Golden Retrofit & Foundation Repair

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Load-bearing wall type

Existing foundation

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Responds in about 29 min

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At Golden Retrofit, we’ve spent 26years helping homeowners protect what matters most: a safe, stable home. Our licensed team (B – General Building Contractor) specializes in foundation repair, replacement, and leveling, as well as earthquake retrofitting and concrete repair and maintenance. With a staff of 68 experienced professionals, we’re equipped to handle everything from minor issues to major structural concerns. We take time to explain the condition of your foundation, outline clear options, and complete the work with care and attention to detail. If you’re seeing cracks, uneven floors, or just want peace of mind, reach out for an evaluation and straightforward recommendations.

Overview

Hired 14 times

Serves Van Nuys, CA

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68 employees

24 years in business

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2024

2023

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License verified

B - General Building Contractor

License state: CA

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Passed by Joey Baruch on Aug 12, 2021.

Services offered

Existing foundation

Crawl space

Slab on grade

Property type

Residential

Commercial

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.

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Aaron G.

3 weeks ago

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James L.

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Emily B.

4 weeks ago

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Let me preface this by saying after 3+ years working with contractors to remodel my home, I am completely jaded and honestly disgusted with most of the construction industry.Then I found Golden Retrofit and I think they might be the only truly professional, competent, organized, honest, reasonable, straightforward, clean, and fully trained for what they do construction company I have ever dealt with. And I have extensive experience at this point.The project manager (for my seismic retrofit through the EBB program) Andy showed up on day one to do the pre-inspection: he looks, thinks, speaks, explains, and communicates like a college professor. It's immediately evident that he is dedicated to and takes pride in both his work and his customer's experience of his work.He is kind, respectful, extraordinarily knowledgeable, present, proactive. He took full ownership of my project, communicated directly with me throughout, checked in at the end of every day to see if I needed anything, had any questions, and to ensure that the crew had cleaned up to my satisfaction, everything he did was above and beyond. (Request Andy!!!). The owner Simon is also lovely, I would assume that other project managers are also great but Andy as a human being stands out particularly.The guys who did the work are machines, a whole swarm of them were under my house for three days, every angle was precise, every nail was straight, every crack was epoxied, everything was compieted with precision and accuracy which Is my standard--until Golden I had yet to meet a contractor who also requires work to meet these high standards. No corners cut.It was completed quickly, they took care of all the paperwork and required photos for the EBB program, I literally didn't have to do anything except hand over a check after we passed inspection.They are not the least expensive but they are quite reasonable for the quality of work that they do. I interviewed 7 other companies and after Andy walked me through the project and showed me what needed to go where and why, I understood that the higher price was because they were going to use the correct materials in the correct way to make my house safe, not just to make it look that way to pass an inspection. I could've spent a few thousand less, but those were the people who gave a blanket quote with no detail of what they were actually going to do, and said oh we'll just leave that old sheeting there and hope the inspector doesn't notice it, and I'm sure would have come back after the fact and said oh sorry yeah we're gonna have to charge you extra for this and this and this and this... and the price would have skyrocketed.No surprises with Golden Retrofit, everything is line itemed and explained.I am extremely pleased with my experience and now l also get a discount on my earthquake Insurance!

Golden Retrofit & Foundation Repair's reply

Emily, thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review — this genuinely means a lot to our whole team. We know how frustrating the construction industry can be, and we work hard every day to be the exception. Andy is exactly the kind of project manager we want representing Golden Retrofit and Foundation Repair, and we'll make sure he and Simon see this. We're so glad the EBB process was smooth, the work met your standards, and that you're already seeing the benefit with your earthquake insurance. 🙏

Emily B.

4 weeks ago

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Seismic retrofit of my raised foundation older home through the EBB program. Phenomenal company, cant say enough good things about them (and for reference, Ive had endless issues with every other contractor Ive worked with I have extremely high standards). Exceptional quality work, phenomenal communication and oversight by the project manager, Andy, very reasonably priced for the quality of work that was provided. All this and it was Easy. They did all the paperwork filed all the forms took all the pictures dealt with the permits.All I had to do was go panning for gold in the river of charlatans and scammers who promise you everything for half the price and leave you with a job you have to redo so end up costing you triple. Best construction experience Ive ever hadand Ive had a lot. Thank you, Simon for building a company based on integrity, trust and doing things right.

Golden Retrofit & Foundation Repair's reply

Emily, wow — thank you for this. Coming from someone with high standards and hard-won experience with contractors, this means everything to us. Andy takes real pride in his work and in making sure every homeowner actually understands what's happening with their project, so we're thrilled that came through. And Simon will be especially touched to see his name — building a company on integrity and doing things right is exactly what he set out to do. We're so glad the EBB process was smooth and that the work delivered on every level. Thank you for trusting Golden Retrofit and Foundation Repair! 🙏

Victoria K.

May 27, 2026

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I had a great experience with Golden Retrofit from beginning to end. Tom was fantastic during the process to obtain the estimate and inspection; he communicated the concerning findings very clearly to me and helped me understand the scope of the work. He then promptly sent a very clear estimate, which was very competitive compared to the other estimates I acquired for foundation work.All of the work was perfectly on schedule, just as they described. They worked very hard to stay on schedule and finished very extensive work in only 2.5 weeks. Tom continued to communicate with me very clearly with updates on the progress. He responded to all my questions very promptly. The workers were very respectful of my yard and home, which was greatly appreciated. When there was a hiccup with plumbing during the work, they had their plumber come out and repair things very well, even upgrading the plumbing when they fixed things.Jordan was also great when he had to be present during city inspections. All in all, I was blown away with the professionalism of everyone I communicated with during this entire process. The work came in right on estimate. I hope that every contractor I work with in the future is as transparent, honest, professional, and respectful as everyone at Golden Retrofit.

Golden Retrofit & Foundation Repair's reply

Victoria, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Tom and Jordan made such a positive impression — clear communication and keeping homeowners informed every step of the way is something we take seriously, so it means a lot to hear that came through. Completing extensive foundation work in 2.5 weeks while staying on budget and on schedule is exactly what we aim for, and we're glad the team took good care of your home and yard. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Tom and Jordan. We hope your home stands strong for many years to come! 🙏

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We offer competitive pricing, superior craftsmanship, and transparent estimates. No hidden fees—just quality work at a fair price.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Our process is simple and transparent. We start by scheduling an appointment to visit your home and assess the issue in person. We then explain the work that needs to be completed, answer any questions you may have, and provide a detailed estimate. Once approved, we schedule the work at a convenient time and complete the project with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Our goal is to make the entire process smooth, professional, and stress-free for our customers.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
All of our inspectors are licensed through the California State License Board (CSLB) and are highly trained professionals with extensive industry knowledge. Our company has over 26 years of experience specializing in foundation repair, giving us the expertise to accurately diagnose issues and recommend effective, long-lasting solutions. We stay current with industry standards and best practices to ensure every project is completed safely and professionally.

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