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3 October

Foundation Problems Guide for Buyers & Owners – When To Walk Away

2025-10-03T12:01:50-07:00

Many calls into Weinstein Construction come from homeowners and commercial property owners who want us to check the condition of the foundation their property is sitting on.  The clients who call us are proactive, and need to know whether or not their foundation will survive the next crisis that comes along, for example, a severe rainstorm, mudslide, or one of our many regional earthquakes.  And [...]

Foundation Problems Guide for Buyers & Owners – When To Walk Away2025-10-03T12:01:50-07:00
29 August

Top Reasons to Install a Retaining Wall on Los Angeles Properties

2025-08-29T18:44:29-07:00

As climate change continues to affect our Los Angeles region, we see year after year of record rainfall which unfortunately, floods the basements and crawlspaces of both residential homes and commercial businesses with water runoff.  For those who own a structure that is built on or near a hillside, water, mud, and debris are now a continuous threat to the stability and safety of their [...]

Top Reasons to Install a Retaining Wall on Los Angeles Properties2025-08-29T18:44:29-07:00
19 July

SB 721 Balcony Inspections: Deadlines & Compliance Guide for LA

2025-09-04T13:33:24-07:00

If you are the owner or manager of a Los Angeles commercial property such as a multi-family residential apartment building, you may already be familiar with the State of California’s mandatory Balcony Inspection Los Angeles laws, which were mandated by California Senate Bill 721. California’s SB 721 balcony inspection law impacts thousands of property owners in our region, and this quick and easy guide explains [...]

SB 721 Balcony Inspections: Deadlines & Compliance Guide for LA2025-09-04T13:33:24-07:00
29 June

Most Common Foundation Repairs and Their Costs in Los Angeles

2025-07-17T13:25:26-07:00

In Part 1 of this series, we broke down the factors that influence foundation repair costs. Now, let’s look at the most common repair methods in Los Angeles—complete with real-world examples—so you know what to expect when it’s time to protect your home. Most Common Foundation Repairs & Price Ranges Epoxy or Polyurethane Crack Injections This is often the first line of defense for small [...]

Most Common Foundation Repairs and Their Costs in Los Angeles2025-07-17T13:25:26-07:00
16 June

Foundation Repair Cost in Los Angeles? Breaking Down the Real Numbers!

2025-07-16T10:27:18-07:00

How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost in Los Angeles? Breaking Down the Real Numbers! As a homeowner in the greater Los Angeles area, you’ve probably wondered: what is the average cost to repair a foundation? That’s a great question! This article focuses on the main factors that affect foundation repair costs in Los Angeles and why pricing can vary so much. At the end, we’ll [...]

Foundation Repair Cost in Los Angeles? Breaking Down the Real Numbers!2025-07-16T10:27:18-07:00
3 June

SB 721 Balcony Inspection Checklist: What LA Owners Should Expect

2025-07-16T10:10:16-07:00

As an owner or manager of a Los Angeles multi-unit residential apartment building, you are probably aware by now that you must comply with California Senate Bill 721, otherwise known as the “Balcony Inspection Law,” which requires periodic mandatory safety inspections and repair of your apartment building’s damaged balconies, decks, stairs, porches, catwalks, and other “Exterior Elevated Elements” (also called “EEE” or “3E”). If you [...]

SB 721 Balcony Inspection Checklist: What LA Owners Should Expect2025-07-16T10:10:16-07:00
16 April

Causes of Foundation Problems in Los Angeles

2025-05-24T10:07:56-07:00

At Weinstein Construction, we do a lot of work helping our clients check, repair, or replace the foundation of their homes and commercial properties.  Oftentimes, such projects start with a simple phone call from a client to our offices, as they are curious about the health of their foundation after a severe rainfall or a natural disaster such as an earthquake.  When we have such [...]

Causes of Foundation Problems in Los Angeles2025-05-24T10:07:56-07:00
2 April

Los Angeles Balcony Inspection Law SB721- Complete Guide

2025-04-17T13:10:49-07:00

What Is the Balcony Inspection Law SB721 in Los Angeles? As an owner of a commercial property such as a multi-family residential apartment building, you may have already heard about the State of California’s mandatory Balcony Inspection Law in Los Angeles.  However, some of the information out there has been confusing or downright misleading, and so we thought it would be useful to put together [...]

Los Angeles Balcony Inspection Law SB721- Complete Guide2025-04-17T13:10:49-07:00
18 March

Toxic Mold in Homes: Symptoms, Damage & What LA Homeowners Must Do

2025-04-11T10:00:37-07:00

Can you live in a house with toxic mold? So many of our Los Angeles based clients have come to us during this year’s Rainy Season to ask us, can we live in a house with toxic mold?  While toxicology experts may say the answer depends on what kind of mold you have growing inside your home or your crawl space, the professionals at Weinstein [...]

Toxic Mold in Homes: Symptoms, Damage & What LA Homeowners Must Do2025-04-11T10:00:37-07:00
2 March

Los Angeles EBB Program Extension Update

2025-03-06T13:31:25-08:00

At Weinstein Construction, our earthquake retrofitting specialists have received many calls over the past few days from our clients and friends, asking us, when will the California Earthquake Brace & Bolt (EBB) program registration close?  We thought this was a great question to answer in a blog, as there is some big recent news on this government “free money” earthquake retrofitting campaign!  But first, a [...]

Los Angeles EBB Program Extension Update2025-03-06T13:31:25-08:00
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