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RESIDENTIAL SEISMIC RETROFIT
SERVICING LOS ANGELES & SURROUNDING CITIES
ABOUT SOCAL SEISMIC
SOCAL SEISMIC is a company born out of a passion for making California a safer place. With our expertise in the knowledge of earthquake retrofitting and our hardworking team, we have been reinforcing older homes up to current code all over California.
We pride ourselves on providing quality customer service and transparent communication with our clients throughout the inspection and retrofitting process. Our team performs quality work up to the current LADBS code and aims for a smooth experience from the first foundation inspection to the retrofit work and final city inspection.
SERVICES
Foundation Inspections
During our comprehensive foundation inspections, we meticulously assess multiple critical factors to ensure the structural integrity and safety of your home. Our inspections include thorough evaluations of the foundation itself, drainage systems, and seismic risks.
By examining these elements closely, we provide detailed insights into any potential issues and offer recommendations to enhance the resilience and stability of your property against seismic activity and other structural challenges.
House Bolting
Houses constructed prior to 1979, when seismic building codes for residences were not consistently enforced, face greater susceptibility to earthquake damage. A moderate earthquake can cause significant harm to a pre-1979 home that has not undergone retrofitting to meet current building standards.
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During a seismic retrofit, the house's foundation is securely fastened ("bolted") to its frame. Additionally, plywood bracing is applied to "cripple walls" located in the crawl space beneath the house.
Fema Trained
The Brace + Bolt programs offer grants aimed at funding a seismic retrofit that meets current building codes. This retrofit is designed to reinforce older homes, reducing the risk of them sliding off their foundations during earthquakes.
During a Brace + Bolt retrofit, the house's foundation is securely bolted to its frame. Additionally, if there is a crawl space or cripple wall, it is fortified with plywood or OSB sheathing. These measures effectively prevent the house from sliding or collapsing off its foundation during seismic events.
CONTACT
Employment
To apply for a job with YC Builders, please send a cover letter to: info@ycbuilders.com
Head Office
1760 Locust Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
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275 Magnolia Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
18346 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356
9224 Alcott St Los Angeles, CA 90035
