Altadena Drainage Plans
Any lot that sits on the North side of the block or sideways in Altadena is likely going to require drainage plans. Some South lots might require drainage plans as well.
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Perspectives on civil engineering, hillside construction, grading, and structural engineering in Los Angeles.
Brentwood SFR with a Basement
Looking at corrections from Building and Safety they wanted us to show the earthwork exhibit. The model is sometimes tricky, but after looking at Altadena surveys, a typical Los Angeles survey is a lot easier to read fast.
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First Altadena Like for Like into Plancheck
Our first Altadena rebuild like for like project was pretty smooth. The idea was that the proposed house would be in nearly the same footprint as the existing now gone house.
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Silver Lake Driveway Grading Design
After going through a few options, I started to narrow down a potential idea that works with LA City garage turnaround radius and a typical car reverse radius.
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Brentwood Driveway Drainage
Looking at a new single family house with basement in Brentwood and the main constraint is keeping everything as level as possible while minimizing cut.
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Grading and Drainage Solutions for Altadena's Distinct Landscape
Altadena, tucked beneath the San Gabriel Mountains, is a charming Los Angeles County community known for its scenic beauty and charming homes. Unlike the steep hillsides of nearby areas, Altadena's flatter terrain presents its own set of grading and drainage challenges.
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Why Drainage Plans Are Essential for Los Angeles Hillside Homes
Los Angeles hillsides, from Pacific Palisades to Beverly Hills, offer stunning views and prime real estate for luxury homes. But building on these slopes comes with a hidden challenge: managing water.
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Hillside Grading and Drainage for Los Angeles Luxury Homes
Los Angeles iconic hills, from Bel Air to Malibu, are the backdrop for some of the city most stunning luxury homes. But building on these slopes requires expert hillside grading and drainage.
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Silver Lake Hillside Driveway looking for Optimum Route
We were tasked with finding a clean driveway path so a car can drive up the driveway and turnaround in front of the house. The conditions are steep existing driveway and not much room.
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