Foundation

White Castle Construction

Name: White Castle Construction
Address: 743 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, United States
Telephone: +1 323-937-1660

+1 323-937-1660 743 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, United States

About White Castle Construction

At White Castle Construction, we know your home is your biggest investment. That’s why we’ve dedicated over a decade to protecting families across Los Angeles from earthquake damage and foundation failure. As a fully licensed and insured team (#1054708), we combine structural engineering principles with hands-on craftsmanship to deliver lasting safety and peace of mind.Whether you need a seismic retrofit, crawl space repair, or a full foundation replacement, we treat every project like it’s our own home. Our process is transparent: we inspect, explain, quote fairly, and execute with precision. We also handle all city permits and earthquake brace + bolt grant paperwork, so you don’t have to s...

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Earthquake Brace + Bolt

The state-funded Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program offers homeowners up to $3,000 to seismically strengthen their home. White Castle Construction is an approved EBB contractor in Los Angeles. We manage everything — from the initial assessment to the final city sign-off.Our team will bolt your house to its foundation and brace cripple walls, reducing the risk of collapse during a quake. We take all required photos, complete the paperwork, and submit your rebate claim. No other foundation serv...

Earthquake Retrofitting

Earthquake retrofitting goes beyond bolting. It’s a complete seismic upgrade that includes shear wall installation, foundation anchor strengthening, and continuous load path improvements. White Castle Construction customizes every retrofit to your home’s unique structure and soil conditions in Los Angeles.Our engineers assess vulnerable areas: cripple walls, unreinforced masonry, post-and-pier supports, and soft-story garages. We then design a solution that meets current building codes without u...

Foundation and Drainage Inspection Services

Buying or selling a home? Worried about cracks, settling, or moisture? White Castle Construction offers same-day foundation and drainage inspections for homeowners and real estate professionals in Los Angeles. Our inspector Kevin is known for being thorough, honest, and easy to understand.We examine foundation types common to Los Angeles: stem walls, river rock, CMU, slab, brick, post and pier, hillside caissons, and combinations. We also check drainage patterns, crawl space moisture, and signs...

Earthquake retrofitting

Earthquake retrofitting is a complete seismic upgrade for your home, going well beyond simple bolting. We add shear walls, strengthen foundation anchors, and improve the load path so your house moves with a quake instead of against it. Every retrofit is designed around your home's structure and the soil under it. Our engineers first look at the weak points, such as cripple walls, post-and-pier supports, and soft-story garages, then plan a solution that meets current code without unnecessary cost...

Foundation repair in Los Angeles

Cracks, sagging floors, and doors that stick often point to a foundation that needs attention. We start with a careful inspection and explain what we find in plain terms before recommending anything. Repairs are matched to your foundation type, whether that is a slab, stem wall, or post and pier system, and to the soil conditions on your lot. We handle the permits and inspections so the project stays on schedule. You will get a clear quote and a clear picture of the work, with no pressure to cho...

Seismic retrofitting in Los Angeles

Seismic retrofitting strengthens an older home so it holds together during shaking. For many houses, this means anchoring the structure to its foundation, bracing short walls under the floor, and reinforcing connections that were never designed for strong ground motion. We look at how your house is built and how the soil around it behaves before we choose a plan. Our work follows current building codes, and we coordinate with the city so inspections go smoothly. The goal is a home that stays int...

Cripple wall bracing in Los Angeles

Cripple walls are the short wood walls that sit between your foundation and the first floor, and they are often the weakest link in an older house. We install bracing panels and blocking that keep these walls from racking or sliding off the foundation during an earthquake. The work is done from the crawl space, so it usually causes little disruption inside your home. Each job is laid out to fit your house's framing and to meet city requirements. We can also explain how cripple wall bracing fits...

Earthquake brace + bolt grant in Los Angeles

The state's Earthquake Brace and Bolt program can help Los Angeles homeowners pay for basic seismic work on eligible older homes. We are an approved contractor for this program, so we can handle the process from start to finish. That includes checking whether your home qualifies, taking the required photos, completing the paperwork, and scheduling the bolting and bracing work around your life. We also submit the rebate claim and see the job through final city sign-off. We will walk you through t...

Stem wall foundation repair in Los Angeles

Many Los Angeles homes rest on stem walls, which are solid concrete or block walls that carry the house from the footings up. When these walls crack, settle, or lose their connection to the framing, the whole house can feel the effects. We inspect the wall, the footing, and the drainage around it to find the cause before we repair anything. Repairs may include crack stitching, reinforcement, or re-anchoring the wall to the floor system. We explain each option, what it will cost, and how long it...

Hillside foundation specialists in Los Angeles

Homes built into Los Angeles hillsides face unique pressures from slope movement, saturated soil, and tight access. We have experience with hillside caissons, retaining elements, and the drainage problems that come with sloped lots. Our inspections look at how the ground and the foundation work together, and we explain what we see in clear terms. When repairs or retrofits are needed, we plan them with the slope in mind and coordinate with the city for the required permits. If your property sits...

Post and pier foundation repair in Los Angeles

Post and pier foundations raise a house on short columns above the ground, a common setup in older Los Angeles neighborhoods. Over time, the posts can shift, the footings can settle, and the connections to the floor framing can loosen. We check each post, footing, and beam for movement and damage, then recommend repairs that bring the house back into balance. Our work often includes new footings, bracing, and secure connections between the piers and the structure above. We keep the process trans...

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