LICENSE SUSPENDED: Avoid This Contractor: Failed to Comply with CSLB Arbitration Award. I am updating this review to warn other homeowners to check the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) records before hiring LA Structural. As of March 2026, their license has been officially suspended due to their failure to comply with a legally binding arbitration award. On October 22, 2024, LA Structural requested and collected full payment for the second contract (permit acquisition for all work listed in the first contract) before any permit-related work began. Note: This is a violation. Despite full payment on November 26, 2024, none of the required permit finalizations occurred as promised, and the contractor stopped all permit-related work. Required tasks--such as coordinating inspections, correcting the soil compaction report rejected by LADBS, and managing final permit approvals--were not performed by LA Structural and were left entirely to me. I spent the following five months working directly with LADBS and city inspectors to complete these tasks. During those five months, I identified two defective areas of work. First, the soil compaction report was rejected due to LA Structural's circumvention of requirements. LA Structural hired a deputy instead of a third-party geotechnical engineer, bypassing the grading inspector's requirement and misleading me as the client after charging an additional fee for this engineer and report in November 2024. Consequently, in February 2025, Inspector Bonvouloir officially rejected the report. Later, Clark Inspections--the subcontractor hired by LA Structural--emailed me stating that LA Structural planned to use their in-house engineer to revise the soil compaction report, again attempting to bypass the requirement. I ultimately had to redo the soil compaction report through a licensed geotechnical engineer and resubmit it, after which it passed the city's review. The second defective work involved the drainage pipe and was documented in the CSLB investigation report. After 13 months of CSLB mediation, investigation, and site inspection, a mandatory arbitration hearing took place on January 22, 2026. The arbitrator ruled in my favor and ordered payment within 30 days. LA Structural failed to comply, resulting in their current license suspension. Notably, prior to the issuance of the stipulated arbitration award letter, the contractor repeatedly attempted to have me sign his own private settlement agreement--non-CSLB documents with terms that went beyond what had been agreed upon at the hearing. Don't sign it! I later learned that this is a common tactic contractors use to remove CSLB from the matter. Per CSLB instruction, I filed a claim with their bond company, Jet Insurance, to recover the awarded payment. Despite their written commitment on February 11, 2026, to issue payment if the contractor failed to meet the CSLB deadline, Jet Insurance instead extended the deadline to March 27, 2026, stating that "the contractor intends to make payment by this week." LA Structural failed to meet this extended deadline as well. On March 30, 2026, I received an email from Jet Insurance stating, "Attached is the Final Release and Assignment of Claim agreement, relating to the claim...In order to issue payment for this claim, Jet Insurance Company requires the attached agreement to be reviewed, physically signed and all pages returned." It has taken 16 months to recover my funds for their abandoned and defective work since their collection of full payment. Based on my understanding, when a bond company pays out a claim, the contractor's license remains suspended until specific legal and financial requirements are met for reinstatement. read more

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I have a bedroom in my house where I noticed the floor is sloping. So I contacted one of those foundation companies featured in home magazines, which offers home services. Two men came out (in different cars), did a perimeter assessment, and used what seemed to be a leveler gun that they used in the sloping area, and quoted me 9K without even stepping a foot under the house. I found that odd since I would think you would need to assess the actual structure/foundation of my home, especially if you're recommending to hijack it up. They asked me about my home inspection and what they found. I forgot- I had used LA Structural for the home inspection when I purchased my home in Aug 2022. So I thanked them for their time, and contacted LA Structural. When I contacted LA Structural and requested a consultation, I mentioned that I had the report and that they wanted to see it. They said, Nope, we'll look at it with fresh eyes (Green flag #1). Brandon came out and asked me a few questions. I showed him the area, and he didn't hesitate and said he was going to look under the house to see what was going on. Brandon put on his suit and mask, then squeezed through the narrow crawl space under the house. When he came out, he gave me the rundown. He explained that there was nothing wrong with the structure/foundation of my home. However, if I wanted to replace the posts and piers under the house with concrete piers, I could do so, but it wasn't necessary. The sloping area of my home was caused by an old furnace that was still there, which was settling slightly. What I could do to fix that would be cosmetic. He gave me a cost range, which was similar to the original assessment LA Structural had quoted me a few years prior for the piers and posts, off the top of his head - so I knew, right then and there, that I was given a fair assessment. And if you're thinking, "Oh, they just looked up the report before they headed to your home," nope. Because they called me shortly before my appointment, asking if they could see the report, as they couldn't find it (I remembered I used a different email when I had the inspection done, sorry guys!). When I was asking a few questions, Brandon explained what was happening and what to look out for in the future. I forgot to mention, Brandon is an ENGINEER. So, his foundational knowledge is rooted in academic learning and practical experience. Without hesitation, I recommend LA Structural. They have been consistently fair in their assessments and didn't try to push or suggest something that I didn't need. Thank you, Brandon and LA Structural, you saved me thousands! read more

This company has carried out work on 2 properties I have owned. Trusted, reliable, efficient, good price. If I have any more structural work to do I will call them again. read more

tl;dr i will not be working with this company in the future or recommending this company due to miscommunication and ultimately not feeling respected as a customer. i worked w LA structural for my EBB retrofit. Luis and Manny were great to work with, professional and provided details when asked. There were a few communication mishaps, but overall they were a pleasure to work with. Unfortunately, I will not be returning to this business for other work I need done on my house, or recommend. I had some interactions with the (new-ish?) owner that has turned me off as a customer, and there were enough mishaps that warrant my desire to work with someone else. There was one interaction where I was asked to pay balances that I had already paid, 16k, which I followed up with detailed screenshots of my bank statements and receipts showing them that I paid. That was resolved promptly. I had a final balance left of $875 and I was not clear about whether or not the project was done. At that point, the final inspection from the city had not occurred, and EBB application was not complete for submission. I followed up asking what the protocol was since I felt uncomfortable paying the final balance with things left incomplete. About 2 months elapsed from the time the physical bolting work was done to the final inspection and payment. Ultimately, I paid the final balance less than a week after the SECOND attempted final inspection was completed, and only after getting confirmation that everything was completed, approved, and submitted. Case-in-point, the final inspection results from the city and fotos were uploaded onto the EBB website almost a week after the inspection. Once I confirmed all this, I paid. As a first time customer who has never gone through the EBB process, I think it's fair to ask and get all things completed before paying the final 5% balance. But, I think what ultimately tipped me over the edge was the owner calling me directly and following up about me "not wanting to pay". I felt like I was being accused/judged for not paying, despite paying 95% of the balance already in a timely fashion and proactively following up several times about the status of the project during the final stages. Not being able to proactively follow up with me because you're busy, totally understand, that's why I followed up. Using that tone/language with me as your customer with or without all the context, not good for business. So all in all, they did the work, but I won't be returning and I can't recommend this company. I'm not in the market to find the cheapest contractor, but I am interested in working with a fair company that will treat me with respect and actually want my current and future business as a homeowner. And this unfortunately, was not it. read more

We had a water-leak into foundational space underneath our home. Branden came out for an assessment and it was clear that he knew what he was talking about. He made a proposal that we accepted and basically the next day the crew arrived with Manny. They took out and replaced rotten, weight carrying wood, sealed it properly and reinforced the earthquake reinforcement. They are truly professionals, not just Manny but his entire crew. The pride they take in their work is palpable and you can also see it in the product where every screw and nail is exactly in the right place and the length of the wood is precise. Could someone else do it cheaper? Maybe, but not at the same level of quality! Good, well trained people are worth it! read more

I requested a visit from LA Structural, due to moisture coming up thru the concrete and damaging the flooring and causing mold, several times. Branden Seabert arrived on time and was very helpful in providing advice and suggestions on how to proceed and what other specialties I should call upon to fix the problem. So, even though I have not received an estimate or done any work with this company yet, I feel that they are honest and helpful. Once I have a path forward, I will call upon them again. read more

I called LA structural to come out for a bid on installing a drain around my house. I left a message and was able to schedule a visit on a Saturday which was nice so I didn't have to leave work. I met with the inspector and he told me it would take about a week to get a quote. 1.5 weeks later I texted the inspector and asked how it was going - he told me he'd "have the quote tomorrow." A week after that I texted again and no response. Figured he was probably busy. So I called the main line and left a message - a few times over a couple weeks. Anywho, it's been 4 weeks and they just ghosted me. Acceptable responses would have been "we're swamped but will have it by X date." or "we're over capacity and won't be able to help." The other companies that I needed to call after this had quotes coming in within a week - one even had in within 2 days. Turned out to be a big waste of time. read more

Overall excellent. Jim was very thorough, he came back after the initial assessment because he wanted to double-make sure we were going to perform the correct and neccessary repairs. These guys are also super on time, never showed up late or they let me know way in advance. It was easy to get a hold of them with some special requests I had on my side. Angel and his team were awesome too, good communicators and they didn't leave a mess at the construction site. read more

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Jim and the LA Structural team were wonderful to work with, professional, and efficient! We worked with them to retrofit our foundation after recently purchasing our house and finished the work in about 3 days, left everything clean as well. We were given before/after photos, full working floorplans to keep, and they handled all the permitting process. Highly recommend LA Structural! read more

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LA Structural just finished a very challenging retaining wall project for us and did an excellent job! We needed to replace an old timber retaining wall in our yard that was failing. The new retaining wall is ten feet high and spans the length of our yard and includes stairs to the lower level. Our hillside presented a lot of challenges for Dale and his team, including building a chute to remove debris, designing around an existing wall and necessary setbacks, having to hand dig the 24 foot deep caissons, protecting our tree at the top of the wall, and protecting the hillside during all the storms this past winter. We are very happy with the results and feel confident the wall is solidly constructed and blends in with our Spanish-style house and existing improvements. Dale and his team were great to work with, addressed issues as they arose, and kept us well informed of the schedule and progress. They dealt with all of the City inspection and permit requirements. We would not hesitate to recommend LA Structural to anyone having to undertake a similar project. read more

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Branden showed up on time, he spent time checking and discussing with me about my backyard situation, he's very honest and professional, thank you! read more

I saw a long crack form on the ceiling in our living room and continuing through to our main bedroom. I wanted to confirm if this was a serious structural issue or something cosmetic that could be easily fixed with some tape and paint. I wanted to be safe than sorry, though. I called LA Structural and Dale was very responsive. I sent some initial photos via text and Dale said he would come to check it out as soon as possible. Once he came to my home, he took a thorough look around the home, through the attic, and the exterior perimeter. All the while explaining what he was seeing, asking questions on the home to make a better assessment, and giving his experiences with the soil in my city and other homes. Super appreciative that he even took off his shoes while walking through my home! At the end of his inspection, Dale gave me comfort that my issue was cosmetic and would not require further service. He even gave me pointers on what I could do myself to further improve structural stability and ensure my home's longevity. Really appreciate Dale's service and professionalism all throughout his inspection. I highly recommend anyone reach out to LA Structural as the primary option for any structural concerns in their home! read more

I have worked with contractors on home construction and repair for over 40 years, and LA Structural is the best company I ever worked with. This was a huge job, waterproofing three walls of the house. It took two months. LA Structural got the job done in a reasonable time and did beautiful work. The construction crew was extremely careful and cleaned up well every day and at the end of the job. Every single person was honest, caring, and easy to work with. Dale Terndrup and Branden Seabert explained what was needed. Dale has been in the business for decades, and Branden is a structural engineer. I felt that I was dealing with true professionals. Branden negotiated the contract with me. He was flexible and reasonable, and it seemed to me that the contract was fair. Juan Casillas and Dale's son Matt Terndrup helped me to understand the wait with the City to get the permitting done. I didn't like the wait, but they gave me the impression that they were doing everything possible to speed up the process. Manny Guzman was the project supervisor. A former firefighter, he seems to be used to dealing with a lot of moving parts very well. He was a dream - very responsive and easy to work with. Marvin Sanchez, Alvaro Perez (father and son), and Oscar Cop formed the core of a construction team that ranged from three to five men. (The remainder were Juan (different last name), and Celso.) They are true craftsmen. The work was backbreaking, noisy, and labor-intensive. They kept up a steady, diligent pace and took pride in finishing in a timely manner. They were quite friendly, kind, and easy to talk with. They spent the minimum time possible on the invasive part inside the house and were careful to try not to track dirt in and to clean up afterward. Manny helped by giving me notice, so that I could plan to be away when the noise got to be too much, or in a different part of the house from the workmen. I learned a lot from the work ethic of Manny and his crew, their good humor, and their sense of honor in the job. I have enormous admiration for this company. If you select LA Structural, you will be in good hands. read more

Kudos to Dale who kept his words. I get it, they are probably busy with all the big jobs this year after all the rain. But it shouldn't take a negative review on yelp for them to get me a quote. Still, I appreciate the fact that they tried to make it right. read more

Answered my call on the first ring! Came by the next day and gave me a quote and did the work the following week. Provided pictures of all the work and even submitted a form to my insurance company to lower my homeowners insurance. I am beyond happy with the service they provided and have already recommended them to my neighbors. read more

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Dale Terndrup and the team at LA Structural solved a tricky basement water intrusion for me. After unprecedented rain in early 2023 my 100 year old, semi-finished basement started leaking a modest amount of water. After a first inspection of the condition, Dale suggested that I might want to wait a season to do anything as the rain we've had was so unusual. Given the expense of any possible repair, I really appreciated that he wasn't giving me a hard-sell. When the "hurricane" came through LA in the early fall it once again brought some water into the basement and I decided to have LA Structural install french drains and a new sump pump to end the situation once and for all. They did a perfect job, finishing on time and budget while going above and beyond on all the little details and finishes. So far not a drop of water in the basement after the latest "atmospheric river" swept through LA this winter. Can't recommend them highly enough. read more

I called LA Structural after our bathroom floor began to groan. They were responsive, inspected the joists, etc under the house and explained the issue. Essentially it is a problem with the subfloor and best remediated from above and can wait a few years. Professional and trustworthy and I won't hesitate to contact them again when it is time to fix the problem. read more

Max and the team are amazing to work with! Have used them multiple times for foundation inspections along with foundation work. They are fair and reliable. read more

LA Structural was quick to respond for a request for inspection. They were honest and offered us a great deal on foundation repair and a retrofit. Their crew had the whole job finished within a week. When we noticed minor damage on the wood the foreman was out to inspect and repair within 2 hours and the house looked better than before. I would highly recommend LA Structural. read more

I wanted to send a big thank you to LA Structural for reassuring me about my home. We moved into a condo unit in Silver Lake about a year ago and are first time homeowners. I was surprised to walk into one of our bedrooms the other day to see a series of cracks in the drywall where the wall meets the ceiling, as well as down the wall. I wasn't sure how serious the situation was, and as soon as you Google this sort of thing, you get very nervous, especially as a new homeowner! I found LA Structural repair on Yelp and called based on the reviews that said they were honest and professional. Someone immediately picked up and he asked me to send him some pictures. He had a look and asked some questions about our home and was able to reassure me that the cracks were nothing to worry about and explained why they would be happening. He made me feel so much better about the situation. read more

Great to work with - professional, thorough, easy to communicate with, and reasonably priced. Would recommend working with them

Dale, Branden and Matt provided a competitive, quote with great communication and a thorough explanation of the proposed solution to reinforcing the structural integrity of a 20' x 6' cantilevered exterior balcony. The work was completed on budget and their crew were great. We would definitely use LA Structural again. read more

I was referred to to LA Structural by my contractor that did seismic retrofitting because there were things in the scope of the work that they could not complete. LA Structural did a great job with finishing the job and they also repaired an area of stucco that had repeatedly been repaired and then it would crack a year later. So far it has not cracked again read more

Everyone at the company was easy to talk to, very knowledgeable and on the ball with communication. The Estimate was higher than expected but on par with estimates from other companies. The team is efficient, professional and works really well together. Highly recommend. read more

LA Structural fixed and essentially rebuilt our foundation last year. We had a wonderful experience with them. They weren't the cheapest around but after talking with the owner we decided to go with them as we felt they were honest and would do great work. We were not let down. During the three week job their workers were nothing but kind and respectful. Everything we asked for they accommodated and the job was done fast and without a hitch. We highly recommend them. read more

Jim came out regarding some areas we were concerned about. he was wonderful and knowledgeable. Really took the time to listen and evaluate. We were thrilled that what he have happening is normal settling and so grateful for his honesty and candor. Though I didn't have to hire them for work I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. read more

The whole LA Structural team is fantastic! Kind, reliable, great work, excellent service. They preformed our foundation retrofit as well as an emergency rebuild of our carport due to termite damage. I HIGHLY recommend them! read more

Really nice and prompt. We had issues with our back house and needed some painting and spackling. We wanted to make sure there was no issue with our slab, so we called LA Structural. They came right away and instead of trying to sell us, they told us their honest opinion (that we didn't need foundation work). I really respect a company that is honest, and if we do need foundation work in the future I know who I am going to call! read more

LA Structural is a company that I wouldn't refer to a shoe. Dale is incredibly rude, indifferent and money hungry. The guy was too lazy to even come out and assess the prospective work. He quoted me double the price in a day. Usually professionals are kind, come to the property (whether they charge or not), and quote/render an estimate. This asinine idiot did the opposite. Thankfully, I dodged a huge bullet. It's sad when a company can't accept responsibility for their actions. They knew they were wrong and attempted to rectify the issue by sending Paul out the following day--only if I took down the review. When I decided to remove the review after meeting with Paul, the secretary accused me of "threatening" them to get what I want. Lol. Typical perverse and narcissistic behavior. We have to hold companies responsible for their lack of customer service etiquette. We work too hard to allow anything less. read more

We were so pleased with LA Structural, they were timely (they even arrived early!), efficient, affordable, and extremely communicative. I would recommend them to anyone looking for quality foundation or structural work. read more

Dale, Matt, Angel and team were the best. The guided me from start to finish so the project moved seamlessly with the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program. There were a few initial hiccups with EBB requiring more detailed information than anticipated, but once ironed out with their help, the team from LA Structural came in and did the job in three days, neatly and professionally. They exceeded my expectations and I can enthusiastically recommend them to anyone who is looking for a contractor in this program. read more

Dale and his crew were sent out for finishing work and to fix the mistakes of another major LA structural company. I wish I had hired them from the jump. The team was thorough and work was amazing. They made sure that the work they did was not only sound but also fit with the rest of the house aesthetically. They made sure that the work area was clean and they protected my very nice plants and brick patio from any damage by being extremely thorough in how they prepped their work space. In sum, their work is amazing but their attention to detail means they leave a project even better than when they started. They checked in with me every day to let me know what they had done and what the next steps were. I recommend VERY VERY HIGHLY! 10 out of 5 stars! The best! read more

LA structural were extremely quick in responding to my request to inspect the foundation of a house that had 15 offers. I ended up getting the house because I was able to make a decision on it in couple of hours. I'm forever grateful LA structural!!! I also contracted them to retrofit the foundation. They are honest, quick, and easy to deal with, highly recommended!!! read more

Jin is super helpful and responsive! We had some questions about the cracks in the house and he has came to inspect the structure and craw space to make sure everything looks right. He did not charge us for the service, for other companies I have called they all charge around $800. I am definitely recommending them to everyone! read more

Met with Jim for an estimate. He was honest and helpful. Provided a lot of useful advice. Our job wasn't within their usual scope of practice but would keep them in mind for any future foundation issues. read more

This is a company with integrity. Our house was built in the 30's with a raised foundation. There had always been a slight slope at the front of our house. Having lived in it for more than a decade, we finally thought maybe we should have a professional take a look. We called LA Structural for an inspection on our raised foundation. Nick came and took his time to crawl under the basement and did a through inspection. He could have told us there was a problem, and I would be none the wiser. Instead, he explained the layout of our foundation, and that the slope is due to normal settling over time, and that no repair is really needed. In stead of selling an expensive repair, Nick essentially provided a free inspection. Now that's company you can trust! read more

Jim, Angel and the LA Structural team just wrapped a retrofit project on our house. The work was fantastic, the communication was on point, and the cost of the project was very competitive. The process was smooth from start to finish and I would definitely recommend working with them. read more

We got a couple of estimates for updating the retrofitting for our foundation and while LA Structural was not the least expensive their warrantee and estimated time to do the job (2 days vs. 5 with another one-person business) tipped the scales for us. The job was completed in 2 days, job site cleaned, and every person we spoke with from the estimator to the guys doing the work, was friendly, communicative, and very clear in describing the work to be done and once completed (photos and report.) They were also very open to feedback and a pleasure to do business with. Highly recommend. read more

I hired LA Structural for an Earthquake retrofit. The entire process went smoothly. No hang ups. Jim did the inspection and estimate and gave me a time frame when they could start. They were delayed by a few weeks but that wasn't a problem for me. Once started the workers were amazing, always a smile of greeting and they went right to work. Angel oversaw the work and was here for the City inspection which passed without a problem. All in all, everyone I dealt with at the company, was professional, friendly and the estimate was accurate. They made the whole experience easy for me. I would definitely recommend them. read more

After getting duped by another foundation company, I sought out my local Neighbor 2 Neighbor to find a fully vetted business that I could trust. From the very first conversation I had with Dale, I knew that LA Structural was the one. From start to finish, LA Structural exceeded my expectations. To begin with, Branden, a highly knowledgeable and experienced engineer, did a comprehensive inspection and took tons of photos. He took his time explaining the subpar work that was done 6 years ago, how it impacted my foundation (turning 2 girders), and the options I had for truly securing my home. Branden even offered advice on the best way to protect my hillside foundation when constructing the future backyard patio. I received a very detailed estimate and summary for the scope of work. The hard-working crew were beyond professional in every way. In addition to adding posts, piers, sister girders, and doing seismic retrofit bolting, they cemented a hole where rodents were getting in (for free!). Upon completion, Branden did another inspection and took more photos so that I could see for myself, without crawling under the house, that everything that was promised was delivered, and then some! There is nothing more important than peace of mind, especially when it comes to your foundation. I HIGHLY recommend LA Structural! read more