Living in Fremont means enjoying the beauty of the Bay Area—but it also means living with the reality of earthquakes. With the Hayward Fault running directly beneath parts of Fremont, homeowners building or remodeling here need to think beyond style and square footage. Safety matters, and that starts with seismic design.
At Greenberg Construction, we’ve made earthquake-resilient building a top priority in every new construction project. Whether you’re building a custom home or remodeling an existing one, here’s what you need to know.
Fremont sits near one of the most seismically active zones in California. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), there is a high likelihood of a magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquake occurring in the Bay Area within the next 30 years.
That’s not alarmism—that’s planning. And it’s why more Fremont homeowners are choosing to build smarter, safer homes from the ground up.
Even if your neighborhood looks quiet and solid today, an earthquake can reveal hidden vulnerabilities in seconds.
Fremont follows the California Building Code (CBC) and International Building Code (IBC), both of which include seismic standards that have evolved significantly in recent decades.
Key requirements include:
At Greenberg Construction, we always build to or above code—because the minimum isn’t enough when lives are at stake.
If you’re not building new, there’s still a lot you can do to improve safety. We’ve helped many Fremont homeowners retrofit their homes with:
Even modest retrofits can dramatically reduce the risk of major damage—or worse.
When you work with Greenberg Construction, seismic safety is baked into the blueprint. We collaborate with structural engineers, conduct proper site evaluations, and use materials and methods that meet today’s best standards.
Here’s what we focus on in every earthquake-resistant project:
We don’t just build homes—we build safe, resilient structures designed to protect what matters most.
“When we built our new home in Fremont, seismic safety was a must. Maor and his team walked us through everything—from site prep to steel reinforcements. The peace of mind is priceless.”
— Asha & Raj K., Fremont
“Greenberg Construction helped us retrofit our 1970s home. We now feel much safer, and the project was completed on time and on budget.”
— Daniel M., Mission San Jose
If you’re building or remodeling in Fremont, seismic planning isn’t optional—it’s essential. Let’s make your home beautiful, functional, and safe.
Whether it’s a full custom build or a targeted retrofit, we’re here to help you make the smartest choices for long-term safety.
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