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Bay Area Retrofit
- Contractors
- Albany, CA
About this business
Location details
427 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA, 94706, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. | |
| Tue | 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. | |
| Wed | 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. | |
| Thu | 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. | |
| Fri | Closed | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
We extensively researched how best to retrofit our Victorian house in San Jose. While other earthquake retrofit companies provided generalized quotes, only Bay Area Retrofit gave us a plan tailored specifically for our house. Howard Cook, the owner, did a comprehensive evaluation of the vulnerabilities that were extant and clearly explained the whys and wherefores of the proposed work. His knowledge is exhaustive. Furthermore, Bay Area Retrofit definitely take pride in their work, and the carpentry and fittings were neatly f... read more
Bay Area Retrofit is just what I needed to address an old home's cripple-walled crawlspace and its deficiencies... The public YouTube content is impeccable as it allows homeowners of all DIY skill levels to understand the reasoning behind the standard cookie-cutter seismic reinforcement solutions as well as their shortcomings and gaps. Their website is also chock full of content. Really thankful for Howard Cook's generosity to help the Bay Area and the world....
very impressive. Contacted Bay Area Retrofit about retrofitting my home, Howard replied within the day that my home was in a geologically safe area and not worth spending anything on a retrofit. So refreshing to not be sold something I don’t need. AAA+++ Thank you
Howard is highly knowledgable and ETHICAL. These days, I think the later is hard to find, but Howard has maintained honest business practices. It would have benefited him financially to just sell me a product, but he didn't do that! He answered my questions honestly, sharing his years of expertise, even though it meant I probably didn't need to proceed with a retrofit. Even if you are getting other quotes, I strongly recommend talking to Howard before making a decision about who to hire and what to do to retrofit your home.
We chose Bay Area Retrofit because we watched the videos and got the impression that they did a better job than other companies. We knew that we would have to wait longer and were patient. It also cost more, but we wanted a job well done. It took 4.5 months from the estimate to get the work done. (see timetable below) The most surprising thing was when my husband went under the house to see what was done. He found garbage left behind: 31 plastic bags, 3 boxes, 1 broken hose, and 1 uninstalled bolt. Thirty-two bolts were supp... read more
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Bay Area Retrofit has a 4.9 star rating with 40 reviews.
When is Bay Area Retrofit open?
Bay Area Retrofit is open now. It will close at 4:30 a.m.
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