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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
3 June

SB 721 Balcony Inspection Checklist: What LA Owners Should Expect

2025-07-16T10:10:16-07:00

As an owner or manager of a Los Angeles multi-unit residential apartment building, you are probably aware by now that you must comply with California Senate Bill 721, otherwise known as the “Balcony Inspection Law,” which requires periodic mandatory safety inspections and repair of your apartment building’s damaged balconies, decks, stairs, porches, catwalks, and other “Exterior Elevated Elements” (also called “EEE” or “3E”). If you [...]

SB 721 Balcony Inspection Checklist: What LA Owners Should Expect2025-07-16T10:10:16-07:00
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 April

Los Angeles Balcony Inspection Law SB721- Complete Guide

2025-04-17T13:10:49-07:00

What Is the Balcony Inspection Law SB721 in Los Angeles? As an owner of a commercial property such as a multi-family residential apartment building, you may have already heard about the State of California’s mandatory Balcony Inspection Law in Los Angeles.  However, some of the information out there has been confusing or downright misleading, and so we thought it would be useful to put together [...]

Los Angeles Balcony Inspection Law SB721- Complete Guide2025-04-17T13:10:49-07:00
18 March

Toxic Mold in Homes: Symptoms, Damage & What LA Homeowners Must Do

2025-04-11T10:00:37-07:00

Can you live in a house with toxic mold? So many of our Los Angeles based clients have come to us during this year’s Rainy Season to ask us, can we live in a house with toxic mold?  While toxicology experts may say the answer depends on what kind of mold you have growing inside your home or your crawl space, the professionals at Weinstein [...]

Toxic Mold in Homes: Symptoms, Damage & What LA Homeowners Must Do2025-04-11T10:00:37-07:00
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
8 February

How do you stabilize a hillside in Los Angeles

2025-02-23T14:00:30-08:00

After the horrific fires that ravaged thousands of hillsides in the Greater Los Angeles area, we started to hear from many of our clients who were concerned about mud, rocks, and debris, flowing down from hillsides into their homes and businesses after rains.  The typical questions we get from our clients are:  what can I do to stabilize my hillside?  How can I control erosion [...]

How do you stabilize a hillside in Los Angeles2025-02-23T14:00:30-08:00
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
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