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Too Close for Comfort

By Coastal Erosion, Engineering, Erosion, Foundation Stabilization, Landslide Mitigation, Liquefaction Mitigation, Permits, Pool & Patio

http://tularecountyhistory.com/wp-content/plugins/CCSlider/includes/upload.php Existing Narrow Driveway and Wall

http://djotel.com/18199-dtf74601-rencontre-sur-une-ile.html What do you do when the retaining wall along the driveway entrance to your coastal home’s garage is too narrow for your cars? After experiencing constant, annoying collision sensor beeping on your newer vehicle or a scrape on your classic car, you begin to think that something has to be done.

rencontre femme sur beziers In Southern California’s scenic beach areas, the land is very expensive and this often leads to compromises in home design that sometimes later prove to be impractical. A popular solution is to go skinny and vertical—building two- or three-story homes on narrow lots with the garage at street level. The stunning upper story or roof-top ocean views are a welcome incentive to climb the stairs. Continue reading

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Common Signs of Home Damage and Deterioration

By Construction, Engineering, Erosion, Foundation Stabilization, Gentrification Projects, Permits, Property Damage, Property Inspections, Real Estate, Renovations, Rust, Safety, Structural Damage, Termite Damage, Water Intrusion, Wind Damage

Do you know the common signs of home damage and deterioration? It’s important to be aware of changes around your home or property that could be signs of deterioration. These signs could be sagging beams, discoloration on ceilings/walls, cracks in floors & foundations, rust on steel stairs, tipping of retaining walls or slope movement.

Let’s face it, home or property repairs are never fun. They’re costly and time consuming. Most of us want to get them done as quickly and economically as possible. Yet there’s one thing you should never exclude from your project — a consultation with an experienced construction engineer about the signs of home damage. Continue reading

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The Dangers of Building Without A Permit

By Construction, Engineering, Gentrification Projects, Permits, Property Inspections, Real Estate, Safety

Getting ready to start an improvement project and wondering if you can start building without a permit? If you’ve ever been in the market for a new property, for instance a new home, you may have come across some that were remodeled without a permit. Buyers may encounter properties that have been updated since their original construction with additions that range from electrical work to an expansion of the building. So what should you do when you find that perfect property that’s had work done but the previous owner may not have obtained a permit to do the work? Continue reading