Cost guide · Seattle & King County

Seismic retrofit King County

Seattle MasterFix project ranges for Seattle and King County, WA, shown next to cited public market benchmarks. Every job is priced as one written project estimate for the agreed scope after a free on-site visit.

  • Washington-registered contractor · No. SEATTMP744NL
  • 5415 6th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
  • Seattle and King County, WA

MasterFix ranges

Our project planning bands

Typical Seattle MasterFix project ranges, final price after free on-site estimate

Typical Seattle MasterFix project ranges, final price after free on-site estimate

BandMasterFixNotes
Starting at$4,700/projectEntry scopes
Typical$7,500/projectMost common mid scopes
High planning$15,000/projectComplex or premium scopes

Prescriptive plan-set homes often near typical; finished basements need the high band.

Public Seattle market ranges

Public 2025–26 estimates from cited sources — shown for comparison, not as a MasterFix quote. Sources are linked below. Washington sales tax may apply on a signed contract.

BandMarketWhat it represents
Low$5,000/projectBolting-only / simple crawlspace (specialty firm ranges)
Typical$10,000/projectTypical bolting + cripple-wall bracing
High$20,000/projectEngineered / finished-basement access

Seattle specialty guides often $7,000–$12,000 typical. Sound Seismic about $5,000–$12,000 typical; finished basements higher. ECD engineered bracing often $8,000–$20,000.

How we work

Full general contracting, Ballard-based

Yes — full general contracting for seismic retrofit projects in Seattle & King County.

Seattle MasterFix Precision Craftsmanship (Seattle MasterFix Precision Craftsmanship) is a Washington-registered contractor #SEATTMP744NL, based at 5415 6th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107. Service area: Seattle and King County, WA. Related pages: /services/.

FAQ

Common questions

What does Seattle MasterFix typically charge for seismic retrofit King County?

Typical Seattle MasterFix project ranges, final price after free on-site estimate: starting about $4,700, typical about $7,500, high planning band about $15,000. Public Seattle market midpoint used for comparison is about $10,000. Prescriptive plan-set homes often near typical; finished basements need the high band. Final price is after a free on-site estimate.

How much does a seismic retrofit cost in King County?

Specialty Seattle-area firms commonly quote about $5,000–$12,000 for a typical crawlspace/unfinished-basement bolting and bracing job, and $15,000–$35,000 when finished walls must be opened. Get an on-site assessment.

Do I need a permit?

Seattle offers an Earthquake Home Retrofit Permit and prescriptive plan sets via SDCI. Outside Seattle, check your city or MyBuildingPermit.com. Retrofits are generally voluntary for single-family homes but still need a building permit when performed.

Does MasterFix do seismic retrofits?

Yes. Seattle MasterFix provides full general contracting for seismic retrofit projects in Seattle & King County (foundation bolting, cripple-wall bracing, and related permitted work), following SDCI or local-jurisdiction permit requirements.

Photos

Photo slots for this guide

Placeholder slots for project photos. No images are claimed here until real job photos are added.

  • Photo slotCrawlspace / foundation bolting detail
  • Photo slotfoundation access
  • Photo slotpermit documents graphic

Sources

Where the planning numbers come from

Open sources used for the ranges on this page. Always verify current figures before you budget.

  1. https://cgengineering.com/2025/10/seismic-retrofitting-guide-for-seattle-homeowners/
  2. https://www.soundseismic.com/earthquake-retrofit-contractor/earthquake-proofing-information
  3. https://engineering-contracting-design.com/seismic-retrofit
  4. https://www.seattle.gov/construction-and-inspections/permits/permits-we-issue-(a-z)/earthquake-home-retrofit-permit

Estimates are non-binding until a written contract is signed. Compare two or three written bids on the same scope, and verify any contractor on WA L&I before you sign.

Want a number for your property?

Call (206) 550-4576 or send an estimate request. We will walk the scope and write a project quote — never an hourly guess.

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