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Uncover the journey of Groundworks Fairfield, previously known as Bay Area Underpinning. Delve into our storied past, learn about the wide range of services we provide today, and see how you can join our passionate team.
History
In 2005, Steven and Kelly Egloff founded Bay Area Underpinning with the goal of providing a cost-effective, engineered solution to foundation settlement problems with an emphasis on educating customers. In 2023, BAU partnered with Groundworks, the nation’s leading and fastest growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider, to offer the best products in the industry and provide elite business management resources to their employees. BAU will now operate under the Groundworks name, while continuing to improve the customer experience and provide expertise and guidance from San Jose to Sacramento.
Awards and Affiliations
Groundworks has received various accolades over the last 20+ years, and we’re proud of our rock-solid reputation and community involvement in Seattle and across Western Washington.
Homeowners value our local expertise, unrivaled service, industry-leading repair solutions, and long-lasting warranties. Many of our satisfied customers have left us positive reviews online.
Services We Provide
Proudly Serving Fairfield
Groundworks is your trusted local partner for home restoration and repairs. Our team has lived and worked in California for many years, so we understand the challenges homeowners like you face.
Reviews from your Neighbors
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This company just finished installing 5 piers for my house. They did an outstanding job!! Jacob was in charge of the project and he…
This company just finished installing 5 piers for my house. They did an outstanding job!! Jacob was in charge of the project and he informed me on every step of the project. The team was very professional and courteous. They cleaned everything up to perfection. If you need foundation work, this is the company. The cost was reasonable as well. Highly recommend!!! Thank you Jacob, job well done!!
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Called Underpinning out for an estimate, and Richard's professional, patient, attention to detail, and educational approach gave me…
Called Underpinning out for an estimate, and Richard's professional, patient, attention to detail, and educational approach gave me everything I needed. I will definitely be referring this company to other's. Thank you.
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Emanuel Knight came and repaired a leaking sprinkler hose. He was courteous, professional, and knowledgeable.
Emanuel Knight came and repaired a leaking sprinkler hose. He was courteous, professional, and knowledgeable.
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Last week, my car cut off while exiting the highway in Dixon, and I was stranded in a dangerous spot. Fortunately, your employees who were…
Last week, my car cut off while exiting the highway in Dixon, and I was stranded in a dangerous spot. Fortunately, your employees who were driving a Bay Area Underpinning truck, Erick Baez, Jesus Vallegomez, and Wesley Almaza stopped to help. They worked hard to try and troubleshoot my car and even pushed it out of the street to a nearby gas station while I waited for AAA. Their professionalism, kindness, and respect were incredible. I'm so grateful for their assistance, especially since I’m a woman who was alone in an unfamiliar area in the evening. Thank you, gentlemen!
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Mike and Jake leveled the fireplace. Quick and clean
Mike and Jake leveled the fireplace. Quick and clean
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Our house is 85 years old and has some cracking on the stucco, so I called for a free inspection to see if the problems were something we…
Our house is 85 years old and has some cracking on the stucco, so I called for a free inspection to see if the problems were something we need to be concerned about. Daniel, our inspector, was prompt and friendly and explained everything he was doing and seeing as he took measurements and inspected the foundations. He said that while there are things we can do for earthquake retrofitting (and he did recommend a separate company for that if we wanted to do it) our problems were mostly cosmetic and nothing to worry about. He also took his measurements to be scanned in at his office and kept on file so that we can have him back out for another inspection in the future to compare, again, purely at our discretion. He was respectful, friendly, and straightforward and answered all of my questions. I'd definitely recommend them.
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I met with Richard today and he was very thorough and personable. Highly recommend him and this company
I met with Richard today and he was very thorough and personable. Highly recommend him and this company
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My inspection was done by Richard he was very friendly and professional. He is very knowledgeable of the solutions BAU offer and put my…
My inspection was done by Richard he was very friendly and professional. He is very knowledgeable of the solutions BAU offer and put my mind at ease after his inspection was complete.
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Had Bay Area Underpinning come out for a free estimate to check my foundation. They verified the appt 2 days before along with day of, I…
Had Bay Area Underpinning come out for a free estimate to check my foundation. They verified the appt 2 days before along with day of, I got a link as to where the technician was and he was on time. Ronald was very professional and informative. He was able to answer all my questions in a way I could understand and I got a copy of all the findings. Would definitely recommend for anyone needing an inspection.
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We just bought a house, and literally every single metal pier in the crawlspace was rusted out. Bay Are Underpinning came in and did an…
We just bought a house, and literally every single metal pier in the crawlspace was rusted out. Bay Are Underpinning came in and did an awesome job. Their inspector Aaron was super thorough in assessing the damage and explained everything in detail. Then, the repair crew of Eric, Jesus, and Andrew came in and knocked out the entire job in a day — a huge relief considering we had a ton of other work we need to get done before moving in. The work is not cheap, but they offer financing options and stand by their work, so I feel very good about the entire job.
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I recommend Bay Area Underpinning because the agent they sent to inspect my crawlspace told me the truth. He could have tried to sell me…
I recommend Bay Area Underpinning because the agent they sent to inspect my crawlspace told me the truth. He could have tried to sell me work I didn't need, but instead, he explained to me why he thought I didn't need it. I wish all contractors were this honest! Call them for an inspection. You can trust them. I only wish I had a job for them! Randy Sonoma
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I was pleased with the professional service I received from foreman, Jesus Luna and co-foreman, Miguel Casimiro. Both workers were…
I was pleased with the professional service I received from foreman, Jesus Luna and co-foreman, Miguel Casimiro. Both workers were efficient and curteous. Also, they cleaned up after the job was completed.
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I requested a free estimate of how much it would cost to re-level our brick patio that had began settling years ago due to a failed…
I requested a free estimate of how much it would cost to re-level our brick patio that had began settling years ago due to a failed retaining wall. This wall was replaced last year, hence the desire to do the brick/concrete slab leveling using Bay Area Underpinning's Polyrenewal process that can literally raise a slab. The certified field inspector, Chance Danner, was very thorough in his evaluation of what was needed, and the entire presentation was well organized, clearly laid out, professional and the pricing was reasonable. Chance explained how they would do the job in our patio, and backed it up with visuals on their Polyrenewal system. Although we decided to wait to do the job until after we took care of several other major projects, we would definitely recommend Bay Area Underpinning to anyone.
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I recommend Bay Area Underpinning for an important reason: honesty. After careful inspection, their agent, Richard, told me the truth,…
I recommend Bay Area Underpinning for an important reason: honesty. After careful inspection, their agent, Richard, told me the truth, which was that my crawlspace was fine, that I had no problem with moisture or settling. And then he took the time to show me why. He could have tried to sell me on doing a lot of work, but he didn't. This kind of honesty is impressive! Call Bay Area Underpinning to inspect your crawlspace. You can trust them. If they say it needs work, hire them to do it. I am almost sorry I couldn't!
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I booked the inspection appointment with Bay Area Underpinning to fix my house foundation problem. Brain came in right on the time we had…
I booked the inspection appointment with Bay Area Underpinning to fix my house foundation problem. Brain came in right on the time we had appointment. He was very detail oriented and explain all the problem of my foundations. He also proposed multiple fix plan customized to my situation. He was very friendly as well. Definitely recommend their service. Very professional.
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We had Daniel come out to take a look at our foundation to see if there were any issues that needed to be fixed under our home (a second…
We had Daniel come out to take a look at our foundation to see if there were any issues that needed to be fixed under our home (a second opinion). After our first inspection we were told there were numerous issues that needed to be fixed that surely would have cost us thousands. We were considering the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program so the first inspection was a recommended foundation company through the EBB program. Daniel came out and took his time measuring the house on the exterior and interior. He was super meticulous and took settling measurements and also went under our home and took photos of the foundation. He sat with us after and explained everything to us. Turns out our foundation is stable and not needing any work. Daniel was super professional and knows his trade very very well. He was very honest. I now have a company I would call back in a heart beat if I needed to have any foundational work done. I will also recommend them to any neighbors that need this kind of company. The estimate was free as well and Daniel also had no hesitation crawling under the house on a 101 degree day to check things out. 5 star company here. Do not hesitate and call them! -Nicole San Ramon
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Review for Tyler and Luis who came and knocked out the piers and slab leveling in short order. Super professional, clean, accommodating,…
Review for Tyler and Luis who came and knocked out the piers and slab leveling in short order. Super professional, clean, accommodating, showed up and left on-time and stayed on task so much so that they were able to shave a day off the assumed schedule. Was a pleasure to work with these guys.
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The team I worked with at BAU was great. I hired them to repair some minor vertical and horizontal foundation cracks that were found in a…
The team I worked with at BAU was great. I hired them to repair some minor vertical and horizontal foundation cracks that were found in a recent general home inspection. Everyone who came out was upbeat, professional, punctual, thorough, and highly detailed. Hunter came out first to check the entire foundation and give a free estimate. They then split the work up into two dates, and each crew was great. Michael and James came out first for the initial round, and then Alexander and Gabe came out to wrap up the last few areas. The guys were always on time, which is greatly appreciated. Both repair teams also did their own additional checks of the surrounding areas, also greatly appreciated. They were also able to provide before and after pictures, and were respectful of the property.
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Within a few months of buying our first home, we noticed some troubling signs: bedroom doors swinging open or closed on their own,…
Within a few months of buying our first home, we noticed some troubling signs: bedroom doors swinging open or closed on their own, “bubbles” and creaks in sections of the newly renovated floors, and significant cracks splitting the concrete in our garage. Although two general inspectors assured us that our house was level, we reached out to Bay Area Underpinning (BAU) for a more detailed assessment—and we're so glad we did! Inspector Christopher Murray conducted a meticulous inspection with radar equipment. While technically our house was level, Christopher uncovered that our foundation was sinking by inches in multiple areas, explaining the issues we were experiencing. Though the news and associated repair cost were a bit daunting as new homeowners, Christopher’s knowledge, professionalism, and clear answers to all our questions reassured us that we were in good hands. With confidence, we decided to proceed with BAU for the repair. Fredy Mora and his crew did exceptional work with the demo of the old concrete slabs and the prep for lifting, working quickly and efficiently. Fredy’s positive attitude made the process smooth, and his team was thorough and dedicated from start to finish. A special thank you to our lift project manager, Kevin Gaeden. Kevin was an outstanding communicator, keeping us fully informed and addressing every question promptly. His attentiveness made a huge difference throughout the project, and we felt reassured every step of the way. Esteban Ibarra, a crewmember on the lift team, also did superb work, handling the hands-on details with skill and care. Both Kevin and Esteban even went above and beyond, taking time to fix a jammed bedroom door that had shifted with the house lift. While foundation issues are never easy, we couldn’t have asked for a better team. We’re incredibly grateful to Bay Area Underpinning for their expertise, professionalism, and exceptional service. Thank you, BAU!
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Thank you Bay Area Underpinning for saving the day! I was in a challenging and prolonged situation since going into contract with EagleLift …
Thank you Bay Area Underpinning for saving the day! I was in a challenging and prolonged situation since going into contract with EagleLift for the stabilization/lift for my house. After a long permit process and continuously delayed start dates, I was informed that EagleLift had been acquired by Groundworks and I’d have to wait a few more month before any progress could happen. It was a deeply frustrating process but the EagleLift team was able to connect us with Bay Area Underpinning (another Groundworks company) who were able to take over and expedite the project. To my surprise, James T. from BAU reached out quickly and assigned a team to come to my house within a week! The team that ended up working on the house, specifically Ish, John and Abel were exceptional. They were diligent, knowledgable, friendly and deeply considerate. They are truly pros who knocked the project out in no time which was reassuring since I was nervous that this project was gonna stretch into the rainy season. My house feels so stable now (minimal cracks too) and the considerable slope is now practically nonexistent! Thanks a lot James T., Ish, John, Abel and the BAU team for taking really great care of us.
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