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,…
WARNING: The Bridge Is A Tumblin’ Down!
[caption id="attachment_1038" align="alignleft" width="169"] Bridge Out Ahead![/caption] We were asked to investigate a property in…
Too Close for Comfort
[caption id="attachment_1032" align="alignleft" width="225"] Existing Narrow Driveway and Wall[/caption] What do you do when the…
When Your Pool Moves and Cracks
[caption id="attachment_1080" align="alignleft" width="300"] Patched pool shell & cracks.[/caption] We were recently hired to evaluate…
Vacation Home Dilemma
[caption id="attachment_992" align="alignleft" width="469"] Photo Source: Randy Jibson, USGS[/caption] What do you do when you…
Meeting Your Needs During the COVID-19 Quarantine
Helfrich-Associates is blessed to be in the construction field because building and construction are essential…