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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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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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Jonathan Falcone was great to work with. He visited a couple times and walk through multiple options of design to rectify the sloping…
Jonathan Falcone was great to work with. He visited a couple times and walk through multiple options of design to rectify the sloping issues of our house. He was attentive and took multiple calls to help with the review and planning process. I would highly recommend to work with Jonathan! Looking forward to the project kicking off and the sloping foundation to be fixed!
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We were told about moisture under our home so we decided to schedule a foundation inspection and our inspector was Chris Murray was…
We were told about moisture under our home so we decided to schedule a foundation inspection and our inspector was Chris Murray was incredible! Called to confirm the day before, and the morning of communicated his ETA. He came in and was extremely nice and professional. He explained everything he found afterwards and was honest about our solutions and cost. We have an extremely small crawl space so he was unable to book us for something within his company but he continued to look into other options for us. It is refreshing to have someone come out and be very truthful about our options!
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The permiting process took a long time, but that's not their fault. The cost was very high but competitive with another contractor.
The permiting process took a long time, but that's not their fault. The cost was very high but competitive with another contractor.
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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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I had Joe inspect the crawlspace of my home, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. First off, he did the inspection for…
I had Joe inspect the crawlspace of my home, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. First off, he did the inspection for free, which is rare these days! Joe was professional, punctual, and thorough in his inspection, explaining everything he found in a way that was easy to understand. He took the time to ensure I knew what was going on beneath my home and didn't push any unnecessary services. I highly recommend him for anyone in need of an honest and detailed inspection. Definitely a 5-star experience!"
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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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The staff were helpful and friendly. Kimo and Eric did a great job on our patio! They cleaned as they worked, were efficient and friendly.
The staff were helpful and friendly. Kimo and Eric did a great job on our patio! They cleaned as they worked, were efficient and friendly.
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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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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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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 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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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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1. Call Center ***** – they took the call after 6:00 PM and were extremely professional. Guy on the phone (sorry I didn't write is name…
1. Call Center ***** – they took the call after 6:00 PM and were extremely professional. Guy on the phone (sorry I didn't write is name down), was so kind and emailed confirmation immediately. 2. Pre-Visit Confirmation ***** – Email, text and phone calls to confirm the time and prep me for the visit. Incredible. Nobody is doing this right these days and BAU absolutely has it nailed down. 3. Estimator ***** – I wish I could offer more than 5 stars. Joe Le Bel is the most professional tradesman I've met in a long time. Others are good too, but Joe is the gold standard. He sat with me to ask what I was concerned about and what was important to my family. Who does that???? Oh yeah, Joe did. So comforting. Joe was professional and respectful of our space. Was careful to be conscientious about where he placed his gear, tools and instruments. Super clean going under the house without tracking dirt and debris back into the house. (The inspectors from HomeGuard could definitely take notes on this!) Then, once Joe finished, he sat down with us and talked us through all the different aspects off his inspection. What an extremely positive interaction. I would 100% recommend BAU and Joe. Can't get any better than this. Thanks BAU for a great culture of excellence. Thanks Joe for being such a good human and professional!
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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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Job went very well with good communication and done quickly. My crew was Devone and Gabe – very nice, knowledgeable and respectful. My…
Job went very well with good communication and done quickly. My crew was Devone and Gabe – very nice, knowledgeable and respectful. My house is now level and feels stonger to me.
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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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Job was done within a week, door closed smoothly right after the lift. Thank you Tyler and Luis, good communication and service.
Job was done within a week, door closed smoothly right after the lift. Thank you Tyler and Luis, good communication and service.
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We had Jonathan Falcone assess the foundation and sloping issues of our home, and he's been incredibly accommodating throughout the process….
We had Jonathan Falcone assess the foundation and sloping issues of our home, and he's been incredibly accommodating throughout the process. He thoroughly explained the necessary work and has been attentive and helpful with the quoting and planning stages. We're very satisfied with the experience so far and we are eager for the foundation and underpinning work to begin soon.
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