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Avatar for The Foundation Works
The Foundation Works
4.9(
216
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were good. Matt was our inspector. We needed to get an inspection done on a new home and they came out with little notice and gave us a great breakdown and report. We are looking to hire them for the foundation repairs so I will let you know how the service goes beyond the inspection!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.6(
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alpha Structural are class acts 100%. Dick came to my house, gave us an honest estimate under what we had expected and got us on the books promptly to begin work. The foreman, Jose, was attentive and polite throughout the work. The stars of the show, Lawrence and Antonio, blew us away with their work. They gave me regular updates and got the job done, start to finish, with utmost professionalism. Little things, like pulling in my garbage cans after collection, just really made their work ethic and politeness stand out. With their stellar reputation and amazing performance, I trust this company with any foundation work I'll hopefully not need in the future! I just wish they provided more services so that I can work with them more."
Basement Addition
Basement Expansion
Caisson Supported Retaining Wall
Cantilevered Deck Design Build
Deck Expansion and Slope Failure with Retaining Wall

+323

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MVP Remodeling
5.0(
48
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Concrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If you are looking for a company that actually answers the phone, shows up on time, and does the job as promised, give these guys a call. MVP Remodeling is without a doubt one of the best contractors in Los Angeles. Josef had our home painted (interior and exterior), Repair foundation, window, replacement, and Solar installed! Highly recommend"
Pavers and Hardscaping Project
Roofing Project
Landscaping Project
Earthquake Retrofitting Project
Foundation Repair Project

+175

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Golden Retrofit
5.0(
92
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am very pleased with golden retrofit and foundation repairs work. Tom did a great job working through the process with us. They repaired our foundation within 4 days and the work passed inspection on first try. Thanks golden!"
Earthquake Retrofit with Cripple wall
Earthquake Retrofit with Cripple wall
Earthquake Retrofit witjh Cripple wall
Earthquake Retrofit with Cripple wall
Earthquake Retrofit with Cripple wall

+27

Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Paramount Pavers & Construction
4.9(
221
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Poured Concrete Wall - Repair

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional paving job on my walkway and driveway. Job was finished at market price and within a week timeframe. Communication very good with project manager. Would recommend company. Had to hire an additional contractor to repair the adjoining damaged concrete sidewalk to the driveway."
Remodeling - General Project
Pavers and pool coping
Hardscape and remodeling
Remodeling - General Project
Excavated and removed old deck and installed traditional gray pavers. By Belgard.

+59

Response time10 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Foundation Repair questions, answered by experts

Most single-story homes don't have foundations strong enough to support a second story, but they can be reinforced for an addition. A structural engineer can assess your foundation and what needs to be done to get it ready. They'll look at any cracks or unevenness in your current foundation and consider any special framing or beams your home needs, especially if it’s in a high-wind or hurricane area.

“To support a second story, many structural engineers will require that you install additional concrete piers in the crawlspace,” says Tschudi. “This involves hand excavating, pouring a large concrete footing—usually with specially coated rebar—and then building concrete piers right up to the girders.”

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

If your concrete steps have crumbled or chipped, you can fix them by removing any chips or flakes, cleaning and wetting the affected area, applying a concrete bonding agent, and finally applying new concrete, usually in the form of Portland cement. For widespread damage, you can consider concrete resurfacing instead. For fixing concrete spalling that has led to deep damage, you might need to remove damaged material, add structural supports, and pour new concrete into a mold.

Mudjacking is usually reserved for light-duty slabs, like patios, driveways, and sidewalks. However, it can be an effective way to lift garage slabs and concrete around the perimeter of the home, which could harm your foundation if it’s not done properly. The risk of damage is why having a professional mudjacking company carry out the work is important. This type of slab or foundation repair is relatively inexpensive, especially if you consider that a DIY job requires that you pay to rent the necessary equipment.

You can seal a concrete slab by cleaning the surface, filling in any cracks, etching the surface, applying a sealer, and letting it dry. Concrete slabs don't typically need sealing, but you can use a topical concrete sealer if you notice signs of water damage. If you haven't already fixed the cause of the leak, then you'll want to repair the plumbing before you seal a concrete slab.

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