How to Diagnose Sloping Floors and Foundation Issues
Have you noticed sloping floors or uneven flooring throughout your home? There are several issues that can create unleveled flooring in a home … the most common of them being foundation problems. Typically, homes that are suffering from sloping floors from foundation issues are older …
What Winter Weather Means for Your Foundation
With every new season, comes a few new issues for homeowners. Which is why protecting your home foundation in various types of weather will help maintain its structural integrity and cut down on frequent repairs. As the weather gets cooler and wetter in California, this …
Do You Need Foundation Replacement or Foundation Repair?
Oftentimes, older homes in Los Angeles need some form of foundation repair or foundation replacement. Foundation replacement typically occurs when foundation issues have been neglected and persisted without the needed restorations. A full foundation replacement can be a complicated process which is dictated by the …
Does Your Home Need Foundation Underpinning?
Foundation underpinning is a type of foundation repair that is used to deepen the foundation. This is typically done when there has been foundation degradation or when the soil beneath the home is sub-standard and the foundation needs to be strengthened in order to protect …
Los Angeles County Rocked by 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake
Los Angeles residents were awakened by a 4.5 magnitude earthquake late Friday night, with nearby regions in Southern California also affected by the shaking. The epicenter occurred near South Pasadena, with the quake creating a sharp shake and jolt. The earthquake was centered near the …
Your Guide to Foundation Repair
When it comes to your home, having a solid foundation is the most important aspect of the house in regards to safety and value. Whether you have owned a home for years, or you are looking to sell your current property or buy a new …
Slab Foundations Explained
Is your home built on a slab foundation? A slab foundation is a single layer of concrete that is placed beneath the property to support a structure. The concrete of a slab foundation is typically several inches thick, and relatively inexpensive to build. These sturdy …
Earthquake Retrofitting in California
Have you been putting off your home’s earthquake retrofitting? In California alone, there are roughly 1.2 million homes that are still lacking the necessary earthquake retrofits to withstand a large earthquake. Most of these homes were constructed before 1980, and they have a crawl space …
Soft Story Retrofitting – Everything You Need to Know
As a Los Angeles resident, you’ve probably heard the term “soft story” or “soft story retrofit” by now. A soft story building is a multi-unit property that was constructed with a weak or vulnerable first floor. These first floors are typically characterized as open spaces …
