Soil report review, footings, slabs, retaining walls, caissons. We coordinate geotech, rebar, and the inspector — concrete pours start at first light.
Every service is performed under APLA's General B license (#B-844201) with the appropriate specialty trade licenses on each crew. Workers' comp and $2M general liability on every project.
Quote this service →Foundation crack repair in Los Angeles costs $3,500-$12,000 for minor cracks. Full foundation replacement or reinforcement costs $25,000-$80,000+ depending on scope and foundation type. Seismic retrofitting (adding anchor bolts and cripple wall bracing) costs $4,500-$14,000 for most LA homes. APLA provides free foundation assessments. CA Lic #1136359.
Common signs of foundation issues in LA homes include: cracks in exterior or interior walls (especially diagonal cracks at window corners), doors and windows that stick or no longer close properly, uneven or sloping floors, gaps between walls and ceiling or floor, and visible cracks in the foundation itself. Early detection prevents significantly more expensive repairs.
Yes. Structural foundation work requires building permits from LADBS or the applicable city building department. This includes foundation replacement, significant crack repair, seismic retrofitting, and retaining wall construction. APLA manages all permit submissions for foundation projects throughout Los Angeles. CA Lic #1136359.
Seismic retrofitting adds anchor bolts and cripple wall bracing to older homes, connecting the structure to the foundation and reducing earthquake damage risk. Los Angeles has a mandatory soft-story retrofit ordinance for multi-unit buildings, and many single-family homes built before 1980 benefit significantly from voluntary retrofitting. APLA evaluates retrofitting needs during foundation inspections.