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about us
A-FFIX LLC is a Seattle-based general contracting
company that specializes in home retrofit and earthquake preparation. It was
founded by Bruce Schoonmaker in 1999 to meet the region's need for a quality
contractor specializing in retrofit and other forms of earthquake preparation.
A-FFIX's mission is to provide
earthquake preparation and education to and assist in securing the homes of
Puget Sound's residents, with a strong commitment to honesty, integrity and
excellence. The safety of you and your family, and of the community as a whole, is of
the utmost importance to us.
Our company is insured, bonded and licensed in the
state of Washington under license number AFFIXL*015KS. Verification of our license,
bonding and insurance, as well as our unblemished record of service, may be
obtained from the
Department of Labor and Industries website. (Search for our business name, A-FFIX LLC.)
We were also one of the first
contracting companies to be certified by
Seattle's Project Impact.
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In 2006, A-FFIX LLC was commended by the City of Seattle for its service in helping
to secure and educate the city. Bruce Schoonmaker, A-FFIX's founding member and manager, has
served as a guest lecturer for Seattle Emergency Management and the University of Washington Tacoma,
has taught Project Impact's homeowner retrofit class, and has led numerous preparation seminars
at local venues ranging from the Phinney Ridge Community Center to Lowe's Hardware and
Home Depot. Bruce was a founding
Board Member of Habitat for Humanity in Seattle, and served on Seattle Habitat's Board of
Directors for twelve years between 1984 to 1997.
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A-FFIX's commitment to the safety of the region,
our concern for the welfare of our customers, and the high quality of our work give us
confidence that we are the best in the business. Please check our
references to see what past clients have had to
say about us.
Along with retrofit (strengthening a structure's
understructure), A-FFIX offers numerous other services to help prepare homes and businesses
for earthquakes: securing interiors, applying protective windowfilm, providing emergency
supplies and preparation advice, and restoring failing understructures
beyond conventional retrofit.
Our experience securing old houses with unconventional foundations, including foundations made of
brick and cracked or deteriorating foundations, makes us a leading area specialist in foundation
repair. We also do all types of general structural repair, including the restoration of beams and
joists, pilings, and shoring and footing systems. |
Contact A-FFIX LLC to schedule a free
home inspection or to learn more about our services.
E-mail
us, or call
206-284-6226 (toll free anywhere in the US,
866-284-6226).
about the products we use
A-FFIX LLC handles many forms of earthquake
preparation besides retrofit (securing a building structurally) and
structural repair. We also secure the
interiors of houses and businesses (using straps and
mats to stabilize furniture, appliances and other
objects that might be hazardous during an earthquake), apply
windowfilm
to glass to prevent shattering, and
provide emergency supplies
to ensure that your basic needs are provided for in the aftermath of a disaster.
Our company has thoroughly researched all of the products we offer to our customers, and
we are confident that they are the highest quality,
most reasonably priced on the market.
We've found that Worksafe Technologies produces the most effective, most comprehensive
array of seismic fasteners for both the home and office. Worksafe products are widely
used by corporations around the world, and have consistently tested excellently.
Our company also manages Worksafe's online store, EQHomesafety.com (visit to purchase earthquake safety
items directly).
3-M, better known for its everyday office supplies, is the industry leader in
protective windowfilm. Their Scotchshield film keeps glass securely in place even
after it has been shattered, and is used around the world to secure
airports, highrises, office buildings and homes.
We've met with the heads of Seismic Safety Products, the local company that
manufactures the Northridge 2000 Automatic Gas
Shut-Off Valve, and have been impressed with the superior design of their product and their
commitment to customer safety.
A-FFIX has also personally interviewed the
Emergency Lifeline,
based in Southern California, and is confident
that their supply kits, which we recommend and provide to our customers, are the best
on the market.
Because we value our customers' safety and satisfaction,
we've taken care in choosing the products we use. We will go the extra
mile to ensure that our customers are as safe and well prepared as they can be.
Contact A-FFIX LLC to schedule a free
home inspection or learn more about our services.
E-mail us, or call 206-284-6226
(toll free anywhere in the US, 866-284-6226).
references
We're happy to say that our customers have been
very pleased with the quality of our service and the thoroughness with which we handle
our work.
Read some of our letters of recommendation:
Bellevue
Kenmore
Wallingord
Beacon Hill
West Seattle
North Seattle
Vashon
Capps
Burien
Ballard
South
Seattle
In consideration of our customers' privacy,
we've removed the names from the letters. However, if you are interested in using our
services and would like
to contact one of our past customers, let us
know and we'll be happy to provide you with the appropriate information.
Contact A-FFIX LLC to schedule a free
home inspection or learn more about our services.
E-mail us, or call
206-284-6226 (toll free anywhere in the US, 866-284-6226).
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