13 octubre

IMMEDIATE RELEASE! Free EBB Government Seismic Retrofitting Grants

2025-02-23T13:14:56-08:00

At Weinstein Construction, we are very excited to inform all our neighbors and friends that the California Earthquake Authority retrofitting grant program is opening back up on October 18, 2022, to take applications from Greater Los Angeles homeowners, and that Weinstein Construction remains an approved contractor for this program! The Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program The “Earthquake Brace + Bolt” (“EBB”) is a state-funded program [...]

IMMEDIATE RELEASE! Free EBB Government Seismic Retrofitting Grants2025-02-23T13:14:56-08:00
26 agosto

Do you think «The Big one» is an earthquake? Find out why it’s not (Part 2)

2025-02-23T13:14:29-08:00

What is this blog about? As we discussed last week, at Weinstein Construction, we monitor closely all data sources for interesting news about issues that affect homeowners and their families.  About 10 days ago, we came across some scientific predictions which made us very concerned:  a natural disaster that can happen in California on a scale that is “larger than any in world history” [...]

Do you think «The Big one» is an earthquake? Find out why it’s not (Part 2)2025-02-23T13:14:29-08:00
17 agosto

Do you think «The Big one» is an earthquake? Find out why it’s not (Part 1)

2025-02-23T13:14:26-08:00

What did we see that alarmed us? Here at Weinstein Construction, we monitor continuously all news sources for relevant scientific and construction industry-related intelligence.  We do this so that we can bring you, our clients, the most up-to-date advice on how to protect your homes and families. Over the past few days, we have come across some scientific predictions which make us very concerned [...]

Do you think «The Big one» is an earthquake? Find out why it’s not (Part 1)2025-02-23T13:14:26-08:00
2 junio

We Have Some Good News For Homes Built Without a Cripple Wall

2025-02-23T13:14:19-08:00

If your home was built without a Cripple Wall, your earthquake retrofit will be simpler, more effective and less expensive! What is a Cripple Wall? Los Angeles homeowners who live in properties that do not have Cripple Walls, should count themselves lucky!  For such homeowners, an earthquake retrofit job will be quick, effective, and even less expensive! At this point you’re probably asking, what [...]

We Have Some Good News For Homes Built Without a Cripple Wall2025-02-23T13:14:19-08:00
15 abril

IMPORTANT: Weinstein Construction Launches A FREE Soft Story Retrofit Program

2025-02-23T13:14:09-08:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  IMPORTANT NEWS BULLETIN! Weinstein Construction, the leader in Los Angeles Soft Story Retrofits since 1977, is announcing a new free, no-obligation Soft Story Retrofit program for all eligible owners and managers of apartment buildings and commercial buildings in the Greater Los Angeles area! Each eligible Program participant will also qualify for additional, substantial discounts on various Soft Story Retrofitting project services – [...]

IMPORTANT: Weinstein Construction Launches A FREE Soft Story Retrofit Program2025-02-23T13:14:09-08:00
27 diciembre

Top 4 Signs Your Los Angeles House Might Need A Foundation Repair

2025-02-23T13:11:40-08:00

Los Angeles Foundation Repair Foundation cracks in Los Angeles are very common because in this city, we build our homes on top of soft clay soil that expands during our rainy seasons and contracts during our dry seasons.  This back-and-forth movement happens constantly, and it doesn’t just happen in one direction!  Incredibly, a home’s foundation can be lifted, moved, and set back down in a [...]

Top 4 Signs Your Los Angeles House Might Need A Foundation Repair2025-02-23T13:11:40-08:00
18 diciembre

California’s Mandatory Balcony Inspection Laws (SB721 AND SB326)

2025-02-23T13:11:38-08:00

For the past few months, we have been hearing more and more from owners of multi-unit residential apartment buildings and condominium home owner associations, asking us for guidance regarding the State of California’s new mandatory Balcony Inspection Laws, and so we thought to put together a short, “plain speak” informational blog post on the subject! Much in the same way that the City of Los [...]

California’s Mandatory Balcony Inspection Laws (SB721 AND SB326)2025-02-23T13:11:38-08:00
15 septiembre

Greater Los Angeles Cities Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Programs

2025-02-23T13:11:00-08:00

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 Programs2025-02-23T13:11:00-08:00
1 septiembre

What is the average Los Angeles Soft Story retrofitting cost?

2025-12-04T13:40:59-08:00

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?2025-12-04T13:40:59-08:00
19 julio

Why Does a Concrete Foundation Crack

2025-02-23T13:06:00-08:00

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 Crack2025-02-23T13:06:00-08:00
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