Safe Sidewalks LA Program

The city of Los Angeles has sidewalks that have deteriorated to an extent where most of them are a danger to the residents. In order to tackle this problem, the city of Los Angeles has introduced the city sidewalk repair program by the name...

9. May. 2017 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

How To Apply For The Earthquake Brace and Bolt Program

Los Angeles is prone to earthquakes and the long awaited mega earthquake called the Big one along the San Andreas fault is expected to happen anytime soon. To alleviate the damage caused by earthquakes or The Big One, the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program...

1. May. 2017 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

How To Maintain Foundation Moisture Level In Summer

Summer is fast approaching and Los Angeles Homeowners and commercial building owners are beginning to prepare their properties for the moisture deficiency in the soil around their property foundations caused by the summer heat. Maintaining foundation moisture level in summer is very important because...

25. Apr. 2017 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Questions To Ask Your Concrete Contractor

Los Angeles residents are beginning to think about outdoor activities as summer approaches, hence the need for the installation of new concrete or repairs by homeowners and business owners. It’s easy to find a concrete contractor in Los Angeles but it’s not easy to...

18. Apr. 2017 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

How Expansive Soils Can Affect Your Hillside Home

Owning a home on expansive soils can be tough but owning a hillside home on expansive soils can be even worse. Expansive soils are soils that absorb water and expand and will shrink when moisture is lost, while as a hillside home is a...

14. Apr. 2017 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

What Type of Retaining Wall Does Your Los Angeles House Need ?

Owning a house in an area like Los Angeles can be a bit of a challenge due to geographic and climatic issues such as soil erosion, landslides or storms. To counter many of these problems, different types of retaining walls can be built in...

7. Apr. 2017 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Do You Need A Crawlspace Encapsulation ?

Moisture problems in your crawlspace are not always easy to notice and worse still not easy to find the right solution once you discover the problem. Crawlspace Encapsulation is usually the best solution to most of the crawlspace moisture problems that you might be...

31. Mar. 2017 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

What Is A French Drain ?

You need a good drainage system in order to have good drainage for your yard and landscape. Good drainage will come with a number of systems and a french drain is almost always a necessity. A french drain is an outdoor trench installed in your...

24. Mar. 2017 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Do You Have a Sinking Driveway ?

A compromised driveway is not only unsightly but it is also not safe for you and your family. Sinking of the driveway will just continue to get worse if it is not addressed on time. There are many reasons as to why you might...

17. Mar. 2017 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Preparing Your Home Foundation For Summer ?

It’s almost summertime and as enjoyable as the summer season is, it presents a number of problems for your home. It can cause minor or serious damage to your home or it’s surroundings. One of those serious problems that the summer heat can...

7. Mar. 2017 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

When Should You Resurface Your Driveway ?

Driveways will last for a very long time if you are able to take care of them accordingly. Driveway resurfacing is one way of the ways of maintaining your driveway that will make it last longer and way past its’ prime. When you...

1. Mar. 2017 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Protect Your Los Angeles Home Against Mudslides and Landslides

Mudslides and Landslides are powerful events that not only result in injuries and deaths but also cause damages of over $3 billion annually. Mudslides occur when mud flows off a hill or steep area usually because of torrential rain. Landslides also involve the...

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