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House shored on steel stands during foundation work
Foundation & seismic retrofit · Los Angeles County

A stronger house, from the ground up.

Foundation repair and replacement, anchor bolts, hold-downs and cripple-wall bracing to help older homes stay on their foundations in an earthquake.

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Shoring stands on pads under a house during foundation replacement
Foundations

The part of the house everything sits on.

Many Los Angeles homes built before the 1980s sit on foundations without proper anchor bolts, or on unbraced cripple walls. In a strong earthquake, those houses can slide or collapse off the foundation.

We shore the house safely, repair or replace failing foundation sections, and install anchor bolts, hold-downs and plywood bracing to tie the house to the foundation.

  • Temporary shoring
  • New or repaired footings
  • Foundation anchor bolts
  • Plywood cripple-wall bracing
New foundation anchor bolt plate and hold-down strap on a mudsill
Seismic retrofit

Bolted and braced.

Anchor bolts and plates connect the mudsill to the foundation, and hold-down straps tie the framing down. Combined with plywood on the cripple walls, they keep the house on its foundation when the ground moves.

How it works

A process built for zero surprises.

Clear scope, a written price and one schedule. You always know what happens next and who will be on site.

Footing forms set for a new detached ADU in Compton
01

Walkthrough & free estimate

We visit, measure, listen to what you want and give you a written scope and price.

02

Design & selections

Layout, materials and finishes are chosen together before any demolition starts.

03

Plans, permits & schedule

Drawings and permits where the work needs them, and a clear timeline you can follow.

04

Build & final walkthrough

A protected, clean job site, regular updates and a punch list closed before we leave.

Service areas

Foundation & Seismic Retrofit near you.

We offer foundation & seismic retrofit across Los Angeles County, including these cities. See all service areas →

Los AngelesPasadenaGlendaleBurbankSanta MonicaBeverly HillsSherman OaksEncinoWoodland HillsLong BeachTorranceSanta Clarita
FAQ

Questions, answered.

Something else on your mind? Call and talk to us directly, no forms and no call center.

Call (213) 573-0333
Does my house need a seismic retrofit?
Raised-foundation homes built before about 1980 often do, especially if they have cripple walls under the first floor. We can look at the crawlspace and tell you what is there.
Are there programs that help pay for a retrofit?
California has run programs such as Earthquake Brace + Bolt that help some homeowners pay for qualifying retrofits. Check their website for current eligibility.
Can you replace an entire foundation?
Yes. We shore the house, remove and replace foundation sections in stages, and tie the house back down to the new foundation.
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