Serving Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Strengthening investments

Safeguard your portfolio—with seismic solutions that align with your long-term goals.

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RETROFIT AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR REITs

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) manage large, diverse portfolios and face pressure to keep properties profitable, safe, and compliant. Saunders Seismic helps you meet these demands with seismic retrofits and structural repairs that safeguard investments, minimize disruption, and preserve tenant confidence—without adding stress to your workload.
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Retrofit and Repair Services for REITs

We work with REIT property managers and asset managers across California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Utah to deliver turnkey solutions, including:.

Industrial & Commercial Seismic Retrofitting

Strengthening buildings to meet safety standards, protect tenants, and reduce earthquake risk exposure.
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Soft-story retrofits

Reinforcing vulnerable lower levels to comply with mandates and protect against collapse.
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Structural repairs

Addressing damage or deficiencies to maintain safety and extend building life.
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Roof condensation repair

Eliminating trapped moisture that causes corrosion, sagging, and long-term structural damage.
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Project budgeting Services

Providing accurate, early cost projections to support portfolio planning, ROI analysis, and smoother decision-making.
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WHY SHOULD REITs CHOOSE SAUNDERS?

REITs need a retrofit partner who understands that downtime impacts revenue, tenant satisfaction, and investor trust. With over 40 years of specialized seismic expertise, Saunders delivers scalable solutions that protect your portfolio, preserve tenant confidence, and support long-term profitability.
Solving Problems On Site

We collaborate to address hidden conditions through practical, cost-conscious solutions. Our field-based RFIs outline clear options to keep your project moving.

Managing Tenant Disruption

We minimize impact on operations through phased scheduling, clear communication, and after-hours work that respects your tenants.

Documenting Every Phase

We provide complete documentation from inspection to final sign-off to support your engineer’s design and meet ownership requirements.

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CASE STUDY

Guiding a First-Time Owner Through Seismic Retrofit and Unexpected Repairs

Guided a first-time owner through a seamless seismic retrofit, protecting high-value inventory, resolving surprise issues fast, and delivering the project with total tenant satisfaction.

N/a. Montebello, CA

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40+
YEARS
Seismic retrofitting experience
2500+
RETROFITS
Completed across five Western states
$3M+
CLIENTS SAVED ANNUALLY
Through experience, process, and design reviews

What our clients have to say

"Working with Saunders Construction on our recent seismic retrofit project was a pleasure. Your team helped us identify cost-effective solutions that allowed our client to upgrade their 57,000 square foot building to current seismic standards. Not only was the cost reduced as compared to other retrofit systems, the work was also completed on-time. We look forward to collaborating with your team on our next strengthening project."
Brent Blackman
Brent BlackmanINSIGHT STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
"Working with Saunders Construction on our recent seismic retrofit project was a pleasure. Your team helped us identify cost-effective solutions that allowed our client to upgrade their 57,000 square foot building to current seismic standards. Not only was the cost reduced as compared to other retrofit systems, the work was also completed on-time. We look forward to collaborating with your team on our next strengthening project."
Brent Blackman
Brent BlackmanINSIGHT STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
"Working with Saunders Construction on our recent seismic retrofit project was a pleasure. Your team helped us identify cost-effective solutions that allowed our client to upgrade their 57,000 square foot building to current seismic standards. Not only was the cost reduced as compared to other retrofit systems, the work was also completed on-time. We look forward to collaborating with your team on our next strengthening project."
Brent Blackman
Brent BlackmanINSIGHT STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

“The seismic retrofit project is just another example of your expertise. This project was completed on schedule, within budget, and with no tenant complaints. Your work is always completed in a timely manner and with minimum interruption to the tenants.”

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FAQ

Every project is different, but some questions come up again and again. Here are straightforward answers to help guide your planning.
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Requirements vary by state and local jurisdiction. We stay up-to-date on mandates in CA, OR, WA, NV, and UT, ensuring your properties remain compliant.

Yes. A retrofit not only protects against physical loss in an earthquake but can also increase insurability, reduce financing risk, and attract safety-conscious tenants.

Yes. We regularly manage multi-site projects for REITs, ensuring consistent quality, communication, and cost control across the portfolio.

Our expertise lies in minimizing impact on operations. We stage work strategically, often performing work after hours or in phases, so tenants remain operational. In fact, many of our REIT clients are surprised at how seamlessly the work is completed without complaints from tenants.

Partner with Saunders for Your Next Project

At Saunders Seismic, we make seismic retrofits straightforward—not overwhelming. For REITs managing large, diverse portfolios, we guide every stage—from early budgeting through final closeout—with clear communication, minimal tenant disruption, and cost-conscious execution.

The result: safer properties, smoother projects, and peace of mind for owners and investors alike.

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