Waterproofing Services in Hollywood
Hollywood, Los Angeles
Forma Homes delivers waterproofing services across Hollywood and the surrounding central la neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Hollywood remodeling — Whitley Heights, Hollywood Dell, and the streets above Franklin.
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- Serving LA's Westside
What makes waterproofing services different in Hollywood
Hollywood's residential pockets above Franklin and into the Dell carry 1920s–1940s Spanish Revival, Tudor, and Mediterranean homes — many of them in HPOZs (Whitley Heights and others). Pre-war infrastructure shapes most renovations. Below Franklin, the housing mix is mixed multi-family and single-family with newer 2010s contemporary builds along the eastern edge.
Most Hollywood 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.
Hollywood runs its own permitting through LADBS (with HPOZ in some pockets). 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 Hollywood: Spanish Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Mediterranean. We design central la 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 Hollywood — 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.
Waterproofing Services Near Hollywood
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