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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


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.



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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!


SUMMIT REMODELING, LLC

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SUMMIT REMODELING, LLC

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43 years of experience

SUMMIT REMODELING IS A FULL SERVICE , IE. FROM DESIGNING TO COMPLETED PROJECT , SUPPLYING THE MATERIALS AND LABOR, PROCEEDED BY A ITEMIZED BID WITH BREAKDOWN OF ALL COST, TOGETHER WITH A LIST OF ALL MATERIALS TO BE USED IN THE PROJECT, ALONG WITH A SCHEDULE FOR THE WORK TO BE PERFORMED AND A COMPLETION DATE . BILLING FOR MOST PROJECTS IS ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS / DIVIDED EQUALLY FOR THE PHASES OF THE PROJECT SIZE / SCOPE . PAYMENTS ARE TYPICALLY MADE BY CHECK TO THE COMPANY. SUMMIT HAS 2-3 EMPLOYEES ON ANY GIVEN DAY DUE TO WORK LOAD. SOME OF THE LABOR IS CONTRACTED AND ALL OF THE TYPICAL SUB-CONTRACTORS (ELECTRICAL,PLUMBING,HVAC,FLOORING,ROOFING ) ARE USED FROM THE LOCAL AREA . SUPPLIERS AND MANUFACTURERS FOR SUCH ITEMS AS (CABINETS,COUNTERTOPS,WINDOWS AND DOORS ) ARE SOURCED LOCALLY FROM WELL KNOWN COMPANIES THAT SUMMIT HAS DONE BUSINESS WITH IN THE PAST. ALL BIDDING, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, JOBSITE VISITS FOR CONCULTATION , REVIEWS, OR OVERSITE OF WORK IN PROGRESS, IS DONE BY BRIAN HARRIGAN, COMPANY MANAGER.

SUMMIT REMODELING IS A FULL SERVICE , IE. FROM DESIGNING TO COMPLETED PROJECT , SUPPLYING THE MATERIALS AND LABOR, PROCEEDED BY A ITEMIZED BID WITH BREAKDOWN OF ALL COST, TOGETHER WITH A LIST OF ALL MATERIALS TO BE USED IN THE PROJECT, ALONG WITH A SCHEDULE FOR THE WORK TO BE PERFORMED AND A COMPLETION DATE . BILLING FOR MOST PROJECTS IS ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS / DIVIDED EQUALLY FOR THE PHASES OF THE PROJECT SIZE / SCOPE . PAYMENTS ARE TYPICALLY MADE BY CHECK TO THE COMPANY. SUMMIT HAS 2-3 EMPLOYEES ON ANY GIVEN DAY DUE TO WORK LOAD. SOME OF THE LABOR IS CONTRACTED AND ALL OF THE TYPICAL SUB-CONTRACTORS (ELECTRICAL,PLUMBING,HVAC,FLOORING,ROOFING ) ARE USED FROM THE LOCAL AREA . SUPPLIERS AND MANUFACTURERS FOR SUCH ITEMS AS (CABINETS,COUNTERTOPS,WINDOWS AND DOORS ) ARE SOURCED LOCALLY FROM WELL KNOWN COMPANIES THAT SUMMIT HAS DONE BUSINESS WITH IN THE PAST. ALL BIDDING, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, JOBSITE VISITS FOR CONCULTATION , REVIEWS, OR OVERSITE OF WORK IN PROGRESS, IS DONE BY BRIAN HARRIGAN, COMPANY MANAGER.




KEEN Construction

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KEEN Construction

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33 years of experience

Free estimates, cost breakdowns, working budget prior to construction. General contractor both commercial and residential. Sub-contractors bound to contract, scope of work defined & under control. Schedules sent out bi-weekly. Options for fixed bid or cost plus. Billed monthly for work completed and materials on site. Contract AIG format

Free estimates, cost breakdowns, working budget prior to construction. General contractor both commercial and residential. Sub-contractors bound to contract, scope of work defined & under control. Schedules sent out bi-weekly. Options for fixed bid or cost plus. Billed monthly for work completed and materials on site. Contract AIG format


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Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

Depending on where you live, your insurance company may require you to have a seismic shut-off valve. It depends on local regulations along with the specific provider. If it’s not a requirement, many providers will offer a discount if you install an earthquake valve, which can save you 5% or more. Contact your provider to learn about potential savings for your plan.

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