How much does earthquake retrofitting cost?
The cost of the work varies. Some homes have cripple walls that need a lot of blocking while other homes do not have cripple walls. Some home have plenty of access to the work area while other homes have limited access because of heating ducts or small access holes. The cost of work will increase significantly if you need to replace an unenforced masonry foundation or have a lot of termite or fungus damages to the wood. You will get an idea of the fair value of the work to be done by getting different bids from different contractors. Most single family homes on level or near level lots can expect to pay from $2000 to $4000 for the total job. This price assumes a contractor did the work according to the department’s standard plan and there were no special conditions. Home owners who do the work themselves can help reduce this cost. There will be additional costs if you need to hire an architect or engineer.
