Earthquake Retrofitting with California Brace & Bolt Certification

Strengthen Your Foundation and Protect Your Home from Seismic Shifts

Living in California means living with the risk of earthquakes. Fortunately, you can significantly reduce that risk through proper earthquake retrofitting. At PiersPro, we offer professional seismic upgrades using FEMA-approved Brace & Bolt techniques to anchor your home securely to its foundation and withstand seismic forces.

What Is Earthquake Retrofitting?

Earthquake retrofitting strengthens older homes by securing the structure to its foundation. Many homes built before 1980 lack the proper anchorage to resist lateral movement during seismic events, making them especially vulnerable to collapse.

Our retrofitting process typically includes:

• Installing anchor bolts and steel plates between the home and foundation
• Bracing cripple walls with structural-grade plywood
• Reinforcing connections between floor framing and foundation walls
• Adding hardware that meets FEMA & California seismic safety standards

Is Your Home at Risk?

You may need earthquake retrofitting if your home:

• Was built before 1980
• Has a raised foundation with a crawl space
• Sits on unreinforced cripple walls
• Lacks anchor bolts or foundation plates
• Is located in a seismic hazard zone (common in Southern California)

Our Retrofitting Process

1. Evaluation and inspection — We assess the current seismic vulnerabilities of your structure.
2. Engineering recommendations — If needed, we coordinate with structural engineers for custom retrofit designs.
3. Installation — Bracing and bolting are completed with high-strength hardware.
4. Compliance documentation — We provide all reports needed for insurance or grant programs (including California CBB).
5. Final safety check — We confirm that your home meets seismic retrofitting standards.

Why Choose PiersPro for Seismic Reinforcement?

• Certified participants in the California Earthquake Brace & Bolt program
• Extensive experience with raised foundations and crawl space structures
• Fast, clean, and non-invasive retrofitting
• Assistance with grant applications and insurance documentation
• Peace of mind that your family and home are protected

Client Testimonial

“After seeing news of recent earthquakes, we knew it was time to retrofit. PiersPro made the whole process clear and easy. They reinforced our foundation and even helped us get a CBB grant. Truly professional team.”
— Glenn R., Burbank, CA