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The Bay Area's Premier Retrofitter

Knowledgeable and experienced in construction, we are modern and enthusiastic about what we do. We appreciate high quality and Minimalism.

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Design Build 

Our experienced team simplifies soft-story retrofits with a design-build process that saves time, cuts costs, and ensures top-quality results.

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Seismic Retrofit Construction Experts

Trusted by clients with independently hired engineers, we deliver seamless soft-story retrofit construction with superior quality and on-time results.

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══ We Are SFT Construction

"Building Safety, Fortifying Trust"

Welcome to SFT Construction, the leading name in seismic engineering and construction across the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. As pioneers in the industry, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and innovative solutions for seismic retrofitting and construction projects.

Our team of expert engineers and skilled professionals specializes in helping property owners achieve compliance with mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements in San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles. With our expansion into San Jose, we are bringing the same expertise and proven results to even more clients.

At SFT Construction, we take pride in our seamless approach, working closely with construction teams, structural engineers, special inspectors, and city officials to ensure a smooth, efficient process. Backed by years of experience and a portfolio of hundreds of successfully completed projects, we’re committed to safeguarding your property and delivering unmatched results.

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Where We Operate

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San Francisco Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit

San Francisco’s Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program (Ordinance No. 66-13) requires retrofitting of certain multi-family buildings. SFT Construction Corp ensures full compliance with the ordinance, delivering efficient retrofitting while minimizing disruption to tenants.

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Oakland Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit

Oakland’s Mandatory Seismic Retrofit Program (Ordinance No. 13497) aims to protect soft-story buildings from earthquake damage. SFT Construction Corp provides expert retrofitting services to meet the requirements of the ordinance and safeguard your building.

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Mill Valley Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit

Mill Valley mandates seismic retrofitting for wood-frame buildings with three or more rental units built before 1978. The ordinance targets structures with soft-story vulnerabilities, such as open ground floors used for parking. Building owners must complete screenings by December 15, 2024, with retrofit deadlines varying based on the building's compliance tier.

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San Jose Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit

San Jose requires seismic retrofitting for wood-frame buildings with three or more residential units built before 1990. The ordinance targets structures with soft-story vulnerabilities, such as open ground floors used for parking. Building owners must complete screenings by October 1, 2026, and retrofits by April 2030-2032, depending on classification.

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Team of Professionals

SFT Construction Corporation, founded by Farzad Torabian, is a leading pioneer in seismic construction across the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. Our team of professional engineers and dedicated crew members is committed to delivering the highest quality across a wide range of construction projects.

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Thank you for considering contacting us. We are always happy to from our customers and will do our best to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. Please out the form on our Contact Us page we will get back to you as as possible.

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License Info

California State License Board (CSLB) No. 1009086

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Phone: (415) 707-1046

E-mail: info@sft-construction.com

Address: 850 S Van Ness Ave, Suite 47

San Francisco, CA 94110

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