LICENSE SUSPENDED: Avoid This Contractor: Failed to Comply with CSLB Arbitration Award…read more 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.

I have a bedroom in my house where I noticed the floor is sloping. So I contacted one of those…read morefoundation 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!

I am completely happy and satisfied with Seismic Safety. The office staff are so friendly and…read morehelpful. The construction team were professional and timely. I had two inspections after the work was completed and the inspector said they did a great job. I would totally recommend them and use them again!!

I was fortunate to be a recipient of the EBB grant this year. I selected Seismic Safety because my…read morearchitect neighbor recommend them. He had his house retrofitted by them years ago. While other companies offer free estimates, Seismic Safety charges $175. This is worth it since their final quote was the most reasonable. The estimator was a super nice guy who actually went into my crawl space to take photos. The others provided me with higher quotes without even bothering to check under my house. I found all the personnel I dealt with at Seismic Safety to be professional and polite. They walked me through the EBB process. It took months to get it done but, it was worth it. The reason I am giving them a 4-star rating is due to their communication. The office personnel are super nice; especially Karin. The problem is, as others have noted, that it took me several times to get a response from them; especially the office manager. Emails sent were not responded in a timely manner. It would take me sending another email reminding them to respond to the original one. In light of our current COVID -19 situation, this is unacceptable. I am a school principal and I have my office manager respond via phone or email within 24 hours to hundreds of daily emails and/or calls we receive from parents, students and staff. It can be done..... All in all, they provided me with quality service at a reasonable price. My only suggestion is that they improve their email communication.

Terrible follow through and poor communication. All the work was subpar and we had to move on…read moreto another contractor because of one too many major problems and we lost tens of thousands and a years worth of non-compliant work. The next contractor had to redo a lot of the work because it wasn't to code or the materials were not what was specified. In day 1, the first mistake was made when they cut into the existing slab 2' closer to the property line than the plans stated.

I was at first very impressed with how responsive Omega was regarding my project. Both Marlon and…read moreMatthew were on top of coming out for inspections and making a plan. Matthew called nearly every week. However, once I signed on and paid a $1000 deposit, the project manager, Josh, was introduced. Three months after signing a contract with them, I had to fire them. Josh was very hard to communicate with, and I almost had to pester him just to touch base. On two or three occasions, I would send multiple emails, leave messages and call their office, but Josh would not return my calls or emails. On the two occasions we did speak, he was very busy going to LADBS and setting up meetings. It was never very clear what these meetings were for or what results came from them. Finally, he did have a meeting with us two months in, in which he informed us of several road blocks to the project. In a 1 hour internet search and call to LADBS, I found that most of what he was telling us was false information. The building inspector also volunteered to talk to them. I emailed that same day to inform him of my findings and got no response. A month later, I told them I was terminating our contract. Guess what? I was called 5 minutes later (the first time there had been any alacrity in response) with some song and dance about again going in to the building department and setting up a meeting and making and sending me a plan. No plans sent to me yet. I am officially done with them.

One Structural did a really good job with the SB 721 inspection and repair on my rental property…read more Their project management team were very professional and stayed on top of all the necessary building inspections during the course of the repair work. And their friendly work crew also worked very diligently and cleaned up the area very nicely. The repair work turned out pretty good. I can actually feel the increased structural rigidity on my 2nd floor walkway now when I walk on it. So, that's a relief to me. I know the required SB 721 EEE inspection can be a major hassle for many rental property owners, so I would definitely recommend One Structural to any landlord or property manager that is need of this inspection and/or is out of compliance with this safety regulation. Be sure to schedule your SB 721 inspection early as there is Jan 1, 2026 deadline for this.

I am a real estate agent and I recently had a transaction that was in danger of falling through…read morebecause the lender misinterpreted the balcony inspection report and had major structural concerns with a balcony. We called David and 2 hours later David was at the site, inspecting the balcony. He recorded his findings, confirmed safety of the balcony and provided the paperwork with video evidence on the spot. Lender was satisfied and we were able to proceed. Impeccable service and understanding of urgency in real estate transaction from One Structural.

I hired Mike and the team at Gaveet Waterproofing to fix a leaky patio roof above my garage. I've…read moreworked with a lot of contractors and Mike and the Gaveet team were some of the best. Mike is extremely responsive and easy to reach via text or phonecall. His messages, estimates, and invoices are all detailed and thorough. Most of the work he did at my home was done while I was out of state, so his emphasis on clear, consistent communication was extremely appreciated. The work his team did was also extremely high-quality. Their care in preparation and cleanup, something a lot of contractors skimp on, was evident in how closely Mike and team stuck to their time estimates. We had a very narrow window of time to do this work in and they nailed it. Overall if you have patio, deck, or other waterproofing work you need done, I can't recommend Mike and the Gaveet team more highly.

We had a lot of work to do and were very happy and impressed with Mike and the Gaveet team…read more Everything was on time and on budget. Estimates very precise. Workmanship and professionalism without fault. Mike takes doing a good job and a proper job, very seriously. Mike was regularly there to oversee his team. We were out of the country for part of the time but Mike kept us updated with photos. Super communication. We have a lot of experience with contractors and Gaveet stand out as being exceptional. I hope we never have problems aging, but if we do, I know who I am going to call.

I had an appointment set up with California Foundation Company for the morning of 9/9/25 to get an…read moreestimate on drainage work and took of work to meet them. The night before, 9/8, they texted me saying " after reviewing your address, we realized that it falls ouside of our service area". They had to cancel because they don't service my area. Super frustrating to find out last minute after scheduling and planning around it. If they don't work in my area, they should've said that from the start. Makes sense now why their reviews are so low.

Warning to ALTADENA residents and anyone affected by the California wildfires!!!…read more They crushed my sewage pipes. They are claiming they are not culpable. I have no recourse but to warn you. I simply wanted a reimbursement for what was clearly damaged. I've been given the run around The men that worked on my home have been blatant in their misogyny, constantly and consistently disrespectful to myself and my gay designer. I'm a single Hispanic female. They used anti gay slurs in Spanish about my designer thinking they would not understand. The issue began about 6 months ago when the water started backing up. Both plumbers I had out to my home noticed the excessive amount of concrete poured on and around the pipes. The plumber that replaced my sewage line could see how the pile ons and concrete crushed the pipes. . The pipes did not have any collars to protect them. After again experiencing such disrespect and discomfort by these workers, i decided it was time to speak up and hopefully save someone from a lot of money. Please, DO NOT HIRE!

A few months ago, the stairs leading to my apartment were being repainted…read more Two workers were working there. When I came back from walking my dog ​​in the morning, they were working there. I asked one of the two workers if I could go up the stairs. The worker actually doing the work began to sigh dozens of times, deliberately so that I could hear. He came at me with a really bad attitude. The rude worker told me to go up the stairs. The worker at the top of the stairs yelled at me, I was at the bottom, to hold the dog. I had no reason to be yelled at. I was yelled at by a worker I didn't know in front of the room I was paying rent for. I felt very uncomfortable. It was a terrible experience. So rude!

ABOUT: JOSE AND JAIME…read more Due to water damage, our balcony had to be rebuilt. We love our balcony; it offers great views of the Hollywood Hills, Griffith Park, Downtown LA and even of the famous Capitol Records building. In two short working days, Jose and Jaime, both long term employees of Western Magnesite Company, transformed our balcony into a work of art. Jose and Jaime are an amazing team with an incredible work ethic. They're true gifted professionals and artists. I recommend without reservation Jose and Jaime of Western Magnsite Company.

We had our home damaged by a fallen tree during last year's January windstorm, and working with Tal…read moreand his team at LA Remodeling Co. made a huge difference in getting us back on our feet. From day one, Tal was there for us. He helped us navigate a tough permitting process and worked with our insurance, which made everything feel much less overwhelming. His attention to detail and timely communication really stood out, and he helped us make smart decisions along the way. His crew and subcontractors were all professional, kind, and clearly took pride in their work. Thanks to them, we were able to move back home sooner than anticipated, and we are so happy with how everything turned out. We were referred to Tal by a friend, and now we'd absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, experienced contractor.

Absolutely thrilled with the work done! The team was professional and attentive, turning my vision…read moreinto reality. Their attention to detail is remarkable, and they completed the project ahead of schedule. I highly recommend them for any remodeling needs!