Malibu Rocked by 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake, Followed by Strong Aftershocks
Malibu residents were off to a shaky start early Wednesday morning when a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck around 2:00 AM. The epicenter was located offshore just 16 kilometers south of Malibu Beach, and at a depth of 14 kilometers. A short three minutes later, the …
The Northridge Earthquake – 29 Years Later
On January 17th, 1994, the infamous 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake rattled the Los Angeles region at 4:31 AM. The massive temblor lasted roughly 30 seconds, while several equally destructive aftershocks followed for days. The quake resulted in the death of 72 people and caused 9,000 …
Strong Storms Continue to Slam California, Bringing Landslides, Sinkholes & Floods
This week, another string of strong storms slammed California. With sinkholes and floodwaters damaging towns throughout the state, and even resulting in the death of a young boy in San Luis Obispo County who was swept away by flood waters. Some 50,000 people were under …
Southern California Storm Brings Heavy Rainfall, Dangerous Winds, & Flood Watch
Southern California residents were in for another week of severe weather, as a large storm moved through the region on Thursday. Heavy rainfall, flash flood concerns, and dangerous surf and winds wreaked havoc on the area, with thunderstorm and flood watch warnings issued by the …
California Earthquake, 6.4 Magnitude Causes Widespread Damage
On Tuesday, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake rocked Northern California causing widespread damage and resulting in 2 confirmed deaths. Occurring in Humboldt County, houses were shaken off of their foundations, pipes burst, and many first responders were left trapped at firehouses unable to respond to urgent …
Drainage Problems: 5 Signs of a Faulty Drainage System
Drainage issues can cause an array of problems to your home’s interior and exterior. If you own a home, it’s important to know the waring signs of any drainage issues so they can be identified and repaired before serious damage is done. Check out our …
Winter Weather – 4 Ways it Can Affect Your Home’s Foundation
Winter weather can pose a new set of threats to your home’s foundation. Low temperatures and higher volumes of rainfall can impact your foundation and increase the chances for damage and deterioration. Check out 4 ways winter weather can wreak havoc on your home’s foundation …
3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Central California
On Monday, a 3.7 magnitude earthquake rattled residents in parts of central California, including those in the San Francisco Bay area. Occurring at 3:13 PM, the quake was centered 11 miles east of San Jose at a depth of 4.3 miles. Luckily, there were no …
Does Your Home Need a Sister Foundation?
If you live in a brick or stone home, you may need a sister foundation to reinforce the structure. Older masonry and stone foundations can be some of the most vulnerable structures around, especially when it comes to weak foundations. That’s because these types of …
