Earthquake Retrofitting
Earthquake Retrofitting in Medford, OR
Get a free estimate. Find out if your home needs a seismic retrofit.
Is Your Home Bolted to Its Foundation?
Oregon's Office of Emergency Management puts the chance of a major Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake in the next 50 years at about 37%. In a strong quake, the most common damage to older wood-frame homes is the house sliding off its foundation, or short crawl space walls (cripple walls) collapsing. Learn more about foundation repair services in Medford.
According to the Oregon Construction Contractors Board, homes built before 1974, when Oregon adopted a statewide building code, face the greatest risk, and homes built after 1993 are the most resilient. A standard retrofit bolts the house to its foundation and braces the cripple walls with plywood. It's one of the most cost-effective ways to protect an older Medford home.
Earthquake Retrofitting Service Areas Near Medford, OR
We provide earthquake retrofitting in Medford and nearby communities across Southern Oregon, including Central Point, Phoenix and Jacksonville. Choose your town below for local information, or contact us to confirm that your address is within our service area before you request an estimate.
What a Seismic Retrofit Includes
A typical residential retrofit covers these areas:
Foundation Bolting
Anchor bolts or plates connect the wood sill plate to the concrete foundation so the house can't slide off in a quake.
Cripple Wall Bracing
Plywood sheathing is nailed to the short walls in the crawl space so they don't fold over when the ground shakes.
Soft-Story Garages
Rooms built over garages with large openings may need extra bracing.
Water Heater and Chimney
Strapping the water heater and securing masonry chimneys reduces fire, flood and injury risk after a quake.
Earthquake Retrofit Cost in Medford (2026)
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Cripple wall bracing | Written estimate after an on-site inspection |
| Foundation bolting | Written estimate after an on-site inspection |
| Typical full retrofit | Written estimate after an on-site inspection |
We do not publish prices: each contractor prices the job after inspecting the home. Homes on hillsides, with tall cripple walls or needing an engineer's design cost more.
Why Choose Us for Earthquake Retrofitting?
Retrofit experience matters
Any licensed residential contractor can legally do a retrofit, but we refer contractors with real seismic experience.
Know the cost factors
The cost factors on this page help you understand any quote.
Check before you hire
Ask any contractor for their Oregon license number and look it up yourself before you sign.
Contact Us Today for a Free Estimate
Older home? Call 541-200-0251 to find out whether it's bolted to its foundation.
Free — no obligations
How a Seismic Retrofit Works
Tell us about your home
Call 541-200-0251 or email the year the house was built and whether it has a crawl space.
Get connected
We pass your request to a local foundation repair contractor who does seismic retrofits.
Crawl space evaluation
The contractor checks anchor bolts, sill plates and cripple walls and tells you whether an engineer is needed.
Written retrofit plan
You get the scope and price in writing, with no obligation.