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Living in earthquake-prone areas like California requires proper preparation to safeguard your home or business. At Golden Retrofit, we specialize in earthquake retrofitting services, providing tailored solutions to strengthen buildings and minimize damage during seismic activity. Our expert team ensures your property is compliant with the latest seismic safety standards, giving you peace of mind when the unexpected happens.
Earthquake retrofitting is the process of reinforcing an existing building’s structure to withstand the forces caused by earthquakes. This includes strengthening the foundation, walls, and support systems of your property to ensure stability during seismic movements. Retrofitting significantly reduces the risk of costly damage and, more importantly, helps protect the people inside.
California is located on active fault lines, making earthquakes a frequent and unpredictable threat. Without proper retrofitting, buildings—especially older ones—are vulnerable to severe structural damage. Earthquake retrofitting helps:
At Golden Retrofit, we offer a full range of earthquake retrofitting services tailored to your property’s specific needs. Whether you own a residential home or a commercial building, our team will evaluate your structure and recommend the best solutions to improve seismic safety.
Soft-story buildings, commonly found in multi-family residences with open spaces on the ground level (like garages), are highly susceptible to collapse during seismic activity. We provide comprehensive soft-story retrofitting solutions that include adding steel frames and strengthening existing walls.
If you’re unsure whether your property needs earthquake retrofitting, look for these signs:
At Golden Retrofit, we prioritize quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Our licensed professionals have extensive experience in earthquake retrofitting and use the latest technology to strengthen your property. When you work with us, you can expect:
Don’t wait until it’s too late—protect your property with Golden Retrofit’s expert earthquake retrofitting services. Contact us today for a free seismic assessment and consultation. Our team is ready to help you secure your home or business against future earthquakes.
Call us at 800-217-2458 or fill out our online form to schedule your assessment.
Earthquake retrofitting is the process of reinforcing a building to make it more resistant to seismic activity, ground motion, and soil failure.
If your home was built before modern seismic codes were established (typically before the 1980s in California), retrofitting is highly recommended.
Depending on the size and complexity of your home, retrofitting can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks.
Retrofitting strengthens your home’s structure, reduces the risk of major damage during an earthquake, and can lower insurance premiums.
The cost varies depending on the size of the home and the extent of the work needed, but it's a worthwhile investment compared to potential repair costs after an earthquake.
In most cases, you can stay in your home during retrofitting, as the work is typically done in the crawl space or basement.