El Nino Preparation
El Niño Preparation & Wet-Weather Repairs in Los Angeles
Emergency & After-Hours Assistance
Emergency and after-hours assistance is available by arrangement. Call us to discuss your property’s immediate needs.
Prepare your buildings and grounds before leaks, drainage problems and storm damage become urgent.
WCCD (West Coast Construction & Development, CSLB #1135622) is a licensed general contractor providing El Niño preparation and wet-weather repair services across Los Angeles. We help homeowners, property managers and commercial property owners assess visible concerns, prioritize repairs and prepare for prolonged rain.
Experience Built in Rainy Vancouver
With more than 30 years of construction experience, much developed in Vancouver, Canada, our team brings practical knowledge of prolonged wet weather to assessing water intrusion, reviewing drainage conditions and planning repairs for buildings and grounds.
Experience Built in Rainy Vancouver With more than 30 years of construction experience, much developed in Vancouver, Canada, our team brings practical knowledge of prolonged wet weather to assessing water intrusion, reviewing drainage conditions and planning repairs for buildings and grounds.
Prepare your buildings and grounds before leaks, drainage problems and storm damage become urgent. WCCD (West Coast Construction & Development, CSLB #1135622) is a licensed general contractor providing El Niño preparation and wet-weather repair services across Los Angeles. We help homeowners, property managers and commercial property owners assess visible concerns, prioritize repairs and prepare for prolonged rain.
Our Services
Our El Niño & Wet-Weather Services
Water Intrusion & Exterior Repairs
We review visible cracks, open joints and deteriorated sealants around stucco, windows, doors and exterior penetrations that may allow rainwater entry. Accessible interior areas with reported leaks or visible damage can also be reviewed. We document observed concerns, identify repair priorities and quote practical work based on the conditions found, with scope and pricing confirmed before repairs begin.
Drainage Improvements & Cleanup
We review runoff paths, ponding near buildings and entrances, downspout discharge points and visible obstructions at accessible surface drains. Depending on site conditions, we quote drainage improvements, debris removal and cleanup to help manage water around your buildings and grounds. Recommended work is based on observed concerns, with access requirements, scope and pricing confirmed before the work begins.
Erosion Control
We assess visible erosion and sediment movement around buildings and grounds, then quote suitable controls such as wattles, sandbags and other site-specific measures. Temporary weather protection can also be arranged where conditions and access allow. We identify practical priorities for your property before work begins and any follow-up visits arranged separately.
Pre-Storm & Post-Storm Checks
We provide scheduled checks of accessible buildings and grounds before and after storms, looking for visible drainage obstructions, displaced temporary protection and new signs of water intrusion or damage. We document observed concerns and recommend follow-up work where needed. Visits are arranged around site conditions and safe access, with the scope, timing and pricing clearly confirmed before scheduling.
Storm Damage Repairs
After safe access is established, we review visible storm damage to drywall, ceilings, stucco and exterior carpentry across commercial, multifamily and residential properties. We document affected areas, identify repair priorities and quote practical work based on observed conditions. Temporary protection and permanent repairs are scoped and authorized separately, with access, scheduling and pricing confirmed before the work begins.
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
Information
Resources
El Niño & Storm Preparedness: Official LA County Resources
At LA County’s storm-season kickoff, Dr. Ariel Cohen of the National Weather Service explained El Niño, its potential weather impacts and the uncertainty surrounding what it may bring to Los Angeles County.
For official preparedness guidance and emergency resources, visit Ready LA County.
Earthquake retrofit
WCCD delivers EBB and ESS retrofits and CEA Dwelling Retrofit Verification (DRV) inspections.
EBB Retrofit
Retrofit Scope
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Seismic site review and vulnerability evaluation
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Foundation bolting (approved sill-plate anchors)
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Cripple-wall bracing where present
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Water-heater bracing per EBB standards
Documentation
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Compliance CEBC A3, and CEA EBB
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Before-and-after photos for EBB submission
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Contractor invoice with EBB cost breakdown
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ESS RETROFIT
Structural Strengthening
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Soft-story evaluation (garage-level walls)
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Engineered shear walls, blocking, and hold-downs
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Perimeter and garage-front anchorage
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Water-heater bracing per ESS standards
Documentation
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Compliance CEBC A4 and CEA ESS
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Before-and-after photo documentation
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Contractor invoice with ESS cost breakdown
Fire Hardening
Fire Hardening
WCCD delivers licensed Brace-and-Bolt and WCCD provides EBB and ESS retrofits and CEA Dwelling Retrofit Verification (DRV) inspections. All work follows CEBC Chapters A3/A4, FEMA P-1100, and CEA DRV requirements.
EBB Retrofit
Retrofit Scope
-
Seismic site review and vulnerability evaluation
-
Foundation bolting (approved sill-plate anchors)
-
Cripple-wall bracing where present
-
Water-heater bracing per EBB standards
Documentation
-
Compliance CEBC A3, and CEA EBB
-
Before-and-after photos for EBB submission
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Contractor invoice with EBB cost breakdown
ESS Retrofit
Structural Strengthening
-
Soft-story evaluation (garage-level walls)
-
Engineered shear walls, blocking, and hold-downs
-
Perimeter and garage-front anchorage
-
Water-heater bracing per ESS standards
Documentation
-
Compliance CEBC A4 and CEA ESS
-
Before-and-after photo documentation
-
Contractor invoice with ESS cost breakdown
Earthquake retrofit
OUR PROCESS
Our Project Process: A Disciplined Path to Resilience
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Initial Project Discussion
Projects begin with an initial project discussion and a limited preliminary review to understand the property, project objectives, and overall feasibility. Information provided by the client is reviewed to determine general alignment and identify potential next steps before any on-site visit is scheduled.
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On-Site Visit & Scope Development
An on-site visit is conducted to observe structural configuration, site conditions, access constraints, and environmental exposure. Scope development is based on visible and reasonably accessible areas at the time of the visit and informed by IBHS principles, CEA retrofit guidance, and applicable California Building Code and WUI provisions. For fire rebuild or new construction projects, the visit may also include preliminary site evaluation and discussion of project objectives.
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Implementation & Documentation
Construction and upgrades are executed with disciplined workmanship and professional oversight in accordance with the defined scope of work. Supporting project documentation may be provided upon request.