Making all the Right Moves in Southern California
When the iconic 1960’s surf band the Beach Boys sang their hit song “Good Vibrations,”…
2021 Property Maintenance Checklist:
The Top Ten Annual Must-Do Items If your home, your wallet and peace-of-mind are important…
Working Under Cover, On the Sly, Going Rogue . .
Are there problems when you do construction work before you get a permit? The answer is…
Red Tag Alert: View for Days Comes With a Price
[caption id="attachment_1133" align="alignleft" width="150"] The ocean and canyon view[/caption] We were asked several years ago…
How To Build a Basement Below Your Older Home
One of our clients recently asked us to help them, decide how to build a…
That’s The Breaks: Aging City Water Lines
Most of us in Southern California, even during periods of drought, generally take it for…
Inspecting This Old House To See If It Stands The Test of Time
If you’re a fan of classic architecture and the great homes of the past centuries,…
Is This Building Slip Sliding Away?
[caption id="attachment_1066" align="alignleft" width="300"] Tilted reinforced concrete foundation next to slope below building[/caption] In 2015,…
Things Were Going Downhill In A Hurry
Several years ago, we were asked to assist a homeowners association (HOA) with their damaged…
Block Wall Alert—TILT!
[caption id="attachment_1049" align="alignleft" width="290"] Tilted retaining wall[/caption] When purchasing a home, especially a resale home,…