How Much Does a Soft-Story Retrofit Construction Cost in Los Angeles?
How much will this soft-story retrofit cost? It is the most commonly asked question I get during a site assessment. When this ordinance became law,...
If you received a notice for the Los Angeles Building and Safety about a soft story retrofit, you are probably wondering what the engineering plans are going to cost. This article will give you some guidelines on what you can expect to pay for architectural and engineering plans. We have also published a number of Soft Story related articles that you may find of value as you research your options. It is our intention to help building owners get their buildings compliant with the new soft story retro-fit ordinance.
The cost of the plans will determine on the amount of work it will take to design an engineering solution for the structure. You should know that the engineers are trying to design a retrofit solution that will resist the seismic forces that a building will experience during an earthquake. Engineers have to consider the weight of the building, building size, existing building construction, proximity to the closes earthquake fault and other geological factors.
(Small Apartment Building in West Los Angeles, CA)
Approximate Cost: $5,000-$7,500
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(Medium-Sized Apartment Building in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA)
Approximate Cost: $6,000-$7,500
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(20-Unit Apartment Building in Sherman Oaks, CA)
Approximate Cost: $12,000-$15,000
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(Apartment Complex near USC, in Los Angeles, CA)
Approximate Cost: $20,000-$35,000
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The price of engineering plans can vary depending on the size of your building, and even the firm you decide to hire. But keep in mind that paying less for engineering services can sometimes mean you pay more for your retrofit construction. You'll need to keep this in mind if you are simply considering hiring the lowest bider. We have an article that explains just how each retrofit solution varies in price, read Three Retrofit Construction Methods and Costs.
We have a team of engineers that we work with to get you a low-cost soft story retro-fit solution. If you are ready for an engineering quote, please fill out the form on this page and you will be contacted with lighting speed!
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Helpful Facts
If you want to learn everything there is to know about soft-story retrofits you'll want to check out our most in-depth article What is a Soft-Story Retrofit? Everything You Need to Know About Retrofits on our newest website. There, you'll be able to access all of our retrofit blog articles, case studies, our retrofit gallery, short videos, and enjoy free access to our full-length soft-story webinars. Our team has developed all this content for property owners like you. It is your destination to learn all about the retrofit process. Bay Cities Construction and Soft-Story Retrofit Pros is here to help answer any questions you may have about your retrofit project. Our team has the experience to Engineer & Build a Cost-Effective Retrofit Solution for your property. Get started today by visiting our website at www.softstoryretrofitpros.com to schedule a free assessment.
About the Author:
Alexander Rodriguez, MBA is a licensed contractor with 20 years of construction experience. He has published hundreds of construction related articles and is also an adjunct Professor at Mount Saint Mary University, Los Angeles. Please post your comments below and share this article with someone that you think will benefit from its content. If you have more questions about a project please email me, alex@baycitiesconstructon.com.
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