Footings are like your feet. They anchor the house to the ground and support the foundation. Adding footings to an existing building is one of the specialties of LARC, a construction company in LA. As to the typical cost of adding footings, it depends on the existing house. The average is $5000. If the project…
Many properties in Los Angeles have to comply with a recent piece of legislation from the city which requires that certain buildings be strengthened against the threat of earthquakes. This is as a result of some problems with the durability of some buildings constructed before 1978, which has caused structural failure and raised the threat…
A “soft story retrofit” may sound a bit confusing, but it can help your home or office to withstand an earthquake. When we say “withstand an earthquake,” that includes the dangerous period after an earthquake as well. Many of our customers have chosen this particular type of retrofitting for many reasons, not all of which…
No matter what kind of business you’re in, it’s important that your commercial location look great. Even if you’re the very best at the service you offer, a commercial location that looks substandard is going to turn customers off. Over the years, our commercial retrofitting construction company in Los Angeles has helped so many different…
Foundation underpinning in Los Angeles is just one of the many foundation related services that we have to offer. This service can help your building’s foundation in many different ways, but it’s important to point out that it’s not the only way that we can help to make sure that your foundation is as strong…
In southern California, it’s important to make your property stand out. With so many gorgeous properties all throughout southern California, that’s not easy to do. Our retrofitting construction company landscaping services are available to help our customers. There’s a lot we can do to make your property look better and also, in many ways, be…
A retaining wall can come in quite handy. A retaining wall can help you to contain soil on your property. They’re also great for giving you the space you need for the things you want on your property: like a driveway or a basement. In fact, our retrofitting company often makes them for people who…
When something’s wrong with your house, it doesn’t feel like a home. It feels like something’s wrong or out of place. Our residential retrofitting construction company can make your house feel like a home again. You have a dream for what you want your home to be: we can make it come true. There are…
Living in California can be a risky business. There are the obvious rewards of beautiful surroundings and glorious weather, among other benefits, but there are the downsides of dangerous nature, including risks of flooding and earthquakes. When you move to this area, you have to be prepared to take steps to protect the home and…
If you are considering buying a home in Southern California, or if you already own a home in the area, making sure that the home is safe and secure against any potential seismic activity is important to you. Your home is your most costly asset, and protecting it means protecting your family and your investment…
