‌ read reviews on Yelp ‌ info@eastbayretrofit.com ‌ (510) 845-9076 Services About Contact Resources Blog Our Blog Seismic safety concerns and structural renovation and repair can be a dizzying subject! As a homeowner, the best thing you can do first is become informed about the issues involved, the potential problems, and the available solutions. Our Bay Area Retrofit Blog is our attempt to shine some light on a few of these areas where we have noticed our customers need some more information. If you have a suggestion for a topic you would like to see covered in our blog, please let us know. A Side-by-Side Case Study Shows the Benefits of Seismic Retrofitting Posted on: 02/10/2015 Although current Building Codes have provisions for seismic strengthening, most Bay Area homes were built before these Codes were in place. Therefore, many East Bay homes were built with un-reinforced cripple walls that are subject to collapse in an earthquake. Many foundations were installed... Read More Deciding Between Retrofitting and Purchasing California Earthquake Insurance Posted on: 10/31/2014 Many property owners question whether they should buy earthquake insurance or retrofit their property. In an area as seismically active as California, all property owners should examine the pros and cons of investing in earthquake insurance and/or retrofitting a building. Read More Napa Earthquakes Remind Us of the Importance of Earthquake Resistance Buildings Posted on: 09/18/2014 The August 24th, 2014 cluster of back-to-back earthquakes on the South Napa fault is another reminder of how important it is that we continue to focus on creating earthquake resistant buildings. Read More Get a FREE Evaluation Testimonials "J David Ford was a great choice for our retrofit work. We interviewed a few contractors, but easily David was the most informed and helpful. And he and his team are just great people, good to work with. I felt 100% satisfied with the work they did... see our reviews on yelp → Seismic News A Side-by-Side Case Study Shows the Benefits of Seismic Retrofitting 02/10/2015 Although current Building Codes have provisions for seismic strengthening, most Bay Area homes... Deciding Between Retrofitting and Purchasing California Earthquake Insurance 10/31/2014 Many property owners question whether they should buy earthquake insurance or retrofit their... Napa Earthquakes Remind Us of the Importance of Earthquake Resistance Buildings 09/18/2014 The August 24th, 2014 cluster of back-to-back earthquakes on the South Napa fault is another... All Articles Get In Touch (510) 845-9076 info@eastbayretrofit.com 2342 Shattuck Ave Suite 372, Berkeley, CA 94704 License #B378772 Need to get in touch to ask a question or make a suggestion? We would be delighted to hear from you! Please fill out the following contact form and our staff will be in touch with you. Submit Content © 2021 J DAVID FORD CONSTRUCTION Tech and Design © 2003-2021