Sure Safe® EFS: Engineered Foundation Systems for Crawl‑Space Homes — Our Story
A Safer Way to Protect the Homes Californians Love
Every crawl‑space home has a story — and so do we.
Sure Safe® EFS was founded on a simple belief: homeowners deserve the truth about their foundations, without pressure, confusion, or fear. For nearly 40 years, we’ve helped families protect their homes using engineering, honesty, and proven technology designed specifically for crawl‑space construction.
Our mission has never changed. We exist to make earthquake safety accessible, understandable, and grounded in real structural science.
Where Our Story Begins
Sure Safe® EFS was created by structural specialist Art Angelo, who has spent more than 38 years studying how California homes behave during earthquakes. After witnessing the damage caused by the Landers, Loma Prieta, and Northridge earthquakes, Art saw a clear need: crawl‑space homes required better, stronger, and more reliable foundation systems.
So he engineered them.
Today, Sure Safe® EFS holds multiple patented systems — all designed to stabilize and protect crawl‑space homes without excavation, without disruption, and without the massive cost of full foundation replacement. These systems have performed flawlessly in real earthquakes, protecting thousands of families across California.
A Different Kind of Foundation Company
From the beginning, we made a decision that sets us apart:
Sure Safe® EFS does not employ salespeople.
Instead, every project begins with a deep‑dive structural inspection performed by trained technicians whose only job is to document the truth. They photograph every structural member, draw a framing diagram, and upload everything to our office for engineering review.
You receive:
You stay in control. We simply give you the information you need to make the right decision for your family.
Engineered Foundation Systems Built for Crawl‑Space Homes
Crawl‑space homes are uniquely vulnerable to seismic movement, moisture, aging materials, and settlement. That’s why we designed Sure Safe® Engineered Foundation Systems specifically for this type of construction.
Our systems are:
These aren’t temporary fixes or hardware‑store components. They are engineered solutions built to last — and built to protect.
Honesty, Clarity, and Homeowner Empowerment
We believe homeowners deserve clear, honest information. That’s why we explain:
We never exaggerate.
We never use fear.
We never pressure you to move forward.
Our reports are also formatted to satisfy building departments, insurance carriers, grant programs, and warranty requirements — giving you long‑term protection and peace of mind.
A Commitment to Community Safety
Sure Safe® EFS is more than a foundation company. We’re a community resource.
We regularly help homeowners:
We also maintain a Green Spec listing for environmentally responsible solutions that reduce waste and prevent repeated repairs.
With offices in San Diego and San Marcos, we remain deeply connected to the communities we serve.
Our Promise to Homeowners
Sure Safe® EFS was built on integrity — and we’ve kept that promise for nearly four decades.
We don’t just repair foundations.
We protect families. We strengthen communities. We raise the standard for honesty in the foundation repair industry.
This is our story.
And we’re honored to be part of yours.