4.2 Earthquake Rattles San Fernando Valley, Reminds Residents of Northridge Quake
Angelinos were awakened by some serious shaking Thursday morning, as a 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit the San Fernando Valley area around 4:30 AM. With a depth of 4.3 miles, the quake was centered 1.3 miles from Pacoima and 1.4 miles north of the San Fernando …
Is Your Home Safe in an Earthquake?
If you live in California, you know it’s only a matter of time before the next big earthquake strikes. As a homeowner, it’s important to take all of the necessary precautions to earthquake proof your property – this will protect those who reside there, while …
Foundation Underpinning – Does Your Home Need It?
If you own a home in Los Angeles, the property may need foundation underpinning. Underpinning is a process that is used to repair, strengthen, or increase the depth of an existing foundation by lowering the footing which allows the property to rest on more supportive …
Ridgecrest Earthquakes Triple Chance of Large Quake on San Andreas Fault
Remember last year’s massive earthquakes out of Ridgecrest, CA? A new study says that earthquake series has increased the chance of a large earthquake occurring on the San Andreas fault by three times! According to the study, which was published in the Bulletin of the …
Preventing & Repairing Foundation Settlement
Like most man-made things, your home’s foundation will degrade over time which can cause foundation settlement issues. After a home has been constructed, things like weather conditions, soil issues, and moisture problems can cause the foundation to settle at an uneven rate, which creates instability …
