Welcome to Our Retrofit Projects
At Tooch Design, we specialize in enhancing the resilience and safety of homes across the Bay Area. Our projects focus on structural improvements, particularly in earthquake retrofitting, ensuring your home can withstand the forces of nature. Below, you can explore some of our past projects, which include retrofitting homes for earthquake safety, foundation repairs, and more.
Here are some key programs and resources available in the Bay Area to help homeowners reduce the costs of retrofitting their homes:
Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program (California)
Overview: This program is available to new homeowners as well as existing homeowners. It provides matching grants of up to $3,000 for seismic retrofitting, specifically aimed at homes built before 1980 in high-risk earthquake zones. This program helps homeowners secure their homes against earthquake damage by bolting the foundation and bracing the cripple walls.
Eligibility: The program is open to homeowners of houses in designated seismic zones in California. It’s especially beneficial for new homeowners in older homes that are at higher risk of earthquake damage.
Website: Earthquake Brace + Bolt
California Seismic Safety Retrofit Program
Overview: This program, offered through various local agencies and the California Earthquake Authority (CEA), provides significant financial assistance for retrofitting homes in seismic risk zones. It is especially designed for older homes and can offer more substantial grants, sometimes covering the full cost of retrofitting.
Funding Amounts: The program can offer grants that are significantly higher than the Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program, depending on the specific location, home, and eligibility criteria. In some cases, homeowners can receive up to $10,000 or more, depending on the scope of the retrofit and the area in which they live.
Eligibility: Homeowners in designated high-risk earthquake zones (such as older homes in certain parts of the Bay Area and California) can apply. The program often targets those with lower income or financial hardship, making it accessible for new homeowners who might need more extensive assistance.
Website: California Earthquake Authority (CEA)
