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June 2024 by Susan H.
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.
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April 2024 by Ryan O.
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.
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April 2024 by Jonathan Brown
LA Structural fixed our water leak! They were not the cheapest bid we got but their warranty for as long as we owned the home sealed the deal for us. Our guest house is partially underground and while it was not cheap to get it fixed, the quality of work was excellent. All our questions were addressed professionally and the all issues that occurred was promptly resolved. In one case, it was not really LA Structural's fault but they took care of it as part of the job no questions asked.Branden and Manny were both there to work with us whenever we asked. Thanks to both of them!
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March 2024 by Jason W.
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.
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January 2024 by Tom Conrad
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.
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December 2023 by Tom C.
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.
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November 2023 by Stephanie Nelson
LA Structural did an earthquake retrofit and other upgrades to the foundation of my house that was built in the 1930s and was not up to current codes. Making the updates has given me some added peace of mind that my house will be in good, safe condition well into the future.I was pleased with the process from start to finish. The assessment of the work that was needed was done quickly and explained to me in terms I could understand. They were careful to answer all my questions. I received a quote from one other company who could not articulate the work or answer my questions without jargon I did not understand, so the choice to go with LA Structural was an easy one. The permits were handled for me and the work was all performed in a timely fashion. Workers were punctual, professional and communicative. I would not hesitate to recommend LA Structural or use them again if I had the need.
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November 2023 by Google user
LA Structural did an earthquake retrofit and other upgrades to the foundation of my house that was built in the 1930s and was not up to current codes. Making the updates has given me some added peace of mind that my house will be in good, safe condition well into the future. I was pleased with the process from start to finish. The assessment of the work that was needed was done quickly and explained to me in terms I could understand. They were careful to answer all my questions. I received a quote from one other company who could not articulate the work or answer my questions without jargon I did not understand, so the choice to go with LA Structural was an easy one. The permits were handled for me and the work was all performed in a timely fashion. Workers were punctual, professional and communicative. I would not hesitate to recommend LA Structural or use them again if I had the need.
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September 2023 by Thomas F.
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.
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August 2023 by LINDA SEVERINO
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, HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend LA Structural!
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August 2023 by Laurie Crawley
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.Services: Exterior structural repairs
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August 2023 by Adler Merveille
Professional, thorough, and know their stuff. Highly recommend.Service: Exterior structural repairs
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August 2023 by Linda S.
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!
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August 2023 by Laurie C.
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.
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July 2023 by Will Heidrich
Great to work with - thorough, easy to communicate with, reasonably priced, and professional. Recommend working with them!
