Blog

15 September

Greater Los Angeles Cities Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Programs

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:11:00-08:00

What are the benefits of Soft Story retrofit in Los Angeles Homeowners and commercial property owners in Los Angeles know that they have an urgent need to retrofit their buildings to safeguard them from the destructive forces of earthquakes. Because so many of our clients who are owners and/or landlords of Los Angeles commercial properties are interested in more information about Soft Story programs, we [...]

Greater Los Angeles Cities Soft Story Seismic Retrofit ProgramsWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:11:00-08:00

1 September

What is the average Los Angeles Soft Story retrofitting cost?

Weinstein Construction2025-12-04T13:40:59-08:00

How much does a Los Angeles Soft Story retrofit cost The City of Los Angeles mandatory Soft Story retrofitting program identifies buildings vulnerable to structural failure from the effects of an earthquake. Because so many of our clients want to know the potential cost of Soft Story retrofitting, we decided this helpful blog about Soft Story buildings and the City’s retrofit program! What is considered [...]

What is the average Los Angeles Soft Story retrofitting cost?Weinstein Construction2025-12-04T13:40:59-08:00

20 August

Consumers Tips When Hiring Contractors – Consumer Affairs Bulletin

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:06:26-08:00

We have been having some fun with our last three-part blog series! In our first blog, we explained the importance of Los Angeles consumers hiring only bonded, licensed, and insured contractors to work on residential and commercial property jobs. In our second blog, we discussed where consumers can go to determine whether or not a contractor is licensed. In this third blog in our three-part Consumer [...]

Consumers Tips When Hiring Contractors – Consumer Affairs BulletinWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:06:26-08:00

13 August

Determining if your contractor is licensed – Consumer Affairs Bulletin

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:06:24-08:00

How to check if a contractor is licensed in California In last week’s blog, we explained the importance of Los Angeles homeowner and commercial property owners hiring only bonded, licensed, and insured contractors to work on residential and commercial property construction jobs. In this second blog in our three-part “Consumer Affairs Bulletin” series, we discuss how consumers can actually find out whether or not their [...]

Determining if your contractor is licensed – Consumer Affairs BulletinWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:06:24-08:00

6 August

Is Your Contractor Licensed, Bonded, & Insured – Consumer Affairs Bulletin

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:06:22-08:00

What does it mean for a contractor to be bonded, licensed, and insured? One of our clients recently asked us, why is it important for me to hire only a bonded, licensed, and insured contractor for my construction project? This gave us the idea to put together a three-part blog series which we kick-off today, where we will explain the importance of Los Angeles homeowners and [...]

Is Your Contractor Licensed, Bonded, & Insured – Consumer Affairs BulletinWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:06:22-08:00

19 July

Why Does a Concrete Foundation Crack

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:06:00-08:00

Is it normal for concrete foundations to crack? If you are wondering whether it’s normal for concrete foundations to crack, we should let you know right at the outset that there are two things you can know for sure about concrete: it will be hard, and it will crack! Cracks in concrete foundations and walls are fairly common. Some cracks are the result of “shrinkage” [...]

Why Does a Concrete Foundation CrackWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:06:00-08:00

9 July

What lessons can we learn from the Miami Condo Building Collapse

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:57-08:00

We all remember the moment when we heard about the horrific June 24, 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South, a 12-story beachfront condominium in the Miami, Florida suburb of Surfside.* Our hearts go out to the victims and their families, as well as the many families who have lost everything due to that tragedy. What caused the Miami condo building to collapse The condo [...]

What lessons can we learn from the Miami Condo Building CollapseWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:57-08:00

4 July

What you need to know about your home’s crawl space

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:53-08:00

Our clients are always asking us for advice about their crawl spaces, especially what they are used for and how they should be maintained. As such, we thought it would be helpful to our blog readers to read some more interesting facts, as well as Q&A’s about crawl spaces! What is the purpose of a crawl space In Los Angeles, many homes have a crawl [...]

What you need to know about your home’s crawl spaceWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:53-08:00

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

(888) 412-8363

WHO WE ARE

CLIENT REVIEWS

HELPFUL ARTICLES

Don’t DIY Earthquake Retrofit! Find A Qualified EBB Contractor

Earthquake Retrofit Grants in LA – Free Money For A Safer Home

Does Your LA Apartment Building Balcony Meet Code? 5 Considerations

Balcony Inspection and Repair – Protect Your Tenants & Investment