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Avatar for TerraFirma Foundation Systems

TerraFirma Foundation Systems

932 Industry Dr
5.00(
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TerraFirma Foundation Systems

932 Industry Dr
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
86 local quotes requested

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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Stronghome Seismic, Inc.

PO Box 5129
4.98(
48
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Stronghome Seismic, Inc.

PO Box 5129
4.98(
48
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
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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GMG Construction, Inc.

PO Box 477
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GMG Construction, Inc.

PO Box 477
New on AngiNew on Angi
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27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 20 years of experience, GMG Construction, Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

With over 20 years of experience, GMG Construction, Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!


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A-FFIX

4040 34th Ave. W
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A-FFIX

4040 34th Ave. W
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
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.


Stronghome Siesmic

10808 Dixon Dr S
5.00(
9
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Stronghome Siesmic

10808 Dixon Dr S
5.00(
9
)
Customers say: Quick response

We are a family owned company specializing in earthquake retrofits for homes. We help make sure that your home and family are earthquake safe. We believe that your home should be the safest place, and with over 40 years of combined experience,

"James and company completed a large project on our historic house last year. James went above and beyond to address any concern we had and checked in with daily progress reports. James is an extremely hard worker and I would honestly trust him with my life."

Christopher S on September 2025

We are a family owned company specializing in earthquake retrofits for homes. We help make sure that your home and family are earthquake safe. We believe that your home should be the safest place, and with over 40 years of combined experience,

"James and company completed a large project on our historic house last year. James went above and beyond to address any concern we had and checked in with daily progress reports. James is an extremely hard worker and I would honestly trust him with my life."

Christopher S on September 2025


Handycraft Construction & Handyman Services

13224 87th Ave NE
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Handycraft Construction & Handyman Services

13224 87th Ave NE
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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

3518 Fremont Ave N
5.00(
33
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Evergreen Seismic

3518 Fremont Ave N
5.00(
33
)
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 and the Evergreen Seismic team were communicative, honest, and collaborative throughout our retrofit. When I reached out initially, he helped me learn about the retrofit process, and even encouraged me to consider doing it myself. I really appreciated that — it'd be so easy for a professional in his position to scare a client into getting the work done, but he did the opposite. He also gave us a competitive quote, and offered to match any other we got elsewhere. I ultimately decided to hire him, and was glad I did. He and his team got the work done in a timely and orderly fashion. Our foundation turned out to be a little unusual, which took more time than anticipated, but he walked us through what they were doing to accommodate the difference, and did not ask for an additional fee for the extra time spent. They handled all the city permitting and mailed us the paperwork to keep on file."

William P on August 2024

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 and the Evergreen Seismic team were communicative, honest, and collaborative throughout our retrofit. When I reached out initially, he helped me learn about the retrofit process, and even encouraged me to consider doing it myself. I really appreciated that — it'd be so easy for a professional in his position to scare a client into getting the work done, but he did the opposite. He also gave us a competitive quote, and offered to match any other we got elsewhere. I ultimately decided to hire him, and was glad I did. He and his team got the work done in a timely and orderly fashion. Our foundation turned out to be a little unusual, which took more time than anticipated, but he walked us through what they were doing to accommodate the difference, and did not ask for an additional fee for the extra time spent. They handled all the city permitting and mailed us the paperwork to keep on file."

William P on August 2024


EVANS PAINTING & CONSTRUCTION

4714 43RD AVE S
No reviews yet

EVANS PAINTING & CONSTRUCTION

4714 43RD AVE S
No reviews yet
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

2425 33rd Ave W
5.00(
1
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Seismic ShutOff

2425 33rd Ave W
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
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

1511 16th Ave.
5.00(
3
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Al Lind Co

1511 16th Ave.
5.00(
3
)
Customers say: Quick response
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

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.

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.

Even if you invested in the cost of a gas shut-off valve for your oven and other appliances, it’s a good idea to add a seismic shut-off valve as an extra safety measure. 

Gas shut-off valves for appliances are manual, meaning someone has to cut off the flow of gas. This leaves room for error, as you might not be home or might be too distracted to think about gas lines during an earthquake. An earthquake valve is automatic and will protect your home from gas-related disasters in the event of an earthquake.

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.

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.

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