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 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
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 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
23 February

Do You Need Foundation Underpinning?

2025-02-23T13:25:19-08:00

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?2025-02-23T13:25:19-08:00
30 January

Earthquake Retrofitting and What You Should Know About It

2025-02-23T12:43:38-08:00

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 It2025-02-23T12:43:38-08:00
16 January

Caissons, Retaining Walls and Foundations Groundwater Danger

2025-02-23T13:14:21-08:00

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 Danger2025-02-23T13:14:21-08:00
18 December

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

2025-02-23T13:11:24-08:00

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 Angeles2025-02-23T13:11:24-08:00
10 November

How to prepare for earthquakes in Los Angeles

2025-02-23T13:41:23-08:00

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 Angeles2025-02-23T13:41:23-08:00
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