Golden Retrofit
Licensed general contractor in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California
Golden Retrofit holds CSLB licence 1036102, active, licensed since 22 Feb 2018, rated 5.0 from 312 Google reviews. Bonded for $25,000 with Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company. 1 disclosure on the CSLB record.
Read before hiring: 1 CSLB disclosure in the last 10 years. Details below, from the board's own record.
Report card
- Licence activeCSLB #1036102, class B. Issued 22 Feb 2018, expires 29 Feb 2028.
- Licensed 9 yrsSince 22 Feb 2018.
- Bonded$25,000 with Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, since 24 Mar 2025. California requires the same $25,000 bond of every contractor.
- Workers' comp insuredState Compensation Insurance Fund, policy 9274733, valid to 23 Apr 2027.
- 1 board disclosureDetails are below and on the CSLB record.CSLB record
- Website shows the licenceTheir own site displays licence #1036102.
- 951 building permits since 2020Pulled under this licence (City of Los Angeles, LADBS), most recently 18 May 2023.
Checked against the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) register on 4 Nov 2026.
About Golden Retrofit
Golden Retrofit & Foundation Repair provides foundation repair and earthquake retrofitting services from Van Nuys, California, serving Los Angeles and nearby Southern California cities.
- Serves
- Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Glendale, Inglewood, San Pedro, Alhambra, Whittier, Burbank, Gardena, Lawndale, West Hollywood, East Los Angeles, Venice, Santa Monica, AltaDena, South Pasadena, Culver Cirty
- Estimates
- Free estimates
- People on the licence
- Joseph Avi Baruch (qualifier, CEO and president)
From Golden Retrofit's own website, read 5 Nov 2026. We only show what the site states.
Google reviews
5.0(312 reviews)Alex S.★★★★★ 2 months agoView on Google
I first made contact with Andy at Golden Retrofit via the California Earthquake Brace and Bolt program. I was lucky enough to win a $3,000 grant to be applied to a seismic retrofit for my primary residence. From the beginning, Andy was knowledgeable and never tried to upsell me. He took a lot of time to explain the mechanics of some additional structural cracks in my foundation and various interventions to resolve t…
Victoria KH★★★★★ 5 months agoView on Google
I had a great experience with Golden Retrofit from beginning to end. Tom was fantastic during the process to obtain the estimate and inspection; he communicated the concerning findings very clearly to me and helped me understand the scope of the work. He then promptly sent a very clear estimate, which was very competitive compared to the other estimates I acquired for foundation work. All of the work was perfectly on…
Jeana Y★★★★★ a week agoView on Google
I first met Golden Retrofit during my home inspection, and even back then, I felt that I could trust their honesty and hard work. I knew that if I ever decided to move forward with a seismic retrofit, I would definitely choose this company. And I was absolutely right! From start to finish, I felt confident and at ease knowing I was in good hands. Their honesty, professionalism, and hard work made the entire process …
Matthew Lee★★★★★ 6 months agoView on Google
I'm really excited and pleased to leave a positive review for this company. We live in a historical home over 100 years old that has had many critical foundational issues for quite some time. The foundation was so bad that it affected the structure and interior flooring. It took about month of searching for the right company for the job. I went with Golden Retrofit for several reasons. First, while I was researching …
Andrew Galleta★★★★★ 4 months agoView on Google
Golden Retrofit was amazing from start to finish! Their team was professional, communicative, and on top of every detail throughout the entire project. The foundation work on my home was completed with excellent craftsmanship, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Their pricing was fair, the quality of work was outstanding, and the entire process was smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Golden Retrofit t…
Read all 312 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.
Board record: disclosures
As published on the CSLB licence page. Older items may have been resolved; dates matter.
- 3 Aug 2023 · Citations 2 2023 001039 · CompletedNo approximate completion date; No heading or notice as to the mechanic's lien; No notice regarding the CSLB; No statement about excessive down payment.; No monetary amount noted for work performed; No payment schedule: payment exceeds value of work
Recent permits
Building permits pulled under licence #1036102, from City of Los Angeles, LADBS open data, which names contractors up to 19 May 2023. Locations are shown to ZIP code only.
- 18 May 2023 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 91436Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing)
- 18 May 2023 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 90046Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing)
- 18 May 2023 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 90045Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing)
- 18 May 2023 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 91602Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing)
- 18 May 2023 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 91324Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing)
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