What Does Retrofitted for Earthquake Mean?

Seismic retrofitting is the modification of existing structures to make them more resistant to seismic activity, ground motion, or soil failure due to earthquakes.

How do earthquakes retrofit?

How long does a seismic retrofit take?

The average time for a complete retrofit is a week. Larger homes or homes where there is need to open and re-close finished walls for work access will take longer. It is rare to have a retrofit project take more than two weeks. One of the most common homeowner complaints about contractors is that a job takes too long.