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House Bolting is the process of attaching a house to its existing concrete foundation. Metal bolts and plates are added to the concrete footing and framing in the substructure to improve the connection between the structure and the foundation...

Over time, a once leveled home can experience severe sloping. This is caused by foundation settlement in the soil and/or earthquake movement, which can lead to cracked walls and ceilings, doors and windows not opening or closing properly, and uneven flooring. The solution to these common issues is house leveling. House leveling is the act of evening the floor inside and around the home to its original position. Through this process, floors are reverted to their original leveled position. At JC Retrofit Construction, our foundation experts will fully assess your foundation and floor system, write a detailed quote, and provide you with all options to alleviate these issues.

Foundation Replacement is when an existing foundation is no longer structurally sound due to deterioration and is removed and replaced with a brand-new foundation in order to help protect your home from loss or damage in the case of seismic activity. Foundation deterioration or sinking can occur due to multiple reasons such as poorly compacted soil base, low-quality concrete mix used in pouring, hollow spots, extended moisture exposure, and more. STEP ONE: We shore up the house. This is done carefully to prevent unwanted cracks to walls and ceilings. We transfer the weight of the structure to the temporary shoring so that the existing foundation is supported throughout the process. STEP TWO: A...

A soft-story is a typical multi-story building with weak/open front wall lines, such as apartment buildings with parking space directly underneath. Most rental properties in the Los Angeles area are likely a soft-story building. It’s our job to keep such rental properties up-to-date with the latest retrofit ordinances. These photos capture our team using proper rebar to reinforce the steal frames. Without proper strengthening, these vulnerable buildings may be subject to structural failure during and/or after an earthquake. If you live in Southern California, you are well aware of the seismic one-two combos that can happen at any moment. After the 6.4 magnitude quake that hit near Ridgecrest...

Are you in need of extra space for a home office, gym, or laundry room? Do you want to convert that extra space on your property into a storage unit or garage? Or perhaps you want to transform that unused space into passive income? Whichever is the case, an ADU may be right for you! There's no need to search for a bigger home on the market. Our team can help you increase the value of your home and explore a wider range of housing possibilities. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a small, individual residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a stand-alone home. ADUs can be converted portions of existing homes known as interior ADUs, attached to new or existing homes, or stand-alone...