Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Avant-Garde Construction Enterprise!

Today we honor the values of independence, strength, and resilience—the same principles that guide us in every home we help secure and every foundation we reinforce.

Whether you're celebrating ...under the stars or admiring the fireworks from your front porch, we hope your home feels strong, safe, and proud.

Your neighbor's #home collapsed in the last #earthquake, but yours stayed standing. What made the difference? A proper #seismic #retrofit completed years earlier. The owner invested in a comprehensive retrofit and saved their $800,000 home. Meanwhile, their neighbor faces months of ...displacement and repair costs exceeding $150,000. This isn't about luck. It's about #preparation and making #smart decisions before disaster strikes

#EBB #ESS #Safety

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That heavy brick chimney sitting on your roof is a disaster waiting to happen. When the ground shakes, brick chimneys regularly crash through roofs & cause massive damage to everything below. Instead of trying to brace something that's fundamentally unsafe, we recommend complete removal ...& replacement with modern light-wood frame construction. New chimneys can be finished with stucco, siding, or other materials to match your home's style while providing zero earthquake risk. Sometimes the best retrofit is starting fresh with better materials.

#EBB #ESS
#Earthquake #Retrofit
#Seismic #Safety

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Earthquake prediction is is not possible, but #earthquake #preparation is essential. Scientists can't tell us when the next big earthquake will hit, but they can tell us it's coming. The question isn't whether you'll face a major earthquake in the Bay Area. The question is ...whether your home will be ready when it happens. Every day you wait is another day you're gambling with your #family's safety and your financial security.

#EBB #ESS
#Retrofit
#Seismic #Safety

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#Sump #pumps aren't just for #flood zones. Many Bay Area #homes have seasonal water issues that can undermine #foundation stability. We install sump systems as part of comprehensive #retrofit packages because dry foundations are stronger foundations. Water management isn't optional when ...you're trying to create #earthquake-resistant homes. Everything works together to protect your most valuable #investment.

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#Seismic #Retrofit #contractors competing on price are cutting corners somewhere.
Quality materials & skilled labor cost money. When someone dramatically undercuts reasonable pricing, they're either using inferior hardware, rushing the installation, likely committing tax & ...insurance #fraud, or all of the above.

This photo is proof.
This project, full of code violations, was approved by the the city, #EBB, & #FEMA.

Your #home and #family deserve better.

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The Martinez family saves 💰 every month on #earthquake insurance after completing their #retrofit. Their insurance company verified the quality of our work and applied a 25% discount to their premium. Over 10 years, they'll save more than the entire cost of their retrofit. Plus, they have ...actual #protection instead of just insurance coverage with a massive deductible. Smart #homeowners understand the financial benefits of prevention.

#EBB #ESS
#Seismic #Safety

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#Earthquake maps show increased risk for homes throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. The probability of major ground shaking in these areas has been revised upward based on recent geological studies. If you live in this region your home faces higher #seismic #risk than previously ...calculated. The good news is that proper #retrofitting can protect your #home and #family.

Your #safety matters.
Knowledge is power when you act on it.

#EBB #ESS

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