"I serve on the HOA board for a 36-unit condo building in Los Angeles, and we had a major accessibility issue. Our driveway entrance was sinking while the adjacent sidewalk slab was rising. Over the years, this created a 4-inch lip that caused residents' cars to scrape every time they entered. Since most of our residents live here year-round, we needed a solution that wouldn't block access for days.
After researching, I found Groundworks. Mike met with us and explained the concrete lifting process clearly. His estimate was very reasonable, especially compared to the alternative: tearing out and repouring the entire drive, which would have taken days and caused a logistical nightmare.
Groundworks had all their insurance and licenses in order, making the onboarding process seamless for our Property Management. Unlike many contractors I’ve dealt with, Mike provided consistent updates and kept the project moving.
On installation day, the foremen, Jacob and Ricardo, arrived exactly at 9:00 AM. Jacob was great at communicating what was realistic for our 'driveway dilemma.' In just a few hours, they were finished. They raised the slab several inches, caulked the cracks, and even ground down the sidewalk edges for a smooth finish.
By the next day, residents were driving in without any issues. I was the 'HOA hero' for finding such an efficient, cost-effective fix. Homeowners rejoiced! A few weeks later, everything is holding up perfectly. I recommend Groundworks wholeheartedly for anyone dealing with foundation or concrete issues. It was a better and quicker solution than we ever imagined."