for the beautiful results! Highly recommended!"

Josef Z on September 2019

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Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

It is not advisable to try to retrofit your home without the expertise of a professional. These projects usually require a consultation with a structural engineer and a plumber for any gas-related adjustments. Working with a professional earthquake retrofitting contractor is the best way to ensure that any structural work done to your home will help protect you and your family.

Depending on where you live, your insurance company may require you to have a seismic shut-off valve. It depends on local regulations along with the specific provider. If it’s not a requirement, many providers will offer a discount if you install an earthquake valve, which can save you 5% or more. Contact your provider to learn about potential savings for your plan.

An earthquake retrofit is essential for safety in an earthquake-prone area. Without proper retrofitting, your home is at risk of sliding off the foundation, shifting, or collapsing.

You may also require a retrofit if your home was built before 1980 when building codes began requiring reinforcing, bracing, and bolting for new construction. You may not be eligible for insurance to help pay for earthquake-related damages without a retrofit.

Many homeowners want to know whether earthquake retrofitting is tax deductible. Because it’s often considered a capital improvement, you usually can’t deduct it. In some cases and locations, you may qualify for tax incentives, but you’ll need to talk to a tax professional or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about your specific circumstances. You may also be able to find grant money for seismic upgrades, which can lower the cost of your insurance premiums and save money over time.

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