Valley Village, California Residential Repair Specialists
Weinstein Construction is a family-owned and operated business with over 45 years of experience in California and the Valley Village area and we are located right in the heart of “Earthquake Country,” the San Fernando Valley! Established in 1977 by its owner and president, Itzcik Weinstein, who himself is a local homeowner, as well as husband, father, and a general contractor to residents of the greater Los Angeles region.
Older homes in Valley Village – especially those built 60 or more years ago often face serious foundation challenges due to shifting soil, seismic activity, and changing weather patterns. Expansive clay soil, cycles of wet and dry seasons, and frequent earthquakes can all contribute to cracked, uneven, or weakened foundations. Homes constructed in the 1950s and 60s may be especially at risk, as many were built before modern reinforcement standards, sometimes using unreinforced concrete, river rocks, or bricks held together with aging mortar.
Common warning signs of foundation problems include cracks in walls, ceilings, or tiles; sagging or sloping floors; warped baseboards or moldings; doors and windows that stick; or excess interior humidity. Over time, small issues can escalate, threatening the safety and value of your property and delaying repairs usually leads to more costly solutions down the road.
That’s where our Valley Village foundation repair experts come in. Our team uses industry-standard diagnostics to identify the source of your foundation issues and applies proven, cost-effective repair methods tailored to your home’s unique needs. In rare cases where damage is severe, we can even replace the foundation often while you remain safely in your home.
Don’t wait for minor cracks to become major problems. With decades of experience and a commitment to affordable, long-lasting results, our licensed professionals help homeowners in Valley Village restore safety and peace of mind to their properties.
Many homeowners don’t realize how much their crawl space impacts their home’s energy efficiency, air quality, and family health. The unfinished area beneath your first floor often with a dirt floor and open vents can become a hidden source of problems. Moisture vapor rises from the soil, mixing with outside air that enters through vents. This humidity not only makes your heating and cooling system work harder (raising energy bills by as much as 15–25%), but also creates a breeding ground for mold, mildew, and wood-destroying fungus.
On top of that, crawl spaces are a magnet for rodents, bugs, and even radon gas – a dangerous, odorless substance linked to lung cancer. As air moves upward through the home, contaminants from the crawl space circulate, triggering allergies and respiratory problems.
The solution is professional crawl space encapsulation. Our specialists in Valley Village install vapor barriers made from ultra-durable polyethylene to seal the area, protect against moisture, and stop mold, mildew, and bacteria growth at the source. We also seal vents and cracks to keep pests and outside air out, and install high-efficiency dehumidifiers to maintain a dry, healthy environment beneath your home.
With a properly encapsulated crawl space, homeowners in Valley Village enjoy lower utility bills, better indoor air quality, and peace of mind knowing their property and their loved ones are protected from hidden hazards.
If you own an apartment building or condominium in Valley Village, it’s essential to comply with California’s mandatory Balcony Inspection Laws—SB 721 and SB 326—which require regular inspections of Exterior Elevated Elements (EEEs) like balconies, decks, stairways, and walkways that are supported by wood and elevated more than six feet above ground.
SB 721 applies to multi-family apartment buildings, requiring inspections by the compliance deadline and every six years after. SB 326 covers condominiums and associations, with the first inspection required by the same deadline and then at least every nine years. All inspections must be completed by a licensed architect, engineer, or qualified contractor. If urgent safety issues are found, they must be reported and fixed immediately, while non-urgent repairs follow set timelines for apartments or the discretion of condo boards.
Acting early to schedule your inspection gives you more flexibility, reduces costs, and helps avoid last-minute rushes as deadlines approach. Early inspections in Valley Village not only ensure compliance, but also safeguard your building’s structural integrity and long-term value.
Our team uses high-quality, code-compliant materials to repair and restore balconies and other EEEs, addressing both structural and water damage as needed. Don’t wait—protect your property and residents by scheduling a balcony inspection and repair consultation in Valley Village today.
Soft story buildings are those with large open spaces on lower floors, such as parking garages or commercial storefronts – are especially vulnerable to earthquake damage. Without proper lateral support, these structures are at risk of severe collapse when seismic forces strike. Many older multi-story buildings in Valley Village, built before current seismic codes, urgently need retrofitting to meet modern safety standards and protect both occupants and property.
A soft story retrofit reinforces weak points in a building’s design, using proven engineering techniques to stabilize floors, strengthen foundations, and add crucial support where it’s needed most. This process reduces the risk of structural failure, falling debris, and costly post-earthquake repairs while also ensuring your property complies with evolving seismic safety regulations.
Recent studies have shown that earthquake risk in regions like Valley Village has increased, making proactive seismic upgrades more important than ever. Retrofitting not only protects lives, but also preserves property value and can lead to lower insurance premiums.
Whether you own a commercial, multi-family, or residential building, our experienced team provides expert consultation, inspection, and retrofitting services tailored to your property’s needs. Don’t wait until the next earthquake strikes schedule a soft story or earthquake retrofit evaluation in Valley Village today and gain lasting peace of mind.
Valley Village, California and
Greater Los Angeles Service Areas | WEINSTEIN CONSTRUCTION
WHY Valley Village CHOOSES WEINSTEIN CONSTRUCTION?
Weinstein Construction redid my foundation and retaining wall and I’m very happy with the work!
We had our basement retrofitted. Very courteous to us, very attentive. I was very impressed with the people who came to do the job. They were polite, well dressed, and really seemed to know what they were doing. We feel a lot safer now than we would have otherwise.
We had used Weinstein to earthquake retrofit our house. First, my intention was to do it myself, but we got a very nice sales rep over and he went through the whole procedure and by putting a thought into I concluded that it was not worth it for me to spend 14 days under the house. They came out, a top professional crew, they did it in a day, and we really loved what they did.
We are pleased with the results. The people were on time, they were neat, clean, and even the “big boss” was very nice and accommodating, so we’re happy with the services.
I was very happy. Very clean job. Very satisfied, and I recommend it to everybody.
We had our house retrofitted. Immediately we noticed the stability of it, even when we walked the house. Now it’s so much better and it’s stabilized, we’re very confident. It went very well and we’re very pleased.
They did a great job, they were on time, clean, and the price was right. I recommend you do the same.
House was built in 1933. They did the right job, they did a very good job and we’re very happy with the results. I recommend them.
