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Alpha Structural, Inc.

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Alpha Structural, Inc.

4.67(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1992 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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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Saber

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Saber

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Customers say: Quick response
1986 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Saber Foundations is the trusted leader in foundation repair throughout Southern California, providing proven solutions for settling foundations, cracked concrete, crawlspace issues, and seismic concerns. With industry-leading products, certified technicians, and a commitment to exceptional customer experience, Saber delivers long-lasting results that protect your home’s safety, value, and stability. From inspections to earthquake retrofitting installation, homeowners can count on Saber to do it right the first time.

"Great work. Went above and beyond."

Steven C on August 2024

Saber Foundations is the trusted leader in foundation repair throughout Southern California, providing proven solutions for settling foundations, cracked concrete, crawlspace issues, and seismic concerns. With industry-leading products, certified technicians, and a commitment to exceptional customer experience, Saber delivers long-lasting results that protect your home’s safety, value, and stability. From inspections to earthquake retrofitting installation, homeowners can count on Saber to do it right the first time.

"Great work. Went above and beyond."

Steven C on August 2024


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Groundworks

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Groundworks

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Customers say: Quick response
1995 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Groundworks is the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider. Groundworks is a vertically integrated company with its own manufacturing operations and a world-class software solution, allowing us to serve our customers more effectively. From the first phone call to the annual maintenance offered, our customers have peace of mind knowing we’re there with one mission – to repair, protect and improve their home.

"Roger and his crew of Manuel, Carlos and Josias did everything we asked for and more. Roger answered all of our questions, kept us informed on the status of the project and managed the project extremely well. We definitely made the right decision having Groundworks do our project."

Eric S on March 2025

Groundworks is the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider. Groundworks is a vertically integrated company with its own manufacturing operations and a world-class software solution, allowing us to serve our customers more effectively. From the first phone call to the annual maintenance offered, our customers have peace of mind knowing we’re there with one mission – to repair, protect and improve their home.

"Roger and his crew of Manuel, Carlos and Josias did everything we asked for and more. Roger answered all of our questions, kept us informed on the status of the project and managed the project extremely well. We definitely made the right decision having Groundworks do our project."

Eric S on March 2025


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Groundworks

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Groundworks

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Customers say: Super punctual
1995 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

In 1995, EagleLift was founded in Rancho Cucamonga, bringing innovative foundation repair and soil stabilization solutions to Southern California. In 2024, EagleLift joined forces with Groundworks, the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider, and rebranded under the Groundworks name. They will continue to offer industry-leading technology and resources to more customers across California. Groundworks provides elite customer service and quality home solutions for all foundation repair and concrete repair needs. 1116054

"The job was done professionally and correctly"

Stephen B on October 2025

In 1995, EagleLift was founded in Rancho Cucamonga, bringing innovative foundation repair and soil stabilization solutions to Southern California. In 2024, EagleLift joined forces with Groundworks, the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider, and rebranded under the Groundworks name. They will continue to offer industry-leading technology and resources to more customers across California. Groundworks provides elite customer service and quality home solutions for all foundation repair and concrete repair needs. 1116054

"The job was done professionally and correctly"

Stephen B on October 2025


RSF Construction Inc.

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RSF Construction Inc.

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2019 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!


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Adam's Construction & Engineering

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Adam's Construction & Engineering

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

ONE PROJECT AT A TIME. Adam, an experienced engineer and a hands-on builder, is on site every day. No down time from start to finish. General Engineering and Building Contractor. General home remodeling, room additions, kitchen & bath remodels, custom homes. Full Service; from concept to turn-key complete.

ONE PROJECT AT A TIME. Adam, an experienced engineer and a hands-on builder, is on site every day. No down time from start to finish. General Engineering and Building Contractor. General home remodeling, room additions, kitchen & bath remodels, custom homes. Full Service; from concept to turn-key complete.


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New Look Home Remodeling

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New Look Home Remodeling

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

NEW LOOK HOME REMODELING is a one stop solution for design and remodeling of new and dated Kitchen & Bath. We specialize in kitchen refacing,cabinet refinishing,carpentry work, back splash installation and refinishing of all type of wood. . At New Look, we make it a priority to stay up-to-date on new, innovative industry techniques and applications, while still maintaining old-fashioned customer service. All of our workers are company employees (not subcontractors) and we use the best equipment and materials available to provide our clients with the highest quality. Our customers from across LA, Ventura and Orange counties can attest to our high-quality craftsmanship and friendly service as we helped them bring their home remodel dreams to reality. We work hard to ensure that every customer is pleased with their remodel and excited about their NEW LOOK kitchen and bath! We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured!!!

"Ram was awesome. He came to our property the next day and gave me a quote within several hours. He also promised to have the kitchen complete with three weeks (design, demo, prep and installation), whereas the other companies wanted 6-8 weeks!! Ram was always on point and very responsive. His crew did a great job and finished the complete kitchen remodel on time and on budget. I hope to work with him again in the future!!"

Michael K on May 2018

NEW LOOK HOME REMODELING is a one stop solution for design and remodeling of new and dated Kitchen & Bath. We specialize in kitchen refacing,cabinet refinishing,carpentry work, back splash installation and refinishing of all type of wood. . At New Look, we make it a priority to stay up-to-date on new, innovative industry techniques and applications, while still maintaining old-fashioned customer service. All of our workers are company employees (not subcontractors) and we use the best equipment and materials available to provide our clients with the highest quality. Our customers from across LA, Ventura and Orange counties can attest to our high-quality craftsmanship and friendly service as we helped them bring their home remodel dreams to reality. We work hard to ensure that every customer is pleased with their remodel and excited about their NEW LOOK kitchen and bath! We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured!!!

"Ram was awesome. He came to our property the next day and gave me a quote within several hours. He also promised to have the kitchen complete with three weeks (design, demo, prep and installation), whereas the other companies wanted 6-8 weeks!! Ram was always on point and very responsive. His crew did a great job and finished the complete kitchen remodel on time and on budget. I hope to work with him again in the future!!"

Michael K on May 2018


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The House Next Door

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The House Next Door

4.64(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

The House Next Door is one of the top remodeling companies serving the greater Los Angeles metro area, San Bernardino County, Orange County and more. We are licensed and insured. We guarantee excellent customer service and quality workmanship with every job we do. We offer a wide range of services that include room additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, patios and decks. We can install energy-efficient windows and doors, offer roofing services and much, much more!

"To Whom It May Concern: It has now been well over three years and our kitchen remodel has never been completed. We have not been contacted in over 2 years regarding the completion. This remodel has been LESS than satisfactory. Listed below are our grievances: 8/31/15 - We discussed with the salesman, Ron, what we wanted in the kitchen and the price we could afford. He eventually agreed and we asked if he needed to see the electrical box or anything else. He did not. 9/3/15 – After the kitchen had been demolished and $5500.00 had been collected from us, Ron finally looked in the electrical panel box and decided an additional $6250.00 would be needed to upgrade the panel, install LED lights, which he had told us weren’t necessary, and to put copper pipes under the sink (which already had copper pipes). He refused to continue the work without an immediate payment of an additional $5000.00. 9/4/15 We arrived home on that Friday night to find chicken bones on the floor of our demolished kitchen and empty beer bottles in addition to garbage, paint, plaster, tools and more chicken bones scattered all over our driveway and backyard. (Pictures enclosed-#1) We called the company and were told they would come out the next day to clean it up and haul away the trash. Instead, they moved the trash to the side of the driveway, leaned it against our new redwood fence, and it remained there for 4 weeks. (see enclosed picture #2) - The choice of cabinets had to be done by text because THND had nothing to show us. They were then put in without approval and they were, in many cases, either wrong or missing. - A cabinet was place directly touching the stove, a fire hazard. It would not have been corrected had the “city inspector” not pointed it out. (see enclosed picture #3). - The awful molding at the top of the cupboards, which in many cases doesn’t fit, was not a choice, it just showed up. And it started separating from the ceiling 3 months into the remodel, and had to be re-caulked. - The painting was done by a very inexperienced painter who didn’t even have a ladder. He stood on two paint buckets to paint near the ceiling. - THND must not own any ladders or buckets because the men used ours, covering them with stucco and paint, and ruining a large bucket. - The light fixtures were completely closed BEFORE the inspector came. He was NOT pleased. Everything had to be opened up again for inspection. - Rather than move electrical outlets, notches were cut into the backsplash to accommodate plugs – a very shoddy and amateurish job. (see enclosed picture #4) - An outlet was placed under the sink next to a leaking pipe. Again, the inspector saw it and saved us from possible disaster. - After the installation of the $5250.00 new electrical box, our brand new stucco was repaired so fast and poorly that it didn’t begin to match the surrounding stucco in texture or color. We had to wait TWO MONTHS for a correction and a big mess was left on the steps and cement underneath. - During a heavy rainfall, a leak in the bathroom ceiling, right next to the newly installed venting fan/light exposed an uncovered electrical box with loose wires floating around. Alarmed at the shoddy work and danger of exposed, un-grounded wires, we called our own electrician to come and check the work done by your company. 2/24/16 – Our electrician opened the ceiling in the bathroom to look over the situation. He said it is illegal to hide a box in the ceiling as had been done. Plus, it hadn’t been grounded and the box had to be extended to bring it down to ceiling level. Since he had worked at this house in the past, he knew that the LED lights in the kitchen were new so he went up into the attic to see what else was going on electrically. He said there were two other boxes that had been covered up and weren’t grounded – one in the main kitchen and one in the laundry area. Since nothing had been grounded so far he decided to check the new plug by the stove and found the ground wires cut off and thus not connected. He had to take out the box, extend the wires and reconnect the whole thing. Along the way he noticed that the new electrical box outside had loose wires, disconnected wires and mislabeled circuits. As he was working on the plug by the stove he noticed that it was on the same circuit as the stove and the microwave – all labeled dishwasher. He said if we tried to run a toaster oven when the microwave was going we would blow the circuit. I’d be interested to know what the “dedicated” lines to the kitchen actually are. We paid an extra $4000.00 for them. We now had several holes in the ceiling that need to be re-plastered. The electrician said that if it had been done properly the boxes that were covered up would, instead, have been turned around and opened UP to the attic instead of burying them. As it is now, the boxes on the ceiling, even with decorative covers, are ugly and amateurish. 3/15/16 and 3/18/16 – your electricians returned to finish and check remaining work. Holes remained open in the ceiling of the kitchen, washer/dryer area and bathroom. An appointment to fix them was made and cancelled and then we never heard anything from THND again. 1/31/17 – A continuing leak in the bathroom ceiling, caused by the vent put into our new roof by THND, had to be repaired by our roof people. We paid for this. (see enclosed picture #5) 2/2017 – We had the holes in our kitchen, washer/dryer and bathroom ceilings repaired and painted. We paid for this. To say that we were disappointed with THND would be a gross understatement. We saved a very long time in order to be able to afford a kitchen remodel. We expected to be working with professionals but most of the work was at best, amateurish, and at worst, dangerously negligent."

Mary B on February 2019

The House Next Door is one of the top remodeling companies serving the greater Los Angeles metro area, San Bernardino County, Orange County and more. We are licensed and insured. We guarantee excellent customer service and quality workmanship with every job we do. We offer a wide range of services that include room additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, patios and decks. We can install energy-efficient windows and doors, offer roofing services and much, much more!

"To Whom It May Concern: It has now been well over three years and our kitchen remodel has never been completed. We have not been contacted in over 2 years regarding the completion. This remodel has been LESS than satisfactory. Listed below are our grievances: 8/31/15 - We discussed with the salesman, Ron, what we wanted in the kitchen and the price we could afford. He eventually agreed and we asked if he needed to see the electrical box or anything else. He did not. 9/3/15 – After the kitchen had been demolished and $5500.00 had been collected from us, Ron finally looked in the electrical panel box and decided an additional $6250.00 would be needed to upgrade the panel, install LED lights, which he had told us weren’t necessary, and to put copper pipes under the sink (which already had copper pipes). He refused to continue the work without an immediate payment of an additional $5000.00. 9/4/15 We arrived home on that Friday night to find chicken bones on the floor of our demolished kitchen and empty beer bottles in addition to garbage, paint, plaster, tools and more chicken bones scattered all over our driveway and backyard. (Pictures enclosed-#1) We called the company and were told they would come out the next day to clean it up and haul away the trash. Instead, they moved the trash to the side of the driveway, leaned it against our new redwood fence, and it remained there for 4 weeks. (see enclosed picture #2) - The choice of cabinets had to be done by text because THND had nothing to show us. They were then put in without approval and they were, in many cases, either wrong or missing. - A cabinet was place directly touching the stove, a fire hazard. It would not have been corrected had the “city inspector” not pointed it out. (see enclosed picture #3). - The awful molding at the top of the cupboards, which in many cases doesn’t fit, was not a choice, it just showed up. And it started separating from the ceiling 3 months into the remodel, and had to be re-caulked. - The painting was done by a very inexperienced painter who didn’t even have a ladder. He stood on two paint buckets to paint near the ceiling. - THND must not own any ladders or buckets because the men used ours, covering them with stucco and paint, and ruining a large bucket. - The light fixtures were completely closed BEFORE the inspector came. He was NOT pleased. Everything had to be opened up again for inspection. - Rather than move electrical outlets, notches were cut into the backsplash to accommodate plugs – a very shoddy and amateurish job. (see enclosed picture #4) - An outlet was placed under the sink next to a leaking pipe. Again, the inspector saw it and saved us from possible disaster. - After the installation of the $5250.00 new electrical box, our brand new stucco was repaired so fast and poorly that it didn’t begin to match the surrounding stucco in texture or color. We had to wait TWO MONTHS for a correction and a big mess was left on the steps and cement underneath. - During a heavy rainfall, a leak in the bathroom ceiling, right next to the newly installed venting fan/light exposed an uncovered electrical box with loose wires floating around. Alarmed at the shoddy work and danger of exposed, un-grounded wires, we called our own electrician to come and check the work done by your company. 2/24/16 – Our electrician opened the ceiling in the bathroom to look over the situation. He said it is illegal to hide a box in the ceiling as had been done. Plus, it hadn’t been grounded and the box had to be extended to bring it down to ceiling level. Since he had worked at this house in the past, he knew that the LED lights in the kitchen were new so he went up into the attic to see what else was going on electrically. He said there were two other boxes that had been covered up and weren’t grounded – one in the main kitchen and one in the laundry area. Since nothing had been grounded so far he decided to check the new plug by the stove and found the ground wires cut off and thus not connected. He had to take out the box, extend the wires and reconnect the whole thing. Along the way he noticed that the new electrical box outside had loose wires, disconnected wires and mislabeled circuits. As he was working on the plug by the stove he noticed that it was on the same circuit as the stove and the microwave – all labeled dishwasher. He said if we tried to run a toaster oven when the microwave was going we would blow the circuit. I’d be interested to know what the “dedicated” lines to the kitchen actually are. We paid an extra $4000.00 for them. We now had several holes in the ceiling that need to be re-plastered. The electrician said that if it had been done properly the boxes that were covered up would, instead, have been turned around and opened UP to the attic instead of burying them. As it is now, the boxes on the ceiling, even with decorative covers, are ugly and amateurish. 3/15/16 and 3/18/16 – your electricians returned to finish and check remaining work. Holes remained open in the ceiling of the kitchen, washer/dryer area and bathroom. An appointment to fix them was made and cancelled and then we never heard anything from THND again. 1/31/17 – A continuing leak in the bathroom ceiling, caused by the vent put into our new roof by THND, had to be repaired by our roof people. We paid for this. (see enclosed picture #5) 2/2017 – We had the holes in our kitchen, washer/dryer and bathroom ceilings repaired and painted. We paid for this. To say that we were disappointed with THND would be a gross understatement. We saved a very long time in order to be able to afford a kitchen remodel. We expected to be working with professionals but most of the work was at best, amateurish, and at worst, dangerously negligent."

Mary B on February 2019


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Top Value

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Top Value

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

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 Top Value 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 or replacements. Value: Our long-standing relationship with our suppliers means we are able to pass on our savings to you, offering our customers competitive prices without compromising on quality. Service: Our friendly, professional project managers ensure that everything runs smoothly so that you don’t have to have to spend your time doing so. Fluent in English and Spanish, your project manager will liaise with you and our team at every step of the way. We’re not satisfied until you are. Timeliness:We work with our customers to set a realistic schedule that ensures work is done efficiently and in time. Our team is on the job site, consistently and every day, to make sure that we achieve what we say we will .

"Prompt completion of work at reasonable cost and high quality"

Robert C on March 2021

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 Top Value 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 or replacements. Value: Our long-standing relationship with our suppliers means we are able to pass on our savings to you, offering our customers competitive prices without compromising on quality. Service: Our friendly, professional project managers ensure that everything runs smoothly so that you don’t have to have to spend your time doing so. Fluent in English and Spanish, your project manager will liaise with you and our team at every step of the way. We’re not satisfied until you are. Timeliness:We work with our customers to set a realistic schedule that ensures work is done efficiently and in time. Our team is on the job site, consistently and every day, to make sure that we achieve what we say we will .

"Prompt completion of work at reasonable cost and high quality"

Robert C on March 2021


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Sinai Construction

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Sinai Construction

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Sinai Construction is Southern California's oldest and most reputable foundation contractor with over 32 years' experience in foundation repair, seismic retrofitting, basement waterproofing, yard drainage, hillside foundation construction, slope repair, and other structural and concrete work. We have a General Engineering Contractor license and a General Contractor license. We are a member of the ICRI, and we are an A+ rated member of the Better Business Bureau. We are also the recipient of the Talk of the Town Award and the 2011 Angie's List Super Service Awards. Financing: No payments and no interest for 6 months on approved credit • 100% unsecured financing from $4,000 to $45,000 on approved credit • A quick, easy, and safe toll-free loan-by-phone application process • A fast credit decision in about 10 minutes • No paperwork

Sinai Construction is Southern California's oldest and most reputable foundation contractor with over 32 years' experience in foundation repair, seismic retrofitting, basement waterproofing, yard drainage, hillside foundation construction, slope repair, and other structural and concrete work. We have a General Engineering Contractor license and a General Contractor license. We are a member of the ICRI, and we are an A+ rated member of the Better Business Bureau. We are also the recipient of the Talk of the Town Award and the 2011 Angie's List Super Service Awards. Financing: No payments and no interest for 6 months on approved credit • 100% unsecured financing from $4,000 to $45,000 on approved credit • A quick, easy, and safe toll-free loan-by-phone application process • A fast credit decision in about 10 minutes • No paperwork

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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

No, you don’t want your crawl space to be wet because water and even moisture in the air under your home can attract insects and rodents, decrease your indoor air quality, increase your energy bills, promote mold growth, and even lead to structural damage. If you notice any signs of water or humidity in your crawl space, you should get the issues addressed immediately by contacting a professional. They can remove moisture and will know how to waterproof your basement to prevent ongoing problems.

Crawl space encapsulation typically lasts between 10 to 20 years. If you experience a catastrophic event, like a flood, or poorly encapsulate your space with low-quality materials, it may only last a decade. Otherwise, as long as you properly maintain your crawl space, a high-quality encapsulation can last more than 20 years.

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

Yes, you can add a bathroom to an unfinished basement, but you’ll want to take proper precautions if doing so. As with any bathroom addition, you’ll need to make sure that it’s approved by local building authorities first. With unfinished basements, you especially need to keep an eye on proper ventilation practices.

Yes, basement insulation needs a vapor barrier due to its susceptibility to moisture seeping in from the outside of the house. You should install a moisture barrier before you install insulation or purchase insulation that comes prebuilt with a moisture barrier to avoid water damage in your insulation and costly mold and water remediation expenses. 

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