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Though it can vary greatly, a seismic retrofit generally costs between 1% and 3% of a homes value. For many homeowners the one-time cost of a retrofit equals two to four years of earthquake insurance. And insurance won’t prevent or reduce damage to your home…retrofitting will! For more information, see our page on Earthquake Insurance.
