Foundation & Earthquake Retrofit in Marin County
Foundation repair and seismic retrofitting that protect your home and family.
Licensed & Insured
CA General B License CSLB #914115
Serving the Major Bay Area
Marin County, SF County, Alameda County
Permits Handled In-House
Filed, tracked & inspected for you
Free Estimates
No-obligation consultations
About our foundation & earthquake retrofit work
Many older Marin, San Francisco, and East Bay homes were built before modern seismic standards. A foundation and earthquake retrofit strengthens the connection between your house and its foundation so it's far more likely to stay put in a major quake.
Bolting, cripple-wall bracing, and foundation repair that bring older Marin homes up to modern seismic standards. We strengthen your home's connection to its foundation so it stays put in an earthquake — protecting your property, your safety, and your investment.
What's included
- Foundation bolting (anchor bolts) to tie the house to the foundation
- Cripple-wall bracing with structural plywood
- Hold-downs and connection hardware
- Foundation repair and replacement
- Retrofit work for raised-foundation and older homes
- Permits and inspections
How it works
- Crawlspace and foundation inspection
- Written estimate with recommended scope
- Engineering coordination where required
- Permitting
- Retrofit work — typically done without disrupting the living space above
- Final inspection
Why homeowners choose Cutler Construction
- Licensed California General B contractor, CSLB #914115, in business since 2008.
- Fully insured, with permits and inspections handled for you.
- Free, no-obligation consultations and written estimates.
Where we offer foundation & earthquake retrofit
Based in San Anselmo, we provide foundation & earthquake retrofit throughout Marin County, and for home and property owners in San Francisco and Alameda Counties.
- San Anselmo
- Fairfax
- Ross
- Kentfield
- San Rafael
- Novato
- Mill Valley
- Larkspur
- Corte Madera
- Tiburon
- Sausalito
- Greenbrae
- San Francisco
- Alameda County
Common questions
Does my home need a seismic retrofit?
Homes built before roughly 1980 with raised foundations or cripple walls are the most common candidates. A quick inspection will tell us whether your home is properly bolted and braced.
Can I stay home during the retrofit?
Usually yes. Most retrofit work happens in the crawlspace beneath the house.
Are there programs that help pay for it?
California has offered retrofit grant programs such as Earthquake Brace + Bolt in eligible areas. Ask us and we'll help you check what's currently available for your ZIP code.
Planning foundation & earthquake retrofit?
Reach out for a free, no-obligation estimate.