‌ read reviews on Yelp ‌ info@eastbayretrofit.com ‌ (510) 845-9076 Services About Contact Resources Blog STRENGTH. CONFIDENCE. PEACE OF MIND. J. David Ford Construction specializes in all residential seismic retrofitting, foundation repair, replacement, and structural repairs. With over 30 years experience in the Bay Area, J. David Ford has the knowledge, experience and resources to provide you with the highest quality work at the greatest value. schedule a free seismic evaluation SERVICES Seismic Retrofitting J. David Ford Construction offers a full range of seismic retrofitting services to East Bay residents. A sound seismic retrofit will prevent the tremendous damage that can be caused by a strong earthquake. Learn More Foundation Repair & Replacement A seismic retrofit is only as strong as the foundation upon which it is installed. J. David Ford has the knowledge and experience to repair and/or replace concrete foundations in conjunction with a seismic retrofit. Learn More Structural Repair As homes age and are exposed to the elements, the likelihood of structural damage increases. J. David Ford knows the importance of addressing and preventing conditions that lead to significant damage. Learn More About J. David Ford J. David Ford started his training as a teenager working as a carpenter in the construction industry. After working in all aspects of remodeling and new home construction, he became a licensed General Contractor in1977. Dave works closely with engineers and Home Inspectors and is recognized by his colleagues as one of the leading structural and seismic contractors in the East Bay... Read More People Trust Us To Protect Their Home We interviewed a few earthquake retrofitting contractors before we chose David. He was by far the most knowledgable and the best recommended of the contractors we considered. He referred us to a great engineer who was reasonably priced, professional, and prompt. David's team came and did the work as promised, on time and within budget. All of the work was reviewed with us and explained in... Kathy O. Oakland, CA Service with integrity: I'll second all these favorable reviews. Dave Ford is extremely experienced, hard working, and a great communicator. We did a soft story retrofit in a very tight spot (in a garage with little room to encroach onto). He was patient and able to work with the city permitting process and the engineer (Dan Szumski) through some changes required by the city. I would highly... Yoriko K. Palo Alto, CA Is Your Home Vulnerable? Many homes in the Bay Area were built before Building Code standards for seismic strength were enacted. Engineers have identified many well-known structural deficiencies that can be corrected with a sound seismic retrofit. Studies and past experiences have demonstrated that wood frame homes that have been retrofitted can escape the devastating damage from an earthquake. Read More FAQs How do I know if my house needs retroﬁtting? Do I need to hire an engineer in order to earthquake retroﬁt my home? What are the main components of a seismic retroﬁt? How disruptive will the earthquake retroﬁtting work be? 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