Alpha Structural, Inc.

Foundation Repair, Structural Engineering, Earthquake Retrofitting,

About us

Alpha Structural, Inc. has over 850 years of combined technical experience in Foundation and Hillside Repair. All of our experience is hard-core and down-in-the-trenches – not managed from behind a computer. Our in-house engineers and technicians are among the most experienced in all of Southern California. Alpha Structural, Inc. is the ONLY company in the SOCAL area licensed to ENGINEER and BUILD any type of repair project. That means that you'll work with us through the whole project, not unknown sub-contractors that you didn't hire and cannot control or predict. Alpha Structural, Inc. a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor (license # 663409). We are licensed with the following classifications: A (General Engineering Contractor). B (General Building Contractor). C-8 (Concrete). HIC (Home Improvement Contractor). CALL US NOW FOR AN INSPECTION OR ESTIMATE! (323)258-5482.

Business highlights

32 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

FOUNDATION REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT, SOFT STORY RETROFIT, HILLSIDE REPAIR, SEISMIC RETROFIT/BOLTING, FLOOR LEVELING, UNDERPINNING, SLAB REPAIR/REPLACEMENT, NEW RETAINING WALL CONSTRUCTION, CAISSONS, GRADE BEAMS, DRAINAGE SYSTEMS & LANDSLIDE REPAIRS, HILLSIDE DECKS, STRUCTURAL REPAIRS/UPGRADES, etc...

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7231 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
4%
3
3%
2
2%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 151-175 of 231 reviews

Dorothy C.
04/2011
1.0
excavators
  + -1 more
This company overcharged me in a time of a catastrophic emergency. I have since learned that other companies would have charged me 40% less than Alpha, but at the time of my emergency, I didn't have the luxury of shopping around for a better price. Alpha took advantage of me and price gouged me during my time of need.
Description of Work: Emergency tarping of hillside.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$9,500

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
As the Owner of Alpha Structural, Inc., I take Customer Service extremely seriously and respond to any complaint very quickly. Your complaint had to do with the dollar amount charged to you. As I said to you yesterday, I analyzed your job file and found that your job was actually over-budget and fair, though pricing does vary contractor to contractor. I’ve asked you to produce actual bids from licensed, bonded and insured contractors so that I can compare apples to apples concerning pricing. As I said, Alpha Structural, Inc. is an emergency response contractor due to our line of work. Disaster response is commonplace for us and has been for 20 years. My understanding based on the completed project survey you filled out, is that aside from the price, the job was expertly installed to your satisfaction regarding our quality of work and responsiveness, which I am pleased with. Sincerely, Dave Tourje – Owner/CEO, Alpha Structural, Inc.

Richard A W.
03/2011
5.0
concrete repair, foundation repair, structural engineer
  + 1 more
Beyond Great!!! These guys saved my house!! And they did it in the middle of one of the wettest months on record in Southern California. If you have hillside foundation issues and you want a highly professional contractor who does cost-efficient work, trust me, you simply cannot go wrong with Alpha.
Description of Work: I have owned a three-story home in Glendale, CA (built in 1926) for the last 23 years and bought it for a reduced price at that time because it obviously had significant foundation problems. As the years have gone by they had gotten worse. My top floor is even with street and sits on a badly cracked foundation retaining wall holding back the hill. The bottom two floors sit underneath and the back foundation was at the bottom of the hill. The back foundation was badly cracked and was rotating backward causing the back wall of the house to buckle outward. My garage in unattached and similarly the front and north side sat of retaining walls. The south wall of garage was badly buckled and was listing toward my neighbor's property/house. The front foundation of the house was actually buckling in the opposite direction from the way the back of the house was buckled and was badly cracked allowing rain to pour unimpeded into the large crawl-space under the house. In short, the house was a complete mess and I was rather certain there was little I could do to salvage it. I had several foundation contractors out who refused to get involved but consistently recommended Alpha as the only firm they knew of who had the expertise to handle the job. Alpha specializes in hillside property foundation problems. Boy!! Are these guys great!!! I simply cannot say enough good things about them. From the moment they became involved, I knew I was in good hands. Completely professional. They made great, cost-efficient recommendations that not only saved my house but also saved me an enormous amount of money. They jacked up both the front and the back of the house using enormous four by twelves would supports and removed the old foundations in front and back entirely. It turned out that these foundations were only about 6 inches thick and went down only about 1 1/2 ft. They replaced these foundations with much deeper and much, much wider concrete. They also completely replaced the foundation on the south side of my garage. This structure what must have been a ten-foot basement which had extremely inadequate footings which they took out and replaced with 9-10 foot foundation walls that were doweled into concrete stairs that abutted the outside wall. They thereby righted the garage, leveled the front of the house and righted the back of the house. They also installed shear wall plywood supports along the back and side walls of the house and bolted the house to the foundation in those areas where the foundation was replaced. This all sounds very complex and it is but these guys carried it out all the while both me and my tenant continued to live in the house. I took photos as they were doing all this and I hope to able to eventually load them up here so you all can get a grasp of just how monumental the work that they did really is. They made my home sound. and I will be forever greatful. I can't even begin to tell you how relieved I am to have this behind me. These guys are miracle workers!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45,800

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you so much for the review! Your words are very flattering, and we're so happy to have delivered you with the level of service you speak of! Call us any time and we would be happy to help you. Sincerely, Camelia - Office Manager, Alpha Structural, Inc.

Adela K.
02/2011
5.0
earthquake retrofitting, structural engineer
  + 0 more
This project fell 100% into the hands of my husband so I can't speak to whether I think we got a fair price or not. What I will say is that Alpha was highly recommended to us by a trusted colleague who had vetted many companies for similar work on his home and ended up hiring (and loving) Alpha. The work Alpha performed on our home was permitted (reassuring!) and approved by an inspector at the end. The workers spent 2-3 days during work hours in the crawl space and I never saw them. Dave walked my husband through the space after the work was done to explain everything they did. We requested before/after pictures and received them. Whenever my husband had a question, Dave was very responsive. I wish my husband and I knew more about this type of work so we could be more articulate about the quality of the work. However, we don't, and sometimes we just have to trust professionals and their knowledge and judgment, in their integrity and responsiveness. Our experience with Alpha has been more than pleasant and no red flags thus far (bonus!). I feel like if we ever have questions/concerns in the future, Alpha will be there to get us through.
Description of Work: reinforced cripple walls in crawl space underneath the house, replaced old bolts, installed extra bolting, cleanup

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you! It was a pleasure working for you and your husband, and we appreciated the opportunity to be of service to you. Dave and the Crew thank you for the great review, and yes - please do let us know if there is anything we can help you with in the future. As you said, we'll be here to get you through. Sincerely, Camelia - Office Manager, Alpha Structural, Inc.

Michael B.
01/2011
5.0
earthquake retrofitting, foundation repair, stucco
  + 1 more
Alpha was very quick to respond to a request for a bid. Mark showed up on time, did a thorough inspection, provided a detailed estimate, and a fair estimate faster than the other contractors evaluated. Stucco repair was an item that Alpha did not usually do, but Mark assured me that he had a crew that was good at it. Mark explained that proper repair of the stucco would require breaking it out up to the point where the foundation met the house and require a special underlayment, which was confirmed by another contractor. His bid seemed low for this aspect of the job, and indeed the crew did the type of repair (breaking out the cracked stucco and patching) that a painter would do. This is the reason why I gave them a "B" for quality, otherwise the experience would be all aces. All other aspects of the job were superbly done. Alpha is great. They responded quickly to any questions, and their office manager, Camelia, was worth her weight in gold. If I had a service business, I'd steal her.
Description of Work: Seismic retrofit on a 1929 stucco house, plus pier reset/replacement and stucco repair along the base of the foundation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Wow! Thank you! You're too kind! We're very happy to have provided you with superb foundation repair, earthquake retrofitting and stucco repairs. We very much appreciate the review, and should you need anything in the future, you know who to call! :) Sincerely, Camelia - Office Manager, Alpha Structural, Inc.

martha V.
11/2010
5.0
earthquake retrofitting, foundation repair, structural engineer
  + 1 more
I emailed the contact email listed and received a response within the hour. I asked for an estimate/evaluation of my foundation due to upcoming upgrades required on my carriage house second unit in West Hollywood. The office very efficiently set up an appointment then called back to confirm the time and give me the owners cell phone number. Dave showed up on time, evaluated my 1916 unit, told me all was in fine condition and gave me a worst case senario (only if the city went over the top ) of an earthquake retrofit. This is a family company and the owner and his family members were a delight and genuine. Mr. Dave did not charge me for the estimate. Because I researched the company's background prior to contacting them, and not because anything was said, I found out the association to the art side of a structural engineer (the Choinard Foundation which benefits arts for children in the Pasadena area). A good businessman and responsible civic person.
Description of Work: Estimate/evaluation of 1916 foundation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you very much for this review! Sincerely, Camelia - Office Manager, Alpha Structural, Inc.

Renee P.
10/2010
5.0
concrete repair, foundation repair, picture framing, structural engineer
  + 2 more
Work started at the garage area first, I was impressed to see that the debris was cleaned up daily, and broom swept where needed. Then the work continued on to the front yard walkway/steps, sidewalk, and driveway apron. I was kept informed of each step, provided with contact phone numbers, and the workers were careful to secure the areas for safety. I am satisfied that I selected Alpha Structural, Inc. to complete the concrete repair areas needed around our home.
Description of Work: Removed and replaced concrete sidewalk (20 l.f.), walkway, 2 steps, and driveway apron. Installed a cement walkway/sale with rebar around the garage to prevent water from pooling/damaging foundation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,800

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Dear Member, Thank you very much for the kind review! We were happy to be of service and are very satisfied with the outcome of your project. Sincerely, Camelia - Office Manager, Alpha Structural, Inc.

Henry V.
09/2010
5.0
foundation repair, structural engineer
  + 0 more
Mark arrived on time and did a thorough inspection of my home. He was very straightforward, and said that no immediate work needed to be done. He did notice a crack in the foundation and provided a very reasonable quote. Anyway, I would definitely use their services in the future and highly recommend them.
Description of Work: I thought there might be a foundation issue at my home since some of the doors were no longer closing properly. It turned out that there was not an issue.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you for the great review! We're very happy to hear that you are satisfied with your assessment/inspection and that you would recommend us to others! Should you need our services in the future, we'd be glad to be of service to you again. Sincerely, Camelia - Office Manager, Alpha Structural, Inc.

jack C.
08/2010
5.0
foundation repair, structural engineer
  + 0 more
Mark was very professional and extremely detailed. He went over the problems with the retaining wall and presented several realistic options. I also learned a lot about water drainage on a hillside property. He was very patient as he explained things and he described them in a way that was easily understood. Amazing service. Will definitely recommend him to anyone I know!
Description of Work: Examining structure and stability of property. Estimate of repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you for the kind review, Member! We're glad to have provided you with a high-quality, alpha experience. At Alpha Structural, Inc. we strive to help our customers increase their understanding of the problem they're facing, that way they will better understand the solution. We're very happy to have given you a great experience. Sincerely, Camelia - Office Manager for Alpha Structural, Inc.

Charlene R.
08/2010
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
I e-mailed the company to find out about them coming to do an inspection on the structural integrity of our home. The office manager replied promptly and gave me the phone number of one of their engineers, Mark. I called him and described our concerns with some noises our house makes. He explained that the sounds were actually normal due to thermal expansion and that he didn't believe an on-site evaluation was necessary. He spent a long time on the phone with me, asked a lot of questions, and then gave me a lot of good information. He said that they normally charge $250 to come do an inspection, but that he didn't think it was necessary. I was impressed with how much time he spent on the phone with me.
Description of Work: Called and spoke to engineer on the phone. He was very informative and helpful.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you for the review, Member! We're happy to have provided you with quality Customer Service, peace of mind, and are glad to have helped you avoid an unnecessary appointment and inspection fee. Should you be in need of our services in the future, we would be delighted to assist you further. Sincerely, Camelia - Office Manager. Alpha Structural, Inc.

Michael G.
07/2010
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
They do excellent work for me and I would use them again.
Description of Work: They did some structural reinforcing and some waterproofing work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you for the review, Member! We're always happy to provide excellent service, and I will pass this review along to our Administrative Staff and Crew. :) Sincerely, Camelia - Office Manager, Alpha Structural, Inc.

Betty H.
07/2010
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
They came out and there was nothing wrong with them but we went with someone else. I think the other company was closer to what we were expecting to pay. They answered all of my questions and they followed up.
Description of Work: Alpha Structural gave us a quote for foundation vaulting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you for the review, Member. We're glad to have answered all of your questions and met or exceeded your Customer Service needs!

John M Z.
07/2010
5.0
foundation repair, structural engineer, contractors
  + 1 more
Excellant. On time, workers performed exactly what I wanted.
Description of Work: Framed demo'd bathroom walls and rebuilt aging floor in preparation for bathroom remodel.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,475

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you for the kind review, Member! We're glad to have performed exactly what you wanted.

Randall S.
07/2010
5.0
excavators, foundation repair, basement remodeling, structural engineer
  + 2 more
The engineer, Mark, called us before arriving to say he would be a bit late, and then showed up exactly at the new time. He took his time and crawled with me under the house and examined the outside, and then provided his opinion of our situation. It turned out that the seepage would not develop into an issue, and he provided useful information on how to properly excavate around the foundation for a basement. He indicated that while they could do the work, his firm would be more expensive for a small job like this than just hiring a regular contractor. I appreciated his honesty across the board. In the end, he made a referral suggestion and left without obtaining any work. He was very nice and knowledgeable, and I would definitely use the firm if the need arose. It was wonderful to find someone who was honest and didn't pressure us for the job.
Description of Work: I wanted a qaulified person to check some water seepage along our home's foundation, and to advise me on the structural aspects of excavating under part of our house in order to create a partial basement. I expected to have to pay for this service, but was told that there would be no charge assuming I was willing to receive an estimate for any recommended work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you for the excellent review, Member! Honesty is a priority at Alpha Structural, Inc. and we're very happy to have guided you in the right direction.

Ahdee G.
06/2010
5.0
foundation repair, structural engineer
  + 0 more
Highly professional, came within days of calling, arrived on time and the gentleman was highly knowledgeable. After surveying my foundation and examining the spots I was concerned about he basically told me I didn't need to spend a penny, the house was strong and that I just needed to repair the drywall. He even told me the best way to do that. Years ago another very successful foundation company tried to sell me $5000 worth of work and when I balked the price kept dropping as if I was on The Price is Right or something. Alpha told me that work would have been completely unnecessary. THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE COMPANY. They could have easily taken advantage of my anxiety but he absolutely assured me the house was strong and that old houses have cracks. No money necessary. A company with this much professionalism and integrity deserves to be awarded as much business as possible. I strongly recommend them and if your experience is at all like mine and so many others on here you can rest assured that you will not be taken advantage of by them. Great company. Hire with no worries.
Description of Work: I noticed several very large cracks in my ceilings and walls in one particular area of my home and was concerned I was having a serious foundation/settlement problem. I called Alpha for an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Wow!! Thank you for the excellent review, Member! We are very glad to have saved you money! We are also very glad to have provided you with a comforting, relieving and simple solution to what you thought was a major problem. I think I'll close this review with the definition of "alpha", which is: a mark or grade corresponding to an A, having the highest rank, being the most prominent and talented. We, at Alpha Structural, Inc. are very happy to have provided you with an "alpha" experience. :)

Alice D.
04/2010
5.0
mudjacking, earthquake retrofitting, foundation repair, structural engineer
  + 2 more
This is a great company. Even their competitors, when they saw my project, said, "Call Alpha". I live in a small hillside home with a heavy chimney (that I wanted to keep), but both house and chimney were sliding down the side of the canyon. These guys fixed it, and were prompt, professional, friendly, fixed the inevitable minor damages, cleaned up after themselves beautifully, and didn't complain when my dog stole their lunches out of their truck one day. Because of rain, the project took longer than expected, and I did get a lower bid from a different company, but I was willing to pay for the best, and I think I got it. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Excavation of piles, hillside engineering, new foundation wall poured beneath existing house, stabilized chimney, leveled floor of 1923 house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$57,000

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you for the review! It has been a pleasure working with you, and we're very glad we provided you with a solution to the problem you were originally facing. Sincerely, Camelia Office Manager Alpha Structural, Inc. www.alphastructural.com

Thomas M.
03/2010
5.0
foundation repair, structural engineer
  + 0 more
I thought they were very good and reasonably priced. They were on time and they only did the work that was necessary. They did it quickly and professionally.
Description of Work: Alpha Structural did work on my foundation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you for the review, Member. We're glad to have provided you with the work which was necessary, and to have performed this work in a timely and professional manner. Sincerely, Camelia Tourje - Office Manager, Alpha Structural, Inc.

JULIE C.
03/2010
5.0
foundation repair, structural engineer
  + 0 more
They were prompt and professional. The quote was broken into different stages for different work. They followed up nicely. I haven?t decided yet whether or not to go with them.
Description of Work: I contacted Alpha Structural, Inc. to get a quote for foundation work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you for the kind review, Member. We're glad to have provided you with prompt and professional Customer Service, and we look forward to providing you with the work enclosed in the proposal you received. :)

Laura G.
03/2010
5.0
concrete repair, drain pipe, excavators, foundation repair, structural engineer
  + 3 more
They were on time and thorough. It was a complicated project that was worth $25,000. I live on a hillside. They built a drainage trench around my house and ran pipes underground. There were a lot of people here to do the work. They had to pour concrete and do a lot of digging. They dug up a lot of dirt that came when it rained. They later put it all back, and I was satisfied with the work. I used them based on a recommendation by a friend who does soil testing and so forth. The work took four days to finish. My experience with them was excellent.
Description of Work: I used Alpha Structural, Inc. to build a drainage trench.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you for the great review, Member. We are very happy to have provided you with the drainage solutions that your property needed.

William T.
02/2010
3.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
They did not clean up after themselves. They also broke through part of the foundation that was not a part of the job. They did respond to our complaints and they came back to clean it up. I believe they only came back becasue we noticed it. If we had not said anything it would still be there.
Description of Work: They reinforced the foundation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you for the review. All of our crews are very well trained technically and also to clean-up after themselves, use good manners, etc. Sorry about any inconvenience there, but we're glad that we responded and delivered what was promised. Sincerely, Camelia Tourje, Office Manager Alpha Structural, Inc.

David V.
12/2009
5.0
foundation repair, structural engineer
  + 0 more
They have worked with plenty of homes on hills, like ours. He worked with us to decide what was appropriate to do and when. Our house is mixed as far as the foundation goes, some of it is not so good and some of it is fine. We had them do a retro fit for earth quakes and now that is finished. It worked out fine, they were quick and it all looks good to me. They will also do all the plans and permits for some more structural work including installing reinforcing posts below the house. This will all be done when we can afford to do it. It took them about a week to complete the first phase. The price also included a full drainage evaluation plus some cement work to add some drains, pipes, etc. They were a small company and willing to work with us to figure out the best thing for our complicated, old house. I would use them again and recommend them, too.
Description of Work: Alpha Structural evaluated our home's foundation. They do all things involving Foundation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Dear Member, Thank you for the review! It has been a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to working you on your upcoming project as well. Sincerely, Alpha Structural, Inc.

Devi R.
09/2009
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
They were very professional. We asked them to come and do an evaluation of whether or not we should purchase a property with structural issues. They gave us a good evaluation on that, and gave us some suggestions on the situation. They were on time and did quality work. Seven years later our house still isn't falling down. If we had structural issues again I would call them.
Description of Work: I used Alpha Structural to do foundation reinforcement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you for the wonderful review! You're too kind! It was a pleasure working with you 7 years ago, and should you need anything else from us we would be happy to assist you. Sincerely, Alpha Structural, Inc.

STEVEN D.
09/2009
5.0
concrete repair, earthquake retrofitting, foundation repair, structural engineer
  + 2 more
The Owner came to my house and did a thorough check all around the foundation of the house. It was a great experience - he subdued all of my worries about the foundation of my 80 year old house, was very clear about what type of work I would get the most value for, and didn't make any effort to scare me or push me into anything. I really appreciated his honesty and sincerity. He was really good at seeing details in the concrete and stucco and framing that I never noticed (Foundation Forensics) and then explaining them clearly.
Description of Work: Just a casual estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you for this review! Sincerely, Alpha Structural, Inc.

Melissa T.
03/2009
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
From day one I knew these guys were the right ones. The general contractor and the sales person were brothers and worked well together. In addition to the stuff they were supposed to do, they lowered an interiod support wall so my floor is closer to being level (it's a 100 year old house so nothing's really level). They worked around my kids, kept things clean in the back yard and were really polite. I'd recommend them to anyone who needs a new foundation. I really feel that they did nothing more than what I needed. In other words, although I spent a lot of money, I don't feel like any of it was wasted on stuff that I didn't need. The workers who were here were really nice guys too. They were polite and friendly and worked around my plumbers (who were part of the project). Everyone from the company seemed happy and worked hard. I never once came home to find people sitting around waiting to be told what to do. They even worked six days a week to get the job done faster.
Description of Work: My foundation was a double layer of brick, but the outside of the house is asbestos so traditional foundation replacement would have been even more expensive (as it would have required HazMat to remove the asbestos siding). Alpha Structural came in on time, on budget and kept things cleans. They poured a sister foundation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$70,000

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you kindly for the review! Your business is very much appreciated and we're very proud of the work we performed on your home. Sincerely, Alpha Structural, Inc.

Loreen B.
03/2009
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
Dave and Steve were very friendly and professional and were a pleasure to do business with. They arrived ON TIME which is very important to me. After estimating the work to be done, Steve gave me the total cost for the work and also gave me tips to prevent future damage to the foundation. Dave and the workers arrived the very next day ON TIME to do the work. The work was completed the same day. I will tell everyone I know about this company.
Description of Work: My bathroom floor was sinking and they lifed the structure under the bathroom floor to level it out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,250

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
Thank you very much for the review! Sincerely, Alpha Structural, Inc.

Ahdee G.
12/2008
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
I called and they set an appointment for a few days out. They arrived on time and after spending a lot of time looking at the cracks in the ceiling, underneath the house, the surrounding area and outside walls, etc. They said that there appeared to be a shift in the ground due to the fact that our house is in a hilly area. He said we could do one of two things - spend $100,000+ digging up the entire foundation and lot, pouring a sister foundation, retrofitting the entire house, etc. Or we could spend a few hundred dollars and just have someone patch the cracks in the ceiling. We went with option #2. Once again a very honest company that had the opportunity to take us for thousands but did not. I was braced for very bad news but the fact is old houses frequently shift, especially here. He saw no reason to take drastic measures at this time and that gave us tremendous peace of mind. If we ever do decide that we need structural work or if I know anyone who might I will not hesitate to recommend this company. They are smart, honest and highly rated for a reason. Another Angieslist winner!
Description of Work: They came out to assess several serious-looking cracks in my kitchen ceiling and walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Alpha Structural, Inc.
We thank you for the kind review! Sincerely, Alpha Structural, Inc.

Contact information

8334 Foothill Blvd, Sunland, CA 91040

http://www.alphastructural.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
663409
Trade License Locale
California
Trade License Authority
California: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
01/31/2025
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Service Categories

Foundation Repair,
Structural Engineering,
Earthquake Retrofitting,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Concrete Leveling,
Basement Waterproofing,
Decks and Porches,
Basement Remodeling,
Framing

FAQ

Alpha Structural, Inc. is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Alpha Structural, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available
Yes, Alpha Structural, Inc. offers free project estimates.
No, Alpha Structural, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Alpha Structural, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Alpha Structural, Inc. offers emergency services.
Yes, Alpha Structural, Inc. offers warranties.
Alpha Structural, Inc. offers the following services: FOUNDATION REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT, SOFT STORY RETROFIT, HILLSIDE REPAIR, SEISMIC RETROFIT/BOLTING, FLOOR LEVELING, UNDERPINNING, SLAB REPAIR/REPLACEMENT, NEW RETAINING WALL CONSTRUCTION, CAISSONS, GRADE BEAMS, DRAINAGE SYSTEMS & LANDSLIDE REPAIRS, HILLSIDE DECKS, STRUCTURAL REPAIRS/UPGRADES, etc...
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Contact information

8334 Foothill Blvd, Sunland, CA 91040

http://www.alphastructural.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed