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PREPARE

TO BE

SHAKEN!

AFFIX Earthquake Retrofit Contractor
SERVICES

EARTHQUAKE RETROFIT

Protect your house from serious earthquake damage with retrofit.

FASTENING

Preserve possessions and appliances with Worksafe straps, latches, and mats.

AUTOMATIC GAS

SHUT-OFF VALVE

Provide greater security for your home with an automatic gas shut-off valve.

PREPAREDNESS

A-FFIX offers a variety of services to help prepare you for an earthquake. 

ABOUT
Bruce Schoonmaker and Martin Schoonmaker review plan for retrofit

ABOUT
A-FFIX LLC

A-FFIX LLC is Seattle's most experienced earthquake retrofit contractor, specializing in home earthquake retrofit and seismic preparedness since 1999.

 

We pride ourselves on being the most experienced, most knowledgeable earthquake retrofitter in the region, with the highest commitment to quality and customer security.
 

  • Founded in 1999 — 25 years in the business

  • Experienced with all kinds of homes, small commercial buildings, and foundations

  • Trusted in the community — Bruce Schoonmaker has been an educator on earthquake safety and retrofit for Seattle Emergency Management, Phinney Ridge Community Center, University of WA Tacoma & others

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As a small family business, A-FFIX LLC puts customers and quality first. All jobs are overseen by founder Bruce Schoonmaker and foreman Martin Schoonmaker.

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A-FFIX LLC is insured, bonded, and licensed in the state of Washington under license number AFFIXL*015KS. 

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View educational talks by founder Bruce Schoonmaker on retrofit and preparedness topics. 

1999

Year Established


937
and counting

Homes
Retrofitted
 


2531
and counting

Happy
Customers
IS YOUR HOME AT RISK?

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CUSTOMER REVIEWS

WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

“A-FFIX was a pleasure to work with from start to finish.

 

All of their employees were knowledgeable, friendly, and kept us informed about what they were doing.”  

 

— KARI U., YELP

ABCs OF RETROFIT

WHAT IS RETROFIT? THE ABCS

Anchor bolts connect pony wall to foundation
ANCHOR

Steel bolts or special foundation plates are used to connect the structure to the foundation. 

Worker drills clips into flooring in basement of home
Metal clips connect flooring to wooden pony wall
BRACE

Sheets of plywood are nailed along the structure to increase shear (horizontal) strength. 

CLIP & CONNECT

Flooring elements are connected and reinforced.

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For any inquiries, questions or comments, please call 206-284-6226 or fill out the following form below.

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Telephone: 206-284-6226

WA STATE LICENSE: 
AFFIXL*015KS

A-FFIX LLC is a Seattle-based earthquake retrofit contractor specializing in home earthquake retrofit and seismic 

preparedness serving the Puget Sound region, including Bainbridge and Vashon Islands, since 1999. 

Schedule a home inspection now! Call 206-284-6226
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