Seismic Retrofit, a great additional value for any house. Since the very first contact I felt I was dealing with professionals. My initial emails were answered in a timely manner and mostly important with many explanations to guide me through the process. Step by step (inspection, drawing plans, permits, construction, approval) we followed the progress of the job that was finished on schedule. The crew that came to perform the installation was lead by Luis, a great site manager who took care of many sides of the job. Not only he and his team performed the job diligently but Luis helped me also by answering questions I had during the installation. After 7 hours of working non stop they cleaned the basement and my garage, leaving them in better conditions than when they arrived! Highly recommended! A+ read more

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I did a lot of research on retrofitting my house in Petaluma. I decided to go with Bolt Down the Bay Area - they were professional, responsive and explained the entire process clearly. They communicated well throughout the entire process, and they did a great job and took lots of pictures so I could see exactly what work they did. I would recommend them to anyone in the area that is looking to have a retrofit.. read more

The office manager, Jacque Eaton , was extremely helpful in helping me with everything. I'm 81 and tech illiterate. Everything was explained and professional from the beginning to the final inspection to clean up. I was definitely impressed from the first visit for a bid. I felt the work would be done correctly. read more

This review is actually about a year late. Bolt Down the Bay Area did an overall fantastic job. They were organized, effective in communication, and very responsive. I reached out to 3 EBB recommended contractors that were all highly rated. 2 out of the 3 got back to me and the other's quote was just too high (for the simple work that needed to be done). I am a licensed Civil Engineer and work in the construction industry. While I do not specialized in seismic anymore, I have a very strong understanding of what needed to be performed on my home. The individual who came to perform the initial site visit for a quote was knowledgable and answered my questions. Overall I definitely recommend Bolt Down the Bay Area. read more

Very communicative and helpful. Luis and his crew were great. Polite, professional, and hard working. Start to finish the office team filed all the paper work out and got the permit. A+ all around. Still have yet to complete the permit and payment process, but so far very good. read more

I used Bolt Down The Bay Area to complete a seismic retrofit for my home and they were fantastic from start to finish! Very reasonably priced and they provided excellent service throughout. Highly recommend!! read more

Totally professional in all ways, from initial contact to completion of project. A+++ read more

As a licensed structural engineer with years of experience designing seismic retrofits in the Bay Area, I have high standards when it comes to earthquake safety. When our home was accepted into the CA EBB program, we reached out to several approved contractors, and Bolt Down the Bay Area immediately stood out with their prompt and professional communication. They were by far the most attentive, and their excellent service continued through every step of the project. Their expertise was evident throughout--I never even had to mention my professional background because they clearly knew what they were doing. Our home is a straightforward structure, so they used the Standard Plan Set A with precision and efficiency. The entire process was seamless, and I'm very pleased with their work. read more

We were so impressed with just the inspection on our home that we had them also start the process at our daughter's home which she rents from us. Both 1950s homes within a few hundred yards of the Rogers Creek Fault. The inspection photos both before and after are plentiful and of high quality. I would recommend this to anyone who has an older than 1980 home regardless of whether you have Earthquake Insurance or not. The cost was around $5,000 for each home, the total time from initial inspection to work done was 2 months (scheduled for 3 but they had openings) and the actual work took 3 hours or so as they have very efficient crews, (different crew at each house). The office staff and field staff are first rate and I've dealt with tons of contractors over the decades as we built restaurants and have rental homes. The CEA dashboard for those with insurance was a bit difficult to navigate at first but they helped me through it. They are out of Sebastopol and have done many of these unlike some of the other fly by night "contractors" on the website; one of which never contacted us again (thankfully) after a sloppy inspection by a poorly trained person. Very courteous, professional and efficient. Can't recommend them highly enough. read more

Bolt Down The Bay Area - Foundation Repair Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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Bolt Down the Bay Area made the entire earthquake retrofit process very easy to understand and complete. Their employees on site explained what they were doing and completed the job in one day. The office staff were also extremely helpful in navigating the entire process. Best of all, they were significantly less expensive than the other two bids I received. The other two bidders didn't bother to enter the crawlspace but made bids significantly higher (one 50% higher, the other 100% higher) The building inspector was very impressed with the work that was done. I recommend them without reservation. read more

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Bolt Down the Bay Area (BDtBA) did a fine job two years ago to replace a damaged section of perimeter foundation, and did a seismic blocking with holddowns retrofit to strengthen the north wall. We recently noticed a 1/4 inch hump in a bedroom floor. Sean of BDtBA brought in Luis, who trimmed several floor joists so the floor would level out. I'm impressed BDtBA stands behind their work, even after time has passed. The plan is for BDtBA blocking and holddowns for the south wall, and sheathing to complete the seismic retrofit. This is an update to the recent BDtBA joist trim: Four days after the work was done, the floor is level. read more

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I could not be happier with a company than I am with BDTBA. From the day I first called them they were super responsive, efficient, communicative and helpful. They did the earthquake retrofit on our small 1950's home and handled the permitting and most of the documentation and uploads for the California Earthquake Brace and Bolt program. I really had very little to do except follow their very instructions. The building inspector was impressed with their work and very appreciative of all the photos they provided of the completed work (so he didn't need to go down into the crawl space!). I can't really speak to their pricing because neither of the two other contractors from the EBB website whom I reached out to for quotes never even got back to me! But for me the cost was money well spent because of the quality of their work, their handling of all the permitting paperwork and scheduling of inspection, and their knowledge and competence in dealing with the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program, which made the project simple and effortless for me. Also, the rebate I expect/hope to get from EBB program will cover over 50% of the cost, which is a big deal! They even called and offered me an earlier date for the work when they had a cancellation, so the job was done three months ahead of schedule! You won't go wrong with BDTBA! read more

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We had a wonderful experience with Bolt Down the Bay Area during the installation of seismic retrofit for our 1950s house after being accepted into the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program. Everything from the initial visit to project estimates/timelines and installation dates was well communicated and seamless. Questions regarding the installation were promptly answered by the team.Their bid was very reasonable and they even suggested some optional work which we decided to get done as well. The team is extremely responsive via email/phone. They took care of managing the EBB dashboard, uploaded plans/other documents and guided us through each step along the way through email. They applied for the necessary permits and provided all the documentation needed to be sent the county as well. The crew during initial inspection/ final installation was extremely thorough and mindful of our floors and made sure to clean up everything. Post installation they shared all photos/videos for reference. Special shoutout to Cortney who helped us a lot with rescheduling city inspection due to a last minute emergency. The entire team is extremely professional, thoughtful and went above and beyond to make the installation process completely flawless. It was wonderful to work with Bolt Down the Bay Area and I highly recommend them. read more

BDBA held my hand through the entire process. Did a great job. It did take about three months for them to get to me, but once they did, it was all done in one day. I had qualified for an "earthquake Brace and Bolt rebate (3K),'" and BDBA guided me thru that process and helped ensure the rebate folks had all the info necessary for me to qualify and get the rebate. They even seet up my Cityinspection (San Rafael). Couldn't have gone smoother. An added bonus, was that I didn't have to pay BDBA';s invoice completely until I had my rebate in hand (about 5 weeks). I could then apply the rebate to finishpaying off the inital costs. Bernie Samet, San Rafael read more

Bolt Down The Bay Area did excellent seismic work on our home. They explained everything clearly, they stuck to their schedule, they crawled under the house and took before photos and then sent us after photos when they finished the work. I would highly recommend them. read more

Our project was a voluntary earthquake bracing retrofit that included some very tall cripple walls and extensive work in our basement. From the first contact through the inspection process, Bolt Down the Bay Area was easy to deal with and the entire process was seamless. Due to the scope of the project, an engineer was required. Their recommendation was excellent. Luis and crew did a fantastic job. They were professional and respected our property. They did an exceptional job of communicating work schedules and processes. The front office and Cortney were also customer service oriented. It was an overall excellent experience and I highly recommend Bolt Down the Bay Area! read more

100% Delighted with the entire process of our project using this company. From the first contact for initial inspection appointment, to final work, and city inspection/sign off we never had an issue. The workers arrived on time at the scheduled date and completed the work quickly. The office team is very organized and communicated to us each step that had been completed and what to do next when working with EBB. They also guided us through any needed entries through the EBB dashboard. If you are looking for a contractor that will take you through the entire process without hiccups, this is the company to use. read more

I just recently completed (1/18/2024) all Earthquake Brace + Bolt requirements. The company I selected to retrofit my home was Bolt Down the Bay Area. Given my significant background with construction projects, I rate Bolt Down the Bay Area Company as an outstanding company! My five (5) star rating is based on the following: * Integrity - I communicated with six (6) different individuals with this company and everyone was highly professional. * Work Quality - During my final inspection by the City of San Jose, the inspector communicated to me, that the work quality was excellent. * Communication - As I was navigating the dashboard for EBB and selected Bolt Down the Bay Area Company, the entire process for beginning to end was seamless. I can assure you, if you select this company and can work with Ms. Cortney Buletti, more than likely your project will be easy. Best of Luck, Henry read more

Bolt Down the Bay Area is a quality team that gets the job done so well and communicates throughout the entire process! I got the EBB grant and contacted this company as well as two others. This company came out on top due to their efficiency, communication, and willingness to work with my requests. Once contracted they handled everything possible and guided me in doing my small part in communicating with EBB. Once the job was done I rather quickly got the $3,000 from EBB. Thank you, Bolt Down the Bay Area! read more

We hired Bolt Down The Bay Area to retrofit our home after we were accepted into the state's Earthquake Brace + Bolt grant program. Everything went smoothly - from the initial visit, completing the retrofit, and taking care of all of the permits and uploading of documentation that EBB required. The installation crew was very professional, and thoroughly cleaned up after themselves. The San Jose city inspector even noted that they had done a very nice job. I'd hire them again, and would gladly recommend them, as well. read more

Seismic retrofit of our 100 year old house was completed seamlessly and with care and to the CA retrofit specifications. The firm is very systematic with their paperwork and installation. The bolts and cripple walls were installed in craftsmanship manner. Luis and crew are punctual and work with care. Owning the house for over 35 years and dealing with many contractors and tradesman, this firm ranks very high on my list. read more

I highly recommend Bolt Down the Bay Area. These guys were total pros every step of the way, from the free estimate to scheduling to the intense process of bolting our house to its foundation. They went beyond what was needed to do by helping us reattach some duct work in the crawlspace and hauling away some extra debris. Project Manager Tien was always responsive to texts and emails and On-Site Project Supervisor Joel were conscientious and hard working. Not only do these guys deliver on the work of protecting homes from earthquake damage, they do it in a way that restores your faith in contractors and service providers. read more

Bolt down Bay Area did our seismic retrofit. At every step with every employee I experienced first rate highly competent staff who cared about their quality and their customers. I would add a sixth star! Also their price was the lowest and their delivery consistently exceeded expectations. read more

This company is top-notch. I was very impressed with their entire organization. Every employee was courteous, knowledgeable and reliable. Cortney in the office was amazing! She guided me through the entire process from start to finish. If I had a question, she answered it in a very direct, understandable fashion. The crew was just the same. Showed up right on time ready to get the job done. I was very pleased with the entire company. read more

From beginning to end, communication with this company was effortless and professional. In fact, several of our friends have recently used Bolt Down The Bay Area and had similar experiences. While our house was built in 1991, we decided the retrofitting seemed like a prudent idea since standards have changed over time. The crew worked very hard, was mindful of our wood floors, and shared information after their nine hours of work. I cannot say enough positive things about this company and their hard-working employees. In fact, my sister has intentions to contact this company for an evaluation based upon our positive experience. read more

I would solidly and with utmost confidence recommend Bolt Down The Bay Area for seismic retrofits. EVERYONE i worked with in the company was professional, courteous, and respectful. They did an incredible job managing all the EBB program (CA state retrofit program for homeowners) expectations and needs; communicating those needs and expectations from start to finish in a clear, detailed, and extremely timely fashion; and answered all of my questions immediately. The retrofit work took 2 days and was minimally invasive beyond the expected noise. The finished work received very positive words from the city inspector during the final inspection. Bolt Down The Bay Area has a generous timeline for payment for all work completed, which was a major reason I chose them in the first place. At the end of this months-long retrofit process, I am VERY happy with their customer service and contracted work. I would HIGHLY recommend Bolt Down The Bay Area. read more

Professional. Competent. Responsive. Worry free. Affordable. Informative. What else can I say? Bolt Down the Bay Area handled the whole process of my retrofit. They have set the standard for customer/professional service. read more

Bolt Down the Bay Area is a fantastic company to work with. Super organized and professional. Communications, whether by email or phone or in person, with every person we dealt with, were clear, timely, and friendly. The company is also super efficient, always on time, and workers don't leave a trace of debris behind. They provide you with extensive before and after photos of the workspace and their work, as well as a certificate you can present to insurance companies when getting estimates for earthquake insurance. We recommend them without reservations. read more

We worked with Bolt Down the Bay Area to secure our foundation in case of an earthquake. After receiving a FEMA grant to do so, BDTHA, quickly made an initial appointment with us. The inspector was timely and thorough and informative. After the initial inspection, we received all of the initial paperwork in a timely manner and the website needed for FEMA reimbursement was updated. This week the company came out to do the work and gave us the pictures the city inspector will receive. Though I am not in construction, you can tell the work is quality. I am awaiting my city inspection, but am sure it will pass with flying colors. Here are reasons you should consider doing business with this company: 1) On time appointments 2) Great communication 3) Quality work 4) Fair pricing 5) Works with federal and state programs After working with many contractors over the years, this company outshined them all. I highly recommend you make them your first call. read more

Our home had an unreinforced cripple wall. We contacted Bolt Down The Bay Area to pull together a quote for recommended retrofit items. Very smooth process. The team came in and over three days performed the recommended work. I'd recommend working w/ BDTBA w/o hesitation. read more

After being on the waiting list for over a year, Earthquake Brace and Bolt (a CA program) finally approved our $3,000 grant from the state of California. We initially had heard about this state program from a friend, and I'm so glad we pursued it. Once the state approved us, it was time to find a contractor. I contacted about 10 contractors and heard back from a few. One of them was Bolt Down The Bay Area (BDBA), the same contractor our friend used in his retrofit. Not only was BDBA the first contractor to follow-up with our inquiry, but they also were the easiest to reach on the phone. Because our friend was so happy with their work, it was an easy choice to go with them. They gave us an estimate to bolt our home to the foundation around the perimeter of the structure. Their estimate was $5,500. With the state's grant of $3,000, it only meant $2,500 to us. We wanted to take advantage of the state's generous offer, so we hired BDBA to do the job. They did a fantastic job! They were able to complete the entire job in one day because they sent out a big crew and spent the entire day in our crawl-space completing the job. Throughout the entire process, they coordinated the paperwork with the state and walked us through all aspects of the program. With their help, the process went incredibly smoothly, and now we sleep better at night knowing we are far better prepared to withstand an earthquake than before the job. BDBA is a great company and they were a pleasure to work with; we give them our highest recommendation. read more

They made the entire seismic retrofit process easy and seamless. I heartily recommend them, as their work was excellent.

We made our appointment with Bolt Down the Bay Area in December after another big home insurance check to CEA. They came out and inspected in January and we scheduled a time for the work in July. A lot changed between January and July, but Jason communicated with us at various times to let us know that they anticipated performing the work as scheduled. The work itself was completed in a day, performed in a very professional and courteous manner with all workmen wearing gloves and masks. We received photos and seismic retrofit certificate a few days later, and a 15% discount on our insurance bill a few days after that. Excellent service, very highly recommended. read more

Superb in Every Way! We simply can't imagine a better choice if you're going through the EBB process. Bolt Down the Bay Area did every single thing in an outstanding way -- the work itself, communication, dealing with the EBB Dashboard. The only bad thing I can say about them is that they spoil you to work with any other contractor, because now you know what real quality and ease is like! read more

We used Bolt Down The Bay to do our earthquake retrofit via the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program. Excellent service and experience - right from the first meeting to estimate the job until we received the city inspector approval this week. Tien, Project Manager, and Jason guided us through the paperwork, answered my many questions, were super responsive, organized and considerate. On the day, Joel and his team member expertly carried out the work - protected floors & walls, totally vacuum sealed the area, cleaned up and were so respectful of our house. I'm more than happy to recommend people that do excellent work and equally as important, they were such a pleasure to meet and work with. read more

Bolt Down The Bay Area - Completed job - just one of the many great after shots they provided - Foundation Repair Near Me - Sebastopol, California

BoltDownTheBayArea did an absolutely fantastic job with the earthquake retrofit, wrapping up in March 2021. The actual work took 2 days but there were months waiting for EBB/FEMA to review plans. After the Earthquake Brace and Bold OK was given and as soon as the permit was issued by the city, they performed the work. - They guided me with the EBB requirements and told me specifically what to do when as we were preparing the EBB application and then after the project was completed. - They communicated frequently and comprehensively - They performed per schedule and per the terms of the estimate - They were timely, polite, did an extraordinary job and cleaned up very well. - The work involved a some repair or replacement of dry rot, which they informed me was needed during our initial in person visit. They tore out and replaced everything needed. - The amount of thick, 5-ply(?) plywood was amazing as was the amount of metal bracing materials. I highly recommend BoldDownTheBayArea! read more

Bolt Down the Bay Area was one of five contractors we interviewed for an estimate for our earthquake retrofit. I can't tell you how much of a pleasure it has been for my husband and myself to work with this company. Every single person we've come in contact with has been pleasant and very responsive to all of our questions. Their bid was extremely competitive, and in fact, we decided on getting a much more comprehensive package because of their competitive price. They walked us through everything we needed to do on our EBB dashboard and submitted all required documentation quickly and accurately. I also want to mention how conscientious the technicians were that came out to do the work. Access to the crawlspace was through our bedroom and they did a thorough job of covering and protecting everything in the room. They started work and didn't stop until they were finished, leaving our bedroom spotless and without a speck of dirt. The inspector that came out to look at the completed work told us they did an excellent job. One of the best contractors we've every worked with. read more

After the devastating earthquake in Turkey several months ago, I knew I had to check if my house was bolted to the foundation. Bolt Down the Bay Area was recommended to me. Their technician came out, crawled around under the house, and took lots of pictures to show me. No, it was not bolted down! My husband and I decided to get it done! We asked for, and got a quote, which gave us several options. We opted to have a permit issued. This company was wonderful to work with. They were prompt, courteous, and very thorough. We were warned that the process would be noisy, and it was. But, such hard workers. The county inspector was very impressed with the work that was done! That says a lot! I would recommend Bolt Down the Bay Area to anyone who wants to do all they can to protect their home from an earthquake! Judy H. read more

Bolt Down the Bay Area did a great job retrofitting at my daughter & son-in-law's house in A Section, Rohnert Park. They were so organized, friendly and professional. John Rinkor kept us informed every step of the way. Cortney Buletti was very helpful. They showed up on time, completed work on time. After work was completed my family members noticed a heating duct was out of alignment. BDTBA came back quickly and corrected the problem. They provided "after" pictures of the work completed under the house and I had problems downloading them and getting them printed (I have limited computer skills). They got them printed for me and delivered to my house. They provide a wonderful service and they're such a pleasure to work with. read more

These guys were great from start to finish! It took 5 months to complete the process from end to end but the process was done seamlessly. There bid was competitive and the work was done in 1 day. Highly recommend these guys. read more