"Our Man in Rio".... ....er, I should say, our man "IS" Rio, as in Rio Morales, owner-operator of Montgomery Structural Lifters. The first thing you should know, is that Rio is not just some guy who only shows-up at your job site to collect the bag-fulls of money you will likely need (regardless of who you hire) if you are unfortunate enough to need structural foundation repairs; but on the other hand, Rio was there every day on our job directing/orchestrating his crew and swinging a hammer with the best of them. That said, even if you don't know didley about foundation repairs, but are freakin'-out enough to start calling foundation experts, I can tell you from my experience of having no less than 13 contractors/foundation companies coming out in the past year before hiring Montgomery, Rio was the only one who instilled in me any confidence that his job approach was the right one for resurrecting the listing /crumbling foundation of our otherwise structurally sound 1920s Land Park garage. I initially emailed Rio pix of the deteriorated slab/foundation/dramatic leaning of the garage before he came out for his extremely thorough evaluation; and yes he did charge a fee (which was applied against his bid), but I can tell you it was the best investment I could have made. I have been in this home 43 years and am pretty handy with repairs/general construction, but I do leave the complicated jobs like foundations/roofs/HVAC to the pros, and I do know enough to ask the right questions and know the right answers when I hear them. If you don't have that kind of knowledge yourself, DON'T WORRY, Rio will give you the "straight-story" and you WON'T have to worry about getting ripped-off by shoddy work or un-needed repairs to "jack-up" a repair bill. Upon accepting the bid, Rio arranged for his structural engineer to draw-up the plans and took care of all the permitting, which went seamless, and on one occasion during the project while the city inspector was meeting with Rio on the job site, they were both on the phone with the engineer to discuss some of the foundation plans; which obviously made the "passing" inspections proceed without delays. Our job involved actually lifting the entire garage on steel beams and demo-ing the shot slab & foundation/re-racking the entire building with "come-alongs"/new internal bracing/seismic bolt & plates for the upgraded footers/headers, all which was brought up to current city code. Rio initially gave me two bids for my choosing: one to generally fix the foundation issues by repair or the second option, which I chose, to completely renovate the garage, and I couldn't be happier with Rio's attention to detail. He estimated 6 weeks from start to finish and Office Manage Dana always kept me advised of scheduling to keep Rio and crew from being in 14 places as one time! The crews always let me know beforehand what was scheduled for the day and ALWAYS showed-up on time and were a quite pleasant competent crew (Thank you to Travis, Rick, Jessie & Jesus for the great work!) OK I could go on and on, but I will say I am pretty picky who works on our house and Rio is as honest and competent as you will find, right alongside other top-notch contractors I have used ie "Fargo Construction" (now retired Land Park remodeler); "Sierra Pacific" for HVAC; and "Cal Vintage Roofing". To sum it up, we were extremely grateful that Montgomery took on our project and couldn't be happier. Thankyou Rio, Dana and the rest of the crew !! read more

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I had my home inspected by a structural engineer and was advised that the cement foundation would require piers. I read the yelp reviews for Montgomery Structural Lifters. they had great reviews so I called the company to schedule a home inspection and bid. The office gave me Rio's email and I emailed and then spoke to him on the phone. He said he would contact me to schedule the appointment. he never contacted me. I called the office and they kept saying he would contact me. i also emailed him again. He never responded. if he was to busy to do the job, he should have let me know that right away instead of wasting my time. I think his lack of follow thru was very unprofessional. read more

Montgomery Structural Lifters were awesome to work with. Super easy to coordinate with and completely reliable. Rio, Travis and the whole team were on top of everything and walked us through exactly what to expect. You can tell they care about their work and making sure their clients are happy. Good people, would definitely recommend. read more

I cannot say enough about Rio. He was the second contractor to quote my job. He was on time, knowledgeable, professional and I instantly felt like I was in good hands. His price was comparable but he planned to do permitted work that was inspected and guaranteed unlike the other company. He did a thorough evaluation, explained what he was going to do and why. He was helpful in securing the permit. His work was fast and really excellent ! What we thought was slab cracking due to aggressive roots was really due to construction defect. Although this was not an inexpensive repair, I feel like I got a brand new slab that will last forever. Rio was responsive and generously provided opinions that helped me make remodeling decisions. He beat his projected timeline which will help me finish the whole remodel sooner to get tenants in faster. You should hire him! read more

We had what appeared to us to be a structural issue and contacted Rio to provide a consultation/quote. He was great about keeping us posted on his ETA and arrived as predicted. Rio is a great communicator and explained every step of the way, in layman terms, his evaluation process. His professional manner, courtesy, and expertise about foundation issues left us feeling comforted and motivated to take the necessary steps to forestall future foundation problems. It was a very satisfying experience and I wouldn't hesitate at all to recommend Rio and Montgomery Structural Lifters. Simply the best!! read more

I am a REALTOR® and called upon Montgomery Structural Lifters to help one of my clients. Rio was super responsive and a great communicator. He took extra time to educate us on our options and was honest and upfront. I welcome the opportunity to call on his expertise in the future. read more

If you have an issue with your foundation or structure, you want to call Rio and his team at Montgomery Structural Lifters. He will quickly and accurately diagnose the problem and present you with a solution. You will learn a tremendous amount from the initial assessment visit - almost as if you took a course in construction. It was a pleasure to work with Rio and his team. He corrected the breached slab (from an aggressive tree root) in our house and provided us with many helpful ideas to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future. Thanks Rio! read more

If you have an older home on a raised foundation or basement and you want it to be moved or the foundation replaced, there is no other place to go in the greater Sacramento area. You can get a structural engineer, contractor or home inspector to look at it but if you REALLY want to know what it's going to take to give your home the best possible result, Montgomery is where you need to call. I could just epoxy fill the cracks and shim the house myself but I didn't want a band-aid solution. They handle the permits, the soils, the structural engineering, design etc. and laid out a plan that made sense for an house in old Roseville that I am working on. read more

I bought my first house and it has been a nightmare with foundation issues galore not disclosed properly at the time of sale, and an attempted failed foundation repair by my seller/flipper and his own contractor and engineer. After multiple calls around Sacramento, I was directed to call Montgomery Structural Lifters to investigate raising my house and replacing the existing slab on grade foundation. Rio Morales has been the only one so far, even after hiring my own structural engineer and geotech to investigate my foundation issues, that has taken the time to diagnose my foundation issues correctly and come up with a game plan to save my house. I would highly recommend their services! read more

Enquired about a possible issue with drywall nail pops and Rio was extremely helpful in explaining everything. He offered a lot of useful information without charging me anything. Even told me that I probably don't need to spend money on structural evaluation because this seemed like more of a drywall issue. Appreciate his honesty and help. read more

Rio and his team are fantastic. They lifted our massive 3 story, 5600 sq ft house and fixed our sagging, decrepit foundation as if it were nothing. They handled all the permitting seamlessly and were wonderful about communication throughout the process. This project had me unbelievably stressed out but Rio took that anxiety away and we had a great result. Highly recommend! read more

Today I met with Rio from Montgomery Lifters at my home to evaluate my foundation issues. Very down to earth and easy to talk to about the concerns of my home and he was honest about the level of work needed. Rio examined every possibility of reasons for my foundation damage . He definitely keeps it real , but he also uses his knowledge to create an action plan to fix it. I definitely recommend Montgomery Lifters if you have foundation concerns . read more

We have an issue in the house that is not strictly a structural issue and I used yelp to reach out to several companies. Despite the issue not being the primary focus of Montgomery Structural Lifters, they proactively reached out to me to talk through the issue and gave some suggestions. There was no push for further services, just a good productive conversation with ideas and things for me to try before having to spend money for something that I might not need. I would definitely use them in the future. read more

I cant say enough good things about Montgomery Lifters and their entire crew!! Rio was prompt in his responses, took time to explain the process for releveling our foundation, scheduled our project promptly, providing us with details on the approach, tools. and options. The work was exceptional, the crew cleaned up after themselves - and best of all the work was done efficiently, on time, professionally and exactly on budget. Rio even had the crew help us out with some sheathing after the work was done - not something that was part of the contract! If you are looking for a knowledgeable contractor with integrity and customer focus look no further than Montgomery Lifters! Bob P. read more

I called Montgomery Structural Lifters to get an estimate to replace a couple of support piers under my house. Rio was so helpful with information and took the time to explained everything l needed to know even though they couldn't do the work due to a busy schedule. Thank you Rio for you kindness. I wish you a great succeas. Cecilia read more

Montgomery Structural Lifters is just amazing. Not only did they have the, knowledge, skills and equipment for the job, they showed up when they say they would, were professional and courteous, finished the job within budget and on time and went beyond what was promised to get me back in my home. I cannot recommend them highly enough. The finished product looks so good! read more

I will never be able to say enough good things about this company. Rio Was very energetic about my project. Through the whole thing, his crew worked like a well oiled machine. Wow could I believe my eyes, A crew that not only works together, They cleaned up as they went. My job was actually A fairly large, and difficult job. Lifting, and moving My house, They did it with the greatest care humanly possible. Above and Beyond in every detail. I wish That everyone I have hired, and worked with could be as kind, honest, and RESPECTFUL as this crew. Note Rio is Very busy, but will give you the attention to detail your job deserves. I would use them again in a heart beat!!! read more

So far I'm so impressed because like the other poster here, I have an issue that I didn't know how to deal with and didn't know where to start. I googled for some direction and called a few different companies. The person answering the phone here was most patient and helpful and directed me to talk to two field personnel, both of whom have been patient and intelligent about hearing the situation and directed me regarding how they might help. I don't know yet if I'll need their full services but I definitely feel comfortable with them if I do. Will update. read more

If I could give 10 stars I would. Rio didn't do physical work on my home, however he assisted me over the phone and eased my fears, some would say I was freaking out. I can only imagine how great of work him and his team actually will do on a job. He was thorough, patient, and educated me on stucco, when he could've said ok let me set you up with an appointment and end it there. I offered to pay him for his time, especially since it was after hours, he declined and said to leave him a yelp review instead, so here we are. If you have foundational issues I highly recommend Rio and Montgomery Structural Lifters. They truly care about the person the issue is affecting, which is a rare quality to find these days. Thanks again Rio, greatly appreciate your help!!!! read more

GET A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER TO INSPECT YOUR PROPERTY BEFORE YOU CALL ANY FOUNDATION COMPANY! Earlier this year I bought an old home. My house inspector told me the structure looked sound, but I should have a foundation expert look at the foundation, so I called Montgomery based on their high ratings. Before he came out, Rio asked me if I'd had a structural engineer look at the property and I said no, just a home inspector. He asked me to send him the inspection report, and I did. During the site visit, Rio informed me that one side of my house had settled slightly, and that the foundation needed to be lifted with push piers, so I hired Montgomery to GC the work. While acquiring renovation insurance, the underwriters asked me to get a structural engineers report, so I hired a structural engineer to inspect the house. The engineer told me the house didn't require lifting. At this point I had already paid thousands for permits. In shock, I asked Montgomery to hold off while I ordered a different structural engineering company to give me a second opinion. The second one confirmed the findings of the first engineer. One even told me it was common for homeowners to be taken advantage of by folks telling them they need unnecessary work. After I shared both engineer reports with Montgomery, we agreed to end our contract. I wish I had known to have a structural engineer inspect my foundation first. It would have saved me thousands of dollars. Engineers don't sell foundations, so they have no incentive to tell you anything but their professional opinion. I hope this review saves at least one person the headache I've been through. read more

I recently purchased my first home. The previous owners did not disclose the major cracks in the slab foundation. We pulled the newly laid carpets back to find wide cracks all throughout the house and major heaving. I only had 1 month before I was to move in and did not know what to do. I had an engineer come out and he told me he thought the house had settling issues but I could not hold hi accountable because it was only his opinion and if I wanted a report it would cost me an additional $1000. . I then contacted Rio at MSL and explained my issues. Although he was incredibly busy He came out within a few short days because of my tight timeline. I knew from the moment he walked around the house both inside and out that I was in good hands because he was incredibly thorough. He brought his equipment to see if the rooms were level, checked the foundation and explained all of his findings in great detail. The diagnosis was indeed major aggressive roots that were causing the heaving.His time and efforts saved me an enormous amount of money and time. I am so grateful to have met Rio and I would recommend him to anyone with this type of issues. He is extremely knowledgeable, honest and fair!.. something I put great value on!...Thank you Rio! read more