About BedrockMatch

Many homeowners know their house may need earthquake or storm strengthening, but they do not know where to start. It can be hard to find the right type of contractor, compare bids, and understand basic terms if English is not your first language.

BedrockMatch exists to make that first step easier. We are a free matching service for homeowners. Participating contractors pay a flat fee to be introduced, and you decide whether to speak with them, request estimates, or hire no one at all.

We focus on practical needs: helping you find local companies that work on retrofit-related projects such as foundation bolting and other home-strengthening services. We do not replace an on-site inspection or engineering review, but we can help you get connected faster.

The process is simple. You tell us about your home, your location, and the kind of concern you have. For example, you may be worried about an older crawl space home, a raised foundation, roof tie-downs, or storm-related openings and connections.

Then we try to match you with local contractors who say they serve your area and handle that type of work. You can start here: get matched, free.

A typical process looks like this:
1. You share basic project details.
2. We send your request to participating local contractors.
3. You choose who to talk with.
4. The contractor visits the property, if needed, and provides scope and pricing.

Because every house is different, no one can responsibly quote final retrofit work from a short online form alone. A contractor, and in some cases a licensed engineer, can confirm what is appropriate only after reviewing the home.

We help homeowners in areas where earthquakes, hurricanes, high winds, or severe storms are a real concern. That includes longtime homeowners, first-time buyers, landlords handling a single property, and families who are still learning how home repair works in the US.

We especially try to be useful for people who want plain language instead of technical talk. Many homeowners are not sure what words like cripple wall, anchor bolt, shear panel, or uplift connection mean. You do not need to know all of that before asking for help.

Common situations include:
- You bought an older home and want to understand retrofit options.
- You received advice to get bids but do not know which trade to call.
- You want to compare contractors before making a decision.
- You are checking whether a project may fit a grant or mitigation program.

If you are still early in the process, browsing the services overview can help you learn the categories of work contractors may offer: /services/.

BedrockMatch is not a licensing agency, and we do not certify that a contractor is the right fit for your exact project. Still, we do basic screening before a contractor participates in the network.

That screening may include items such as:
- whether the contractor reports that it serves the area
- whether it reports handling relevant retrofit or related repair scopes
- whether it appears to hold the required state license, where applicable
- whether it reports carrying insurance
- whether there are signs of ongoing business activity

This screening is a starting point, not a guarantee. Before you hire anyone, verify the contractor's license, bond, and insurance yourself, and ask for the full scope, materials, timeline, permits, and price in writing. If the project needs engineering, ask whether a licensed engineer will be involved.

You stay in control of the project from start to finish. BedrockMatch does not own your home, control your budget, or choose the contractor for you. We introduce you to local companies, and you decide what happens next.

You can talk with one contractor or several. You can ask questions, compare proposed scope, and decline any estimate that does not feel right. If you want a second opinion, get one. If you want to wait, you can wait.

A good homeowner checklist is:
- compare more than one written estimate when possible
- ask what work is included and what is not included
- confirm who handles permits and inspections
- ask about payment schedule and change orders
- keep copies of everything in writing

No matching service should replace your judgment. The final hiring choice, contract review, and project approval are always yours.

We do not perform construction work, engineering, inspections, or code enforcement. We are not a contractor, structural engineer, or licensed inspector. That means we cannot tell you exactly what retrofit your home needs, whether a certain upgrade is required, or whether a proposal meets code. A licensed contractor or engineer can confirm that after an on-site assessment.

We also do not promise that a retrofit will make a home safe from all damage or that it will survive a specific earthquake, hurricane, or storm. Any benefit depends on the home, the region, the age and condition of the structure, the quality of installation, and the event itself.

We do not set contractor prices, negotiate your contract, or give legal advice. Our role is to make introductions and help you start the conversation with contractors who may be able to help.

Some homeowners may qualify for public programs that help with hazard-mitigation work. These programs have rules, limited funding, and eligibility requirements, so it is important to check current details rather than assume you will receive money.

If you are in California, ask whether your home may qualify for the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program, which may offer up to about $3,000 toward qualifying seismic retrofit work. In some areas, homeowners may also want to ask local officials about FEMA hazard-mitigation grants or related state and local programs.

A contractor can tell you whether they are familiar with program paperwork, but you should verify the requirements yourself. It is smart to ask:
- whether your home type and location are eligible
- what work is covered
- whether approval must happen before work starts
- what documents you need to keep

Funding can reduce out-of-pocket cost in some cases, but it is never guaranteed. Always confirm current rules with the program administrator.