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San Jose, CA Branch

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1161 N Fair Oaks Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089

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(408) 426-4952

Appointments available
as early as tomorrow

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Mon – Fri: 4 am – 8 pm PT
Saturday: 5 am – 8 pm PT
Sunday: 6 am – 8 pm PT

San Jose General Manager

Andrew Rothenburg
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A huge thank you to Jason! Since we moved into our house a year and a half ago, we've been hearing a strange wood-rubbing sound quite…

A huge thank you to Jason! Since we moved into our house a year and a half ago, we've been hearing a strange wood-rubbing sound quite frequently. After doing some research online, I suspected there might be an issue with the foundation, so I reached out to Bay Area Underpinning, one of the few foundation companies that offer free on-site estimates. Jason Dye arrived right on time, carefully checked for any cracks, assessed the foundation levels, and measured the moisture level in the crawl space with their tools. He then provided his professional opinions. Jason is really nice, honest, and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

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We just had our home's foundation lifted and leveled by Bay Area Underpinning. Raul and his team did an awesome job. Great communication,…

We just had our home's foundation lifted and leveled by Bay Area Underpinning. Raul and his team did an awesome job. Great communication, respectful, hard working, clean, very professional and competent! Raul really knows what he is doing! Everyone I have dealt with in the company have been great to work with! I highly recommend Bay Area Underpinning (Sunnyvale) for your foundation issues!

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We had an inspection to diagnose some cracking drywall and low spots. Jason Dye was our inspector and did an amazing job. Jason was very…

We had an inspection to diagnose some cracking drywall and low spots. Jason Dye was our inspector and did an amazing job. Jason was very professional and courteous. He quickly pinpointed trouble areas before his visual inspection with his tools and provided solutions for our issues. I would definitely recommend Jason and BAU for your foundation needs.

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Jason Dye provided a thorough assessment of our property, pointed out areas of concern and suggested practical solutions to resolve issues…

Jason Dye provided a thorough assessment of our property, pointed out areas of concern and suggested practical solutions to resolve issues caused by water drainage problems and natural earth shifting over time. Thanks to him we were able to increase our home value and remedy the situation to prevent future problems. We are very grateful for his knowledge and expertise.

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I will sleep much better tonight. I noticed a crack in my foundation and called Bay Area Underpinning. Hunter came out and walked the…

I will sleep much better tonight. I noticed a crack in my foundation and called Bay Area Underpinning. Hunter came out and walked the entire property and went underneath. He identified one other issue that I knew about besides the crack and told me they could fix that too. I had no idea you call structural engineers for chimneys. His quote was fair to me and you can't beat the warranty. Today Jesus Villagomes and Erick Baez came out and fixed the crack, they also looked around underneath and reassured me AGAIN that my house was in good shape. Because I caught it early they were able to fill the crack and then add a carbon fiber exposy seal. They also sealed the crack from the outside, even though they had already filled it in under the house. They were professional, answered all my questions, no matter how many and honestly were just pleasant to work with. They also explained my maintenance plan so I knew what to expect. I would absolutely recommend this entire team, to stay professionally kind in high heat is amazing.

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I can't say enough good things about Jim Rivera at Bay Area Underpinning! From the moment we connected, Jim was the epitome of…

I can't say enough good things about Jim Rivera at Bay Area Underpinning! From the moment we connected, Jim was the epitome of professionalism and friendliness. He took the time to explain the entire process over the phone, making sure I knew exactly what to expect. When he arrived, he was right on time and came equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, ready to get to work. Jim's efficiency and thoroughness were truly impressive. He handled everything quickly, yet without missing a single detail. It was clear that he takes great pride in his work, and the results speak for themselves. If you need underpinning services, look no further–Jim is your guy!

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Jim Rivera did a terrific job. His knowledge and professionalism really set him apart from the competition. His analysis was concise and…

Jim Rivera did a terrific job. His knowledge and professionalism really set him apart from the competition. His analysis was concise and really made the situation clear. Can't say enough good things about the quality service he provides.

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Jim Rivera did a terrific job. His knowledge and professionalism really set him apart from the competition. Can't say enough good things…

Jim Rivera did a terrific job. His knowledge and professionalism really set him apart from the competition. Can't say enough good things about the quality service he provides.

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Isaac came out to inspect a rotten wooden post, and patiently explained the issues and recommended remedies. Great to know the damage is…

Isaac came out to inspect a rotten wooden post, and patiently explained the issues and recommended remedies. Great to know the damage is not structural. Impressed by their expertise, honesty and professionalism. Would recommend!

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Dillion was very professional and helped us walk through the issue. He went above and beyond to make sure we receive the service we need….

Dillion was very professional and helped us walk through the issue. He went above and beyond to make sure we receive the service we need. He was able to ID some other issues that we need to address. After the inspection, we feel like we had a solid plan to make sure our house is fix. Thank you, Dillion for helping us. I would recommend Dillion to other homeowners who in need of getting their foundation fix.

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Mr. Mark Brill from Bay Area Underpinning inspected my house very carefully and explained to me in detail. That helped to make the right…

Mr. Mark Brill from Bay Area Underpinning inspected my house very carefully and explained to me in detail. That helped to make the right decision

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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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My friend recommended this company and their tech Jason Dye to me, so I requested a foundation inspection/estimate. Jason is very…

My friend recommended this company and their tech Jason Dye to me, so I requested a foundation inspection/estimate. Jason is very responsive. He would text me and let me know the ETA when he was on the way. After he arrived, he checked everything very carefully. He gave me some good suggestions to help maintain foundation in a good shape, and even helped me set up the extension pipes from gutter downspouts. I enjoyed our communication and is very happy with his service. And he is super friendly to my dog!

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Inspector Jason Dye came out and gave an honest, efficient and informative inspection. Friendly and knowledgeable

Inspector Jason Dye came out and gave an honest, efficient and informative inspection. Friendly and knowledgeable

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I had my foundation repaired and everyone who came to work was amazing. So helpful, polite and professional and with a great sense of humor….

I had my foundation repaired and everyone who came to work was amazing. So helpful, polite and professional and with a great sense of humor. They completed the project a day earlier than expected and really worked with me on creative payments. I would recommend this company to anyone who has the misfortune of a cracked foundation. Super pleased!!!!!!

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Jim came out to inspect issues that were brought up during my home inspection report prior to purchase. He fully assessed my personal…

Jim came out to inspect issues that were brought up during my home inspection report prior to purchase. He fully assessed my personal situation and gave me a variety of solutions and options to fit my personal needs. I very much appreciated that he prioritized the needs of the customer.

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We recently purchased a home in San Jose. In the report it stated that our home was fine and no foundation issues were noted. Upon moving…

We recently purchased a home in San Jose. In the report it stated that our home was fine and no foundation issues were noted. Upon moving in my wife noticed some cracks started to appear on the walls around the house. We contacted Bay Area underpinning to have them come and inspect our house. A couple of days before our appointment, Jim Rivera gave us a call to confirm the day and time of the appointment. This was the first positive experience we had with Jim and BAU. On the day of the appointment Jim called to let us know that he was 30 minutes away and showed up right on time. Once he arrived he listened to the issues we were noticing and then he went to work. He brought in some hi-tek tools and explained to us what the readings meant. Jim was extremely thorough and personable. He clearly has a lot of knowledge and showed us a bunch of photos that he took while he was in our crawlspace as well as photos of some exterior things that he noticed. Overall he said our home was in great condition with only minimal issues that we should address. He was very patient in answering all of our questions and provided us with a quote when he was finished. We were pleasantly surprised that the cost was very reasonable and comes with a lifetime warranty. We will be giving our business to Jim and Bay Area Underpinning. As a new home owner we were terrified of what the cost could be to fix our home. Jim really helped us understand what was going on and we would suggest that anyone who is having similar foundation issues like ours, we highly recommend that you should call Jim Rivera and Bay Area Underpinning.

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BAU did a great job on my ADU that had a serious moisture problem that was causing the building to deteriorate. I couldn't remove the tile…

BAU did a great job on my ADU that had a serious moisture problem that was causing the building to deteriorate. I couldn't remove the tile without replacing it all at a large expense so they did the whole job in a very cramped crawl space. The guys they sent out were great and finished with everything in one day!!!

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I recently scheduled an inspection after concerns around my foundation and worked with Jim Rivera on my home. Jim was super helpful and…

I recently scheduled an inspection after concerns around my foundation and worked with Jim Rivera on my home. Jim was super helpful and knowledgeable in assessing the severity of my foundation issues, while also assessing other parts of the home that might be contributing to potential damage in the future. I was surprised how helpful he was in helping me understand different scenarios, planning for near-term/long term fixes, and putting my mind at ease over the foundation issues. I'd definitely recommend working with Jim and his team!

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Mose crew, axel and napoleon were very friendly, organized and hardworking. I was satisfied with with their work and will recommend using…

Mose crew, axel and napoleon were very friendly, organized and hardworking. I was satisfied with with their work and will recommend using them for future businesses.



Meet the San Jose Team:

Andrew Rothenburg

General Manager
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Joseph Fincher

Sales Manager

Francesca Aleman

Office Manager

Brian Egloff

Production Manager


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