Seismic Retrofit Benefits
There are several advantages to completing a seismic retrofit sooner rather than later. Strengthening a home before a major seismic event can significantly reduce potential damage and improve overall safety.
Protection
Seismic retrofitting helps protect lives and property by strengthening critical structural connections.
Reduce Liability
Retrofitting can help reduce a property owner’s liability in the event of earthquake-related injuries or damage.
Potencial Insurance Benefits
Some insurance providers may offer more favorable terms for seismically retrofitted buildings.
Long-Term Cost Savings
Completing a retrofit in advance may help avoid higher construction costs during periods of increased demand.
Homes built before 1985 are especially vulnerable to earthquake damage, but buildings of all ages can benefit from reinforcement using approved structural connectors and modern seismic strengthening methods
Seismic Retrofit Contractor Portland Services
JAM Concept Remodeling is a local seismic retrofit contractor providing professional earthquake strengthening services for residential properties. We help homeowners implement effective, code-compliant measures to reinforce foundations and improve structural safety.
If you have concerns about your home’s foundation or are considering seismic strengthening, call us today at 503-490-5541 to schedule a consultation.
What is seismic retrofitting?
Seismic retrofitting involves reinforcing a home’s structure with engineered connectors and strengthening materials installed at critical stress points. These may include foundation anchor bolts, hold-downs, metal straps, framing connectors, and structural sheathing to improve overall stability.
The goal of seismic retrofitting is to help a building better resist earthquake forces such as sliding, racking, and overturning. By creating a continuous load path from the foundation to the roof, retrofitting helps unify structural components and reduces the risk of severe damage during seismic activity.
Homes built before 1985 are especially vulnerable to earthquake damage, but buildings of all ages can benefit from properly designed and code-compliant seismic reinforcement.
PORTLAND EARTHQUAKE RETROFITTING CONTRACTOR
JAM Concept Remodeling is a Portland-based seismic retrofit contractor providing design-build earthquake strengthening services from initial evaluation through construction completion. Our integrated approach helps reduce project timelines, control costs, and ensure code-compliant results.
We work directly with licensed engineers, architects, and building professionals to deliver seismic retrofit solutions for a wide range of building types throughout the Portland Metro area.
Seismic Retrofit Services
- Residential homes and ADUs.
- Multi-unit and multi-story apartment buildings.
- Soft-story buildings with tuck-under parking.
- Unreinforced masonry (URM) structures.
- Concrete and non-ductile concrete buildings.
- Commercial, retail, and industrial properties.
- Historic buildings and special-use structures.
Design-Build & Engineering Support
We provide seismic retrofit services on a design-build basis, including structural evaluation, engineering coordination, permitting, and construction. When projects are already engineered, we offer value engineering to optimize design efficiency while maintaining safety and code compliance.
Construction Capabilities
Our in-house crews perform all major retrofit-related work, including excavation, concrete, masonry, steel installation, and wood framing. This allows us to maintain consistent quality control and efficient project execution.
Soft-Story Seismic Retrofit
JAM Concept Remodeling has extensive experience evaluating and retrofitting soft-story apartment buildings throughout the Portland Metro area. Our retrofit solutions are designed to meet City requirements while improving seismic performance without compromising parking functionality or building appearance.
We provide soft-story screening, evaluation, design coordination, and construction, including retrofit designs prepared by third-party engineers
As a seismic retrofit contractor Portland homeowners trust, JAM Concept Remodeling provides code-compliant earthquake strengthening solutions
JAM Concept Remodeling provides seismic retrofit contractor Portland services focused on safety, code compliance, and long-term resilience.
Learn more about earthquake preparedness and building safety from the
Oregon Department of Emergency Management
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If you want to know more about our services or need a free estimate, get in touch with us at Jam Concept Remodeling, LLC. You can use our CONTACT US form or Call 503-490-5541
