Earthquake Retrofitting for Santa Monica Properties
Safeguarding Your Tenants & Property, So You Can Truly Rest Easy
Over 1,000 Projects Completed Throughout California
You can’t predict the next earthquake, but you can protect your property and everyone inside with earthquake retrofitting in Santa Monica.
At Retrofit1, we’ve been protecting buildings like yours for over 20 years, and we know what it takes to keep your property stable when the ground starts to shake. With soft-story retrofitting, earthquake brace and bolting, foundation repair, and more, we give you peace of mind with lasting protection.
Don’t leave your building’s safety to chance. Retrofit today for a safer tomorrow.
How We Protect Your Property: Seismic Retrofitting & Soft-Story Upgrades
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Soft-Story Retrofitting
With soft-story retrofitting, we install steel moment frames and shear walls to protect your building against seismic forces. This service is especially important for buildings with open ground floors, like retail spaces or parking garages.
Earthquake Bracing & Bolting
Without bracing and bolting, older buildings are especially at risk of sliding off their foundations during a quake. Our earthquake bracing and bolting service anchors your home securely to its foundation to prevent serious damage.
Foundation Repair Services
Over time, soil movement, water damage, or natural settling can compromise the strength of your foundation. Our foundation repair services correct these issues and restore long-term stability, so your building stands strong during the next earthquake.
Tenant Habitability Planning (THP)
Earthquake retrofitting doesn’t have to displace your tenants. With Tenant Hability Planning, we minimize disruptions, so your residents can stay safely in their homes while we strengthen your building.
See the Difference Our Retrofitting Work Has Made for Others
“Retrofit1 made this entire process straightforward and efficient.” – Mark R."
"Retrofit1 made this entire process straightforward and efficient. I feel much more confident that my building is ready to handle the next earthquake."
How Safe Is Your Building Against Earthquake Damage?
As a resident and property owner in Santa Monica, your building faces real seismic risks: the active Santa Monica Fault Zone runs right through our community. The devastation of the 1994 Northridge earthquake proved how quickly older buildings can fail. That’s why the City of Santa Monica now requires thousands of vulnerable properties to be strengthened through its Seismic Retrofit Program.
Taking action with proactive retrofitting is the most important step you can take to:
- Protect your residents, tenants, and guests
- Prevent costly damage and structural failure
- Stay compliant with legal mandates and reduce liability risks
- Protect your investment to preserve long-term property value and marketability
Protecting Properties, Preserving Value: The Retrofit1 Difference
Choosing the right retrofit partner can make the difference between a smooth, successful project and a stressful one. Here’s why your neighbors in Santa Monica continue to work with Retrofit1:
- 1000+ successful projects across California
- Extensive experience with Santa Monica’s retrofit ordinance and permitting
- Licensed engineers, inspectors, and construction teams
- Complete Tenant Habitability Planning to protect tenants during construction
- Full range of seismic retrofitting services under one roof
- Proven efficiency and on-time project completion
- Customized solutions for every building type
In addition to Santa Monica, Retrofit1 supports property owners with seismic retrofitting throughout Los Angeles County and Southern California, including Pasadena, Los Angeles, Culver City, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and surrounding communities.
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How We Keep Your Building Standing: Our 4-Step Retrofitting Process
You’ll never be left in the dark during our retrofitting process; we always keep you informed and updated. Here’s how we protect your building in four simple steps:
Step 1: In-Depth Structural Evaluation
We inspect your foundation, framing, and structural connections to identify weak points. We then give you a clear report including our findings and a recommended plan of action.
Step 2: Custom Engineering & City Permitting
Based on our evaluation, our engineers will draft a retrofitting plan and secure all permits before we start working.
Step 3: Professional, Minimally Invasive Installation
Our licensed construction team will strengthen your building using the highest quality materials and techniques. We work efficiently to minimize disruption to your property and your tenant.
Step 4: Final Inspection & Compliance Sign-Off
After we finish installing your upgrades, we’ll schedule your final inspection with city officials, making sure our work is up to code and obtaining your official Certificate of Compliance.
Areas We Serve Across California
Common Questions
Common Questions from Property Owners Like You
The city requires retrofitting for wood-frame buildings with soft-story conditions (like ground-floor parking) built before 1978 and unreinforced masonry buildings. If you received a Notice to Comply from the city, your building is on the list.
Costs vary depending on the size of your building, its current condition, and the structural upgrades it needs. After our evaluation, we’ll give you a detailed estimate with no hidden fees.
Typically, no. Our Tenant Habitability Plans allow your tenants to stay safely in their homes while we upgrade your building.
While every project is different, we complete most retrofits within 4 to 8 weeks from the start of construction. The initial engineering and permitting phase can take several weeks prior to that.
Yes. In many cases, retrofitting can lead to major savings on your earthquake insurance premiums. A safer building means less risk for insurers.
Absolutely. We manage the entire permit application and approval process from start to finish.
Your Property's Safety Can't Wait. Secure It Today.
An earthquake is unpredictable, but your building’s preparedness doesn’t have to be. Taking action now protects your investment, your tenants, and your financial future from the devastating consequences of waiting.
Don’t leave your building at risk. Contact us today to schedule your free, no-obligation property evaluation and get your proposal.
