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Don’t miss this opportunity! We are offering our own Homeowner Incentive Program, in conjunction with the EBB Program!
Most small homes can be retrofitted for about $2,999, and we will wait to get paid by the EBB, so there will be no money coming out of your pocket, and retrofitting your house will be free for you! You don’t have to wait for the “Big One” to see if your home can withstand an earthquake. Call us to schedule a FREE INSPECTION AND ESTIMATE!
So, how does the EBB program work?
Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) helps homeowners lessen the potential for damage during an earthquake. The EBB program operates across 395 Eligible Zip codes, many of which are in the Greater Los Angeles region. The eligible Zip codes are chosen based upon seismic risk and concentration of older homes.
See if your home is in one of the eligible Zip codes that have opened up!
Don’t delay – the EBB program is waiting for eligible homeowners to complete an application and registration is only open for a period of 30 days!
See if you are in an EBB Eligible Zip code area.
“Bolting houses to their foundations and bracing the crawl space walls can help Californians protect their families, their homes and their investments. We’re pleased to extend additional support to income-eligible homeowners to help cover up to 100% of the cost of a seismic retrofit, and we encourage all eligible homeowners in EBB ZIP Codes to apply for funding now.”
Janiele Maffei, chief mitigation officer of the California Earthquake Authority
The Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program
This state-funded program, called “Earthquake Brace + Bolt” (“EBB”) takes applications for a very limited time usually twice a year in EBB Eligible Zip code areas. The EBB application process opens again soon and will provide grants of up to $3,000 to thousands of homeowners to subsidize their cost of seismic retrofitting their homes! Since the EBB was established back in 2013, it has provided more than 30,000 homeowners with grants to have their homes retrofitted.
Moreover, homeowners with a household income at or below $, can also qualify for additional, EBB Supplemental Grant For Low-Income Homeowners, that can potentially cover the full cost of seismic retrofitting. This is just like getting your home earthquake retrofitted, and having the Government pay for it!
WE CAN EARTHQUAKE RETROFIT AN AVERAGE HOME FOR AS LOW AS $2,999
This means that you may be able to retrofit your home for FREE!
So, what’s our earthquake retrofitting process?
Weinstein Construction has been the leader in earthquake mitigation for over 45 years, and have completed more than 8,000 jobs! Weinstein Construction is an EBB approved, FEMA authorized, and FEMA trained contractor (in fact, we have been FEMA certified since 1994!). We are fully-qualified to participate in the EBB Program as earthquake brace and bolt contractors.
The first step of earthquake retrofitting is to get a thorough and accurate assessment of the condition of your structure and its foundation. To be effective, earthquake retrofitting must be done on a stable, well-maintained foundation.
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Absolutely. Earthquake Brace + Bolt is a well-established, state-funded program designed to assist Californians in preparing their homes for earthquakes. The program has a proven track record of funding retrofitting projects that adhere to strict seismic safety standards. Participating in EBB not only reduces earthquake risks but can also lead to savings on earthquake insurance premiums.
Yes, the California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) is a legitimate and trusted organization. It is a joint effort between the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). CRMP administers the Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program, ensuring transparency and accountability. Thousands of homeowners have successfully retrofitted their homes through the program, significantly improving safety and peace of mind.
The earthquake retrofit grant, offered through the EBB Program, provides financial assistance to homeowners for earthquake retrofitting. Grants of up to $3,000 help cover the cost of installing foundation bolting and bracing systems, which improve a home’s ability to withstand seismic forces. Moreover, those homeowners with a household income at or below $89,040, also qualify for an additional grant that can potentially cover the full cost of seismic retrofitting!
Eligibility for the grant requires that homes be located in specific high-risk zip codes and built before 1980 with a crawl space. Homeowners must also use licensed contractors and follow program guidelines to qualify.
The Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) Program is a California initiative that helps homeowners reduce earthquake damage risk by providing grants for retrofitting older homes. These retrofits strengthen the connection between a house and its foundation, specifically targeting homes built before 1980 that may lack proper bracing or bolting. The program offers grants of up to $3,000 to cover the costs of approved seismic upgrades.
This initiative, managed by the California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP), aims to enhance safety for homeowners in earthquake-prone areas.
Simply stated, it’s a process that ties a home or a commercial property together. Retrofitting increases the resistance of the structure to earthquake damage and decreases the risk of injury to individuals inside during seismic activity. In short, it significantly strengthens the structure!
Do you drive your car without insurance? If not, why would you live in a home that hasn’t been earthquake retrofitted? We can say with certainty that it is much more affordable to retrofit your home against earthquakes, than it is to repair your home after it is damaged in an earthquake! The standard earthquake retrofitting job may cost a few thousand dollars, but the damage from a single earthquake can easily cost more than 10 times that amount. Moreover, in some circumstances, the extent of earthquake damage may be so severe and extensive that the property is not repairable, forcing the home owner to either rebuild the home from scratch or purchase and move into a new home. And so the question is, how can you put a cost on sleeping better at night, knowing that you and your family are safe? Of course such peace of mind is priceless! And don’t forget that you might even receive a discount on your homeowner’s insurance premiums!
Yes, of course. There are a variety of options from you to choose from, all at various prices points that most homeowners can afford. Weinstein Construction professionals can come to your home as soon as the next day for a free, no-obligation inspection and consultation. From there, we will give you as many different choices and prices to choose as are available, based upon the condition of your house and the amount of work we will need to do to make your home safer. No matter what services you need and what kind of budget you are on, we will have the right solution for you!
Yes. You will need a permit for most earthquake retrofitting services. However, Weinstein Construction professionals will take care of the entire permitting process for you (unless of course, you would like to do it on your own). Weinstein Construction can partner with civil engineering firms near you to provide you with exceptional quality engineering plans for your project. In most cases, home owners want us to make sure that all of the right permits are pulled correctly for the job we do.
If you home was built before the 1970s, then you may very well need earthquake retrofitting. Proper earthquake retrofitting in the greater Los Angeles area was not a standard practice for most homes built before the 1970s. Moreover, even if your home was retrofitted in some fashion in the 1970s, or was even built after the 1970s, there’s still a substantial chance that your home will need additional support. Why take the chance? Call Weinstein Construction professionals for a free, no-obligation assessment of your home’s needs. The next “Big One” can strike anytime, and you need to make sure that your home and family are as safe as they can possibly be. Remember, when we talk about earthquakes, it’s not “if” the next “Big One” hits, it’s “when” it hits…
Typically, your home will have protection in 1-3 days. Having said that, much depends on your home’s condition and what needs to be accomplished. This type of a job typically does not take a very long time to complete, and it will do so much good for your home. Don’t delay or take a chance that an earthquake will damage your home – call Weinstein Construction today for a free, no-obligation consultation!
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Earthquake Brace and Bolt (EBB) Program Eligible Zip Codes
The Earthquake Brace + Bolt program is available only for homes in select ZIP Codes. New areas are added with every program year using the following two criteria, which are weighted equally:
- Earthquake Hazard: Hazard is identified using the United States Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake hazard map for California.
- Earthquake Vulnerability: Vulnerability is represented by identifying the percentage of pre-1940 houses in ZIP Codes in California (US Census Data). Older houses are more likely to require earthquake bracing and bolting.
These two criteria combined guide the selection of new ZIP Codes to be added to the EBB program.
Eligibility is based on ZIP Code only; city names are provided as a reference. New program areas in green.
- Printable list of EBB ZIP Codes in Northern California (PDF)
- Printable list of EBB ZIP Codes in Southern California (PDF)