Silverpoint Remodeling Inc. performs earthquake retrofits and seismic reinforcement for homes and small buildings in Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Santa Clarita and across Los Angeles. Bolting the house to its foundation, bracing cripple walls and strengthening soft-story garages are proven ways to reduce damage when the ground moves.
Many homes built before 1980 in Los Angeles County sit on raised foundations with short cripple walls and few or no anchor bolts. In a strong earthquake the house can slide off its foundation or the cripple walls can collapse. A retrofit adds anchor bolts, plywood shear panels and steel connectors so the house stays attached and the walls stay upright. The work is usually completed in the crawl space with little disruption inside the home.
Each retrofit follows an engineered or prescriptive plan and is inspected.
Anchor bolts and foundation plates installed through the sill plate into the concrete at the spacing the plan requires.
Plywood shear panels, blocking and framing clips added to short crawl-space walls to prevent collapse.
Steel moment frames or shear walls added to garages and living spaces over open parking, including the City of Los Angeles soft-story program.
Additional bracing, connectors and foundation improvements for homes in hillside neighborhoods.
Water heaters, equipment and masonry chimneys secured as part of a complete retrofit.
Here is how we move through each stage of the project:
Homeowners choose Silverpoint for seismic work because we build to the plan and pass inspection.
We follow the engineer's drawings or the standard plan the city accepts, and we pull the permit.
Crawl-space work is physical and precise. Our crews are experienced with it.
We provide the documentation homeowners need for retrofit grant programs and insurance discounts.
Most single-family retrofits take two to five days of work, depending on the size of the crawl space and the amount of bracing.
Many insurers offer a discount for a documented retrofit. We provide the permit and inspection records you need to apply.
Homes built before 1980 on raised foundations, homes with living space over garages and hillside homes benefit most. A site visit confirms what is needed.
Contact Silverpoint Remodeling Inc. for an earthquake retrofit in Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Santa Clarita or anywhere in Los Angeles County. We will inspect the foundation and crawl space and recommend the right reinforcement.
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have questions, need a quote, or want to discuss your next remodeling project, our team is here to help. Get in touch with us today, and let’s start turning your vision into reality.
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Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Santa Clarita, Los Angeles and the surrounding communities