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The Foundation Works
- Structural Engineers
- Burbank, CA
About this business
Location details
2411 W. Empire Ave, Burbank, CA, 91504, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Very well. Very thorough inspection. Identified another issue (further support needed under living room and attic area). Minor repairs done to foundation, bolted, and cripple walls strengthened. Passed inspection easily.
We set a date with the office, and we were contacted 24 hours in advance to confirm. The crew arrived promptly and gave us an estimate of how long it would take. They received permission for the area of the garage and driveway to use for construction. The crew cleaned up after the work was completed. And I was shown the job. The lead person explained the city approval process. At each stage of the job, if I didn't understand something it was explained fully. Also, my husband called during the day to ask questions, and his qu... read more
Found a lower bid from a qualified contractor.
Honest answer: don't need foundation bolting.
The Foundation Works was one of the contractors that bid for this work. Their initial inspection of the crawl space and the foundation was much more thorough than the other contractor. They also identified an area of the foundation that needed repair and included that work in their original estimate. Due to our travel we had to delay the work for several months after the original inspection and bid. We explained that to them and they had no problem with our scheduling issue. When we finally scheduled the work to be done they... read more
After surveying the underneath, they came out and spent the time necessary to fix the problem with the front entrance and back door to level out so we could close the doors.
Work was done in a very professional manner and was done on the date and time scheduled.
Very professional service. Easy to communicate with.
Finding a good foundation contractor is like looking for a good mechanic. You want some knowledgeable who won't rip you off- but it's also hard for you to understand what needs to be fixed and if it will be done properly whether it is the lowest or highest price. Looking via yelp and Angie's list, I had 3 companies come out and give me assessments that ranged from 5k-27k, all with different things they mention needing to be fixed. No one would give me a diagram so I could compare more closely how the repairs were different, ... read more
Business response:
"This was certainly a very interesting read, but it did leave me realizing that unfortunately, you seem to have missed the spirit of what was were trying to protect you from; we not only encourage our clients and potential clients to get involved and get educated, we go further by sending out weekly informational articles that discuss ways to protect your foundation for years to come. These are not adverts that pitch our services, these are useful tips to help protect your home even after our work is done. One of the primary... read more
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How is The Foundation Works rated?
The Foundation Works has a 4.9 star rating with 438 reviews.
When is The Foundation Works open?
The Foundation Works is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.