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 …
California Experiences 5.7 Magnitude Quake One Day After Mexico’s 7.4 Shaker
On Wednesday, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake rattled California. The epicenter was near Cartoga, CA, which is about 180 miles north of Los Angeles. The temblor occurred at 10:45 AM, with intense shaking felt near Lone Pine and Bishop, and in parts of Los Angeles. Several …
Why You Should Earthquake Retrofit Your House Today
Considering an earthquake retrofit? In California, there are roughly 1.2 million homes that are not seismically safe. In fact, if a large earthquake were to occur today, most of these homes would be unlivable from foundation damage after the shaking. Most homes that need some …
What to Look for in Your Foundation Contractor
There are a lot of companies that offer foundation repair and foundation replacement in Los Angeles … so how do you know which foundation contractor is right for you? Before you hire any foundation company, it’s important that you do your research – this could …
5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Ridgecrest, Felt in Los Angeles
Wednesday came to a shaky ending after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Ridgecrest, CA … with shockwaves felt throughout Southern California. The quake struck at 6:32 PM, and occurred just 14 miles east of Ridgecrest, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The temblor even …
Seismic Retrofitting: Is it Worth the Upgrades?
Earthquakes are a very real threat if you live in California. As a result, seismic retrofitting is a necessary home upgrade to protect older properties – especially those that were built before 1980 – from damage and destruction during a large quake. Why is seismic …
