Weinstein Construction Provides Earthquake Retrofitting Services

2 March

Los Angeles EBB Program Extension Update

Weinstein Construction2025-03-06T13:31:25-08:00

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 UpdateWeinstein Construction2025-03-06T13:31:25-08:00

23 February

Do You Need Foundation Underpinning?

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:25:19-08:00

Foundation Underpinning: When You Need It, What It Costs, and When to Walk Away Foundation underpinning is a process used to repair, strengthen, or increase the depth of an existing foundation by lowering the footing to take purchase on more supportive soil. Your home’s foundation is the one thing you never want to gamble with. If it starts shifting, cracking, or sinking, the problem won’t [...]

Do You Need Foundation Underpinning?Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:25:19-08:00

30 January

Earthquake Retrofitting and What You Should Know About It

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T12:43:38-08:00

Earthquake Retrofitting: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Home California isn’t just known for its sunshine and coastline—it’s also earthquake country. And if your home was built before modern seismic codes, it could be at serious risk. That’s where earthquake retrofitting comes in. It’s not just a precaution; it’s a necessity. But what exactly is retrofitting? How much does it cost? How long [...]

Earthquake Retrofitting and What You Should Know About ItWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T12:43:38-08:00

16 January

Caissons, Retaining Walls and Foundations Groundwater Danger

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:14:21-08:00

Why are Caissons, Retaining Walls and Foundations always in danger from intruding groundwater? Years ago, a construction worker standing at the edge of a caisson that was built to prevent groundwater from entering an excavation, was literally sucked down and trapped in crushed stone that surrounded the caisson. In essence, groundwater seeped into the construction site and created a pressure differential between the outside and [...]

Caissons, Retaining Walls and Foundations Groundwater DangerWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:14:21-08:00

18 December

What is the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program (EBB) in Los Angeles

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:11:24-08:00

What are the chances of “The Big One” happening? Our clients often ask us, what are the chances of the earthquake we have all dubbed “The Big One” happening? How bad will a huge earthquake be? Well, does anyone out there really have any doubt that “The Big One” is gearing up to smash our fair city of Los Angeles? We have talked about this [...]

What is the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program (EBB) in Los AngelesWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:11:24-08:00

10 November

How to prepare for earthquakes in Los Angeles

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

For the past 45 years, Weinstein Construction’s earthquake mitigation specialists have been having an ongoing dialogue with our friends and neighbors in the Greater Los Angeles region, helping them prepare for “The Big One” earthquake, which surely will one day come. Our clients and friends always ask us: “what do I need to do to prepare? That’s the best question ever, because, let’s face it, [...]

How to prepare for earthquakes in Los AngelesWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:41:23-08:00

22 October

Commercial Earthquake Retrofitting Protects Buildings & Saves Lives

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:50:29-08:00

Living in earthquake-prone areas comes with unique challenges, especially for commercial property owners. Structural damage, foundation issues, and maintenance are part of daily life in regions like California, where seismic activity is a constant concern. Weak spots in buildings—particularly older ones—pose serious risks, but the good news is that earthquake retrofitting can drastically improve a structure’s resilience and protect lives. Why Is Earthquake Retrofitting Important? [...]

Commercial Earthquake Retrofitting Protects Buildings & Saves LivesWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:50:29-08:00

13 October

How to Protect Your Home from a Major Earthquake

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T12:43:45-08:00

Earthquakes are unpredictable natural disasters that can cause significant damage to homes and communities. While we can’t stop them from happening, we can reduce the destruction they leave behind by taking proactive steps to prepare and protect our homes. Let’s explore what causes earthquakes, how they affect our homes, and the essential steps you can take to minimize their impact. What Causes Earthquakes and Why [...]

How to Protect Your Home from a Major EarthquakeWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T12:43:45-08:00

29 August

Los Angeles Earthquake Soft Story (ESS) Program

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:37:52-08:00

What is the Earthquake Soft-Story (ESS) Program? One of our clients, a Los Angeles homeowner who benefited from the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (“EBB”) program, recently called in to ask us, what is the California Residential Mitigation Program (“CRMP”) and its new Earthquake Soft Story (“ESS”) initiative? We were only too happy to explain that the ESS is a joint initiative created by the California [...]

Los Angeles Earthquake Soft Story (ESS) ProgramWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:37:52-08:00

3 August

Retaining walls, caissons, retrofitting, and drainage control

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:58-08:00

Do Los Angeles homes need retaining walls, caissons, earthquake retrofitting, and drainage control? For this week’s blog, we thought we’d tackle some important ways to protect Los Angeles homes and commercial properties, for example using retaining walls and caissons, earthquake retrofitting, and drainage control measures, which can all help protect Los Angeles homes and commercial properties, especially those that are built on a steep slope. [...]

Retaining walls, caissons, retrofitting, and drainage controlWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:05:58-08:00

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