Insurance and Foundation Damage

Foundation damage is one of the worst forms of damage a homeowner can experience not just because it’s relatively expensive to repair but it’s also not easily covered by insurance. Even though insurance will sometimes cover foundation damage, most of the times insurance will...

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

Ways to Prevent Damage to Your Retaining Wall

Even though a retaining wall requires little to no maintenance, not inspecting it or having routine maintenance will shorten it’s lifespan. The lifespan of a retaining wall is highly dependent on the materials and methods used to build it or how frequently it’s maintained...

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

How To Choose a Drainage Contractor

How do you choose a drainage contractor ? Drainage contractors are experts who provide water management related services with regards to installation, maintenance and the supply of materials. There are different ways a homeowner can determine who is a good and reliable drainage contractor....

28. Dec. 2016 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Is Your Parking Lot Flooding ?

One of the most important aspects of a parking lot that is often overlooked is its drainage. Whether the parking lot flooding is natural or man-made, it is a hazard to drivers or pedestrians and is also very damaging to the parking lot. Even...

22. Dec. 2016 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Do it Yourself or Hire a Professional Drainage Contractor ?

Hundreds if not thousands of home and property owners experience a water damage or emergency at home or work everyday. For a homeowner, water problems are the worst nightmare because of the damage that water is likely to cause. Water can cause damage that...

15. Dec. 2016 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Prevent Soil Erosion This Winter

Soil erosion is when the upper most layer of the soil is moved from one spot to another by a number of agents. Soil erosion mostly occurs during the winter season unlike the other seasons because of agents such as heavy rain, strong winds,...

8. Dec. 2016 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Yard Drainage Problems During Winter

It’s normal to have a flooded yard for a few hours after a rain storm, but if your yard turns into a swamp every time it rains then you seriously need to consider hiring a drainage contractor. Pooling water in your yard should be...

7. Dec. 2016 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Wet Weather Is A Big Problem For Los Angeles Homes

Wet weather is a big problem for Los Angeles homes because it tends to affect the properties very negatively. Wet weather in Los Angeles tends to cause water pooling, runoff, flooding, erosion or foundation damage. The following are ways in which Los Angeles homes...

2. Dec. 2016 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Does Foundation Waterproofing Help ?

It’s estimated that US households exceed over 1 trillion gallons of water in annual leakages and that the cost to repair the damages caused by these leakages can go as high as $27,000 for each homeowner. The first thing that comes to mind when...

28. Nov. 2016 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Uncategorized / 0 comments

My Foundation Is Leaking, What Do I Do ?

21. Nov. 2016 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Your Winter Preparedness Checklist for Your House Should Look Like This

Winters in the Los Angeles area can range from moderate to property damaging storms. Harsh winter conditions can cause flooding, wind damage and expanding soils which are all bad for your house, but you can still prevent your house from winter damage. Here’s the...

15. Nov. 2016 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Signs You Might Have Poor Drainage

Not only do most drainage problems occur during winter but winter rain also tends to expose a lot of underlying drainage issues, which are usually hidden before the start of winter. To identify a poor drainage system, you should be on the lookout for...

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