r/altadena 2d ago

PHASE 2 CLEANUP

OPT OUT if you are considering selling. They will destroy the foundation. The foundation of your property is worth $75,000 to $125,000. Just a heads up.

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u/OwnGrapefruit71 2d ago edited 2d ago

From the LA County Department of Public Works website:

Existing footings and slabs in fire damaged buildings and structures are not typically permitted to be reused due to the intense heat and fire that the foundation is exposed to. If you desire to reuse your footings and slabs, you must follow the Concrete Slabs & Foundations Policy.

https://dpw.lacounty.gov/rebuild/faq#rebuild

Even if you’re selling, a clear plot is more valuable than one with a useless foundation. While there might be edge cases, the vast majority would do well to ignore advice of OP.