GUIDING A FIRST-TIME OWNER THROUGH SEISMIC RETROFIT AND UNEXPECTED REPAIRS

Service Overview

Saunders Seismic supported a first-time property owner through a full seismic retrofit for a high-end showroom and warehouse. The space stored fragile, expensive stone products, requiring extra care throughout the project. Without an engineer or clear plan in place, the owner turned to us for early guidance and trusted execution.

Challenges

The client came to us without a structural engineer or retrofit design and was unsure how to begin. There were concerns about performing construction in a space filled with high-value inventory, and a strong need to avoid disruption to tenants and day-to-day operations. Midway through the project, unexpected roof condensation issues surfaced—threatening to impact the timeline and cost. This required quick decision-making, cost transparency, and engineering collaboration to keep the project on track.

Our Solution

We provided early planning support and cost clarity before design even began.

• Referred the owner to a trusted engineer for a custom retrofit design
• Delivered a seismic budget early, and kept the final bid within that range
• Collaborated with the engineer to resolve condensation issues mid-project
• Scheduled off-hours work to protect inventory and avoid disruption
• Extended the timeline by four weeks without impacting seismic costs

Outcome

The project was completed with zero tenant complaints and full owner confidence. From navigating early uncertainty to managing scope changes with clarity, this retrofit reflects our commitment to client trust and transparent solutions.