Bolt Down The Bay Area

Building Resilient Communities

 
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Two locations serving the entire Bay Area, North, South and East Bay

Specializing in Earthquake Brace and Bolt "EBB"  Plan Set A Retrofits

We handle all of the EBB paperwork, photos, plans and permits, we do it all for you!

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Our Mission

Our proven affordable residential seismic upgrades combined with over 20 years of experience make us the cost effective solution to protect your home. The first step in retrofitting your home is with a thorough inspection of your property.  It is important to utilize the services of experienced specialists who have a complete understanding of the requirements for high-quality seismic upgrades.  All of our seismic upgrades are based on proven engineering designs and installation techniques.
 
We Service The Entire Bay Area

Please fill out the form as completely as you can and a representative will call you directly to set up your FREE inspection with one of our specially trained inspectors. This Inspection will only take 45 minutes.  
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     FEMA Trained and Certified

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Working Hand and Hand with Earthquake Brace and Bolt "EBB" to Protect Your Home
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Bolt Down The Bay Area is a trusted retrofit contractor specializing in earthquake safety and seismic safety for homes across the Bay Area. We focus on house bolting and foundation crack repair to strengthen your home’s foundation and reduce the risk of damage during a quake. Our expert team helps homeowners secure retrofit grants and improve their home's resilience—potentially helping you qualify for lower earthquake insurance. Make your home safer today with professional retrofitting from Bolt Down The Bay Area.
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RESIDENTIAL SEISMIC RETROFITS

As you may already know, living in the Bay Area, there is a large probability of a seismic event.  Many people take steps to prepare their family for an earthquake.  However, it is also important to prepare your home for earthquake safety.
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REASONS TO RETROFIT

Your home will have a better chance of surviving the next big earthquake with less property damage.
Retrofitting your home may lower earthquake insurance premiums and deductibles.
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ANCHOR BOLTS AND HOLD DOWNS

The need for a solid connection between frame and foundation would seem obvious, and in fact most residential construction since the mid-1940s has utilized concrete anchor bolts which tie the mudsill to the foundation.  House bolting alone is not enough to ensure that a particular house is earthquake resistant.
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SHEARWALL BRACING

Steel reinforced foundations, hold-downs, anchor bolts, and limited clearance connections, are a key step in retrofitting a wood frame home.  Another major area of potential weakness in most wood-frame buildings: insufficient lateral bracing in perimeter load bearing walls.
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What to expect during the process;

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  • A representative will call to setup an inspection that is convenient for you and with one of our specially trained inspectors the inspection will only take about 45 minutes.
  • A unique retrofit package will be prepared using the inspection details and adhering to  Standard Plan Set A (Click Here to View), pre approved by FEMA and ABAG (Association of Bay Area Governments.)
  • Most installations take place entirely in the crawl space with no demolition of any kind, inside or outside the home.
  • Most installations are completed in two days or less.
  • Damage to the home due to the force of an earthquake is now mitigated!