There are a lot of companies offering foundation repair in the Los Angeles area. How do you know which one is best? We believe experience should be the deciding factor. Julian Construction was formed in 1994, and our focus has always been on building foundations, doing repair, replacement, earthquake retrofitting and house leveling. We have inspected over 20,000 foundations. If you also talk to another foundation contractor, ask how long they have been doing foundation repair. Not how long they have been in business.
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Julian Construction was formed in 1994, and our focus has always been on building foundations, doing repair, replacement, earthquake retrofitting and house leveling. Julian De La Torre, began retrofitting prior to the Northridge Earthquake of 1994. He has personally worked on over 6,600 homes in Southern California.
Julian Construction is dedicated to the preservation and security of your home through a wide variety of services that address the structure's particular needs. With more than 7,000 homes properly reinforced and strengthened, the company principals are able to assess the solutions that will best protect your home and your family at an affordable cost.
Sometimes you do not need a new foundation, but foundation repair is necessary because there are breaks in your foundation due to prior earth movement, age or even poor drainage. Left unchecked and uncorrected, these breaks in the foundation and stem wall can lead to additional cost and, in many cases, pose a risk to your structure.
There are times when despite any amount of creative solutions to foundation repair, a full foundation replacement is needed. In such cases, we perform replacement or "sistering" of any failed sections of a foundation, including concrete, brick or stone foundation (in its entirety if required), in order to help protect your home from loss during future seismic activity.
Reviews (10)
Andrew J.
Mar 03, 2021
Kristen Humphrey
Nov 26, 2020
Julian Construction is a deceitful and untrustworthy company. I believe this because I was in escrow on a house (3501 Loma Lada Dr) and there were several questions about the foundation work that they had done. Julian Construction had allegedly done some retrofit work including underpinning. We had 3 separate inspectors came out (2 structural engineers and 1 foundation construction company) all of whom verified that the work had not, in fact, been done.
What's even odder is that they had issued a 20-year warranty for this non-existent work. I spoke with Shawn at Julian and he assured me that this work was done, that he had overseen the work himself. Essentially lying right to my face. What they did do, however, was coat the foundation with some kind of slurry/stucco that prevented the foundation from being fully inspected.
The work they did was all un-permitted. Every structural engineer we hired said that the only reason you would coat the foundation like that is to hide something. Julian claimed that this was done to reinforce the foundation. In reality, it could accelerate the deterioration of the foundation if water became trapped between the coating and the foundation. Eventually, we were able to remove some of the stucco and pull a bit of the foundation out.
The foundation was crumbly and it was recommended by every foundation specialist that much of it needed replacing. Julian offered to do this work at a reduced rate and again un-permitted. But who could trust a company like this? EDIT: Julian responded to my review with nothing but falsehoods. I personally spoke with Shawn at length about this property and the nonexistent "work" they did. This company is not to be trusted. Do your research and ask around before hiring Julian for anything.
What's even odder is that they had issued a 20-year warranty for this non-existent work. I spoke with Shawn at Julian and he assured me that this work was done, that he had overseen the work himself. Essentially lying right to my face. What they did do, however, was coat the foundation with some kind of slurry/stucco that prevented the foundation from being fully inspected.
The work they did was all un-permitted. Every structural engineer we hired said that the only reason you would coat the foundation like that is to hide something. Julian claimed that this was done to reinforce the foundation. In reality, it could accelerate the deterioration of the foundation if water became trapped between the coating and the foundation. Eventually, we were able to remove some of the stucco and pull a bit of the foundation out.
The foundation was crumbly and it was recommended by every foundation specialist that much of it needed replacing. Julian offered to do this work at a reduced rate and again un-permitted. But who could trust a company like this? EDIT: Julian responded to my review with nothing but falsehoods. I personally spoke with Shawn at length about this property and the nonexistent "work" they did. This company is not to be trusted. Do your research and ask around before hiring Julian for anything.
Ben Gordon
May 01, 2020
Amelia Tabullo
Dec 08, 2019
We had a home that needed some MAJOR foundation work - removing river rock foundation for retrofit. We had previously met with 4 different foundation companies and decided to go with Julian Construction. On our initial inspection, Shawn took the time to come by and meet with us to answer any questions we had. The entire process was great. The day team that worked on the home were very polite and helpful as well.
The process of undergoing foundation for a home may seem daunting but Julian helped out and made it very smooth. We could not be happier with how the project turned out we highly recommend them!
The process of undergoing foundation for a home may seem daunting but Julian helped out and made it very smooth. We could not be happier with how the project turned out we highly recommend them!
Darcy Segura
Jun 03, 2016
Requested an estimate from Julian Construction. Guy who came out tells my mother in law, "This house is no good. Its not worth working on. Just sell it." Then he gives her a verbal estimate that is $30,000 more than the next highest estimate we have received. I called to speak to someone about the rude comments. Of course, no one was available, but they would "page a message to Shawn". Still waiting for a call back.
St T.
Nov 18, 2014
You get what you pay for. I'm a contractor, I flip homes for a living. They replaced 2 foundations for me. I had to wait 4 weeks to start work and I have to say, they are sloppy, dirty, and unprofessional. Very poor workmanship. I will NEVER use them again. Yes they passed city inspections but the work was terrible
Jennifer Gilman
May 10, 2014
Julian Construction did a seismic retrofit for our home, and I would use them again. They pulled all the permits that were needed (the other companies we looked at told us we would have to do it ourselves), and they showed up right when they said they would. They were very professional, and completed the job in a half a day. Yeah for Julian Const.
Greg Robinson
Apr 12, 2014
I recently purchased a "flipped" home in West Adams that had been completely renovated by Julian. Julian did a good job of transforming it from a serious fixer to a beautiful house. When a couple problems emerged after taking possession, Julian stood by its work. Especially helpful was Jose, a Julian foreman.
Jc Hsu
Jan 10, 2014
Gautham Krishnamurti
Dec 12, 2013
Came across Julian Construction on the web, looked at the reviews and decided to try them. Was not disappointed, they promptly called to set up the appt, showed up on time and did the work as expected. It was an extremely painless experience and I would use them again. I guess that I will be able to really review their work after the next shaker. I wish that all my home construction projects were like this.
