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  "url": "https://caliviewbuilders.com/faq/how-do-i-know-if-my-home-needs-a-foundation-retrofit",
  "name": "How do I know if my home needs a foundation retrofit?",
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      "name": "How do I know if my home needs a foundation retrofit?",
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        "text": "Homes built before 1979 in California are often good candidates for foundation retrofitting, especially if they are on a raised foundation with cripple walls. Signs like an unbolted foundation, unbraced cripple walls, or living in an earthquake-prone area indicate a potential need. A professional inspection by a structural engineer or a qualified foundation retrofit contractor can assess your home's specific vulnerabilities and determine if a retrofit is recommended to enhance its seismic resilience.",
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        "description": "Homes built before 1979 or those with unbolted foundations and unbraced cripple walls often need retrofitting. A professional inspection confirms the need."
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  "description": "Homes built before 1979 or those with unbolted foundations and unbraced cripple walls often need retrofitting. A professional inspection confirms the need."
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