California experiences up to 100 jolts a day. But you won’t feel all of them because they are just small in magnitude. They won’t do any damage to your house. Still, with those numbers, experts recommend considering seismic retrofitting in Los Angeles. Out of the 100 quakes per day, one of them may cause…
When embarking on a building project, many aspirant homeowners might be faced with challenging red tape. Most of these problems rely greatly on obtaining building permits right before the project is started. Also, as time goes on, an inspector will be visiting your site frequently to assess whether you are building in a compliant. That…
Soft story buildings pose a challenge in the wider Los Angeles area that has an ever-present danger of earthquakes. First floors in these buildings are not strong enough to carry the load above when an earthquake strikes. Usually, an earthquake retrofit company carries out a structural assessment of the building to draw up a project…
The distractive force and fury of natural disasters has baffled humanity for as long as we have been in existence. Earthquakes are one of such phenomena that cause so much consternation and anguish leaving in their wake a trail of distraction to property and loss of life. Buildings are the most affected and professionals are…
Retrofitting can be a complex process. When you contact our earthquake retrofit company, we cannot immediately give you recommendations without first assessing your house’s structure. Indeed, the ability of your home to resist an earthquake can be easily assessed just by knowing when it was constructed. But first, we need more details. Any house…
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…
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…
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…
California is a seismically active region. And while large earthquakes are rare, they can occur. The massive 8.2 earthquake that shook Mexico last September is an antecedent to keep in mind. It’s a reminder of the importance and legality of seismic retrofitting in Los Angeles. Retrofitting is mandatory for big buildings in the city. This…
Recent changes in the building ordinances in the city of Los Angeles can affect you as the owner of an apartment building, office building or residential property. Buildings that are noted as “soft story,” indicating that they have areas of habitable rooms above an area such as a porch, a garage or a carport that…
