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PolySeal Insulation LLC

2360 S Old Glenn Hwy
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PolySeal Insulation LLC

2360 S Old Glenn Hwy
4.94(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
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We're a family-owned, residential construction contractor based in Alaska and have been in business for over 20 years. Our niche is specialty construction solutions. We thrive on trouble-shooting and solving construction problems unique to Alaska - this ranges from insulation methods to combat extremely cold weather, Geo-foam applications to stabilize settling ground, lifting settled houses, creating curtain walls for water abatement, sea wall stabilization, grout injection, helical piers, and the like. We have multiple teams of highly qualified and certified technicians with years of experience. We take pride in providing high-quality products and services to our customers, and our reviews reflect the hard work we have put in.

"Excellent, perfectly done. Would recommend to everyone"

Andy H on March 2024

We're a family-owned, residential construction contractor based in Alaska and have been in business for over 20 years. Our niche is specialty construction solutions. We thrive on trouble-shooting and solving construction problems unique to Alaska - this ranges from insulation methods to combat extremely cold weather, Geo-foam applications to stabilize settling ground, lifting settled houses, creating curtain walls for water abatement, sea wall stabilization, grout injection, helical piers, and the like. We have multiple teams of highly qualified and certified technicians with years of experience. We take pride in providing high-quality products and services to our customers, and our reviews reflect the hard work we have put in.

"Excellent, perfectly done. Would recommend to everyone"

Andy H on March 2024

Accessible Homes Inc

PO Box 220494
2.33(
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Accessible Homes Inc

PO Box 220494
2.33(
3
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35 years of experience

GENERAL CONTRACTOR SPECIALIZING IN ACCESSIBILTY DESIGN AND REMODELING FOR SENIORS AND SPECIAL NEEDS PEOPLE

"Accessible homes inc owner Gary Sloane & Rena Sloane / Vargas are joint Business owners who have a record of taking advantage of elderly men and women. Within The past year accessible homes, Inc., which was located in Anchorage was recently closed down after Gary Sloan was issued a stocking protective order on one of the elderly individuals Home that he previously did work for. There was a STOP work order after Accessible Homes inc did NOT follow municipality rules and obtain proper permits before working on the property. Please refer to Alaska court Records verification. They have had multiple business names and have set up an irrevocable Trust through Gordon Sloane in order to insure that when they are sued the plaintiffs will receive nothing because there business is in a irrevocable trust where there is little to NO assets or money to ensure the continual scamming that they have done for many years taking advantage of mostly elderly people. Be very cautious when dealing with Gary Sloane and Rena Vargas as they are sure to open up a different business using a different name as they have done so. Please refer to Alaska court records"

Jaye D on September 2024

GENERAL CONTRACTOR SPECIALIZING IN ACCESSIBILTY DESIGN AND REMODELING FOR SENIORS AND SPECIAL NEEDS PEOPLE

"Accessible homes inc owner Gary Sloane & Rena Sloane / Vargas are joint Business owners who have a record of taking advantage of elderly men and women. Within The past year accessible homes, Inc., which was located in Anchorage was recently closed down after Gary Sloan was issued a stocking protective order on one of the elderly individuals Home that he previously did work for. There was a STOP work order after Accessible Homes inc did NOT follow municipality rules and obtain proper permits before working on the property. Please refer to Alaska court Records verification. They have had multiple business names and have set up an irrevocable Trust through Gordon Sloane in order to insure that when they are sued the plaintiffs will receive nothing because there business is in a irrevocable trust where there is little to NO assets or money to ensure the continual scamming that they have done for many years taking advantage of mostly elderly people. Be very cautious when dealing with Gary Sloane and Rena Vargas as they are sure to open up a different business using a different name as they have done so. Please refer to Alaska court records"

Jaye D on September 2024

Nielson Construction, Inc.

6613 Arctic Blvd.
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Nielson Construction, Inc.

6613 Arctic Blvd.
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33 years of experience

We are a small Anchorage based company with less than ten (10) employees. We have worked throughout the state, but primarily work in Anchorage. We have a number of trusted subcontractors that have been working with us over the years. Most of our work is billed on a time and materials basis, but we do offer bids on large projects. We generally require a deposit on large projects, and bill the remaining balance upon project completion.

We are a small Anchorage based company with less than ten (10) employees. We have worked throughout the state, but primarily work in Anchorage. We have a number of trusted subcontractors that have been working with us over the years. Most of our work is billed on a time and materials basis, but we do offer bids on large projects. We generally require a deposit on large projects, and bill the remaining balance upon project completion.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

First, you can expect the project to be loud. If you have pets, you might want to take them to a friend's house during the day so they are not disturbed by any of the loud noises. In addition, you’ll need to provide the retrofit team access to areas of the house that will need to be worked on, meaning you’ll need to relocate personal items, clear clutter, and make pathways for the crew. Once the project is complete, a local building inspector will conduct a final inspection to ensure that the retrofitting is up to code.

An earthquake retrofit is essential for safety in an earthquake-prone area. Without proper retrofitting, your home is at risk of sliding off the foundation, shifting, or collapsing.

You may also require a retrofit if your home was built before 1980 when building codes began requiring reinforcing, bracing, and bolting for new construction. You may not be eligible for insurance to help pay for earthquake-related damages without a retrofit.

Projects will vary based on size and scope, but an average earthquake retrofit takes between two weeks and two months. This includes the initial evaluation and plan, bidding and contract paperwork, permitting and approval process, actual work, and final inspection. Your contractor should give you a more accurate time estimate for your specific project, and they may be able to estimate how long the permitting process will take for your area.

Grounding is a great first step to prevent electrical shock, but you can take it further with GFCI outlets and AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters). In particular, AFCIs help protect against the type of electrical arcs that cause fires, like if a mouse chews on a wire or your laptop starts overheating at the wall. These are required in some areas of your home.

Even if you invested in the cost of a gas shut-off valve for your oven and other appliances, it’s a good idea to add a seismic shut-off valve as an extra safety measure. 

Gas shut-off valves for appliances are manual, meaning someone has to cut off the flow of gas. This leaves room for error, as you might not be home or might be too distracted to think about gas lines during an earthquake. An earthquake valve is automatic and will protect your home from gas-related disasters in the event of an earthquake.

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