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Credentials & References:

Avalin is a professional member of:

  • Applied Technology Council
  • Building and Industry Council on Emergency Preparedness and Planning
  • Western Regional Master Builders Association

We are certified in seismic retrofitting by:

  • Building Industry Association
  • National Association of Home Builders
  • International Conference of Building Officials
  • City of Los Angeles, "Anchor L.A." Program
  • State of California Department of Insurance
  • FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency

Avalin is proud to have been an official corporate sponsor of:

  •  the City of Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Fair.

We have been featured on:

  • NBC TV News with Jim Giggans
  • KFWB/CBS News Radio with Jack Popejoy
  • The Outlook, Santa Monica's former Daily Newspaper

Among our many satisfied clients are:

  • State of California, Department of Insurance
  • City of Los Angeles, Department of Building & Safety
  • Structural engineers, Architetcs, Developers, Contractors, Real Estate Agents, and of course ...
  • Homeowners

 

 


WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US:

“Thank you again for demonstrating your leadership and commitment to ensure that Beverly Hills is a safe and prepared community.” Pamela Mottice-Muller, Director of Emergency Management, City of Beverly Hills.


“We shared your reports with the Project Engineering Panel today and they were all very impressed with your work. You’ve truly helped to take this effort to a new level.”
Ron Eguchi, ATC-50 Project Director (Seismic Rehabilitation Guidelines for Detached, Single Family, Wood-Frame Dwellings).

The ATC Project Engineering Panel included: 

1.  Mr. Timothy McCormick,
Building Official, City of Santa Monica
2.  Mr. John Coil, Thornton-Tomasetti/Coil & Welsh Engineers
3.  Mr. Edward F. Diekmann, Consulting Structural Engineer
4.  Ms. Susan Dowty, S. K. Ghosh Associates Inc.
5.  Mr. Laurence M. Kornfield,
Department of Building Inspection City and          County of San Francisco

6.  Dr. Onder Kustu, Oak Engineering
7.  Mr. Doc X. Nghiem,
Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Structural engineering Division

8.  Mr. James Russell
9.  Dr. Rubin Shepherd,
Earthquake Damage Analysis Corp.          

10.  Mr. John G. Shipp, EQE International

“The work is first rate and much more than code requires
.” Building & Safety inspector

“Nice work.”  Building & Safety inspector (on an inspection card)

 “We were very happy with the speed and apparent quality of the work….The bolting and plywood work was very neatly done”. Thomas A. Sabol, Ph.D., Structural Engineer

“Meticulous & very Professional.” Dr. & Mrs. Nagesh R., Beverly Hills

“I have recommended your company and I will continue to do so.”
Sidney R., Beverly Hills


“Everything was taken care of by Mr. Cohen, I was very pleased with the work..”  Elvira M., Los Angeles

“I was more than satisfied with the work, the workers, and with the courtesy shown me by Mr. Cohen.”
 Myrtle H., Los Angeles

“It was a pleasure dealing with you!” 
Carla H., Los Angeles

“I am extremely impressed with the work!!!”  Raymond J., Los Angeles

“
Thank you for your efficiency, promptness, & courtesy.”  Jane E., Los Angeles

“I will recommend you to my friends.” Carla E., Los Angeles

“It is a good feeling to know that we have done all we can to protect my house in case of an earthquake.”
Mary H., Los Angeles (8/9/1992)

“
I was very impressed with the professionalism of Mr. Cohen, and the courteous way he handled matters...” Marvin J., Beverly Hills

“It was a pleasure doing business with you, particularly since we never met, your availability and follow through were superb.” Steven P., Los Angeles

“
We very much appreciated your organized, meticulous record keeping and communications, along with your promptness at every stage of the project. It was a pleasure doing business with you.”
Lucinda N., Los Angeles

“We would recommend you wholeheartedly.” Nell K., Los Angeles

"After having a bad experience with a contractor, dealing with Avalin was a joy. We were very impressed with the job your people did for us. We feel comfortable recommending your company to others. Thanks."  T. L. G., Los Angeles:  

"You went out of your way to make sure I was satisfied, thank you."  Michael G., Los Angeles



"I highly recommend this company to be considered 'A+'. Thank you Avalin." Betty Jean S., Redlands 


"It is nice to see a construction company that is on time and provides professional service. I will recommend your company to any homeowner who is doing seismic retrofitting."  Monty F., Los Angeles

"The quality of your work was excellent. I've already referred your company to a friend."  Sandra T., Los Angeles


"A very nice company to do business with, very neat & clean work performance."  Rubye L., Los Angeles


"Very thorough, prompt and efficient."  Liane S., Los Angeles


"Very professional." 
Kelly B., Los Angeles

"The execution and quality of your work crew was excellent. They knew what to do and did their job well. Thank you for a great job."  George C., Los Angeles

"Work done very professional."  Phillip T., Los Angeles

"Excellent job. Thank you very much."  Thuan D. N., Culver City

"We are very pleased with your work. We shall gladly use your services again when the need arises. We shall definitely recommend you to others."  Martin A., Los Angeles

"I would highly recommend your company to others. Very satisfied with the efficiency and quality of your work."  Charles P., Los Angeles

"I will enthusiastically recommend Avalin to anyone who asks! In addition to everything, the work looks beautiful, neat and professional."  Miriam H., Los Angeles

“In every contact we had with Mr. Cohen and staff they were very helpful and courteous.  Thank you again for a job well done!”  Cynthia G., Los Angeles

“Thank you for a very professional job and very cooperative men working at my home.”  William G., Los Angeles
 
 “I will heartily recommend Avalin at any opportunity.” Mairic J., Los Angeles

“Your workers did good work and were a pleasure to have around.”  Simon S., Los Angeles

“You have been so honest and trustworthy to us regarding retrofitting our house.”  Marianne S., Cudahy


“Would highly recommend.” Nadine M., Los Angeles

“In the future I will highly recommend you!”  Sam B., Los Angeles

“I was completely satisfied with all aspects of the job.”  Alf S., Santa Monica

“Honesty and integrity—rare finds in the construction business.  Thank you for your excellent work.” 
C. Mairic J., Los Angeles

“Workers were helpful and quickly corrected mistake.  They did more than the contract indicated to make my home safer from earthquakes.”  Pauline F., Los Angeles

“Fred, thanks for your advice and work.  You and your crew were professional throughout.”  Tim I., West Hollywood

“You and your people are great to work with, nice dispositions.”  Ann O., Long Beach

“Fred Cohen was very thorough and easy to talk to.  Jamie, Carlos, and Miguel were professional and pleasant.”  Christine G., Los Angeles

“Fred (was) good at being available by phone and responsive to needs.”  Dave B., Los Angeles

 “Job well done.  Thank you!”  John B., Culver City

“Thank you for a job well done!”  Serena B., Los Angeles

“(I) appreciate (the) additional work performed.” Mary C., Los Angeles

“…you were great.” 
Colin D., Beverly Hills

“Thanks for the extra work in the back.”
Kevin G., Los Angeles

“You guys were great. Thanks!”  Julie R., Los Angeles


“As I told you, great job.”  Richard R., Los Angeles

“It was a pleasure doing business with you.”  William R., Los Angeles

“Excellent presentation of job evaluation at first meeting. Good use of advertising brochure and ‘Homeowner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety.” Harris
 S., Los Angeles


“Thank you. It was a pleasure working with you and your crew. I also appreciated the extra advice you gave regarding other concerns of mine.”  J. A. S., South Pasadena

“Great job!” Stephane V., Los Angeles

“You were very professional and very courteous.” Hugo V., Los Angeles
“Thanks for the great job!” "Thank you for a very professional job."“Your workers were very professional, courteous and friendly.  Good job all around.” 
Dave R., Los Angeles

“Will recommend you.” David R., Hancock Park

“Will refer you whenever we can. You guys were great. Thanx.” Julie R., Hancock park

“It was a pleasure doing business with you Fred- Particularly since we never met. Your availability and follow through were superb.” Mr. P., Westwood

“We will recommend you wholeheartedly.”  Nell K., Westwood

“The crew was very courteous and helpful.” Abel D., Westwood

“Fred- Thank you very much for your help. Your workers did good work and were a pleasure to have around.”  Simon S., West Los Angeles

“Recommended your work to our friend.”  Harry F., West Los Angeles

“Thank you for your efficiency, promptness and courtesy.” Jane E.,  West Los Angeles

“Nice Job.”  Jean T., West Los Angeles

“In the future, I will highly recommend you.”  Sam B., West Los Angeles

“You went out of your way to make sure I was satisfied. Thank you.”  Michael G., Echo Park
“Appreciate additional work performed.”  Mary C., Echo Park
“Seemed very thorough, prompt and efficient.”  Peter J., Echo Park
“Feel free to use me as a reference. Thanks for being so thorough, working  with my schedule and answering all my questions in a language I could understand.”  Jessica R., Echo Park
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