Is Avant‑Garde the Right Contractor for Your Home? The Avant‑Garde Dossier
Is Avant‑Garde the Right Contractor for Your Home? The Avant‑Garde Dossier If you’re comparing contractors for drainage, foundation, or seismic […]
FEMA P-1100
The Real ROI of a Seismic Evaluation (Beyond the Insurance Discount)
The Real ROI of a Seismic Evaluation (Beyond the Insurance Discount) San Francisco Bay Area July 9, 2026 When homeowners
Strong Tohoku Quakes and Tokyo’s New Disaster Plan: What Bay Area Homeowners Should Learn
Strong Tohoku Quakes and Tokyo’s New Disaster Plan: What Bay Area Homeowners Should Learn San Francisco Bay Area June 24,
5.6 Mendocino / Ukiah Earthquake: What It Means (And Doesn’t) For Bay Area Homeowners
5.6 Mendocino / Ukiah Earthquake: What It Means (And Doesn’t) For Bay Area Homeowners San Francisco Bay Area June 24,
Flawed Bay Area Earthquake Retrofits: Why It Keeps Happening (And What You Can Do About It)
Flawed Bay Area Earthquake Retrofits: Why It Keeps Happening (And What You Can Do About It) San Francisco Bay Area
What Is the Average Cost of Crawl Space Retrofits in the Bay Area?
What Is the Average Cost of Crawl Space Retrofits in the Bay Area? San Francisco Bay Area Avant-GardeCE Most people
What Should I Consider When Planning Earthquake Retrofits for My Bay Area Home?
What Should I Consider When Planning Earthquake Retrofits for My Bay Area Home? Planning an earthquake retrofit is more
What Are the Best Options for Seismic Retrofits in the San Francisco Bay Area?
What Are the Best Options for Seismic Retrofits in the San Francisco Bay Area? When people ask, “What’s the
New Study Says San Andreas Fault Stress Is at a 1,000‑Year High. What Bay Area Homeowners Can Actually Do.
New Study Says San Andreas Fault Stress Is at a 1,000‑Year High. What Bay Area Homeowners Can Actually Do. San
Do I Need an Engineer, Plan Set A, or FEMA P‑1100 for My Bay Area Seismic Retrofit?
Do I Need an Engineer, Plan Set A, or FEMA P‑1100 for My Bay Area Seismic Retrofit? If you own
What Is Plan Set A? A Plain‑English Guide to California’s Seismic Retrofit Standard for Crawl‑Space Homes
What Is Plan Set A? A Plain‑English Guide to California’s Seismic Retrofit Standard for Crawl‑Space Homes If you own an
What Is FEMA P‑1100‑2A? Crawl‑Space Seismic Retrofits Beyond Plan Set A
What Is FEMA P‑1100‑2A? Crawl‑Space Seismic Retrofits Beyond Plan Set A If you’ve started looking into seismic retrofits for
What Is FEMA P‑1100‑2B? A Homeowner Guide to Living‑Over‑Garage (Soft‑Story) Retrofits
What Is FEMA P‑1100‑2B? A Homeowner Guide to Living‑Over‑Garage (Soft‑Story) Retrofits If you own a Bay Area home or small
CEA / Earthquake Insurance Evaluation & Retrofit Verification
CEA / Earthquake Insurance Evaluation & Retrofit Verification For Bay Area homeowners who want earthquake insurance to actually pay out
Why Most Earthquake Retrofits Don’t Do What Homeowners Think
Most Bay Area homeowners I meet believe some version of this: “The previous owner did an earthquake retrofit and it
Seismic Truth Audits™: What We Keep Finding Under “Retrofitted” Bay Area Homes
On paper, many Bay Area homes look “safe”: EBB retrofit “completed” Permit finaled Photos uploaded Box checked: “meets Plan Set
Why FEMA P-1100-2A Is Better Than Plan Set A
Why FEMA P-1100-2A Is Better Than Plan Set A Just in California alone, as many as 1.2 million houses
Reasons to Seismic Retrofit Your Home in the San Francisco Bay Area
Living in the San Francisco Bay Area offers residents scenic views, a thriving economy, and a vibrant culture. However, it also comes with significant seismic risks, due to proximity to active faults such as the San Andreas and Hayward faults.