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TerraFirma Foundation Systems

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TerraFirma Foundation Systems

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
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Thousands of NW homeowners have trusted TerraFirma Foundation Systems to keep their homes safe, dry and stable since 2005. Nearly half of our business comes from referrals or repeat customers. We can help you too! TerraFirma is the NW expert in home foundations, basement and crawl space waterproofing, concrete leveling, and wall stabilization.

"Great; competitive price, installation went great, friendly and responsive staff in person and office"

Andrew M on February 2020

Thousands of NW homeowners have trusted TerraFirma Foundation Systems to keep their homes safe, dry and stable since 2005. Nearly half of our business comes from referrals or repeat customers. We can help you too! TerraFirma is the NW expert in home foundations, basement and crawl space waterproofing, concrete leveling, and wall stabilization.

"Great; competitive price, installation went great, friendly and responsive staff in person and office"

Andrew M on February 2020


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A-FFIX

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A-FFIX

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35 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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Modern Outdoor Builders LLC

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Modern Outdoor Builders LLC

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Super Service Award
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3 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 custom 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.

"Professional and on time service. Would recommend to anyone looking for help with their dreams. "

Jesse L on March 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom 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.

"Professional and on time service. Would recommend to anyone looking for help with their dreams. "

Jesse L on March 2025


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Stronghome Seismic, Inc.

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Stronghome Seismic, Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
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


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Plantrak Decks, LLC

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Plantrak Decks, LLC

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35 years of experience

Smartdecks LLC has been in business for more than 30 years. Our area of expertise is in installing decks, Timber Frame and post & beam, structural and rot repair. We are a family owned and operated business. We strive to provide reliable and quality service with fair prices. Call us directly at 253-312-2224 to get the fastest response!

"We had Plantrex do a deck resurfaced. After it was in, there was a tenant caused deck fire. Plantrex did an outstanding job on both the original resurface and on the deck repair and restoration after the fire. Cleanup, everything was great."

Robert B on December 2021

Smartdecks LLC has been in business for more than 30 years. Our area of expertise is in installing decks, Timber Frame and post & beam, structural and rot repair. We are a family owned and operated business. We strive to provide reliable and quality service with fair prices. Call us directly at 253-312-2224 to get the fastest response!

"We had Plantrex do a deck resurfaced. After it was in, there was a tenant caused deck fire. Plantrex did an outstanding job on both the original resurface and on the deck repair and restoration after the fire. Cleanup, everything was great."

Robert B on December 2021


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.


Evergreen Seismic

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Evergreen Seismic

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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


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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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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 Angi customers
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

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Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

Projects will vary based on size and scope, but an average earthquake retrofit takes between two weeks and two months. This includes the initial evaluation and plan, bidding and contract paperwork, permitting and approval process, actual work, and final inspection. Your contractor should give you a more accurate time estimate for your specific project, and they may be able to estimate how long the permitting process will take for your area.

Costs vary as much as timelines. The average earthquake retrofit costs between $3,500 and $8,700. However, homes on hillsides, large homes, and those with rooms over garages can cost up to $12,000 or more. Make sure to get a few estimates to compare the cost and services.

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.

The Kent, WA homeowners’ guide to earthquake retrofitting services

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