Moment Columns

Avant-Garde Construction offers professional installation of moment columns to reinforce Bay Area homes and buildings against seismic and lateral forces. Moment columns are engineered steel supports designed to provide critical strength—especially in open ground floors, garages, or areas with large openings—making them essential for soft-story retrofits and earthquake safety.

What’s Included:

• Structural Assessment: We evaluate your property to determine where moment columns are needed for optimal stability and code compliance.
• Professional Installation: Precision installation of engineered steel moment columns to reinforce vulnerable areas while maintaining open layouts.
• Seismic Upgrades: Moment columns are a key component in earthquake retrofits, soft-story upgrades, and meeting modern building codes.
• Code Compliance: All work meets or exceeds California and local seismic and building code requirements.

Why Choose Avant-Garde?

• Bay Area Expertise: Decades of experience with local seismic risks, soils, and construction standards.
• Licensed & Insured: All installations are performed to the highest safety and quality standards.
• Clear Communication: You’ll receive a detailed assessment, transparent recommendations, and regular updates throughout your project.
• Trusted Results: Over 3,000 retrofits completed since 2009, with a reputation for superb work.

• Typically starting at $20,000 + (rough construction pricing only).
• Please contact us before purchasing this service to determine your home’s exact details and costs.
• Please email us for additional information at Sales@Avant-GardeCE.com.