Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Destructive Testing



Since its inception, Orange Coast Building Services has performed Destructive Testing for hundreds of clients throughout California and Oregon. Continuing this tradition Orange Coast Building Services is pleased to announce two Destructive Testing projects in the Los Angeles area. Orange Coast Building Services, Inc. will be performing these tests as an unbiased participant.

Destructive Testing on a 128 unit condominium complex in Playa Vista, California is currently underway. The scope of work has come from various parties such as structural, civil, architectural, mechanical, geotechnical engineers as well as roofing and waterproofing experts.

The other DT in Bel Air, California is scheduled to begin in the next couple of weeks. This will be the largest single family custom home (16,000 sf.) that OCBS has performed invasive tests on.
This DT consists of water testing windows, decks, trellises, and columns. Sections of the roof membrane will be removed, inspected, and patched back. Core samples will be taken at the pool and at a retaining wall to verify the composition of construction.

Orange Coast has dedicated vehicles specifically designed and fully stocked with a wide variety of equipment and supplies for Destructive Testing. These trucks contain everything needed for efficient testing and patch back such as:
  • Spray racks for water testing,
  • visqueen, tarps, and surgical booties to protect interiors of homes
  • stucco, drywall and insulation for same-day patch back

See pictures below of our "Ice Cream Truck" one of our mobile supply vehicles dedicated to this type of testing.



                                                                
Contact us today for more information at info@ocbsonline.com   or toll-free at 1-800-834-2323

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Monthly Maintenance Manuals, Maintenance Agreements, and Annual Site Inspections




Has your Homeowner Association paid thousands of dollars for a required maintenance manual that's collecting dust?

Maintenance Manuals can be essential in protecting the warranty period for newer developments. Maintenance Manuals are equally important in older communities for managers and homeowners to assist them with preventative maintenance to avoid future costly repairs. 

OCBS can implement your existing cumbersome maintenance manual or create a streamlined one from scratch. Whether monthly, quarterly, or annually your Maintenance Agreement is tailor fit to suit any budget. Orange Coast provides hassle-free maintenance and detailed reporting including photos of items in your maintenance manual's checklists.

OCBS also offers annual sitewide maintenance inspections and recommendation reports that are imposed by either the California Civil Code or your Homeowner Association's CC&R's.

Contact us today for more information at info@ocbsonline.com or toll-free at 1-800-834-2323

24/7 Emergency Response and Insurance Restoration

While OCBS has an excellent reputation for reconstruction, our insurance restoration division's history is equally impressive. From the minute we are notified, our radio dispatched emergency crews can handle the smallest to the most intense disasters.

Our estimators experienced with water damage, fire damage and wind damage use Xactimate software conforming with insurance industry requirements. We have a long standing rapport with most major insurance carriers and many independent adjustors.

From minor to major damage OCBS has the tools and expertise to expeditiously restore your home or business. Please see below pictures of a fire loss restoration in Anaheim Hills.





Make the ideal choice by contacting OCBS at 1-800-834-2323 the moment an emergency arises (after calling 911). www.ocbsonline.com