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Bowerbird Remodeling

8680 Wintu Way
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Bowerbird Remodeling

8680 Wintu Way
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28 years of experience

Headquartered in Davis and serving all of Northern California, Bowerbird Remodeling and Construction offers complete remodeling and construction services for your home. Our forte includes kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, additions/guest houses and whole-house energy upgrades. We can help you with every step of your project from designing and material selection through permitting and complete construction following up with a 3 year warranty. We also do a wide range of carpentry work including custom cabinetry and mill work. If one of your goals is to maximize the comfort, the efficiency, value and health of your living space and home, please let us offer our input and give you a free estimate.

Headquartered in Davis and serving all of Northern California, Bowerbird Remodeling and Construction offers complete remodeling and construction services for your home. Our forte includes kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, additions/guest houses and whole-house energy upgrades. We can help you with every step of your project from designing and material selection through permitting and complete construction following up with a 3 year warranty. We also do a wide range of carpentry work including custom cabinetry and mill work. If one of your goals is to maximize the comfort, the efficiency, value and health of your living space and home, please let us offer our input and give you a free estimate.

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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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Some cities or states may require you to have an earthquake gas shut-off valve. Your insurance provider may also have requirements for installing this valve. Even if you don’t have to have one by law, it’s wise to have a natural gas plumber install one anyway. These devices can be lifesaving and prevent fires or explosions in the event of a gas leak.

Hearing or feeling vibrations in your house can be unsettling, but there are a few possible causes for a vibrating noise in your wall or floor. Light bulbs and fixtures, circuit breakers, loose pipes, or faulty wiring could all cause vibrations. If you’re not sure what’s causing the vibrations, you can call a contractor to assess your home and narrow down the cause.

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