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About Weinstein Construction

Weinstein Construction Corporation is a family-owned business located right in the heart of “Earthquake Country,” the San Fernando Valley! Our company was established in 1977 by its owner and president, Itzcik Weinstein, who himself is a local homeowner, as well as husband, father, and a general contractor to residents of the greater Los Angeles region. Itzcik and his team bring a unique commitment to every job, leveraging their many decades of knowledge, experience, and a “can do” attitude to meet every client’s needs. No job is too small, and we will always offer you the best possible solution at a fair price!

28 June

Myths and Facts about Foundation Cracks Repair and Replacement

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:51-08:00

Can foundation cracks be repaired Yes, foundation cracks can definitely be repaired! There are many solutions for repairing foundation damage, and Los Angeles homeowners, especially those who live in homes built in the 1950s or earlier, can benefit from basic crack repair methods which typically involve filling the cracks with epoxy that solidifies and connects the concrete back together again. In many cases, metal straps [...]

Myths and Facts about Foundation Cracks Repair and ReplacementWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:51-08:00

21 June

What should I do about Efflorescence in Crawl Space / Basement Walls

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:48-08:00

What is efflorescence Efflorescence are white, powdery type of crystallized mineral salt that appear on concrete, stone, and stucco, in the form of ugly stains that often ooze, flake, and peel off. They are also often seen on unfinished basement walls or growing inside the surfaces a home’s crawl space. The worry, of course, is whether or not these “petri dish” stains are harmful mold [...]

What should I do about Efflorescence in Crawl Space / Basement WallsWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:48-08:00

10 June

Can modern caissons technology save property earthquake damage

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:47-08:00

What are the uses of caissons Many of our clients are very interested in caissons and caisson shoring, and often ask us, what are caissons used for? Well, caissons are a type of deep foundation that are used to protect and support a home or commercial building. Caissons are incredibly important in the construction of buildings in the Greater Los Angeles area, which is known for violent earthquakes. In our region, [...]

Can modern caissons technology save property earthquake damageWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:47-08:00

27 May

City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (“LADBS”)

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:43-08:00

What does the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (“LADBS”) do? To Reach the City of Los Angeles Building and Safety Department (LADBS) Directly - Dial 311 Call 3-1-1 (within the City of Los Angeles) Callers from outside Los Angeles can call (213) 473-3231. If you a commercial property owner and a frequent reader of our blogs on the mandatory requirements of the City [...]

City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (“LADBS”)Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:43-08:00

12 May

Soft Story retrofit cost – lead & asbestos testing & structural observations

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:42-08:00

What are a Soft Story retrofit project’s lead & asbestos testing, structural observations, and cost recovery? In the previous blog in our series on Soft Story retrofitting, we discussed how the owner/landlord of a Soft Story building hires a structural and/or soil engineer and a construction firm to carry out a Soft Story Retrofitting project. In another blog in the series, we also discussed the required [...]

Soft Story retrofit cost – lead & asbestos testing & structural observationsWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:42-08:00

29 April

Retrofitting an older building in an earthquake zone

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:40-08:00

In previous blogs we discussed the mandatory requirements of the City of Los Angeles’ Soft Story Retrofit Program, as well as the requirements of the Tenant Habitability Program (“THP”), which requires the owner and/or landlord of a Soft Story building to mitigate the impact of retrofitting activities on the property’s tenants. We also explained how to hire structural and soil engineers, as well as a [...]

Retrofitting an older building in an earthquake zoneWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:40-08:00

15 April

LA Soft Story Retrofit Program – Hiring engineer & construction firm

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:33-08:00

In our previous blogs we discussed the mandatory requirements of the City of Los Angeles’ Soft Story Retrofit Program, as well as the Tenant Habitability Program (“THP”), which requires the owner and/or landlord of a Soft Story building to mitigate the impact of retrofitting activities on the property’s tenants. In this new blog, we explain how the owner and/or landlord of a Soft Story building [...]

LA Soft Story Retrofit Program – Hiring engineer & construction firmWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:33-08:00

13 March

Los Angeles Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:41:27-08:00

What does it mean to retrofit a Soft Story building If you are an owner or manager of a Los Angeles based commercial property, you may have already heard of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (“LADBS”) mandatory Soft Story Retrofitting Program and how Los Angeles commercial property owners can prepare for an earthquake. In brief, the City of Los Angeles’ Soft Story [...]

Los Angeles Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit ProgramWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:41:27-08:00

1 February

When should I be worried about my home’s foundation

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:04:25-08:00

How can you tell if you have foundation issues If you have been asking yourself, how can I tell if my foundation is in trouble? Well, the answer is, it’s not always easy to tell! The first thing that you can do is walk around your house and inspect your floors, your walls, and your ceiling and ask yourself the following questions: Is my floor [...]

When should I be worried about my home’s foundationWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:04:25-08:00

9 January

Damaged Home Foundations Are Seriously Dangerous

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T12:41:33-08:00

Is it dangerous to live in a house with a bad foundation Many of our clients who are homeowners in the Greater Los Angeles region often ask us, is living with a damaged home foundation dangerous? The answer is that while minor foundation damage, like small cracks, may not be an immediate health and safety hazard, more major damage such as large cracks, or a [...]

Damaged Home Foundations Are Seriously DangerousWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T12:41:33-08:00

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