Working with Matt was a great experience. He did a thorough evaluation which helped us come to the best solution for our retrofit, was kind and answered all of our questions, and kept us in the loop on permits and process. I cannot recommend Matt and his team enough! read more

Fantastic service. Matt and his crew went above and beyond at every step of the earthquake retrofitting process. Although I was apprehensive, they made me feel comfortable with all parts of the process. I will be contacting them for an additional earthquake retrofit on my other home and have referred friends and family. A+ read more

Matt made the whole process easy. My earthquake retrofit was completed without even entering my home. While they were in there, they spotted a few issues with my foundation, and were able to fix them with just one more day of work. All I had to do was say yes. Above and beyond work. read more

Matt at Evergreen Seismic was courteous, knowledgable, professional, and did a great job and a very fair price. He performed an earthquake retrofit for our house and helped troubleshoot and fix a foundation issue we had. He communicated effectively and followed up to make sure everything was properly addressed. During the initial inspection, Matt took the time to walk me through his analysis of my house's foundation, the retrofit process, and what to expect. He quickly came back with a quote that was significantly below what other vendors had quoted. When some unforeseen circumstances came up during installation and I asked him to do some extra work, he refused to raise his price even though I offered to pay him more. He and his team member Phil took the time to answer my many questions. They truly care about doing a good job and doing right by their customers; it's rare to find contractors so committed to following through on their work. Overall a great experience! read more

Matt and his team did an incredible job retrofitting our house. He was communicative, knowledgeable, and got the job scheduled and done with very quickly. The work was also top notch and he was always transparent about everything they were doing. The team was always punctual, professional, and friendly. Worth every penny and I'd highly recommend Evergreen Seismic. read more

When we decided to seismically retrofit our nearly 100-year-old home, we got several quotes and ultimately decided to go with Evergreen Seismic because we felt that the Evergreen team could do the same high-quality work faster and more cost-effectively than some of the larger contractors. Evergreen ended up being among the best contractors we have used in any field. Matt is knowledgeable, communicative, and organized, and he was able to reasonably and cost-effectively address some unexpected findings during our seismic retrofit. He was also able to help with a few minor ancillary tasks that we would have otherwise had to hire a separate contractor for (some additional demo, addressing some rotting boards, etc.), which saved us money and the hassle of searching for alternatives, getting quotes, and overseeing those projects. Phil, who worked with Matt on our project, was great too. Both were professional and respectful, and we felt completely comfortable with them working in and around our home. I would not hesitate to recommend Evergreen Seismic to anyone looking to complete a seismic retrofit. read more

Matt and team were very efficient, professional and communicative throughout the process and the work quality was top notch and not nearly as disruptive as I expected. read more

Matt retrofitted our 1957 home. The home is on a raised foundation, and I had nightmares when I bought it this past summer of the entire top half sliding off and breaking in half. Matt is superb to work with. Super considerate, he gave us an excellent explanation of what to expect, quoted a very reasonable price, and gave us a heads up that the cat and dog might be anxious during the process so that we could take steps to keep them comfortable. Completely cleaned up after himself, and the noise wasn't actually that bad! I hope never to test whether the retrofitting works, but I know that Matt's excellent work will keep us as safe as it's possible to be. 100% recommend with zero reservations and great enthusiasm. read more

I loved reading these reviews! All I have to say is "ditto". Matt is the most honest person I have worked with in my 20 years of managing homes! He won't miss any detail on any job. I am so grateful for the day I saw his vehicle parked in front of my neighbors' house. He has an amazing knack of projecting the feeling that you are his favorite and best customer. OK, I'm going to still convince myself that it is true! Even if you won't be purchasing earthquake insurance, you will most certainly sleep better at night. Thank you, Matt, for choosing the right career. My little Beacon house is now holding on tight to it's foundation. read more

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Evergreen Seismic came up in a Google search when I was questioning whether my earthquake insurance was really necessary, so I called and owner Matt came out for a free inspection. It turned out that our house did have some risk factors and Matt explained what he recommended and how they would do the job. After some research, I decided to proceed. They just finished after less than a week and Matt and his crew were thoroughly professional and friendly. I especially appreciated Matt's willingness to take extra time explaining things and he even offered some free advice on a couple of unrelated areas where some foundation repair was needed. A residential seismic retrofit isn't cheap and like any insurance, you hope you won't need it. I'm happy with the quality of the work performed and the price. I would recommend Matt and Evergreen Seismic to anyone thinking about making their home more earthquake tolerant. read more

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Matt and his crew at Evergreen Seismic did a great job on my 1905 Victorian home. I highly recommend them. Matt was great to work with. He took his time to explain to me the process. He checked in with me regularly to ensure I understood and was informed about the process. I'm so happy to have had Evergreen Seismic complete this work. read more

We moved into a new house (to us), which we *thought* had already been retrofitted, but we asked Matt at Evergreen Seismic to take a look, and discovered that it had only been partially retrofitted. Matt offered to teach us how to retrofit it ourselves, but we asked him/ Evergreen Seismic to do it. The quote seemed reasonable (and, in hindsight, given the amount of work they did, *was* reasonable), so we went with them. Matt and his team mates Phil & Nick were diligent, careful, and great to have around the house (our dog loved them). I'd recommend them to anyone considering an earthquake retrofit. Actually, I'd recommend them even if you're not considering an earthquake retrofit, since more people should get them. read more

Great experience, friendly and professional team, quality work and a VERY competitive price!

One of the best experiences I have ever had with a contractor! I have lived on Mercer Island for 28 years and have hired a number of contractors and service providers during that time. Matt and his team were head and shoulders above them all. I researched several companies and interviewed three in person over the last few years and Matt impressed me the most with his deep knowledge and years of experience. I asked for references and personally contacted three of them. Each one raved about Matt and his crew and how well they retrofitted their houses. There was not a single negative comment, despite my probing. Matt arranged for all permits and inspections and kept me informed every step of the way. He started on time and ended on the first day of his estimated time frame. During that time, not only did they retrofit my house, but Matt also figured out why water was seeping into a bedroom causing it to smell musty for months, that several windows did not have proper flashing and there was a hidden leak under one of them, two walls had no insulation at all and a deck post needed an additional support to be structurally sound. They worked both inside and outside my house. They fixed all the leaks, installed proper insulation, water barriers, plywood, siding, flashing, caulking and even cleaned out my dryer vent and replaced the vent cap. Finally, they bolted every deck post to its concrete pier block. Matt even taught me how to restart the flow of gas if my earthquake valve shut it off. Matt is respectful, kind and thoughtful. Every day they cleaned the job site and when they were done, the outside of my house had never looked cleaner. Matt finished the job on budget. I HIGHLY recommend Evergreen Seismic without reservation. read more

We completed a seismic retrofit as part of a larger renovation of our recently purchased home built in the 1970s and could not be happier to have chosen Evergreen Seismic. We got 3 quotes. Evergreen Seismic's was competitive price wise, but what really set it apart was Matt's suggestion to get a structural engineer on site because the front face of our home had very little reinforceable surface area -- neither of the other 2 companies raised this as an issue. We ran into various hiccups during the execution (none the fault of Evergreen Seismic) and Matt came up with creative solutions and was gracious throughout. Our inspector had only good things to say about his work. The finish replacement was impeccable. To top it off, Matt's the only contractor of the dozen or so I have had on site that I 100% trusted with the keys to my home. I would not hesitate to hire Evergreen Seismic again! read more

I loved Evergreen Seismic so much that I hardly know where to start this review. I got three bids to retrofit our 1962 home, which has a finished walkout basement and required structural engineering. All three companies were very professional and gave me comparable recommendations. Here's why I'm so happy that I went with Matt: Quality and attention to detail: Notably, a respected competitor described Matt as "the best retrofitter I know." During the bid process, Matt answered my extensive questions with sound, thorough information. On site, he was happy to show me the work in progress, explaining the rationale and placement of all the hardware, additional framing, and shear panels. He also pointed out places where people sometimes cut corners and educated me on how to recognize correct, up-to-code work. Matt and Nick used high-quality materials, high-quality tools, and every element they added to our home was carefully and precisely placed. Their work passed all inspections without a hitch. Matt even paid thoughtful attention to aesthetic details, like staggering their cuts into our siding for a pleasing end result, and purchasing a color of caulk that would blend into our paint. In all matters of quality, Matt ran a tight ship. I feel safe and secure in our home, having witnessed his expertise and skill. Professionalism: Others have said it, and I'll say it again: Matt is the consummate professional. He was easy to communicate with and responded quickly. He set clear expectations for any minor distress the siding of the house might incur during the project. He cheerfully dealt with tight spaces and a maddening tangle of defunct cables attached to the side of the house. He and Nick kept a tidy jobsite, cleaning up beautifully at the end of each day and truly leaving the interior cleaner than they found it at the end of the job. Matt had to cut an old landline cable that we hadn't planned to use, and he pointed it out right away and offered to pay to have it reconnected - a high-integrity move. Finally, he spoke very highly of his competitors without exception, which says a lot. Kindness and care: Matt is just a wonderful human to be around. He's easygoing, straightforward, considerate, thoughtful, warm, and generous with his time. When I met Matt in the fall, I was experiencing a period of high anxiety, and I came to him with a long list of bothersome questions as I was deciding who to hire. Even though he was busy, he went far out of his way to write detailed answers, send me safety data sheets, and chat on the phone with me multiple times. Some of my questions and worries were probably ridiculous, but he treated them as if they were completely reasonable and even welcome. He never made me feel like an annoyance, and his willingness to meet me where I was at, with so much empathy and humanity, meant a lot. Oh - and he and Nick treated my five-year-old as a person worthy of as much attention and respect as an adult, which I really appreciated. With all of that put together, we were so happy we went with Matt and honestly feel kind of bummed that we don't have any more retrofits to hire him for. A few final details: Matt's bid was in the middle of the three we received, but it was within $40 of its closest neighbor, so basically identical. Contracts and payment were all quick and easy. And for anyone exercising extra caution during the pandemic, Evergreen Seismic was extremely covid-conscious. The team was fully-vaccinated and wore high-quality masks for the entire duration of the job. I don't even know what their faces look like. Even though they were working outdoors in the fresh air with no one else around, they always had a mask around their neck to be pulled up within a moment's notice when I popped over to greet them. A+! read more

I'm a structural engineer, and when it came time to do a seismic retrofit on my own home, Robinson came recommended from an old structural engineering coworker whose opinion I respect. Robinson knows his sh*t, and above that he's a genuinely friendly and professional guy, and he was good at communicating when changes came up. He was willing and able to explain to me how to get the done done myself. I figured it was worth it for him and his company to do the job for me. Matt Robinson and his Evergreen Seismic crew performed the job well and on time, cleaned up after themselves, and it didn't hurt that their quote was below the several other local places I had also gotten quotes from. Thanks ! read more

I hired Matt and his team at Evergreen Seismic to do a seismic retrofit on my 1980s home, and they were exceptional from start to finish. I particularly appreciated that they went above and beyond to take safety steps to help protect my children during the COVID pandemic. I had a few different seismic companies come out for estimates on my home, and Matt immediately came across as the most honest and upfront. He wasn't shy to tell me that my house wasn't necessarily at the worst end of seismic risk, even though it could potentially cost him the sale. When we decided to move ahead with maximizing the stability of our home, I knew Evergreen was the right team. Matt was an excellent communicator throughout the process of permitting, scheduling, and construction. I knew each day what was accomplished and what would be coming next. Matt and his entire crew provided proof of vaccination against COVID-19 and wore high-quality masks consistently, for which we were very grateful. Evergreen completed the job on schedule, with quality and integrity. They also worked hard to leave our home clean, and pricing was as promised. I would not hesitate to recommend Evergreen to family & friends. read more

Exceptional service from Evergreen Seismic. I met Matt at an info session on seismic retrofitting hosted by the city of Seattle. It took me a year or so to reach out to him. I was impressed form the start. Matt was more than willing to coach me on doing the project myself, if I wanted to take it on. But in given the complexity of our project, I preferred to hire Matt and his crew. They did a great job, and even did some prep that I was supposed to do but couldn't because of a recent back injury. Very straightforward, informative, and considerate service. I'd hire Matt again without hesitation. read more

The Evergreen Seismic team was great to work with--responsive, professional, efficient, and very communicative. Quick turnaround and a very reasonable price. Highly recommend! read more

I want to thank Matt and Evergreen Seismic for completing a seismic retrofit to my 1924 craftsman style home. Matt was exceptional every step of the way. I received estimates from several other companies, but ultimately choose Evergreen Seismic as once we met Matt, we felt so comfortable that we knew this was the company that was going to get the project done right. Before the project started, he covered everything in our basement with plastic to minimize dust, and at the end of each day, our home was left cleaner than before he arrived. Throughout the entire process, the communication was exceptional; he gave us updates as our project grew near, as well as during the retrofit, was punctual, arrived on time each day, and even finished the retrofit a day ahead of schedule. In addition, he was very patient and clearly explained everything to us (and boy, did my 5-year-old have a lot of questions J), The level of service and craftsmanship was also outstanding; Matt went above and beyond to make sure all the hardware, framing, insulation, and plywood were properly installed, and ensures that he is using the highest quality materials in the industry. We are incredibly happy we chose Evergreen Seismic to do out retrofit and would highly recommend them to anyone interested in retrofitting their home! read more

After receiving bids from all the big players in the Seattle seismic retrofit space, we decided to hire Matt. It was a good decision! Matt was patient with our questions and concerns, kept us informed about the project's status, finished on time, and was very respectful of our home. read more

Matt was fantastic to work with to complete our seismic retrofit. I highly recommend him!

Matt was incredible to work with throughout the estimate, seismic work and permitting process. He and his team were hard working, thorough, punctual and efficient. During the project there was a small bit of accidental damage, Matt was very open and honest about what had happened, was incredibly apologetic and even reimbursed me for the repair. This was a high character move and made me even more impressed with him and his company. Communication was superb and any and all questions were quickly answered. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for good quality seismic work. read more

Matt and his team are great to work with! I'm an electrical contractor and we ended up on the same project. The scope of my project grew to the point it really messed with Evergreens time line as he was not able to do what he needed as I needed the space. Matt was very helpful and made adjustments to make things work out the best for the home owner and made my job so much easier. This saved the home owner a couple thousand dollars in my On top of that his work is top notch! Very tedious and mindful of the whole project. Also He has the best tools for the job! That lets you know he does things right. I was also there for his inspection from the city. The inspector was impressed with his work and signed off with no issues. Matt is a true pro! read more

Matt did an extraordinary job on my retrofit. He was patient, on time and got the job done early. We got estimates from a lot of leading companies in the area and he gave a competitive quote. He was also very good at explaining the project and answering questions. I would highly recommend him! read more

Evergreen Seismic just completed our seismic retrofit last week. Throughout the process Matt and his helper Caleb were communicative, friendly, and great to work with. It's not ideal having people in your house banging away all day for a week but this is inevitable with a retrofit and Evergreen made it as painless as possible. They cleaned up every day and made sure we had access to things like the washer/dryer for the evening. I got bids from three outfits for the work and Matt's was in the middle (they were all pretty close however) but I felt like he was the most on top of the specific conditions of our house and caught a couple things that the other companies missed. He knows the permit process inside and out. He also went the extra mile on a couple of items, which I really appreciated. Evergreen uses a subcontractor to install earthquake shutoff valves for the gas meter and the sub was equally great to work with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these guys to friends and family. read more

Evergreen Seismic did an amazing job with our retrofit. They were able to do some of the work from the outside of the house which meant they didn't have to punch holes in the finished portion of our basement. Our house has some complicating structural elements from multiple remodels and Matt talked through the various approaches to reinforcing different parts of the house. Ultimately they completed the retrofit in under a week for a very reasonable price. It was a positive experience all around. read more

We recently hired Evergreen Seismic to do a seismic retrofit of our home. Matt was punctual, conscientious, and consistently communicated with us throughout the project. Before hiring him, we educated ourselves as best we could through many articles and videos online, especially from Howard Cook of Bay Area Retrofit. We chose Matt over a competitor because what Matt proposed to do for our home aligned with what we had learned, and the competitor's plan did not. Matt also mentioned that he teaches retrofitting for those interested in DIY, which we considered, but we are very happy we chose to have him do the project instead! read more

We got bids from several companies to do our seismic retrofit. We went with Evergreen because Matt had the best, most realistic, and solid plan to do the job. The price was great, too. We were 100% satisfied with Evergreen from start to finish - Matt and his team were very efficient and thorough, and took the time to respect our home and us, and they also did a great job cleaning up. Hands down a great experience, and now our retrofit is complete and we are safe in our home. Thank you, Matt! read more