Highly, highly recommend. They built an 80' retaining wall and every detail was thoughtfully considered. The crew, managed by Travis, worked efficiently and every single night cleaned up and left the area ready for the next day. The only change order was to get a plumber in to move a propane line. They are not the cheapest, but they are the best. read more

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We have a cottage on the property whose foundation is partially set into the hillside. There was a French Drain behind the cottage that had failed, allowing water to seep into the crawlspace and create some mold issues. Adam came out, assessed the situation and came up with a plan that wouldn't drain our bank account. He and his crew dug a new French Drain, installed a water barrier on the concrete wall, then installed a 'catch basin' outside which captured the water from the French Drain to take it off the property via yet another drainage system. In addition, they installed a sump pump and drain under the cottage so that if any subsurface water rose up, it would be drained off as well. That was seven years ago and everything is still working as anticipated. Adam and his crew are amazing and their work ethic is among the best we've ever encountered. His attention to detail is second to none and we find ourselves recommending him and his crew to others all the time. read more

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Adam, Travis, José, Gato, the entire crew did a phenomenal job saving our hillside after a slide that happened last year. They installed a 40' retaining wall and put in an incredible and extensive drainage system that goes down a steep hillside for a long distance. They were friendly, efficient, hard working, explained any time we had questions and they cleaned up every day before they left. The finished job blends seamlessly into the existing landscape, almost as if it never happened. But we know how hard they worked and we are eternally grateful for their talent and abilities. So capable! Dahlen Structural is a treasure to our mountain area. They deliver a high quality end product and peace of mind that we never thought we'd have again. read more

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This company and team are an incredible resource and highly valued benefit to the community. Their commitment to quality construction and creative solutions helped me save our Scotts Valley home that was sliding off the hill by installing a massive retaining wall as well as helical piers. I can't say enough great things about this team, as a contractor myself getting the details right was important, and they never let me down. Friendly, helpful, honest, and communicative. read more

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Well, it's hard to improve on the reviews thus far. Ditto, ditto, ditto. But I'll try. Adam Dahlen is a gem, the real deal. Whatever land/hill/house/slope problem you are looking to fix, he will help you. Kind, present, smart, capable, skilled, compassionate. That's Adam. I don't know them, but you can tell that his mom and dad were a good part of his life. We had a terrible landslide, 1/16/23, Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, and Adam and his team came in, and bit by bit, took care of it. I'm making small of the situation, but how else to explain it in a Yelp review? It required building a road down a small slot, bringing equipment and supplies down to fix a massive slide. Handling the "little" problems that came along. Day after day, month after month, from June 1 to October 1, 2023, taking care of our landslide. FEMA and SBA involved, the county too. If you want more info about all that, message me, happy to share. I posted a couple of pictures. It was a monumental project, repairing what the landslide did. More than a few hundreds of thousands of dollars. What we loved: Adam's generosity and integrity and love. That's the part that is important. The integrity and love. Adam's team is respectful and hardworking. Bryan and Jorge were our family for a bit of time, and it felt like that. Family. I have been a homeowner for many years, and one learns to be careful about recommendations. But I unequivocally recommend Dahlen Structural. If you've read this far, you'll know that Adam and his team, if they can fix your mess, they will be the best thing that has come into your life at the moment you need the best. xoxo read more

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Adam was invaluable last year after two huge trees fell on our property during the twin cyclone. His engineering background was invaluable to understanding the cost of repairs of our property. Also to note that when repairing our foundation a few years ago, he recommended putting a large box drain in our basement . Even with the atmospheric rivers of last year, our basement remained dry, and our home mold free. A great improvement for a minimal cost. We have recommended Dahlen Structural to two of our neighbors and both of them were extremely pleased with the quality of work that Adam and his team provided. read more

Dahlen Structural deserves 5 stars and more for their incredible work. They replaced a failing 70 foot long retaining wall in our rear yard and built a new privacy fence above it. Their work was perfection. The entire crew worked incredibly hard and it showed. The new wall and fence are beautiful! We are thrilled with the final result. If you are ever in need of a structural services, Dahlen Structural is the right place to go. You will have no regrets AT ALL! Thank You Adam. We couldn't be more pleased with the new retaining wall and privacy fence! read more

Dahlen built a 50 foot wide retaining wall for us after a landslide threatened our home. They were great to work with, did the job for a reasonable price and got it installed to beat the winter rains. Adam and Bryan were great to work with. They adjusted things for our needs and were always happy to put in extra effort. You can't go wrong having them do your project. read more

We have a very challenging hillside residential site, and we hired Adam and his team to reinforce our foundation. The work they did was thorough and was completed in a timely manner under challenging circumstances. Adam was very easy to work with and the crew were always polite and respectful. I wholeheartedly recommend Dahlen Construction. read more

I had to replace about 75' of retaining wall on my property. It was too tall and holding back a good portion of the footprint of my residence, so straight timber wasn't going to get the job done. I don't even remember how I found Adam and Dahlen Structural in the first place, but I'm sure glad I did. The I-beam and lagging wall that Adam and his crew built was exactly what I needed. I especially liked his old excavator operator Rigel, but he has since moved on, though I'm sure they have replaced him with someone equally skilled. These guys gave me a competitive bid, brought the job in on time with no change orders, and they left my hillside better than I found it. Adam is a real 'stand-up' guy. You won't find a nicer, more talented group of guys! read more

Adam is as good as they get. His services are top notch, and he is a very talented person with tremendous integrity.

My neighbor had hired Dahlen to do some work on our joint hillside that needed appropriate drainage given the slope of the hill. Dahlen did an outstanding job at communicating what was going to be done and when, doing meticulous work, and accommodating special requests while on my property. They were a delight to work with and I highly recommend them. read more

Adam Dahlen Structural has done two good sized jobs on our property over the last few years and we will NEVER regret that decision. The quality of work, the time from start to finish and costs were as quoted. For our family there is only one phone call needed when you have issues on your property or concerns about potential problems. Call Dahlen Structural, you will not be sorry you did. In the SCM area this is the crew have have on your side. Thank you team, you are such an asset to our community and county. Keep it up! read more

Adam Dahlen performed required repairs on our newly purchased home's foundation. He did this efficiently and at the agreed price which was at or below the fee of other contractors consulted. His crew were polite, considerate and exceedingly neat. Adam, himself, is a pleasure to deal with. Several years after the work was done I was offered a significant decrease in my insurance premiums provided a licensed contractor filled out forms certifying acceptable status of the foundation. Adam remembered me and had the records necessary to fill out the required forms which he did promptly and for no extra charge. I would not hesitate to employ him again and recommend him most highly. read more

Dahlen's work was flawless and the company went so far above and beyond to help us out collecting from our insurance company we could never say thank you enough. read more

Excellent company! Professional, competitive pricing, and does great work. Dahlen did a large job on my foundation and we couldn't be happier with the end result. Rarely have we had contractors that actually show up on time, charge a fair price, and deliver what they say they will - Dahlen does all three and delivered above and beyond our expectations. We recommend them to any one needing foundation work! read more

Adam is simply the best. He's extremely knowledgeable, and a great problem solver. He's helped me personally and many of my friends/clients. If you need structural work, or seismic reinforcement, look no further. read more

I wish I could give this guy 10 stars. Adam came in with a competitive bid and then did all the work and more. Extremely helpful, and always going above and beyond what we expected of him. All the guys that work for him are efficient, friendly, and always cleaned up. Going with Adam was the best decision we made in our remodel process. read more