Seismic risk reports that close on time.
Not sure if your deal triggers the requirement?
Check any property instantly, free. Live USGS hazard data, 0.15g PGA (10% in 50 years) screening flagged automatically. No account needed.
We deliver PE-stamped ASTM E2026-24 assessments for agency, CMBS, and life-company loans — Level 1 reports PE-reviewed and stamped 5 business days after the site visit.
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Order early so the report never holds up your closing.
Refinancing and acquisition timelines are tight. Order your seismic report early so it does not hold up underwriting.
Seismic reports shouldn't hold up your loan closing.
We built SeisQuake around a defined team workflow — intake, hazard analysis, field assessment, analysis, and PE review and stamp — with committed turnaround times and direct engineer access.
| What you get | SeisQuake |
|---|---|
| Inquiry response | Same business day (Mon–Fri) |
| Level 0 desktop assessment | 3 business days from complete data |
| Level 1 with Field Assessment | 5 business days after site visit |
| Level 2 Detailed Engineering | Quoted per project |
| Field assessment coverage | San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California |
| PE-stamped | ✓ |
| ASTM E2026-24 compliant | ✓ |
| Direct PE access | ✓ |
Three assessment levels. Choose what your lender requires.
Full comparison: Level 0, Level 1, and Level 2 assessments.
- Full ASTM E2026-24 Level 0 desktop scope
- USGS seismic hazard data (PGA 10%/50yr, Ss, S1, site class)
- Nearest active fault identification and distance
- Liquefaction and landslide susceptibility from published mapping
- Building type classification and vulnerability analysis
- SEL and SUL calculations
- Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac requirement screening
- PE-stamped final PDF
Best for: Owner due diligence and portfolio pre-screening.
- Everything in Level 0
- Site visit by a Qualified Field Assessor
- Building stability per ASTM E2026-24
- Expanded vulnerability analysis with field observations
- Photographic documentation of building systems
- Analysis by our team; PE review and stamp
Best for: Fannie Mae (Structural Risk Factor properties), Freddie Mac, CMBS, and HUD/FHA submissions.
- Everything in Level 1
- Construction document review (structural drawings, calculations)
- ASCE 41 Tier 1 / Tier 2 evaluation or FEMA P-58 component-level analysis
- Building-specific fragility analysis (HAZUS, SP3, or ST-RISK)
- Detailed retrofit scoping and cost-range estimates
Best for: High-value assets, complex structural systems, retrofit decisions, or a Level 1 result that needs refinement.
Which level do I need?
| Use case | Recommended tier |
|---|---|
| Owner-initiated due diligence | Level 0 |
| Portfolio screening across many assets | Level 0 |
| CRE refinancing closing in 2026 (Fannie Mae DUS, Freddie Mac, CMBS) | Seismic Reports for CRE Refinancing → |
| Fannie Mae loan on a property with a Structural Risk Factor (Form 4099.C) | Level 1 with Field Assessment |
| Freddie Mac loan | Level 0 or Level 1, depending on the Section 64.2(c) risk factors |
| CMBS or life insurance loan | Level 1 with Field Assessment — confirm with lender scope letter |
| High-value asset with complex structure | Level 2 |
| Level 1 result needs refinement; retrofit decision needed | Level 2 |
| Earthquake insurance placement or renewal | PML reports for earthquake insurance |
| Not sure, or lender has issued a specific scope letter | Send us the address and the scope letter |
How we work.
Intake
You send the address, building type, and lender program. We confirm scope, level, and fee the same business day (Mon–Fri).
Hazard analysis
We retrieve and verify USGS PGA (10% in 50 years), site class, fault distances, and liquefaction and landslide mapping.
Field assessment
For Level 1 and Level 2, a Qualified Field Assessor visits the property and documents the structural system and site conditions. Coverage: San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California.
Analysis
Our engineering team performs the building vulnerability analysis and the SEL and SUL calculations.
PE review & stamp
The responsible PE reviews every input, calculation, and conclusion for consistency with ASTM E2026-24, then signs and stamps the report.
Delivery
We deliver the PE-stamped PDF by secure download — Level 1 five business days after the site visit.
What we automate — and what we don't.
We use workflow automation for the routine. Every engineering judgment, calculation, and conclusion is made by our engineering team and reviewed by a California-licensed PE. The stamp is the PE's, not the software's.
Automated
- USGS hazard parameter retrieval (PGA, Ss, S1, site class)
- Active fault distance calculation
- Liquefaction and landslide susceptibility lookups
- Report formatting and ASTM E2026-24 template compliance
- Citation and reference management
Engineer-performed
- Building type classification and vulnerability assessment
- Structural system identification and weakness analysis
- SEL and SUL calculation methodology
- Interpretation of field observations (Level 1 and Level 2)
- Retrofit recommendations and cost-range estimates
- All judgment calls, conclusions, and the PE stamp
Three assessment levels, prepared to ASTM E2026-24.
Every report we deliver is PE-stamped and ASTM E2026-24 compliant. Choose the level that matches your lender's requirements and deal complexity; we offer volume and portfolio pricing on request.
- Full ASTM E2026-24 Level 0 desktop scope
- SEL and SUL calculations
- USGS hazard data and fault identification
- PE-stamped final PDF
Best for: Owner due diligence and portfolio pre-screening.
Request Quote- Everything in Level 0
- Site visit by a Qualified Field Assessor
- Building stability per ASTM E2026-24
- Photographic documentation
Best for: Most Fannie Mae DUS, Freddie Mac, CMBS, and HUD/FHA submissions.
Request Quote- Everything in Level 1
- ASCE 41 Tier 1/2 or FEMA P-58 analysis
- Building-specific fragility (HAZUS, SP3, ST-RISK)
- Retrofit scoping and cost-range estimates
Best for: High-value assets, complex structures, retrofit decisions.
Request QuoteEvery tier we deliver is PE-stamped and ASTM E2026-24 compliant. We offer volume pricing for 5+ reports per month and Net-14 invoicing for volume clients; we also accept payment via Stripe.
This report isn't optional. It's written into lending guidelines.
Agency and conduit lenders set the trigger, the required level, and the report-age limit. We prepare each report to the program's requirements, and the summaries below link to each guide.
Fannie Mae DUS
Level 1 SRA required for properties with a Structural Risk Factor (Form 4099.C), dated within 12 months of Commitment, reporting SEL and SUL at 10% in 50 years, and meeting ASTM E2026 and E2557.
Source: Fannie Mae Multifamily Guide Section 505 ↗ · Details → · SEL thresholds
Freddie Mac CME
Freddie Mac requires an SRA for every property with a PGA of 0.15g or more. The report is Level 0 when none of the listed risk factors is present and Level 1 otherwise. It must be dated within six months before the full underwriting package, and the lender, not the borrower, must retain the consultant (Guide Chapter 64). Send us the property and lender, and we will confirm what your loan requires.
Source: Freddie Mac Guide Chapter 64 ↗ · Chapter 31 ↗ · Details → · SEL thresholds
CMBS / Conduit E2557
Seismic thresholds and insurance conditions are set by each lender and rating agency. We prepare the report to the lender's scope letter.
HUD / FHA MAP
Requirements vary by program and lender. Send us the property and lender, and we will confirm what your loan requires.
Firm credentials and leadership.
Leadership
Our engineering is led by a California-licensed Civil Engineer (PE) with a Ph.D. in structural earthquake engineering and more than 10 years of seismic engineering experience, including seismic risk assessments for commercial, multifamily, and healthcare properties.
Firm credentials
- California-licensed PE oversight on every report
- Professional liability (E&O) insured
- ASTM E2026-24 and ASTM E2557 (current edition) methodology
- Reports formatted for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, CMBS, and HUD/FHA submission
- Executive summary with SEL and SUL
- Site description and seismic hazard analysis
- Building vulnerability assessment
- Loss estimation methodology
- Site stability and liquefaction assessment
- Retrofit recommendations where applicable
- PE stamp, license number, date
- Appendix: USGS hazard parameter printout
Approved-vendor status in progress. We are seeking approved-consultant status with agency, CMBS, and life-company lenders.
Borrowers can request us directly during underwriting, or ask their loan officer to add SeisQuake to the approved vendor roster. For Freddie Mac loans the lender must retain and direct the consultant. Reach our engineering desk at contact@seisquake.com.
Credentials, scope, and turnaround — in writing.
Leadership & review
- Led by a California-licensed Civil Engineer (PE)
- Ph.D., structural earthquake engineering
- PE review and stamp on every report
- Site visits by a Qualified Field Assessor (San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California)
What is included
- SEL and SUL at the 10% in 50-year level
- Site hazard: faults, liquefaction, landslide, site class
- Building vulnerability assessment
- Field assessment (Level 1 and Level 2)
- PE stamp, signature, and license number
Turnaround commitment
- Inquiry response
- Same business day (Mon–Fri)
- Level 0 desktop assessment
- 3 business days from complete data
- Level 1 SRA
- PE-reviewed and stamped report 5 business days after the site visit
- Level 2 detailed assessment
- Quoted per project
Frequently asked questions
Order your report today.
Submit your property below. We respond the same business day (Mon–Fri), pull the USGS hazard data, and put your report into the queue.
- ⏱Same business day response
Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm PT - ⬢50% deposit via Stripe
Net-14 invoicing for volume clients - @contact@seisquake.com
Direct line to our engineering desk - §ASTM E2026-24
Fannie Mae · Freddie Mac · CMBS · HUD - ◆PE-stamped
Review and stamp by a licensed PE - ✎COI, W-9, and standard terms
Available on request