Earthquake Shakes Orange County, Felt Throughout Southern California
Thursday evening, a 2.6 magnitude earthquake rattled residents of Orange County. The quake was centered just 2.5 miles east of Anaheim, with reports of shaking in Anaheim, Orange County, Newport Beach, Santa Monica, and Palos Verdes. Occurring at 5:07 PM, the USGS reported the temblor …
3 Ways Foundation Repair Can Boost Property Resale Value
If you’ve been following the real estate market, sellers definitely have the advantage right now! If you’re thinking about selling your home, it’s important that you complete all of the necessary repairs before listing the property for sale. This will ensure that your home sells …
Earthquake Retrofitting in Los Angeles: Is It Necessary?
If you live in Los Angeles, chances are you’ve heard about earthquake retrofitting. Earthquake retrofitting is a form of foundation repair that can strengthen a structure to make it more resistant to earthquakes. If you own a home in Los Angeles, you may be thinking, …
3.7 Earthquake Rattles Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach residents were rattled by a 3.7 magnitude earthquake Saturday evening at 6:55 PM. The earthquake occurred three miles from Manhattan Beach, three miles from El Segundo, and two miles from Redondo Beach. The earthquake was registered at a depth of 7.9 miles. Luckily, …
Earthquake Fault May Block Development of Hollywood Skyscraper
Over a decade ago, developers announced plans to build a skyscraper – the first of its kind – on a section of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. According to the LA Times, the proposed project would create more than 1 million square feet of office, retail …
Does Your Home Need Caissons and Grade Beams?
If you own a hillside home in Los Angeles, chances are your property may need home foundation stabilization using caissons and grade beams. Caissons and grade beams are two popular foundation repair methods for stabilizing hillside homes and for supporting retaining walls. Caissons and grade …
Everything You Need to Know About House Leveling
You might need house leveling if you have you noticed sloping or sagging floors in your home. House leveling is the process of lifting a home’s foundation to as close to its original state as possible. This is typically done during foundation repair. Most often, …
Inglewood Rocked by 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake
It was a shaky start to Monday morning in the Inglewood area when a 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck the region at 4:44 AM. Located in the South Bay part of Los Angeles, the seismic event started with a few foreshocks around 4:15 AM. The first …
3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ukiah, California
On Wednesday, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake rattled residents near Ukiah, California at 8:41 AM. The temblor was roughly 45 miles from Clearlake, 51 miles from Healdsburg, 57 miles from Windsor, and 64 miles from Santa Rosa. The quake occurred 4.1 miles below the surface. Smaller …
