Seismic Retrofit in Los Angeles: Strengthen Your Home with Foundation House Bolting
- Isela
- Jun 18
- 1 min read
Living in Los Angeles means enjoying sunshine, culture, and—unfortunately—the constant risk of earthquakes. One of the most effective ways to protect your property and loved ones is through seismic retrofitting, particularly foundation house bolting.
Foundation bolting secures a home’s wooden frame to its concrete foundation using steel anchor bolts. This process significantly improves the structure’s ability to withstand seismic shaking by reinforcing the connections that hold the house together.
From the hundreds of foundation inspections we've performed across the L.A. area, we’ve seen a common issue: inadequate or deteriorating connections between a home's wood framing and its foundation. In many cases, bolts are spaced too far apart—or missing entirely. Even worse, we've found bolts so rusted and corroded, they offer little to no structural support.
A proper seismic retrofit addresses these weaknesses, ensuring your home is better equipped to ride out an earthquake with minimal damage.
Protect your home before the next quake hits. Call us today at 323.655.0960 to schedule a foundation inspection or learn more about our retrofit services.
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