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35 years of experience
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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.


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Stronghome Seismic, Inc.

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Stronghome Seismic, Inc.

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6 years of experience

We are a family owned local buisness specializing in home earthquake retrofits. Our goal is to make sure that every family in the Seattle area is earthquake ready. We go through the most rigorous inspection process of our competitors and offer a "job done right' gaurantee. Your home is your biggest investment, know that it and your family are protected, call today for a free no obligation home inspection! (206) 245-5045

"James was an absolute pleasure to work with. We hired him to do earthquake retrofit for our home. He was very kind and answered all the millions of questions we had. Extremely professional and flexible.. I would highly recommend him."

Nathalie S on February 2024

We are a family owned local buisness specializing in home earthquake retrofits. Our goal is to make sure that every family in the Seattle area is earthquake ready. We go through the most rigorous inspection process of our competitors and offer a "job done right' gaurantee. Your home is your biggest investment, know that it and your family are protected, call today for a free no obligation home inspection! (206) 245-5045

"James was an absolute pleasure to work with. We hired him to do earthquake retrofit for our home. He was very kind and answered all the millions of questions we had. Extremely professional and flexible.. I would highly recommend him."

Nathalie S on February 2024


Handycraft Construction & Handyman Services

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Handycraft Construction & Handyman Services

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A small handyman company with over a decade of residential construction experience. Focused on customer service and quality work, we offer a wide variety of services from basic home repairs to full remodels.

A small handyman company with over a decade of residential construction experience. Focused on customer service and quality work, we offer a wide variety of services from basic home repairs to full remodels.


EVANS PAINTING & CONSTRUCTION

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EVANS PAINTING & CONSTRUCTION

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45 years of experience

We are a father son company. Thirty plus years in the industry. We have one employee. We sub-contract out work that we don't have time to do or that we are not licensed to do. Our typical billing procedure requires a third down upon contract agreement or before job has started. Free estimates.

We are a father son company. Thirty plus years in the industry. We have one employee. We sub-contract out work that we don't have time to do or that we are not licensed to do. Our typical billing procedure requires a third down upon contract agreement or before job has started. Free estimates.


Seismic ShutOff

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Seismic ShutOff

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Seismic Shutoff installs earthquake actuated automatic gas shut-off valves to stop the flow of gas automatically when earthquake activity of magnitude 5.2 or greater occurs. We service the Puget Sound region including Bainbridge and Vashon Islands and Oregon. License #'s WA SEISMSL820NB and OR 223700.

Seismic Shutoff installs earthquake actuated automatic gas shut-off valves to stop the flow of gas automatically when earthquake activity of magnitude 5.2 or greater occurs. We service the Puget Sound region including Bainbridge and Vashon Islands and Oregon. License #'s WA SEISMSL820NB and OR 223700.


Al Lind Co

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Al Lind Co

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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Al Lind Company has several employees. One, in particular, who specializes in seismic retrofitting homes that have never been or are improperly attached to their foundation. We expect payment weekly based on completion of work.

"Al Lind has deep knowledge and experience in both home inspection and construction. He assessed the situation, explained things thoroughly, and offered more than one solution. One big benefit: he shared the kind of insider knowledge that unknowledgeable people (like me) need to move forward with confidence."

Gail M on August 2018

The Al Lind Company has several employees. One, in particular, who specializes in seismic retrofitting homes that have never been or are improperly attached to their foundation. We expect payment weekly based on completion of work.

"Al Lind has deep knowledge and experience in both home inspection and construction. He assessed the situation, explained things thoroughly, and offered more than one solution. One big benefit: he shared the kind of insider knowledge that unknowledgeable people (like me) need to move forward with confidence."

Gail M on August 2018


Saari Industries

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Saari Industries

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12 years of experience

Local, Licensed & Bonded handyman/contractor available to handle all your projects big or small from basic home improvement and repair to full remodels. Quotes over the phone for small jobs. Larger jobs I can come give you a more accurate estimate. Available immediately/truck and tools ready. References available on request.

Local, Licensed & Bonded handyman/contractor available to handle all your projects big or small from basic home improvement and repair to full remodels. Quotes over the phone for small jobs. Larger jobs I can come give you a more accurate estimate. Available immediately/truck and tools ready. References available on request.



HT2 Consulting Services, LLC

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HT2 Consulting Services, LLC

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20 years of experience

With over twenty years of experience in safety, emergency management and disaster preparedness, HT2 empowers families, schools, child-care facilities and organizations to be better PREPARED. HT2 provides an all-hazards approach to risk identification, evaluation, education and planning coupled with the pairing of implementation strategies necessary to achieve the client’s goals.

With over twenty years of experience in safety, emergency management and disaster preparedness, HT2 empowers families, schools, child-care facilities and organizations to be better PREPARED. HT2 provides an all-hazards approach to risk identification, evaluation, education and planning coupled with the pairing of implementation strategies necessary to achieve the client’s goals.


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Lake Washington Construction Services

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Lake Washington Construction Services

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11 years of experience

General Contractor specializing in insurance work including water, fire and wind damage. 15 employees, and an array of sub-contractors. Member of AGC Safety Program and offer in-house training and certification for all employees. Also a member of the BBB. Accepts different forms of payment including credit cards.

General Contractor specializing in insurance work including water, fire and wind damage. 15 employees, and an array of sub-contractors. Member of AGC Safety Program and offer in-house training and certification for all employees. Also a member of the BBB. Accepts different forms of payment including credit cards.

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Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

A home with proper earthquake retrofitting can sustain minimal damage in earthquakes of up to 7.0 magnitude, although risks are higher based on how close and deep the earthquake is. A home closer to the earthquake epicenter will sustain greater damage, especially if the earthquake is closer to the surface of the Earth, but retrofitting can help minimize the risk of injuries.

Grounding is a great first step to prevent electrical shock, but you can take it further with GFCI outlets and AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters). In particular, AFCIs help protect against the type of electrical arcs that cause fires, like if a mouse chews on a wire or your laptop starts overheating at the wall. These are required in some areas of your home.

An earthquake retrofit is essential for safety in an earthquake-prone area. Without proper retrofitting, your home is at risk of sliding off the foundation, shifting, or collapsing.

You may also require a retrofit if your home was built before 1980 when building codes began requiring reinforcing, bracing, and bolting for new construction. You may not be eligible for insurance to help pay for earthquake-related damages without a retrofit.

Earthquake retrofitting can increase your home value, making it a great return on investment. This feature is especially valuable in areas prone to earthquakes. Besides the increased safety value (not only for your family but for the next family who moves in), earthquake retrofitting also helps lower homeowners insurance rates. In addition, having your home earthquake retrofitted can make it easier to get a home loan since they are considered lower risk.

Earthquake gas shut-off valves, or seismic gas shut-off valves, are safety devices that attach to your natural gas line. When an earthquake hits, the valve automatically turns off the flow of gas. Earthquake gas shut-off valves can prevent gas leaks, which are especially dangerous after a quake due to the risk of fire and explosion.

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