Alameda Engineering

Alameda Engineering has worked on foundation and drainage problems around the Bay Area since 1989 from its base in Castro Valley. The family-owned company is run by Lance Capilla and describes more than 30 years of experience helping homeowners. Its work covers foundation repairs and replacements, retaining wall construction, and drainage repairs. For water problems it installs French drains and sump pumps and uses site grading to deal with seepage, flooding and water intrusion. Landslide mitigation is also part of what it does. The company calls itself Diamond certified and says it takes a common-sense approach to fixing problems. Customers can request an estimate or schedule a consultation by phone or email. Rated 4.8 from 16 Google reviews, 15 of them five stars and 1 at one star.