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    The channel drain at the bottom of the driveway.
    Mike J.

    Our home had some drainage/moisture issues so we had a French drain installed by Cardona Construction last week and I highly recommend them. They installed a French drain with a surface drain line on top, connected the downspouts, and installed a channel drain at the bottom of our driveway. They also installed a sump with a battery backup. I took bids on this project in July/Aug and Rene Cardona's bid was both competitive in cost, and included all of the elements we asked for (including a battery backup and city permits), which was not true of the other bids. Rene came out twice to explain their design and how the process would work. Once we accepted the bid, we were on the schedule for late October. In the meantime, Rene got the permit approved from the city. When it was time to start, Fernando (Rene's father) led the team of six to start the work. It took six work days for the team to complete the drain and their electrician set up the outlet for the sump pump and backup pump/battery on the 7th day. Fernando's team was efficient and cleaned up after each day. Once the work was done, Fernando explained how the system worked and how to properly maintain it. The project was efficiently done and between Rene and Fernando all of our questions were answered. Their work passed all city inspections and the inspector told me they did good work. We haven't had any heavy rains yet to test the new drain, but we're confident it will address our drainage issues. Again, we are grateful for the work Cardona Construction on our French drain and highly recommend them.

    Marshall G.

    I highly recommend Cardona Construction. We hired them to dig a French drain on the uphill side of our house. Rene visited several times and discussed my options in detail. Their bid price was very reasonable. The work proceeded quickly and smoothly, with no issues whatsoever (incredibly rare for a contractor project!) During the work, they were very proactive about asking questions about project details to make sure they were delivering what I wanted. The finished product was gorgeous; they took the time to make the pavers and backfill look nice and pretty. They also cleaned up the site thoroughly before they left. And last but not least, they were just about the friendliest construction team I've ever interacted with!

    No water entering the perimeter of the house!
    Nadir V.

    Under Promise, Over Deliver. I was really impressed with their overall process. Rene came out gave me an estimate in a timely manner, was able to slot us in for 2.5 days, but was able to finish the work in just over a day. They build 30 foot french drain into the street, excavated and built a sump pump. I'd hire them again in a heartbeat, but hoping not to have to!

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    I highly recommend these folks. Their pricing is reasonable, their work was excellent and they are nice people!

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    “Rene is definitely an expert on the drainage systems, he offers great pricing and best customer service too.”

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    Groundworks did a great job adding a beam to add strength to our home foundation. Cody arrived on…read moretime and inspected our sub floor area. He was very easy to communicate with and provided a thorough inspection along with a cost breakdown. TJ and his team arrived to install beam to add more support to living room floor area. They were extremely professional from start to finish. They arrived on time and took the time to thoroughly explain everything before beginning the project. Throughout the process, TJ kept me informed and made sure I understood what was happening every step of the way. TJ and his crew worked carefully, professionally, and thoughtfully to ensure the project was completed without causing damage to our home. I truly appreciate the care, attention to detail, and professionalism TJ and his team put into the entire job. I would highly recommend Groundworks!

    All Seasons Construction

    All Seasons Construction

    (81 reviews)

    North Oakland

    We are very happy with All Seasons Construction. They dug and built-out French drains with…read moreperforated pipe, drain gravel (lots and lots of drain gravel!), fabric and impermeable barriers on the foundation side. They also tied in our downspouts to separate solid PVC pipes. Finally, they installed surface drains and poured new patio cement. For the cement, they offered a wide variety of colors. During the bidding / quote process, Jeremy was courteous and took the time to clearly explain different options. He responded promptly to follow-up questions. The on-site crew was great with Miguel and Lazaro leading the team. This was a difficult project requiring a lot of manual work as a hillside made it impossible to bring down heavy machinery for digging the trenches or hauling out the old asphalt and concrete. Nevertheless, they completed the project in two weeks including working a Saturday. In addition, we had them pour a concrete slab in a basement crawl space. We only asked for a basic slab. They went above and beyond by building out a small retaining wall at its back and tied it into the foundation with rebar.

    Jeremy was extremely helpful. Asked solid questions both prior to scheduling appointment to…read moreinvestigate our issues and also during on-site visit. My need was for an internal French drain but while onsite also had a proactive conversation around other items apparent in 100 year old home. Was helpful to hear his expertise and I appreciated the fact he got up close & dirty to personally inspect area in question. Thank you.

    Golden Gate Foundation Repair - Reinforcing interior floors and permanently stabilizing the foundation from further settlement.

    Golden Gate Foundation Repair

    (15 reviews)

    Jonathan is an absolute gem. He is so down to earth, smart, kind, and you can tell he cares about…read morewhat he is doing and about the customers. He has over 19 years of experience, started from one of the first companies to do this well out in the bay and then branched out to his own company, where it's clear he wants to commit to doing a good job for the customers versus just making a large profit. We got a quote from another company who was running a ton of ads and it was very clear after meeting and talking to Jonathan that the other company was in it for the money and the biggest job possible. Jonathan came in, sat down, explained ALL the issues. Drew pictures for us to understand better since it was clear that we were over our heads(esp since we spoke with the other company that made it seem like our house was a danger to be living in) then he continued to explain all of the structural components of our house and how it helps with the safety/etc(NONE of this was done by the other well known/IG ad pushing company). He took his time, went over different options, gave us rough estimates for both. Suggested and gave a list of people he suggested for soil reports(Within less than an hour of meeting us). Broke down costs and said YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE YO PAY MORE THAN THIS and laughed as I added extra for what if's. He was such a lovely person and his quote was WAY less than the other company who only gave us one very expensive option and then didn't even bother to send a full estimate (groundworks) I immediately wanted to work with him right after and plan to. Highly suggest him for any of your foundation needs. Save yourself time, no need to get other quotes from other companies and just go with him:)

    Golden Gate Foundation Repair is hands‑down the most reliable and professional team I've worked…read morewith. From the first inspection to the final walkthrough, their crew was punctual, transparent, and incredibly knowledgeable. They explained every step of the process in plain language, gave a fair and detailed estimate, and delivered exactly what they promised. The quality of their work shows, my home feels solid, level, and secure again. They treated the property with care, cleaned up thoroughly, and made the entire experience stress‑free. In an industry where trust really matters, Golden Gate Foundation Repair absolutely stands out. Highly recommend them to anyone in the Bay Area who needs honest experts and top‑tier craftsmanship. Way better than a "competitor" who came by and all they cared about was upselling, not knowing I have a background in foundation of course. Now, I know who to recommend to family and friends!

    Big blue construction

    Big blue construction

    (4 reviews)

    Roberto did our sidewalk repair as required by the city inspector. Very professional. Excellent…read moreworkmanship. Always showed on promised time. Good price. And was available quickly for smaller jobs (50+ sqft sidewalk repair) I am owner of property from out of town and Roberto made it very easy to work with. Roberto handled the permitting process without any handling charges. Went to Department of Public Works 2x (submit permit, and pickup no parking street sign) Contacted the inspector to check on various details to confirm acceptance in advance. Compared city concrete delivery vs individual bags prices for best pricing option (went with city concrete as they are better quality at about same price for this job) Prices were slightly higher than non concrete specialist small general contractors but expertise knowledge is unmatched. Knew exactly how many tiles of side walk was required to get the proper grading for water drainage. He actually did 2 extra tiles than original contract during the repair after discovering the proper grading needs. He wasn't going to charge me and just left it at my discretion to cover his additional material+labor cost (which I did). Seems very honest contractor to work with. For this job I reached out to 2x small contractors and 3x construction companies. Stats were - 1 small contractor never replied with a quote. - Another small contractor provided slightly lower quote but disappeared over XMAS vacation for 2 weeks. - Roberto was the only construction company to reply to my contact. Others didn't even return contact. Perhaps the side walk repair job was too small? Spoken communication slightly difficult but text is quite perfect and sufficient. Highly recommended. Attached picture shows the work. 1 tile include city storm water / sewer drain. And the blocked off area during curing as well as sidewalk detour through parking spot (required and have street space permit)

    Roberto completed our curb cut conversion with the City of San Francisco for 2 of my projects. He…read moremanaged the permitting process correctly and delivered high-quality work throughout the project.

    Foundation Repair of CA

    Foundation Repair of CA

    (419 reviews)

    We were dealing with moisture issues in our crawlspace every rainy season, with water periodically…read moreseeping up through the floors and walls. We had a few folks out to assess the problem and Steve from Foundation Repair of CA was much clearer in communicating what the issue was than any of the others. He also offered us different options, giving us a straightforward assessment of the benefits and drawbacks of the different options. In the end, we went with drainage, encapsulation, and sump pump installation. Ernesto and his team (David, Juan, and Kelvin) came out for the installation and we were so impressed with the efficiency and quality of their work. Overall we're really happy we went with these guys, and are feeling so relieved that we don't have to worry about heavy rains anymore!

    Foundation Repair of CA (FRC) is the most disreputable, dishonest company I've ever encountered. I…read morehired them because I didn't want to hire the lowest bidder for a change, and I regret it. I wouldn't sign the contract when told I'd have to do my own masonry repair until sales agent Jesse Marquez showed me FRC corporate material that indicated the brick facade would be removed with a masonry saw, in an approximate 2x2' square. That was false and deceptive advertising. This is what they did to my house. No masonry saw was used, only impact drills, which act as small jackhammers. FRC significantly damaged the entire brick facade, adjacent areas showed extensive cracking, entire areas had the brick facade knocked completely off the house, and the wall foundation was separated from the brick wall entirely. I told the work crew, headed by Luis, to stop using impact wrenches on the bricks immediately, then told them TWICE. Not only did they not stop, despite direct STOP work orders, they then took all of the bricks they'd destroyed, which legally is theft, called conveyance. Jesse Marquez explained that the bricks were so old they'd shattered. Luis returned the bricks after Jesse Marquez called, ignoring my several phone calls and texts. Jesse texted that the bricks were so old they'd shattered. Luis returned them, none were shattered, all were broken by the impact drills. Luis confirmed, texting that the bricks were "broken". They took the bricks to hide the damage. The day FRC received my Contractor's State Licensing Board complaint, FRC messaged that someone would come to assess the damage for repairs, and FRC would repair the masonry they'd destroyed. They first sent Robert Pagan, who acknowledged both that there were no masonry saw marks, and that the damage was excessive. According to FRC, Jesse stated Robert hadn't said this. It wasn't until I pointed out he'd said it while standing in front of a Ring camera did that lie die. FRC then sent Troy Knight, who acknowledged the same, and stated he was there to help, and would see that the masonry was repaired and more. I have several texts, voicemails and emails from FRC stating they will complete the job. They never did. FRC employee Mike Crites was sent to perform the repairs. He returned the following week with the wrong sized bricks in the wrong color, and proceeded to do more damage. This is the work that they did. FRC employee Mike Crites initially stated that he had retired as a mason, he later revised that statement, saying he'd only worked with pavers and concrete. The work performed was so substandard, FRC sent Jovincio, who was the only honest person in my entire dealings with FRC. Jovencio said he wasn't a mason, but had "some training". Jovencio replaced the work done by Mike Crites. This is Mike's effort, and Jovincio's replacement work. The work performed is clearly substandard and unacceptable. FRC acknowledged the workers sent lacked the skills, training and necessary certifications to perform masonry repairs. When I requested that FRC send a mason, and included photos of the work, FRC responded that they'd done me a favor; the workers sent were a courtesy. The very clause they'd ignored (and invalidated) by removing the bricks was cited. That they would do no more, leaving me with the bill for their damage. This is what they left. I obtained a second quote to repair the deficient masonry 'work' FRC workers had done - without a REQUIRED permit, with no mortar pins, odd-sized and broken bricks mortared in randomly, mortar lines that range from non-existent to more than an inch. Crites' also removed the brick facade foundation in several sections, replacing it with sloppy concrete. This is a code-violating 'repair' that is neither plumb nor square. The legitimate mason company from whom I obtained a repair quote updated the quote, which has nearly doubled BECAUSE of the 'repairs' performed by the unqualified FRC employees. FRC called this doing me a favor, saying the inept crew was sent as a 'courtesy'. This is not doing me a favor, this is not a courtesy, this is at best fraud. After signing the contract (under false pretenses), Jesse insisted I needed an additional pier ($3,155) because piers can no longer be placed under a window. A pier was placed under the window. Two other piers were not placed according to the county approved structural engineering ($1,850) diagram. Half the piers were installed in the wrong places, apparently according to Luis' whims. Yesterday Groundworks gave an estimate on properly placing those piers. That's how I learned that the improperly placed piers had lifted a joist completely off its foundation supports. This, too, will require additional expense to correct, before it damages my house - literally to the roof. I should have stuck with Groundworks. This is your cautionary tale - no one who values integrity, ESPECIALLY senior women, shouldn't hire FRC.

    Perma Level

    Perma Level

    (27 reviews)

    I can't say enough good things about the work that was done and the great people who did the work…read moreon leveling my home. Levi Sanchez made the process seamless in its execution and follow through. Francisco paid close attention to every detail along the way. The whole process was fascinating. Never have I have any work done on my house where the workers left the place cleaner and more picked up than it was when they arrived. And things looked pretty darn good when they got here. I told them they made the neatest mess. Even the stones along where they dug down for the project were replaced better than I had arranged them. I could go on and on ... Considering how everything went so smoothly before during and after the construction, I don't think I could beat the service and value that I received. I passed Perma Level's info on yesterday to my handyman who sent it to a client of his who may give you all a call. Thank you for a great experience overall.

    We hired the PermaLevel Team to level and stabilize our 3 story, 87 year old home foundation. They…read morewere very professional and easy to talk to. I had no doubt that our home was in competent hands. The workers worked very hard for about 18 days. We had 33 push piers in total. Francisco took the time to show me how the push piers worked and shared with us all the steps. Both Levi and Francisco were patient in answering all of our questions. The team was thoughtful and showed up on time every day. They secured our home when they left for the day. Our home is noticeably level now. To add, they were priced fair. The icing on the cake is when they mailed me the certification that the construction done meets all the structural requirements for structural pier placements and copies of all the pier logs and their measurements all nicely put in a folder for our records. We are all set for the roof top deck now! Thank you Levi Sanchez and Francisco for a job well done.

    Cardona Construction - foundationrepair - Updated October 2026

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