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A-FFIX

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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


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.


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Evergreen Seismic

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Evergreen Seismic

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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


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.


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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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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


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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.



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Seattle Home Inspector LLC

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Seattle Home Inspector LLC

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41 years of experience

Welcome to Seattle Home Inspector LLC Unapologetically the Most Customer-Focused Home Inspector in the Puget Sound Area! ​If you want an independent, licensed and certified, professional inspector with unshakeable confidence, you have come to the right place. ​My name is Ed Zumwalt, owner and operator of Seattle Home Inspector LLC, a full-service home and building inspection company serving the greater Seattle area. I'm a Washington-Licensed Home Inspector and a Certified Professional Inspector® trained by InterNACHI, the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. My Washington State approved education and training certificates were earned at Washington Home Inspector Training, by SGA Inspection Service. I provide professional grade inspection services to residents, investors, brokers, and property managers in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston, and Kitsap Counties. ​ ​You'll get my best efforts at a fair rate...​always! Regards, Ed Zumwalt, CPI ​Manager-President Seattle Home Inspector LLC Washington-Licensed Home Inspector #1454 InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector #1600151 30+ Years Professional Real Estate Experience!

Welcome to Seattle Home Inspector LLC Unapologetically the Most Customer-Focused Home Inspector in the Puget Sound Area! ​If you want an independent, licensed and certified, professional inspector with unshakeable confidence, you have come to the right place. ​My name is Ed Zumwalt, owner and operator of Seattle Home Inspector LLC, a full-service home and building inspection company serving the greater Seattle area. I'm a Washington-Licensed Home Inspector and a Certified Professional Inspector® trained by InterNACHI, the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. My Washington State approved education and training certificates were earned at Washington Home Inspector Training, by SGA Inspection Service. I provide professional grade inspection services to residents, investors, brokers, and property managers in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston, and Kitsap Counties. ​ ​You'll get my best efforts at a fair rate...​always! Regards, Ed Zumwalt, CPI ​Manager-President Seattle Home Inspector LLC Washington-Licensed Home Inspector #1454 InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector #1600151 30+ Years Professional Real Estate Experience!

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Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

Almost all new buildings in California need an earthquake shut-off valve. The requirements for an earthquake gas shut-off valve (and who can install it) depend on where you live. For example, according to the Los Angeles Municipal Code, you’re required to hire a licensed contractor to install one whenever you build, sell, or renovate a home. Check with your local building department for your city’s laws on installing, permitting, and inspecting earthquake shut-off valves.

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.

Some cities or states may require you to have an earthquake gas shut-off valve. Your insurance provider may also have requirements for installing this valve. Even if you don’t have to have one by law, it’s wise to have a natural gas plumber install one anyway. These devices can be lifesaving and prevent fires or explosions in the event of a gas leak.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

The Cottage Lake, WA homeowners’ guide to earthquake retrofitting services

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