Why Your Altadena Fire Rebuild Might Not Need a Sump Pump or LID Covenant
We recently got a drainage plan approved in Altadena without requiring a sump pump or a LID maintenance covenant. Here is the engineering behind why it worked.
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Canon Boulevard Grading Plan: Steep Altadena Hillside
A steep Altadena fire rebuild grading plan near the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. We took over from another civil engineer to design cost-effective grading and drainage.
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Hillside Grading in Pacific Palisades - What Fire Rebuild Projects Actually Require
Pacific Palisades fire rebuilds often require grading plans, excavation plans, stormwater sump pumps, and erosion control. Basements add complexity requiring shoring plans from structural engineers.
Read More How to Avoid a Stormwater Sump Pump on Your Altadena Fire Rebuild
Many Altadena fire rebuilds are told they need a sump pump. Here's how we sometimes show the site drains the same way it did before the fire and skip the pump entirely.
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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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Los Feliz Grading
Looking at an interesting plan in Los Feliz with a slight addition and a nice ADU addon. At first glimpse everything is trying to be tied into the existing topography.
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