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Last update on April 28, 2025
OC Builders Group is Orange County's most exquisite and detail oriented company when it comes to home improvement and contracting needs for high-end homes. We have been in business for over 15 years, and pride ourselves in our ability to consistently provide innovative and cutting-edge design to each of our clients. When it comes to hearing your specific needs and wants for your home, we are committed to providing only the highest quality and user experience. Our expertise lies in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, but we also do full home remodeling, home additions, garage conversions and more. We offer both design and construction services, so we are your one-stop shop for any of your home renovations needs!
"I would definitely use this service again for any future remodeling needs."
Meredith L on April 2023
OC Builders Group is Orange County's most exquisite and detail oriented company when it comes to home improvement and contracting needs for high-end homes. We have been in business for over 15 years, and pride ourselves in our ability to consistently provide innovative and cutting-edge design to each of our clients. When it comes to hearing your specific needs and wants for your home, we are committed to providing only the highest quality and user experience. Our expertise lies in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, but we also do full home remodeling, home additions, garage conversions and more. We offer both design and construction services, so we are your one-stop shop for any of your home renovations needs!
"I would definitely use this service again for any future remodeling needs."
Meredith L on April 2023
Remodeling business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Amilcar and his crew completed the project on time and did an excellent job. I highly recommend them."
Sandip p on November 2024
Remodeling business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Amilcar and his crew completed the project on time and did an excellent job. I highly recommend them."
Sandip p on November 2024
Residential and commercial earthquake retrofitting. We are retrofitting mainly older homes in The San Francisco Bay Area to modern building standards. We incorporate Stand Plan A plans as well as custom engineered plans and soft story retrofits. We handle all the permits, Brace and Bolt paper work, inspections. We are FEMA Certified, licensed, bonded and insured. Call for a free consultation.
"Very professional orientation/education as to the required scope of work needed to bring this older home up to current code recommendations. Contractors were courteous, quick and clean. I recomend them highly."
Scott V on March 2020
Residential and commercial earthquake retrofitting. We are retrofitting mainly older homes in The San Francisco Bay Area to modern building standards. We incorporate Stand Plan A plans as well as custom engineered plans and soft story retrofits. We handle all the permits, Brace and Bolt paper work, inspections. We are FEMA Certified, licensed, bonded and insured. Call for a free consultation.
"Very professional orientation/education as to the required scope of work needed to bring this older home up to current code recommendations. Contractors were courteous, quick and clean. I recomend them highly."
Scott V on March 2020
Our aim is to perform great workmanship, quality labor and advanced integration and excellent services that satisfy customers' needs.
"Terrific. The folks at Achieve were fast, professional, and responsive. Anything that was not perfect the first time they quickly fixed to my liking. Highly recommended."
Jeff W on March 2019
Our aim is to perform great workmanship, quality labor and advanced integration and excellent services that satisfy customers' needs.
"Terrific. The folks at Achieve were fast, professional, and responsive. Anything that was not perfect the first time they quickly fixed to my liking. Highly recommended."
Jeff W on March 2019
L.E. Baca Construction Co. is a respected home builder based in Newark, CA and serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area and other nearby areas. We proudly offer design/build and constructions services for brand new custom homes. We take great pride in customizing the homes we build to meet the exact needs of our clients. Thanks to our use of the highest-quality materials and over 30 years of experience in the custom home industry, our team of home builders is more than capable of turning your “dream home” into reality. Set your appointment with one of our designers and build your home for the future today!
L.E. Baca Construction Co. is a respected home builder based in Newark, CA and serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area and other nearby areas. We proudly offer design/build and constructions services for brand new custom homes. We take great pride in customizing the homes we build to meet the exact needs of our clients. Thanks to our use of the highest-quality materials and over 30 years of experience in the custom home industry, our team of home builders is more than capable of turning your “dream home” into reality. Set your appointment with one of our designers and build your home for the future today!
Zen Construction works all over the bay area and has an amazing team put together to satisfy all his clients needs.
Zen Construction works all over the bay area and has an amazing team put together to satisfy all his clients needs.
Established in 2007. We are a local general contractor. It's highly likely that you have seen us around the Gilroy, Morgan Hill , San Martin & San Jose area. We specialize in doing work on higher end homes & commercial remodel. Being that we do it all it really simplifies getting the work done on budget and on time. We offer one on one time with our contractor to go over your needs/new remodel ideas for your home or business.
Established in 2007. We are a local general contractor. It's highly likely that you have seen us around the Gilroy, Morgan Hill , San Martin & San Jose area. We specialize in doing work on higher end homes & commercial remodel. Being that we do it all it really simplifies getting the work done on budget and on time. We offer one on one time with our contractor to go over your needs/new remodel ideas for your home or business.
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Style and Structure, Inc. is committed to creating a better contracting experience throughout the entirety of the project process. From the inception of the vision to the completion of the project, we believe in providing our customers with the most genuine care and attention to detail. With our stellar craftsmanship, highest quality of service and a superior level of follow through, our goal is to create an enjoyable experience leading to the highest satisfaction for our valued customers. Style & Structure have served over 2000 clients in San Diego and San Francisco Bay Area with complete satisfaction over the past 15 year.
"Excellent work on the project throughout. Had two huge custom windows with wood trim that needed replacement from wood rot. Also needed to replace a door and fix the flooring around them. Liron and the team did a fantastic job and it turned out better than I expected and on budget."
Owen O on June 2019
Style and Structure, Inc. is committed to creating a better contracting experience throughout the entirety of the project process. From the inception of the vision to the completion of the project, we believe in providing our customers with the most genuine care and attention to detail. With our stellar craftsmanship, highest quality of service and a superior level of follow through, our goal is to create an enjoyable experience leading to the highest satisfaction for our valued customers. Style & Structure have served over 2000 clients in San Diego and San Francisco Bay Area with complete satisfaction over the past 15 year.
"Excellent work on the project throughout. Had two huge custom windows with wood trim that needed replacement from wood rot. Also needed to replace a door and fix the flooring around them. Liron and the team did a fantastic job and it turned out better than I expected and on budget."
Owen O on June 2019
General Contractor, Home Builder
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Most earthquake retrofitting jobs take one week to 10 business days to complete. However, your professional retrofitting expert will be able to give you a more accurate timeline for your home once you complete an initial consultation. The total time may be longer for projects requiring more extensive work or homes with structural damage due to a prior earthquake.
You can expect to pay between $3,370 and $8,610 in earthquake retrofit costs, ranging from $500 to $15,000 or more, depending on your type of home and foundation and retrofitting method.
If you have a slab foundation, you can expect to pay on the lower end, between $500 and $3,000. If you have a wooden foundation, that cost jumps to $5,000 to $10,000. A hillside home, not as vulnerable to earthquake damage, typically costs between $5,000 to $10,000 to retrofit while a soft-story home ranges from $10,000 to $80,000.
It is not advisable to try to retrofit your home without the expertise of a professional. These projects usually require a consultation with a structural engineer and a plumber for any gas-related adjustments. Working with a professional earthquake retrofitting contractor is the best way to ensure that any structural work done to your home will help protect you and your family.
First, you can expect the project to be loud. If you have pets, you might want to take them to a friend's house during the day so they are not disturbed by any of the loud noises. In addition, you’ll need to provide the retrofit team access to areas of the house that will need to be worked on, meaning you’ll need to relocate personal items, clear clutter, and make pathways for the crew. Once the project is complete, a local building inspector will conduct a final inspection to ensure that the retrofitting is up to code.
Earthquake retrofitting can increase your home value, making it a great return on investment. This feature is especially valuable in areas prone to earthquakes. Besides the increased safety value (not only for your family but for the next family who moves in), earthquake retrofitting also helps lower homeowners insurance rates. In addition, having your home earthquake retrofitted can make it easier to get a home loan since they are considered lower risk.