Soft-Story Retrofits

Avant-Garde Construction specializes in soft-story retrofits to strengthen buildings with open or weak ground floors—commonly found in apartment buildings, condos, and homes with garages beneath living spaces. These retrofits are crucial for meeting seismic codes and protecting your property and occupants during an earthquake.

What’s Included:

• Comprehensive Assessment: We evaluate your building’s structure to identify soft-story vulnerabilities and recommend the best retrofit solutions.
• Custom Engineering Solutions: Installation of steel moment frames, shear walls, hold-downs, and other reinforcements to address structural weaknesses.
• Permit & Code Compliance: All work is designed and installed to meet or exceed California and local seismic retrofit requirements.
• ESS & EBB Program Guidance: We can help you navigate available rebate and incentive programs for seismic upgrades.

Why Choose Avant-Garde?

• Bay Area Expertise: Decades of experience with local soils, seismic risks, and building codes.
• Licensed & Insured: All retrofits 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 $50,000 + (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.