Marcelino was amazing! He showed up right on time, and also called 15 min before arrival to let me know he's coming. He was incredibly thorough, taking the time to listen to the issues we were noticing with the home, and providing thoughtful and detailed feedback that was easy to understand. He was very knowledgeable about foundation issues and general home construction. I would 100% recommend Marcelino and SoCal Seismic to anyone needing a foundation inspection or foundation work! read more

Recently had a foundation inspection performed by SoCal Seismic and it went very smoothly. Sean was great with scheduling and follow up, the report they prepared was very detailed with lots of pictures, and recommended repairs were presented in an organized manner, along with pricing. Great value. Would happily use them again. read more

I used SoCal Seismic for the Earthquake Brace + Bolt program, and I couldn't be happier. They handled all the grant paperwork and city permits, making the process stress-free and simple. Every person that I interacted with throughout the project was professional, responsive and very helpful. The crew that did the retrofit work was polite and super respectful of my home, taking the time to lay tarps and seal off the work area. There was nothing to clean up after they had finished! I'm so glad I chose them -- now I have peace of mind knowing my home is better prepared for the next big quake. read more

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Kevin came to our house on a weekend and was so kind and helpful in doing a thorough inspection of our foundation- I highly recommend calling SoCal Seismic and requesting him for your home! read more

On time, prompt and knowledgeable. Easy to work with. They assisted with navigating through various items on the subject property.

I had the pleasure of working with Kevin during an inspection in Los Angeles. He was thorough and extremely knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend utilizing services. Thank you! read more

Kevin was an amazing inspector. Was quick to schedule and he was super informative. Would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a foundation or structure inspection read more

YC Builders were extremely helpful in my home inspections. They were able to assist me in a short notice and were super reliable. The inspectors are very knowledgeable and will help make sure to inform you of any problems or issues regarding foundation. The rates offers were valuable and reasonable. Once you get your foundation inspected they send you a very detailed report on how to repair. I highly recommend this company if you ever need a foundation specialist. read more

We love working with YC! Very prompt, friendly, answered all our questions, and very knowledgable on foundation work and details! They take care of city permiting and even HPOZ (LA Historic District) permitting! If you're looking for foundation scope, big or small, definitely give them a call! read more

I've been in the design and building industry for well over 25 years. This company was recommended by my realtor so it didn't have the same vetting process I normally do with subs. One thing I don't like is working with subs that are non-responsive and have no regard for your time. Work in the house I am doing was stalled several weeks because of this. Cancelled the contract 2x. The first time, I gave them a chance... They will say the delay is beyond their control because of permitting. Understood because I know how permitting works. But jeesh... update your clients. Don't wait several days and have me email and call you for me to get some updates! Should've went with another company the first time I cancelled your contract... Had to cancel a second time. Just unprofessional and poor business practice. read more

I have known YC for several years. He is a man of integrity and is very professional. He and his crew have retrofitted several of my client's houses and they have all been very happy with him. I strongly recommend him. Abe S. read more

YC Builders did our seismic retrofit through the EBB program. The process was fairly painless on our end. YC knew all the required documentation for both the EBB program and the City of Long Beach. There's a lot of hoops to jump through for the program so I appreciate how well they did it. The workers were polite and cleaned up after themselves every day. I think it took a total of 3 days for our house. It was a little loud inside but not so much that I wasn't able to work remotely. read more

YC Builders did a very good job bolting my house to its foundation. They took care of all of the photos and paperwork that the EBB required me to have done to receive the $3,000.00 rebate. Their price was very reasonable and affordable. Thank you very much Lisa and Kevin for taking care of everything for me. May GOD bless you always. read more

Amazing company, great work, affordable, reliable and professional. Can't say enough about them

We had a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend this business to others. They did a big repair for us, and they did a fantastic job. They are extremely reliable. The job took three days- getting permits took a lot longer:) YC builders kept us updated. Kept backyard clean. Three of my neighbors used them as well. We are all happy with the results! read more

After being approved for the EBB program, we did our research on who to trust our home to support the foundation work that needed to be retrofitted. YC Builders had numerous perfect ratings and I'm also providing them with the max score available. The entire EBB/foundation work process went smoothly and they even pointed a water leak I had a plumber come to fix. YC Builders went above and beyond. I highly recommend their services. read more

YC builders are outstanding. We used them for foundation repair and the people at this company work HARD. They didn't rush anything, their customer service in person and over the phone was fantastic and at a competitive price for the quality they offer. The city inspector said they did a "really really great job"! I would certainly recommend this company. Don't cheap out with foundation work! read more

Great customer service and extremely responsive. Able to use for earthquake insurance discount! Awesome company.

YC Builders is a two thumbs up from me. Everyone from YC, to Lisa in the backoffice were so responsive, genuinely engaged and professional. We needed to retrofit a 100 year old craftsman in Long Beach that was on a cripple wall and not bolted and the concrete piers had degraded and shifted over the years. YC also performed our pre-purchase inspection and his thoroughness and interaction made this a no-brainer for us. We hired them as soon as we bought the house. Lisa in the backoffice is a star - she helped keep us informed proactively of the timeline and status with permits. And the gent who did the work, I forget his name now, was smiling the entire time, alerted us to some other issues with plumbing (even tho we had heard these from YC and our inspector) which I found very cool, because it's not like he needed to. He did an amazing job, the photos just show how incredibly tough this job is - and this guy was smiling humbly the entire time. If you need foundation support...get YC and team in to set you up for a great outcome. read more

Quick process to get an inspection in the home buying process. Completed foundation work in a timely manner. Responsive and professional. Highly recommend! read more

With our house nearly 100 years old and standing on its original foundation, we decided we needed to get it braced and bolted for earthquake retrofitting. I found YC's business on the California EBB site with positive reviews from actual people who've contracted with him for their own projects. When he came out for the inspection, YC was one of the friendliest, most patient and straight-shooting guys I've met in the business. Not only did his bid come in below other contractors, but the attention to detail and speed with which his company was able to turn around the estimate in such a professional report were all reasons why we contracted them for our brace and bolt project. His team made it incredibly easy from start to finish and we had no issues arise during permitting, the work itself, or final inspection. It isn't a given that you hire people with a strong work ethic and the integrity to stand behind it, but he is certainly one of them. Couldn't recommend them more highly! read more

Received a grant from the Earthquake Brace and Bolt fir my mothers property. Contacted 3 builders from the program's contractor database. Choice YC builders because they had the lowest bid and the standards snd requirements fir approval by the city were pretty clear so going with the lowest bid didn't seem risky. I was wrong, 1st red flag was the bid proposal price increased once YC builders learned of the grant amount. Next red flag was YC builders wasn't able to obtain a city building permit. YC builders "claimed" to have submitted multiple plans that were rejected and then proceeded to require an additional fee that was not included in the contract signed for an engineer. YC builders could never produce a receipt for the building permit and when I called the city they had no record of an application from YC builders. After multiple emails promising to take care of the issue and without permission placing the advertisement on my mother's property, which was immediately removed the 3rd and final red flag was YC builders cancelled my mothers contract without an explanation or a call, causing my mother to lose the grant because the deadlines for choosing a contractor had past. BEWARE OF THIS COMPANY in my opinion, they wasted our time and wasted awarded grant money from the program that never was allocated. read more

I used YC Builders to do a Foundation Earthquake retrofit in late 2022/early 2023 and I must say working with them was a easy process. We all know how projects can go.....miscommunication, going over budget, poor workmanship, etc. However, working with YC Builders was the exact opposite of that. From the start, meeting with the owner (YC) to walk the property and quote the work was an easy process and YC was a super nice guy. Once I got the quote, he handed me off to his office staff to schedule the work, coordinate with the city for permitting, and work thru the EBB process. My contact was Lisa, and although I never met her, I feel like we've worked together foe years, due to the fact that she was a) super friendly, b) extremely communicative, and c) very knowledgeable. She was quick with email responses and also kept the line of communication open, and that made the process very easy. Safe to say I would recommend YC Builders for your house work! read more

Great experience with YC builders! I was lucky enough to be selected for the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program and YC did the work for our earthquake retrofit. They made the whole process very easy and communicated throughout. This is their specialty and they do excellent work with highly competitive prices. Highly recommend! read more

We have a 2.5-story house. About 80% of it has a crawlspace and 20% is on the original 1974 foundation house. Since seismic standards and improvements were not the same when it was built we decided to get it braced and bolted for earthquake retrofitting. I found YC's business on the California EBB site with positive reviews from actual people who've contracted with him for their own projects. When he came out for the inspection, YC was one of the friendliest, most patient, and most straight-shooting guys I've met in the construction business. Not only did his bid come in below other contractors, but the attention to detail and speed with which his company was able to turn around the estimate in such a professional report were all reasons why we contracted them for our brace and bolt project. His team was efficient and made it easy from start to finish. The back-office support was excellent. We had no issues arise during permitting, the work itself, or the final inspection. Even when there was a minor cleanup issue YC made it right without major issues. I found YC to be a person of integrity with a strong work ethic. I highly recommend YC Builders! read more

I cannot praise YC Builders too highly. It has been a wonderful company to work with and a problem-free experience. YC Builders is what one might call a niche company. Its focus is installing, rebuilding and retrofitting the foundation of houses to mitigate earthquake threats. I recently purchased a 1922 house in central Los Angeles, and the general inspection report warned of a foundation that had never been upgraded and could never pass a city inspection. My real estate agent recommended YC Builders after the "general inspector" signaled the foundation problems and told us to bring in a specialist to have a look.. And I am delighted he did. YC Builders did an inspection during escrow which identified the issues and offered practical solutions. The report was compelling and enabled us to get credits from the seller. They also offered to reduce the price of the repair work by the cost of the inspection report, allowing us to save more. It was clear we would turn to YC Builders to do the foundation retrofitting. First, YC Builders secured an express permit for the work in a couple of days before they started. Second, they came as arranged, worked long hours every day in tight spaces, used first class materials, and informed me of their progress every step along the way. The technical staff who did the work were first class, very professional, neat and responsive. The owner/manager is a delight. He is very approachable and always responded to my calls and questions, spent time with me explaining the process, and even gave me an eloquent lecture on soils and materials in an earthquake zone. Third, the work was done on time and I think perfectly. They arranged for a city inspection when they completed the work, and we passed with no issues. i highly recommend YC Builders for foundation-related work read more

YC Builders is my go-to for any and all foundation or structural needs. I have been using them for years with my residential real estate clients. Not only does he provide exceptional skill in analyzing potential problems, he is very pragmatic in his approaches to solve the problem. His pricing is very fair, and he is very personable. My clients are my lifeblood, and I trust YC implicitly. read more

Yc Builder thank you so much for the awesome service I can not thank you enough for inspecting my Los Angeles property I was a little nervous about the foundation and what would find but after the technician spoke to me and my wife it put us at ease know exactly what was needed and we weren't buying the property blind limy agent was able to negotiate the price of the property !!!! Thank you so much for making the repair process so easy I was scared about the permit process but everything turned out perfect now we are at ease knowing our house isn't going anywhere! read more

Mr. YC has helped me tremendously become a better Inspector. He is who I trust most to refer to the agents I work with. Trustworthy, reliable and he's always super responsive and always ready to help! This company is the best and most affordable read more

I'm a local realtor in the south Bay Area and YC Builders are the only company I trust! They are incredibly responsive even on weekends. They arrive early or on time to every appointment. They are extremely knowledgeable, professional and incredible with me and my clients! No one can match their quality of work, pricing and professionalism! I would not and will not ever use anyone else!! read more

YC Builders helped us retrofit our house as part of the Earthquake Brace and Bolt Program. They were thorough, prompt and professional throughout the project, and knew the process inside and out. Alejandro and Kevin were both a pleasure to work with, and Lisa answered emails and shepherded our application through the process as quickly as possible. Thank you YC! read more

Cannot recommend YC builders enough! The company was super enjoyable to work with -- they explain things well and are super friendly. They were literally half the price of another company we received an estimate from and worked super quickly. And YC himself was such a nice guy. He even went above and beyond by offering to take some large construction trash at our house over to the dump for us. You should definitely use them! read more

I used YC Builders for my earthquake bolting project. They were on time, very professional and did a great job of cleaning up after the job was completed. I had a family emergency so I had to leave; however, the worker assured me that he would lock my back gate when he left, which he did. I had a loose pipe that he reconnected to the wood. I was extremely pleased with their work and highly recommend. read more

Without making this lengthy, I would have to say that YC himself is top notch. We really lucked out and have already recommended his team to our team of realtors. Not only did he get the job done, but he even came back because I had concerns about something else unrelated to the initial project. If you have the need for retrofitting, this is the company to go with. read more

YC Builders gave us a complete and honest estimate of the work we would need done to retrofit our foundation for earthquakes. They worked quickly and unobtrusively. I would recommend them to anyone! read more

I had the earthquake brace and bolt performed on my home. YC Builders was so easy to work with to get the job done. I decided to go with them because of all of the positive reviews on the different platforms. Trust and believe, you will not be disappointed. Look no further your construction needs. read more

YC did excellent work. He got everything done quickly and was professional and did not upsell me. Thank you YC. read more

Highly recommend their services. They make the process very easy from scheduling to receiving the report. Extremely informative on finding and explaining issues and improvements on the overall health of the homes foundation. read more

My go to guys for any foundation inspections and repairs! Super responsive and informative, they've been instrumental to me and my clients!

I would highly recommend YC Builders! I recently purchased a 1920's home in Pasadena and it needed to be retrofitted as well as braced and bolted to the foundation. Fortunately, YC builders was an ideal company to work with. The quote I received from them was much more affordable than their competitors. They got the work done quickly and after the project was complete, they came through and gave an additional thorough inspection of everything to ensure the work had been done properly! Easy to work with, responsive, quick, and reliable! Would recommend! read more