Annual Home Foundation Inspection – Why All Homeowners Need One
As a homeowner it’s important to ensure that your home is in good condition – oftentimes, that starts with a foundation inspection. Starting from a ground-up approach will make certain that your home’s structural integrity stays intact and cut down on major repair costs down …
2022 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist
Every year, homeowners should conduct a routine earthquake preparedness check around their home and workplace. Because we live in earthquake country, it’s important to make sure you’re prepared for the inevitable “big one.” Take a look at Julian Construction’s checklist for earthquake preparedness below! Examine …
4.1 Earthquake Jolts San Francisco Residents
Residents of San Francisco were awakened by a large earthquake Thursday morning. The 4.1 magnitude quake struck at 5:07 AM, at a depth of 12 miles. The shaking was widespread, with reports from residents across San Francisco and even in the Sacramento region. Shortly after, …
4.3 Earthquake Rattles San Bernardino
Early Thursday morning, a 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattled residents of San Bernardino around 2:23 AM. The temblor occurred near San Bernardino’s town Trona, not far from Ridgecrest, and occurred at a depth of just 2 miles under the surface, east of Lake Isabella. Luckily, no …
How to Spot the Signs of Foundation Damage
Knowing the signs of foundation damage can be the difference between a low-cost repair and a pricey new foundation. As a homeowner, it’s crucial that you stay vigilant about maintaining your home and staying up to date on all repairs, in order to avoid major …
Changing Soil Conditions: Why Your Home Foundation Should Be Inspected Regularly
Did you know that the soil conditions around your home can affect the structural integrity of the property? One of the most common causes of foundation problems is settlement. Settlement occurs when the home’s foundation has sunken deeper into the soil it was built upon …
Is Your Home Structurally Unsound? If You’ve Neglected Home Repairs, It Might Be
The responsibility of owning a home comes with a never-ending battle of home maintenance and home repairs. As a homeowner, putting off home repairs – especially foundation repair — can come at big cost. Not only can this contribute to worsening damage, this can lead …
Water Damage and Foundation Issues
Water damage can affect both the interior and exterior of your home. While water damage can be an eyesore, when it isn’t fixed, this can create foundation problems and costly repairs. There are a few different ways your home can suffer from water damage. Moisture …
Everything to Know About Foundations and Soil Problems
If your home has a foundation issue, there’s a good chance this can be due to soil problems. Soil is made up of sand, silt, and clay, in addition to other organic materials. But that doesn’t mean all soil is created equal. For example, clay …
