If you are hoping on breaking ground on your piece of land in Los Angeles, it is important to have all the ducks in a row. Another crucial matter that needs serious consideration is choosing the perfect builder for your new house construction. What factors should be considered when assessing the capabilities of a builder…
Earthquakes are one of the things in life that you cannot predict. No matter who you are or where you are, when the Earth starts shaking, you’ll be affected. Homes can be particularly susceptible to earthquake damage. If you wish to prevent your house or building from suffering structural damage during a strong quake, you…
Earthquakes can happen at any time. It can be a mild shaking or it can be a strong tremor. Unfortunately, not all houses in LA are safe if a major quake were to happen. If you are not sure whether your house is safe from a major earthquake, make sure to contact a retrofitting construction…
Remodeling your house will make it more comfortable to live in. But, the key to renovating it on a budget but with the beautiful outcome is to choose the right remodeling construction in Los Angeles. With the right agency, the entire process will be performed successfully. When is the Best Time to Call for Remodeling…
Do you have a soft-story building? If you do, consider having it assessed by our Encino retrofit and construction specialists to prevent it from collapsing during an earthquake. As you go to Encino, Los Angeles, you will find a lot of soft-story buildings. They are easy to identify as they include tuck-under parking. This type…
Our soft story company in LA specializes in foundation evaluation and repair, as well as retrofitting and house bolting. As a retrofit contractor, we have seen several plans and designs from other companies. Some of our clients would send us their drawings so we can evaluate how much it would cost to build a soft-story…
Kitchen remodeling can be an expensive project. If that is the case, should you hire an Encino retrofit and construction company? Yes, you should. If you wish your kitchen remodeling to be a success, then you must consider hiring a retrofit and construction. Our company does not just help with your retrofitting but we can…
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 and in Southern California have homes or businesses that are on a mountainside or have property that slopes. With a property like this, providing adequate protection for your foundation can be important so that you can avoid problems of flooding or soil erosion. While problems may not be immediately visible…
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…
