If you see or think you might have any of the following symptoms, you should give us a call and schedule a free 14-point inspection: Cracks in foundations, basements, slabs or concrete, cracks in cricks, chimney leaning or cracking, drywall cracking, settling foundations, sticky doors or windows, gapping in window or door frames, cracks in home interior walls or plaster, uneven floors and leaning walls.

In California, any cities neighboring the San Andreas fault line are in a constant earthquake danger. That includes the Greater Los Angeles Area. Building and structures built before 1986 should get a structure reinforcement as the original bolting technology has been changed drastically and it will not withold strong seismic movements.

If you are starting to notice cracks in walls or concrete slabs and your doors and/or windows won't shut properly, you most likely have leveling issues. If that is the case you should not wait, an ealy repair will be much cheaper and more efficient that a late one.

It depends on the scope of work to be performed, and under what city jurisdiction your house resides. As foundation experts, we will let you know if a permit is required, and why.

Use your senses. If you smell a lingering damp smell from your crawl space, or if you see termites or mold, or if you notice any visible leaks, your house is suffering from water damage and you should address it sooner than later.

Since we offer a free, complete 14-point house inspection we will need access to the house. We need to make sure that every corner is checked. Visible cracks, windows and doors that won't shut properly, sloping floors, and more.

Absolutely not. The California State License Board mentions the following: "a general building contractor shall not take a prime contract for any project involving trades other than framing or carpentry unless the prime contract requires at least two unrelated building trades or crafts other than framing or carpentry, or unless the general building contractor holds the appropriate license classification or subcontracts with an appropriately licensed specialty contractor to perform the work."