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Dri-Force Restoration, Inc.
5.0(
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Earthquake Protection - Retrofit

Serving Miami, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David and his team are top notch professionals who deliver on time, on target with quality results, very professional and reliable . I've asked David and his team to conduct repairs when I first purchased my home and now, have asked them to do some preventative maintenance as we head into the 2023 hurricane season. Great response time and scheduling. David will take you up on the roof and show you what the issues, what he recommends, and then quotes a fair and honest price. Thank you so much"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DJ Electrical Services of South Florida, Inc.
3.4(
79
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Earthquake Protection - Retrofit

Serving Miami, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Though I am pleased with the results, the experience was very stressful. The owner David is very knowledgable and a great salesman. But when the work started the frustration began. Different workers every day, non committed schedule, long periods of inactivity without clear communication, etc. But at the end, the work was very nice. So if you can tolerate that kind of workmanship, you'll be happy with the end result."
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+46

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Elbaz Construction LLC
3.6(
14
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Earthquake Protection - Retrofit

Serving Miami, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing experience!! After getting burned with my last general contractor and being left with a lot of unfinished work in my home. Sean and his team came in they were really reassuring & comfortable to work with. They did an incredible job! Start to finish just a great experience. I canà  à ¢à  à  à  à  t recommend Elbaz Construction enough. Ià  à ¢à  à  à  à  ve passed his number a long to a few friends since and they still thank me until today!"
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by58%of homeowners
Dolmen Construction Group Corp.
4.5(
1
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Earthquake Protection - Retrofit

Serving Miami, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for earthquake protection service projects in Miami, FL

A seismic retrofit helps stop a home from sliding off its foundation during an earthquake. Seismic retrofits also reinforce walls, ceilings, and chimneys to minimize damage. To complete your home’s earthquake retrofit, you can use several methods independently or together, depending on your home’s condition and architecture, such as bolting foundations, bracing foundations with a cripple wall, reinforcing walls and chimneys, and adding an automatic seismic gas shutoff valve.

If your house was built before 1980 in an earthquake-prone area, schedule a retrofit as soon as possible. Building codes didn’t require modern bracing and bolting until the early ’80s, so older structures are more likely to slide off their foundations. Even newer homes benefit from a pro inspection to confirm anchors, shear walls, and gas shut-off valves meet current standards. Spending on a retrofit today can spare you costly repairs after a major quake.

To determine if your house is bolted to its foundation, you should inspect the area underneath your home for visible bolts or metal foundation plates. Observing bolts extending through the sill plate or seeing metal connectors securing the structure confirms a proper retrofit installation. If you are uncertain or the area is difficult to access, hiring a qualified home inspector will ensure a reliable assessment of your home’s anchoring system.

A solid retrofit can help your house withstand earthquakes up to a 7.0 magnitude without sliding or collapsing. By bolting the frame to the foundation and bracing cripple walls, you cut the risk of serious damage and injury. Insurers are aware of this, so many offer lower premiums on properly retrofitted homes. In short, it’s a safety upgrade that also protects your wallet.

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