Earthquake Retrofit Services in Los Angeles
Everything an older Los Angeles or Orange County house needs to stay on its foundation, from a morning of bolting to a full brace-and-bolt. One free evaluation tells you which of these apply to your house, and which don't.
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On-site evaluation, written findings
Since 1953
Family trades, same owner as One Hour Plumbing
2–4 Days
Typical home. You don't move out
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A real number in writing, before work starts
Discounts
Cash, senior & military
Foundation Bolting
Anchor the house frame to the foundation. The single most common retrofit for pre-1980 homes.1–2 days for most single-story homesCripple Wall Bracing
Reinforce the short crawlspace wall with plywood shear panels so the house can't rack sideways.2–4 days combined with bolting, for most homesFoundation Repair
Cracks, settlement, and rotted mud sills. Not every crack is structural — we'll tell you which is which.1 day for sill repairs to 1–2 weeks for sectional replacementSeismic Evaluation
A structural look at your house with written findings. If you don't need a retrofit, this is where we say so.30–45 minutes on site; findings within 2 business daysGarage & Steel Frame Reinforcement
Engineered steel frames and reinforced walls for rooms over garages and other wide openings.Typically 1–3 weeks depending on scopeChimney Bracing
Secure or remove unreinforced brick chimneys — the heavy stuff that falls first.1–2 days for most chimneysSeismic Gas Shutoff Valves
Automatic gas shutoff the moment strong shaking hits. Installed in hours.2–3 hoursNot Sure Which One You Need?
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