Luxury Foundations: Protecting Hillside & Oceanfront Homes in Los Angeles
Luxury On Call | w/ Kyle Tourjé, Alpha Structural
If you are buying a hillside home in Los Angeles, watch this before you lose MILLIONS!!! In this episode of Luxury On Call, we are discussing the structural red flags 🚩 every luxury buyer (or homeowner) misses!
Buying a home on the California Coast or a Los Angeles hillside is the ultimate dream, but it can quickly become a structural nightmare without the right expertise. In this episode of Luxury on Call, “The Listing Agent” Alexandra Miklosova sits down with Kyle Tourje of Alpha Structural—the go-to firm for LA’s most iconic estates.
From the devastating aftermath of the Palisades fires to the complex engineering required for Malibu oceanfront properties, we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to protect your investment in 2026. Whether you are navigating escrow inspections, curious about value engineering, or considering an underground luxury bunker, this conversation is essential for every modern homeowner.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode: KEY TAKEAWAYS
- 5 Foundation Red Flags: How to spot sloping floors, “popping” noises, and structural cracks before they become total losses.
- The Rebuild Reality: Why the California Fair Plan may not be enough for high-end hillside reconstructions.
- Fire-Resistant Design: Why some homes survived the flames while others melted, and the materials you should be using.
- Hidden Potential: Using structural engineering to add value, from underground basements to “column-free” panoramic views.
- Escrow Secrets: Why relying solely on a general home inspector is a “litigation trap” for luxury buyers.
Whether you’re a luxury homeowner, buyer, seller, agent, or investor, this episode delivers real-world insight that protects value, safety, and peace of mind—not just aesthetics.
👤 ABOUT THE GUEST
Kyle Tourjé is a Principal at Alpha Structural, a family-owned, Los Angeles–based firm specializing in foundation repair, hillside stabilization, structural systems, and complex engineering solutions. With experience across Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura, and Santa Barbara, Kyle is trusted by top agents, homeowners, and asset managers to protect everything from modest homes to iconic luxury estates.
Known for his integrity, hands-on leadership, and obsession with service, Kyle represents a new standard where engineering excellence meets real human connection.
Connect with the Experts
Protect your estate today. Contact Alpha Structural for a professional foundation assessment or reach out to Alexandra for vetted luxury real estate referrals.
Phone: (323) 300 2190
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alphastructural/
Website: https://www.alphastructural.com/
ABOUT LUXURY ON CALL
Luxury On Call is the go-to podcast for the service-obsessed modern homeowner, featuring vetted experts, trusted referrals, and insider access to the professionals who protect, elevate, and future-proof luxury living.
Hosted by Alexandra Miklosova, the show explores high-end service, business strategy, lifestyle excellence, luxury markets, and the minds behind today’s most thoughtful brands.