So, imagine this: you already had your home inspected, for example, by a foundation specialist who came to your home, walked its perimeter, took measurements, and also spent some time in your crawl space. And now you are looking at an inspection report that confirms what you had been suspecting: your foundation has a problem. Now the question is, what can you actually do about [...]
At Weinstein Construction, we get calls every week from homeowners across the Greater Los Angeles region who noticed that something was wrong in their home: maybe their front door suddenly started sticking for no obvious reason, or perhaps they noticed a crack around a window that was not there a few months ago. Or maybe their noticed one of their kids’ balls rolling slowly away [...]
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 gain a secure hold on more supportive soil. In other words, it reinforces the underpinning foundation of a home, ensuring its long-term stability. A home’s foundation is the one [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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