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Last update on December 02, 2025

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Avatar for Stronghome Seismic, Inc.

Stronghome Seismic, Inc.

4.98(
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Stronghome Seismic, Inc.

4.98(
48
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2019 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

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A-FFIX

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A-FFIX

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1990 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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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ESG Design

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ESG Design

4.89(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

ESG Design is your source for licensed professional structural engineering services. At ESG Design, our goal is to provide our clients with expert advise, professional service, and the highest quality Engineering and Architectural design work. We are a local small business focused on the unique needs of each customer and your specific project. Whether you are looking for preliminary design feasibility advice, standard construction plans engineering, or detailed structural performance analysis, ESG Design is here to support you. Email us at: [email protected]

"The communication was excellent! I really felt comfortable working with Eli and ESG. He went the extra mile to ensure my questions were answered. I would definitely hire ESG again."

Seth G on January 2022

ESG Design is your source for licensed professional structural engineering services. At ESG Design, our goal is to provide our clients with expert advise, professional service, and the highest quality Engineering and Architectural design work. We are a local small business focused on the unique needs of each customer and your specific project. Whether you are looking for preliminary design feasibility advice, standard construction plans engineering, or detailed structural performance analysis, ESG Design is here to support you. Email us at: [email protected]

"The communication was excellent! I really felt comfortable working with Eli and ESG. He went the extra mile to ensure my questions were answered. I would definitely hire ESG again."

Seth G on January 2022

Evergreen Seismic

5.00(
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Evergreen Seismic

5.00(
34
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Evergreen Seismic, LLC is the Puget Sound's most trustworthy residential earthquake retrofit contractor. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of service, along with the most affordable prices. We take great pride in our work, and customer safety and satisfaction is our number one goal. Our clients demand and deserve excellence and we are committed to meet these expectations each and every time. We offer the experience of hundreds of retrofit installations, along with the highest quality products, valuable design and engineering, and stellar results.

"Matt made the whole process easy. My earthquake retrofit was completed without even entering my home. While they were in there, they spotted a few issues with my foundation, and were able to fix them with just one more day of work. All I had to do was say yes. Above and beyond work."

Josh J on November 2025

Evergreen Seismic, LLC is the Puget Sound's most trustworthy residential earthquake retrofit contractor. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of service, along with the most affordable prices. We take great pride in our work, and customer safety and satisfaction is our number one goal. Our clients demand and deserve excellence and we are committed to meet these expectations each and every time. We offer the experience of hundreds of retrofit installations, along with the highest quality products, valuable design and engineering, and stellar results.

"Matt made the whole process easy. My earthquake retrofit was completed without even entering my home. While they were in there, they spotted a few issues with my foundation, and were able to fix them with just one more day of work. All I had to do was say yes. Above and beyond work."

Josh J on November 2025

Girlfriends Estate Sales and Service LLC

5.00(
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Girlfriends Estate Sales and Service LLC

5.00(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We hold estate/moving sales on premise at your location. We can do consignments. I have a number of freelance workers who have worked with me for years. We are registered with the State of Washington and the Department of Revenue in our state. We offer one free consultation up to one hour. You read more about us or review our sales on line on our website at: WWW.GirlfriendsEstateSales.com. Our primary goal is to provide outstanding professional service to the client who has hired us! Our commitment is to provide you with a professional liquidation and to help eliminate any of the unwanted stress normally associated with such situations. As we come into your lives, we will do so responsibly so as to always be a positive example which is right, just, and honest. Our expertise and attention to detail along with our honesty and integrity fosters our dedication to our clients and customers.

"Excellently. They priced everything that was in the house after I moved out. Although they did not sell everything, they sold more than I thought was possible. Afterward, they gave us 60% of the proceeds or more than $4,000.00."

Barbara S on April 2019

We hold estate/moving sales on premise at your location. We can do consignments. I have a number of freelance workers who have worked with me for years. We are registered with the State of Washington and the Department of Revenue in our state. We offer one free consultation up to one hour. You read more about us or review our sales on line on our website at: WWW.GirlfriendsEstateSales.com. Our primary goal is to provide outstanding professional service to the client who has hired us! Our commitment is to provide you with a professional liquidation and to help eliminate any of the unwanted stress normally associated with such situations. As we come into your lives, we will do so responsibly so as to always be a positive example which is right, just, and honest. Our expertise and attention to detail along with our honesty and integrity fosters our dedication to our clients and customers.

"Excellently. They priced everything that was in the house after I moved out. Although they did not sell everything, they sold more than I thought was possible. Afterward, they gave us 60% of the proceeds or more than $4,000.00."

Barbara S on April 2019

WESTERN CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS

4.85(
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WESTERN CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS

4.85(
26
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Not a franchise, Family owned and operated since 1987. CCB# 94222, Serving the entire NW. FREE Estimates/ Inspections. Western Construction Systems LLC. is a locally owned, family owned and operated specialty construction company serving the entire north-west. WCS LLC. Prides its self in high quality work which is micro-managed by highly trained crews to ensure the highest level of confidant work. WCS LLC. Has also worked internationally in South America and currently has crews in Haiti. We have worked as far south as El Salvador and as far north as Alaska. We are able to attend to small residential job as well as large industrial projects.

"Western Construction Systems came out and did exceptional work at my house! They went above and beyond my expectations! They were friendly, professional, and hard-working! They took care of all the issues that I had concerns with and then some! Their prices were fair, especially for the high quality of work that they did! I know I pestered them with questions, but they were patient every single time. Before I contacted them to have the work done, I had high anxiety about the drainage issues. When they were finished, I felt confident that there were no more issues. Peace of mind is priceless!"

Robyn S on August 2022

Not a franchise, Family owned and operated since 1987. CCB# 94222, Serving the entire NW. FREE Estimates/ Inspections. Western Construction Systems LLC. is a locally owned, family owned and operated specialty construction company serving the entire north-west. WCS LLC. Prides its self in high quality work which is micro-managed by highly trained crews to ensure the highest level of confidant work. WCS LLC. Has also worked internationally in South America and currently has crews in Haiti. We have worked as far south as El Salvador and as far north as Alaska. We are able to attend to small residential job as well as large industrial projects.

"Western Construction Systems came out and did exceptional work at my house! They went above and beyond my expectations! They were friendly, professional, and hard-working! They took care of all the issues that I had concerns with and then some! Their prices were fair, especially for the high quality of work that they did! I know I pestered them with questions, but they were patient every single time. Before I contacted them to have the work done, I had high anxiety about the drainage issues. When they were finished, I felt confident that there were no more issues. Peace of mind is priceless!"

Robyn S on August 2022

WINDWARD CONTRACTING

4.78(
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WINDWARD CONTRACTING

4.78(
46
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

6 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR DRYWALL. CHARGES A FLAT RATE. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ADDITIONAL CONTACT: TONY HUIZENGA. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL. Business license #: 602421064.

6 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR DRYWALL. CHARGES A FLAT RATE. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ADDITIONAL CONTACT: TONY HUIZENGA. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL. Business license #: 602421064.

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Plum Construction LLC

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Plum Construction LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Plum Construction is a full service general contractor specializing in remodels and repairs of your home and business. We are a customer-focused family business who strives to improve our communities’ one project at a time. Our company mission is to help our clients turn their project goals into reality…..working within your budget, managing an efficient schedule while delivering outstanding quality. Our experienced team is dedicated to working closely to ensure your needs are met and the results exceed your expectations. Plum’s Referral Program Refer us and make sure your friend tells us know you sent them – it’s that easy! Rewards $10 Starbucks card for each referral which results in a meeting. Just have them tell us you sent them! $200 gift certificate to one of local restaurants for every referral that results in a contract of $10,000 or greater. $500 visa card for every referral that results in a contract of $50,000 or greater.

Plum Construction is a full service general contractor specializing in remodels and repairs of your home and business. We are a customer-focused family business who strives to improve our communities’ one project at a time. Our company mission is to help our clients turn their project goals into reality…..working within your budget, managing an efficient schedule while delivering outstanding quality. Our experienced team is dedicated to working closely to ensure your needs are met and the results exceed your expectations. Plum’s Referral Program Refer us and make sure your friend tells us know you sent them – it’s that easy! Rewards $10 Starbucks card for each referral which results in a meeting. Just have them tell us you sent them! $200 gift certificate to one of local restaurants for every referral that results in a contract of $10,000 or greater. $500 visa card for every referral that results in a contract of $50,000 or greater.

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Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Generally, the retrofitting process can take two to four weeks. Your contractor will let you know if staying in your home for the entire project is feasible. However, most people are able to remain at home. If your home is undergoing earthquake rehab, it's more likely that you'll need to leave until work is complete. Your earthquake insurance may cover boarding costs if your home is deemed unsafe.

First, you can expect the project to be loud. If you have pets, you might want to take them to a friend's house during the day so they are not disturbed by any of the loud noises. In addition, you’ll need to provide the retrofit team access to areas of the house that will need to be worked on, meaning you’ll need to relocate personal items, clear clutter, and make pathways for the crew. Once the project is complete, a local building inspector will conduct a final inspection to ensure that the retrofitting is up to code.

Hearing or feeling vibrations in your house can be unsettling, but there are a few possible causes for a vibrating noise in your wall or floor. Light bulbs and fixtures, circuit breakers, loose pipes, or faulty wiring could all cause vibrations. If you’re not sure what’s causing the vibrations, you can call a contractor to assess your home and narrow down the cause.

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