The Slippery Slope: What Can Happen When Contractors Fail To Practice Due Diligence
We were asked to perform a geotechnical investigation at a property in Temecula, CA, to…
Owner Alert: More Building Code Changes
[caption id="attachment_954" align="alignleft" width="225"] Wooden apartment balconies will require periodic inspections in California by 2025.[/caption]…
The Importance of Research
[caption id="attachment_937" align="alignleft" width="300"] Example of exterior wall cracking.[/caption] At Helfrich-Associates, we know how important…
Cracking Up Over Eaves
We were hired to evaluate the interior ceiling cracks in a home in Fullerton. CA.…
How COVID-19 Affects Our Service
We want to reach out to our clients and let you know that Helfrich-Associates is…
Trees: A Thin Line Between Love & Hate
What do you do when the tree you love is causing damage to your building?…
Damage Due to Repairs
What happens when the fix for a problem creates another problem?We were hired to investigate…
Dealing with Tree Root Damage
We were hired to investigate a property that had experienced tree root damage. Tree roots…
How Far Would You Go To Feel Secure?
How far would you go to feel secure in your home? In one of our…
Case Study: How the Terms Mouse Trap and Fire Training End Up in the Same Sentence
A mouse trap is a common, albeit annoying, word in suburban households. To most people,…