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GM BAKER pro services

1783 Norwich Ave
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GM BAKER pro services

1783 Norwich Ave
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14 years of experience

GM BAKER pro services, offers you QUALITY WORK AT A FAIR PRICE ! With over 30 years of experiance in the construction industry, we do it all... We offer oue own FINANCING PLANS and except all major credit cards ! Call us today for your FREE estimate and check out our current discoubts and promotions.

GM BAKER pro services, offers you QUALITY WORK AT A FAIR PRICE ! With over 30 years of experiance in the construction industry, we do it all... We offer oue own FINANCING PLANS and except all major credit cards ! Call us today for your FREE estimate and check out our current discoubts and promotions.

Miguel Campa

1099 SYLMAR AVENUE
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Miguel Campa

1099 SYLMAR AVENUE
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12 years of experience

At KAAT Construction we plan all phases of a construction project. Estimate the costs of materials and staffing; the expense involved in securing permits; and the cost for equipment that must be leased or purchased. Based on our estimates, we prepare a budget and also prepare a timetable that establishes milestones for phases of the project to ensure completion dates are met.

At KAAT Construction we plan all phases of a construction project. Estimate the costs of materials and staffing; the expense involved in securing permits; and the cost for equipment that must be leased or purchased. Based on our estimates, we prepare a budget and also prepare a timetable that establishes milestones for phases of the project to ensure completion dates are met.

Nankervis Construction Co.

2220 Stuart Ave.
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Nankervis Construction Co.

2220 Stuart Ave.
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16 years of experience

Nankervis Construction was founded by Mike and Kathy Nankervis 2010 in Clovis, California. We are a family owned business with over 40 years experience in the construction industry, and offer general contractor expertise in both commercial and residential construction and renovation. Mike does most the "handyman" work himself, Kathy does all the office work. We have a large family in the business and keep them working when we can. We like to contract out to subcontractors when necessary to keep our community working. Many of our customers have said the following quote, so we decided this would be our company slogan: “When you want it done right…call Mike!”

Nankervis Construction was founded by Mike and Kathy Nankervis 2010 in Clovis, California. We are a family owned business with over 40 years experience in the construction industry, and offer general contractor expertise in both commercial and residential construction and renovation. Mike does most the "handyman" work himself, Kathy does all the office work. We have a large family in the business and keep them working when we can. We like to contract out to subcontractors when necessary to keep our community working. Many of our customers have said the following quote, so we decided this would be our company slogan: “When you want it done right…call Mike!”

American Eagle Construction & Water Damage Restora

479 E San Ramon Ave
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American Eagle Construction & Water Damage Restora

479 E San Ramon Ave
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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200 employees. Occasionally uses subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charges. Extra charge for after hours service. May contact phone.

200 employees. Occasionally uses subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charges. Extra charge for after hours service. May contact phone.

Ceasar Briones Construction

279 North Douglas
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Ceasar Briones Construction

279 North Douglas
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Briones Construction is a professional company our subcontractors are some of the best in the central valley.We start are jobs with 10% down and payments as followed.

Briones Construction is a professional company our subcontractors are some of the best in the central valley.We start are jobs with 10% down and payments as followed.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

Earthquake gas shut-off valves, or seismic gas shut-off valves, are safety devices that attach to your natural gas line. When an earthquake hits, the valve automatically turns off the flow of gas. Earthquake gas shut-off valves can prevent gas leaks, which are especially dangerous after a quake due to the risk of fire and explosion.

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