ZIP codes: 91501–91526
Area codes: 818
Population: 103,340
County: Los Angeles
State: California

Complete with several quaint “downtown” areas (Toluca Lake boasts the original “Bob’s Big Boy,” and still has waitresses on roller skates offering car-side service), the city is a slice of early Americana. Yet similar to other cities in the area, Burbank is prone to frequent earthquakes and aftershocks.

While the “Northridge earthquake” in 1994 was the largest temblor recorded in the city, the odds of the city experiencing a magnitude 7.6 quake (which is known to be incredibly destructive) in the next 5 decades is greater than 20%. And there is more than 90% chance that the city will experience a 5.2 magnitude quake.

Since even smaller quakes — given the right conditions of depth, soil composition, proximity, etc. — can cause substantial damage to homes, we at CXC Contracting strongly urge homeowners to in the Burbank area to investigate earthquake retrofitting. With the historical value of so many of the houses in the area in danger, getting them retrofitted to protect against earthquakes is simply good planning.

Frequent minor earthquakes — along with soil shifts and other factors — can, over time, cause a home’s foundation to became uneven, as well as causing cracks, broken foundations, and other problems. Having a solid foundation in good, level condition is advantageous for all homes, but especially so in the earthquake-prone city of Burbank, California.

ZIP codes: 90209, 90210, 90211, 90212, 90213
Area codes: 310, 323, 424
Population: 34,109
County: Los Angeles
State: California

With it’s environment of gently rolling hills, substantial greenery and copious mansions, the city is quite striking, and a popular tourist destination. However, like all of Los Angeles county, Beverly Hills is subject to the area’s infamous earthquakes.

1994’s “Northridge quake” was the largest earthquake the area has experienced in recorded history, However, the probably of the city experiencing a 7.0 temblor (which is considered substantial) in the next 50 years is nearly 10%. And there is greater than 90% likelihood that the city will suffer a 5.2 quake.

As even small quakes — given the right conditions of depth, proximity, soil composition, etc. — can cause damages to houses, CXC Contracting strongly recommends earthquake retrofitting for all Beverly Hills homes. With the stature and beauty of so many of the houses in the area at risk, having them retrofitted for earthquake safety is a wise investment.

Don’t wait until it’s too late (after an earth quake has already caused major, costly damage to your house). Get CXC Contracting out now for your free inspection, and learn how important it is to protect one of your most valuable investments against harm.

Additions, remodels and complete house rebuilds are common in Beverly Hills, thus, house leveling (sometimes called “foundation leveling” or “floor leveling”) is often a good idea as well. Doing any work to a house with an uneven footing can cause problems later on, so it’s preferable to take care of it as early as possible.

Zip codes: 562
Population: 24168
County: Orange County
State: California

The Main Street in Seal Beach was seen in the film American Pie 2 in the scene where the beach town gang drives through a street. The heart tugging Summer Song episode of the TV series The Wonder Years was shot on the Seal Beach Pier.

The Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge is home to endangered species such as the California Least Tern and the Savannah Sparrow. The highlights of a typical Seal Beach year are the Lion Club Pancake Breakfast in April and its Fish Fry Festival held in July. The Christmas Parade in December and the Kite Festival in September are other popular events in the city.

Besides these popular events, Seal Beach, unfortunately experiences continuous seismic events on account of its location close to one of the major geological faults in the earth’s surface. The sub-surface in Seal Beach experiences almost uninterrupted jolts and movements besides the risk of major earthquakes.

According to USGS database, the probability is 93% that Seal Beach will encounter an earthquake greater than 5.0 magnitude within 31 miles in the next 50 years. Also there are 72% chances that an earthquake of magnitude 5.6 might occur.

Due to continuous seismic activity, your home foundation and understructure can get weak, which increases the potential for damage during earthquakes.

Most homes rely on gravity to secure the base to the foundation and gravity is a downward (vertical) force. The earthquake forces are lateral (sideways) and very powerful and thus cannot be adequately neutralized by gravity alone. The earthquake forces can therefore cause your home to slide off its foundation. Earthquake retrofitting is the process whereby your home is secured to foundation by bolting and other means, so that gravity is no longer the only force at play. An earthquake retrofit home has greater chances of holding on its own (quite literally) during an earthquake.

When we talk of bolting the home to the foundation securely, it is imperative that the foundation itself is structurally intact so that it can offer the best support. Inherent weaknesses in the foundation can negate any retrofit efforts. The first step in earthquake protection is therefore foundation evaluation and foundation repair.

Contact CXC Contracting for professional earthquake retrofitting and foundation repair services in Seal Beach.

Zip codes: 92657-92663
Area codes: 949
Population: 85186
County: Orange County
State: California

Newport Beach offers good surfing facilities at its various beaches. The Newport Harbor offers a variety of activities like sailing, fishing, rowing and kayaking and is the largest recreational harbor in the US. Competitive sailing and boating events are part of the city’s annual calendar. Various Newport Beach locations have been used in movies such as Cleopatra, Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion and others. Newport Beach is home to several celebrities like actors Humphrey Bogart and Nicolas Cage, writer Dean Koontz, singer Gwen Stefani and many others.

Newport Beach, however, is highly vulnerable to earthquakes. According to the USGS database, the chances of the next big earthquake occurring within 31 miles of Newport Beach in the next 50 years are close to 92%. An incredibly destructive 7.3 magnitude earthquake occurred within 100 miles of the city in 1992. Further, there are 50% chances that an of a 6.0 and above magnitude may occur.

It would be a shame if your million dollar Newport Beach home is reduced to rubble just because you did not take the simple precaution of earthquake proofing it. A major earthquake is typically felt only for a few seconds. But such is the impact of those movements that they can easily overthrow your house if it is not earthquake retrofitted to enhance the structural strength.

The foundation on which your home rests is another potential area of structural weakness. If foundation has developed cracks or has become crumbly and porous, it can increase the extent of damage sustained during a major earthquake. Foundation repair can help reduce this risk. Elements of foundation repair include foundation replacement, addressing cracks and other damages and leveling the foundation.

CXC Contracting offers earthquake retrofitting and foundation repair services for residents in Newport Beach.

Zip codes: 90038, 90046, 90048, 90069
Area codes: 310/323/424
Population: 34399
County: Los Angeles
State: California

The city is credited with a number of firsts. It was the first city in California to allow registration of same gender domestic partnerships to protect their legal rights. A city of animal lovers, West Hollywood was the first city to outlaw declawing of cats and a city law has designated that pets be referred to as ‘companions’. The city was the first in the country to ban sale of clothes created with animal fur.

Along with all these firsts, it is unfortunate that West Hollywood is second to no other city in California when it comes to earthquake risk too. As per the USGS database, there is 95% probability that an earthquake of above 5.0 magnitude may occur within 31 miles of West Hollywood in the next 50 years. A fairly destructive 6.0 magnitude earthquake has an almost 70% chance of occurring and when the magnitude moves up to 6.5, the chances are still high at 50%.

Given these high odds, CXC Contracting urges all home owners in West Hollywood to consider earthquake retrofitting and foundation repairs that will enable their homes to withstand the effects of an earthquake.

Earthquake retrofitting is designed to secure your house firmly to the foundation and enable it to better resist the lateral forces during an earthquake. And foundation repairs make sure that your foundation has no vulnerabilities, which can turn even a mild earthquake into a devastating disaster. Earthquake retrofitting and foundation repair solutions require certain financial investment (as does everything else), but the money you spend now will be far lesser than what it would cost to rebuild your home if it is completely damaged in an earthquake. Moreover by earthquake proofing your home you can be at peace about the safety of your loved ones. And you can’t really put a price on that, can you?

Zip codes: 92605, 92615, 92646-92649
Area codes: 714/657
Population: 189992
County: Orange County
State: California

Construction of any kind is prohibited on Huntington Beach, affording a clear view of the ocean and keeping it uncluttered and scenic. The sport of surfing was introduced in Huntington Beach in 1925. The official home of the USA surf team is Huntington Beach and the city is the base for the Association of Surfing Professionals North America. The city beaches offer some of the best surfing breaks in Southern California. The world surfing championships are held annually in Huntington Beach. The city also hosts the independent SoCal Film Festival annually.

The surf and beach character indicate a ‘fun’ city. But as we know, an earthquake is anything but fun and Huntington Beach, like other cities in Orange County, is highly vulnerable to earthquakes.

The USGS database says that the chances of an earthquake greater than magnitude 5.0 occurring within 31 miles distance of the city are as high as 93%. An even more destructive 5.6 magnitude earthquake has 70% chances of occurring. While these odds are scary, it is possible to minimize the damage to your home and property by suitable earthquake proofing methods.

CXC Contracting earthquake retrofit solutions are designed to protect your home from damage during major earthquakes measuring 7.0 and above. The probability of such an earthquake occurring within 31 miles of Huntington Beach is just 13%. So our earthquake retrofitting can confidently offer 100% protection against damage during the more common, but lesser in magnitude earthquakes. Our foundation repair services restore the strength to the foundation, so that is supports your home better. With adequate foundation reinforcing and earthquake retrofitting, you can forget the worries about your home and danger to your loved ones.

This will help you better enjoy your surfing at the beach.

Zip codes: 92626-28
Areas codes: 714/949
Population: 109960
County: Orange County
State: California

Employment and business opportunities in Costa Mesa are good and so are the education opportunities with its 26 public schools. Recreation is afforded by its municipal golf course and numerous public parks. The city plays host to the annual Orange County Fair every July that receives more than a million visitors. The Pacific Amphitheatre adjacent to the fair grounds has had performances by Madonna, Bill Cosby and many more celebrities.

Quality of life in Costa Mesa is certainly above average. The only cause of concern in this otherwise near perfect city is the high earthquake risk on account of its geological location.

As per the USGS database, there is a very high probability (91%) that an earthquake measuring above 5.0 in magnitude will occur within 31 miles of Costa Mesa in the next 50 years. Older residents may recall the damages caused by a 1992 earthquake that measured 7.2 in magnitude, with its epicenter within a 100 mile radius of the city. So you can imagine the devastation that can be caused to your home if the epicenter moves closer.

Earthquake retrofitting and foundation repairs can help protect your home from damage during earthquake. CXC Contracting offers earthquake retrofitting services like cripple wall bracing, which ensure that your home remains standing during a major earthquake.

Cripple wall is a short wall that connects the floor of your house to the foundation. Constant sub-surface upheavals in Costa Mesa can make the cripple wall weak. The weak wall, when subjected to forceful motions during a major earthquake can buckle inwards or slide sideways or completely gets displaced from the foundation causing major destruction to your property. The financial losses aside, the life of your loved ones is at risk and so are the memories associated with your home.

The foundation is the basic source of support for your home. When the foundation is compromised either due to a prior earthquake or some other reason, naturally, the house is more vulnerable to damage during earthquakes. CXC Contracting foundation repair solutions help prevent that.

Zip codes: 93001-93007, 93009
Area Codes: 805
Population: 106,433
County: Ventura
State: California

The city is a lively bustling place with its museums, art galleries, beaches and shopping areas. The Ventura Harbor has exquisite sea-food restaurants and houses the headquarters of the Channel Islands National Park. Ferry departs regularly from the Ventura Harbor to Channel Islands.

Though called the ‘city of good fortune’, Ventura is unfortunately located in a geologically unstable area, making it vulnerable to earthquakes. The largest earthquake measuring 6.7 in magnitude occurred in 1994 within 100 miles of Ventura. The USGS database predicts that the probability of a large earthquake (5.0 magnitude and more) within a 31 mile radius of the city in the next 50 years is close to 93%. The probability still remains high at 72% when the earthquake magnitude goes up to 5.7.

Home safety is the number one concern of home owners in the earthquake prone areas like Ventura. When the chances of earthquake are known to be high, it is prudent to take measures to fortify your home and minimize damages. Hesitating to earthquake retrofit your home or putting off foundation repairs now can well be decisions you will regret later. These simple procedures make your home more resistant to earthquake damages and not only protect the financial investment in your home, but also the lives of your loved ones.

CXC Contracting professional earthquake retrofitting and foundation repair solutions are customized to the specific requirements of your property. The aim of these procedures is to reduce the impact of the continuous minor seismic instabilities so that structural integrity of your house is maintained during major seismic upheavals (higher magnitude earthquakes).

The city was named in 1887 after the Moorpark apricots that grew all over the valley in that period. The city is well-known in the rest of Ventura County for its fireworks on July 3, as people can visit Moorpark for this show and still witness the same in their own city on July 4.

Moorpark is spread over a mere 12.44 square miles and is located at a distance of 50 miles from the Los Angeles Airport. This city is also famous for a number of huge parks with picnic pavilions, ball fields, basketball and tennis courts, and gymnasiums.

ZIP codes: 93021-2804 (General Delivery), 93020 (P.O. Box)
Area codes: 805
Population: 34,421
County: Ventura
State: California

The USGS research has brought to light that there is a 94.723% likelihood of a significant earthquake within 31 miles of the city of Moorpark within 50 years from now.

The major one within 100 miles of Moorpark, California was a 6.7 Magnitude tremor in 1994 – The Northridge Earthquake. The monstrous shudder shook the lives of thousands of people and caused approximately $20 billion in damages.

The constant threat of major and minor tremors looms large over the city of the Moorpark.

In the event of an earthquake, the direct effects are experienced by every single household in a city. It affects the calm and regularity in one’s lives. Your home is a treasure-house of a multitude of precious emotions and it’s supposed to be the most secure place in the world.

CXC has an objective of fortifying the foundational structure of your household so that it stands unshaken in the face of a seismic tremor.

CXC specializes in Earthquake retrofit and Foundation repair. These processes are aimed at strengthening the foundation of your residential or commercial premise so that it can resist the force of any earthquake. It assures added safety and minimum structural damage to your foundation. Get your foundation inspected today and give CXC an opportunity to make it stand tall against any seismic calamity.

Zip codes: 91101-91191
Area codes: 626, 323
Population: 137122
County: Los Angeles
State: California

The Pasadena landscape has featured in a number of movies and TV shows. Famous films shot in Pasadena include Inception, Iron Man 2, and the Tom Cruise starrer Knight and Day. Popular crime drama CSI Miami (though supposed to be set in Miami) is filmed constantly at various Pasadena locations and homes. The house of “Doc” Brown in Back to the Future and the home in Mr. and Mrs. Smith are actual houses in Pasadena.

Your Pasadena home can also become famous if you choose to rent it out as a film location. Besides the rent paid by the studio, your property value increases and your house acquires a place for itself in Hollywood history.

But in order to do this, you have to first make sure your house is strong and stable. Given Pasadena’s vulnerability to constant earthquakes, no studio will want to take the risk of filming at your property if it has not been suitably earthquake proofed.

The studios have a point. As per the USGS data, there is greater than 97% probability of an above 5.0 magnitude earthquake occurring within 31 miles of Pasadena in next 50 years. An incredibly destructive 7.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in 1992 within 100 miles of the city. The chances of a 6.6 magnitude earthquake within 31 miles of Pasadena are also quite high at 69.9%. Not taking suitable earthquake precautions for your home, increases the chances of damage to your home and filming equipment within.

Earthquake retrofitting is the process of structural reinforcement to reduce the damaging effects of the sideways earthquake motions. Such motions, on a continuous basis, cause sliding failure or cripple wall failure of your home making it more vulnerable to earthquake damage. CXC Contracting offers earthquake retrofit solutions that securely bolt your home to the foundation and keep it stable during an earthquake.

But this is not much help if the foundation is damaged. Foundation damage can occur due to the continuous low intensity jolts or due to soil changes or water seepage. CXC Contracting foundation repair addresses all foundation problems and makes your home stand on strong ground literally.