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Avatar for Secure Seismic, LLC
Secure Seismic, LLC
4.6(
19
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Earthquake Protection - Retrofit

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Secure Seismic to do a retrofit of my single story ranch built in the 1970s. Though I'm in the southern Willamette Valley and a ways from Portland, Daryl came down to give me a free estimate. Secure Seismic came in below their competitors and Daryl discusssd the plan with me in depth. Based upon the quality of the reviews, I hired Secure Seismic. They scheduled out within a couple of weeks. Johny the foreman kept me on the loop while they were at my house. They completed the job within a day and left the site clean. Pieces of drywall cut for access in the garage were thoughtfully replaced and will take little effort to clean up. Thanks for great work! I already sleep a little better knowing that my house will likely be okay when the big one hits."
Blocking and anchor
Foundation Plate
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Guardian Foundations and Construction
4.6(
8
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Earthquake Protection - Retrofit

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had failing posts and damaged beams in my basement supporting my floors upstairs, causing my floors to sag. The guys at Guardian Foundations and Construction did an AMAZING job removing and replacing the damaged posts and beams and getting my floors leveled again! They were punctual, personable and professional! I highly recommend using these guys to fix up your home! Thank you Guardian!"
Gresham Project
Grading Phase
Compaction Material
Forming/Rebar
Floating the Slab

+38

Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MSW Remodeling, LLC
4.9(
12
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Earthquake Protection - Retrofit

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"I received several bids for my fence project. I was quit surprised to learned most are specialized in the fact they only install the fence. They do not stain their finished work. But of course they have someone they can recommend. I have a small retaining wall that needed shored up and completed. They don't do it, but they know someone they could recommend. Well lucky for me I found Micheal. He gave me a fair and reasonable bid for all the work I needed completed. He and his crew worked on my project in a timely manner. I would recommend MSW Remodeling LLC to others. I plan to use Michael in the future for my other honey do list."
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+30

Response time40 mins
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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GreenSavers USA, Inc.
4.3(
11
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Earthquake Protection - Retrofit

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Worked me in the schedule fast, as I had no hot water for 7 days before I found them, came out and got all things done in 2 days, new wiring, plumbing, clean up, etc."
Crawlspace Inspection
IR Camera Scan
AirAdvice Indoor Air Quality Analysis
Combustion Safety Test
Mapping the Interior Space

+22

Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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United Electric
4.7(
129
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Earthquake Protection - Retrofit

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came over the very next day and got everything done satisfactorily. Just needed to wear protective booties to cover their muddy shoes when inside the house. A bit spendy, but nice people to deal with and completed the job in less time than estimated so Scott shaved a bit off the bill which helped. They did vacuum the work spaces which I appreciate."
From Panel
Conduit run
Entrance into the bedroom
Thermostat
Heater and Thermostat

+3

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Ybarra Professional Builders
4.7(
185
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Earthquake Protection - Retrofit

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"So we got insulation done and new air, ducts and some electrical work and air scrubbers Thank you to the crew that remodeled the AC system. In our attic. You all worked so hard you work so hard even you know you work so hard in a very hot space that change in our home is remarkable. Thank you again thank you again. Thanks to Jason and tom"
Response time4 days
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for F/X REPAIR & REMODELING
F/X REPAIR & REMODELING
3.9(
66
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Earthquake Protection - Retrofit

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

"They met with me to discuss a porch roof that was sinking. They were very responsive to what I needed. They were flexible about adding some additional work. Good communication. They gave me a detailed bid by email. They came out and worked promptly and had it done within the week.
They replaced existing roof support posts that were sinking through a rotting porch deck with ground-based posts. They also replaced an upper gutter and downspout.
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+39

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Foundation King of Oregon
4.5(
8
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Earthquake Protection - Retrofit

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a dream working with Jeff. Knowing I was dealing with health issues, he took me under his wings and took care of me. Other companies I previously talked to didn't even attempt to find a solution to the problem I was having that would be affordable for me, but Jeff went above and beyond to help me. Beyond just saving me THOUSANDS of dollars, he walked me through the whole process and did tests making sure nothing was missed that might need to be addressed so when I put the house on the market again the inspectors will be happy. I just can't say enough nice things about this company, aka Foundation King, they truly care about their clients."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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NW Builders & Renovation
4.0(
156
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Earthquake Protection - Retrofit

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything about NW Builders and Renovation exceeded our expectations! NW Builder was all we hoped for in a competent firm from the beginning of the proposal to the finish of the project. The old, fading siding on the front of our house was removed and rebuilt with stone. Our landscape was protected, and the project was left clean at the conclusion of each work day. They kept us up to date on the work that was being done each day. Highly recommend them."
Deck and Gazebo
Deck and Gazebo
Deck and Gazebo
Deck and Gazebo
Deck and Gazebo

+23

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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FAQs for earthquake protection service projects in Portland, OR

A seismic retrofit helps stop a home from sliding off its foundation during an earthquake. Seismic retrofits also reinforce walls, ceilings, and chimneys to minimize damage. To complete your home’s earthquake retrofit, you can use several methods independently or together, depending on your home’s condition and architecture, such as bolting foundations, bracing foundations with a cripple wall, reinforcing walls and chimneys, and adding an automatic seismic gas shutoff valve.

If your house was built before 1980 in an earthquake-prone area, schedule a retrofit as soon as possible. Building codes didn’t require modern bracing and bolting until the early ’80s, so older structures are more likely to slide off their foundations. Even newer homes benefit from a pro inspection to confirm anchors, shear walls, and gas shut-off valves meet current standards. Spending on a retrofit today can spare you costly repairs after a major quake.

To determine if your house is bolted to its foundation, you should inspect the area underneath your home for visible bolts or metal foundation plates. Observing bolts extending through the sill plate or seeing metal connectors securing the structure confirms a proper retrofit installation. If you are uncertain or the area is difficult to access, hiring a qualified home inspector will ensure a reliable assessment of your home’s anchoring system.

A solid retrofit can help your house withstand earthquakes up to a 7.0 magnitude without sliding or collapsing. By bolting the frame to the foundation and bracing cripple walls, you cut the risk of serious damage and injury. Insurers are aware of this, so many offer lower premiums on properly retrofitted homes. In short, it’s a safety upgrade that also protects your wallet.

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