Waterproofing Services in Burbank
Burbank, Los Angeles
Forma Homes delivers waterproofing services across Burbank and the surrounding san fernando valley neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Burbank remodeling — Magnolia Park bungalows, post-war ranches, and hillside views.
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- Serving LA's Westside
What makes waterproofing services different in Burbank
Burbank runs its own building department with permit timelines separate from LADBS. The housing stock spans 1920s Spanish Revival bungalows in Magnolia Park, 1940s and 1950s ranches in the Rancho district, and hillside parcels in the Burbank foothills. Most kitchen and bath remodels open walls to original galvanized or copper supply lines and electrical service that hasn't been upgraded since the original build.
Most Burbank homes were built before 1980. That means galvanized supply lines, undersized electrical panels, original gas runs, and rough-in plumbing that hasn't been touched in decades. Once walls open during a waterproofing services project, we expect to bring the underlying systems to current code — not as a surprise, as a plan.
Burbank runs its own permitting through City of Burbank. Plan-check timelines run on a separate clock from LADBS. We've worked through the local department often enough to know what their reviewers flag and what they wave through, so we submit the right drawing set the first time.
Common architecture in Burbank: Spanish Colonial Revival, Ranch, Mid-Century Modern. We design san fernando valley renovations to honor what's already there while bringing systems and finishes up to current code and current standards.
What's Included
- Shower pan and wall waterproofing — Schluter Kerdi
- Foundation exterior membrane and drainage
- Deck and balcony traffic-rated coatings
- French drain design and installation
- Retaining wall drainage systems
- Below-grade waterproofing for cellars and basements
- Flood testing before tile installation
- Grading and surface drainage solutions
Waterproofing Services in Burbank — Frequently Asked Questions
Signs include musty smells, visible mold, water stains on ceilings or walls, efflorescence on foundation walls (white mineral deposits), standing water after rain, and peeling paint in below-grade areas. If you notice any of these, we recommend an assessment.
Exterior foundation waterproofing involves excavating along the foundation wall, applying a waterproof membrane, installing drainage board, and placing a French drain at the footing to direct water away from the structure. For interior solutions, we install drainage channels and sump pumps.
Traffic-rated deck coatings typically last 8–15 years depending on foot traffic, UV exposure, and maintenance. We recommend an inspection every 3–5 years and recoating when the surface shows signs of wear or cracking.
Yes — always. Shower waterproofing is a non-negotiable standard on every bathroom remodel we do. We use Schluter Kerdi membrane systems and flood-test every shower before tiling begins.
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