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23 years of experience

The personnel at PRO Construction, LLC bring with them over 25 years of experience to serve you with prompt and efficient service. Once we receive a call from you, our contact is prompt in order to schedule a meeting or an inspection of damages. We know the importance of prompt contact with the homeowner as well as the type of service insured’s need after a loss, and we can provide it. By making prompt contact your insured’s will be pleased and you will have “peace of mind” in the knowledge that they are being handled properly. We understand how a delay in contact will generate multiple calls from the insured...to you requesting status. With PRO Construction, this does not happen. In addition to insurance work, we also remodel commercial and private residences for Architects as well as individuals, for existing structures. We can handle any size remodeling project from the large corporation to the homeowner. These jobs are well supervised and operated in an efficient and professional manner. We have the latest technology to prepare estimates and estimators that have been in the business for years working with insurance companies and property owners in order to reach a correct estimate. We encourage insurers to have inspectors review our work for adequacy and accuracy at the company headquarters. We can supply references, if requested, but there is nothing that can take the place of knowing the quality and efficiency of PRO Construction, LLC once you have given us the privilege of providing service to you and your insured.

The personnel at PRO Construction, LLC bring with them over 25 years of experience to serve you with prompt and efficient service. Once we receive a call from you, our contact is prompt in order to schedule a meeting or an inspection of damages. We know the importance of prompt contact with the homeowner as well as the type of service insured’s need after a loss, and we can provide it. By making prompt contact your insured’s will be pleased and you will have “peace of mind” in the knowledge that they are being handled properly. We understand how a delay in contact will generate multiple calls from the insured...to you requesting status. With PRO Construction, this does not happen. In addition to insurance work, we also remodel commercial and private residences for Architects as well as individuals, for existing structures. We can handle any size remodeling project from the large corporation to the homeowner. These jobs are well supervised and operated in an efficient and professional manner. We have the latest technology to prepare estimates and estimators that have been in the business for years working with insurance companies and property owners in order to reach a correct estimate. We encourage insurers to have inspectors review our work for adequacy and accuracy at the company headquarters. We can supply references, if requested, but there is nothing that can take the place of knowing the quality and efficiency of PRO Construction, LLC once you have given us the privilege of providing service to you and your insured.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

Earthquake retrofitting can increase your home value, making it a great return on investment. This feature is especially valuable in areas prone to earthquakes. Besides the increased safety value (not only for your family but for the next family who moves in), earthquake retrofitting also helps lower homeowners insurance rates. In addition, having your home earthquake retrofitted can make it easier to get a home loan since they are considered lower risk.

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.

A home with proper earthquake retrofitting can sustain minimal damage in earthquakes of up to 7.0 magnitude, although risks are higher based on how close and deep the earthquake is. A home closer to the earthquake epicenter will sustain greater damage, especially if the earthquake is closer to the surface of the Earth, but retrofitting can help minimize the risk of injuries.

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