Seismic Retrofit Engineering in California
California Licensed Engineers provides seismic retrofit engineering for homeowners, HOAs, and property owners throughout California. We design earthquake strengthening systems including soft-story retrofits, foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing, and whole-structure seismic upgrades. Our stamped retrofit plans are accepted by building departments statewide and qualify for the California Brace + Bolt program.
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What We Do
- Soft-story retrofit design and calculations
- Foundation bolting and anchoring engineering
- Cripple wall bracing design
- California Brace + Bolt (CBB) program plans
- Steel moment frame and shear wall design
- Seismic strengthening for older homes and buildings
When You Need This Service
- Your home was built before 1980 and needs earthquake strengthening
- You have a soft-story building (open ground floor)
- Your city mandated seismic retrofitting (LA, SF, others)
- You want to qualify for the California Brace + Bolt grant program
- Your home has a cripple wall or unbraced crawlspace foundation
- You're selling a property and buyers want retrofit documentation
Plans & Permit Support
We prepare permit-ready engineering plans, stamped calculations, and documentation designed for fast approval by California building departments. If your plans were rejected, we review correction notices, redesign for compliance, and resubmit. We guide you through the entire permit process.
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Our licensed engineers provide structural inspections, foundation evaluations, forensic investigations, and property condition assessments. Every inspection includes a stamped, signed report with findings, analysis, and recommendations — suitable for permits, real estate transactions, insurance claims, and legal proceedings.
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California Licensed
CA License #C 98780 — stamped plans and reports accepted statewide.
7,000+ Projects
Proven track record across residential, commercial, and industrial work.
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Permit-Ready Plans
Plans designed for fast approval with minimal corrections.
Fast Response
Same-week availability in most areas — we move at your project's speed.
Full-Service
Structural, civil, forensic, plans, inspections, and reports — all in one call.
Areas We Serve in California
We serve all California cities and counties. Don't see your city? Call to confirm service in your area.
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