Earthquake Brace + Bolt

Seismic strengthening

Earthquake retrofitting helps keep your home from being displaced from its foundation. The calculations, connections and details all matter.

Galvanised foundation plates and anchor bolts on a cripple wall - Tracery Builders
FEMA-trained contractor

Experience beneath
the surface.

Mark Macdonald has degrees in structural and construction engineering and is a FEMA-trained Brace and Bolt contractor.

EBB Web Badge FEMA Trained239X55 - Tracery Builders

We handle the scope, documentation, permits and inspection for your retrofit.

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applied Load - Tracery Builders
Applied load on a braced cripple wall

The Brace + Bolt process

From inquiry to completion
01

Inquiry and estimate

Send your information for review. We normally respond within 1-3 business days, then provide an estimate with a scope of work and explanatory photographs.

02

On-site review

We take photographs and measurements of the house, crawl space, water heater and foundation.

03

Contract, permits and documentation

A signed contract and deposit secure your place on our schedule. We obtain the permits and prepare the documentation the program requires.

04

The work and inspection

Your project typically takes 1-2 working days. We schedule the inspection and handle the related details.

05

Close-out

We submit close-out documentation. After your final invoice is paid, you can apply for any eligible EBB incentive refund.

Common questions