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Ridgeway Construction, Inc.

6906 Coronation Court
4.88(
12
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•Approved Pro

Ridgeway Construction, Inc.

6906 Coronation Court
4.88(
12
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Ridgeway Construction Inc is a family owned and operated General B licensed construction company serving the Greater Sacramento area. We specialize in decks, siding, dry rot repairs and remodels but as a General B Licensed Contractor - CSLB Lic. 1083145 - we do everything from fencing, painting, and concrete to French drains and everything in-between whether it's big or small. We do most of the work ourselves and, whether it's our own crew on the job or one of our personally vetted subcontractors, our GC Mike physically oversees all work to ensure consistency of excellence and even puts on his own bags. If you happen to have a project outside of our wheelhouse, or if we feel like we are not a good fit, we will always point you in the right direction. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!

"Excellent he took care of all of my concerns and was able to tackle a project that other handymen would not even return my calls for. Thanks"

Kevin S on September 2021

Ridgeway Construction Inc is a family owned and operated General B licensed construction company serving the Greater Sacramento area. We specialize in decks, siding, dry rot repairs and remodels but as a General B Licensed Contractor - CSLB Lic. 1083145 - we do everything from fencing, painting, and concrete to French drains and everything in-between whether it's big or small. We do most of the work ourselves and, whether it's our own crew on the job or one of our personally vetted subcontractors, our GC Mike physically oversees all work to ensure consistency of excellence and even puts on his own bags. If you happen to have a project outside of our wheelhouse, or if we feel like we are not a good fit, we will always point you in the right direction. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!

"Excellent he took care of all of my concerns and was able to tackle a project that other handymen would not even return my calls for. Thanks"

Kevin S on September 2021

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Geico Builders

1901 Harrison Street
5.00(
28
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Geico Builders

1901 Harrison Street
5.00(
28
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Geico Builders specializes in meeting your expectations before, during, and after the project is complete. Our most upstanding quality is our accountability--you can expect us to own the work we complete for your home. Of course, we know accountability means nothing without proof, which is why we are happy to offer a 2-year workmanship warranty to all of our clients. This is a rare quality for this industry, but we wanted to prove to you that we stand by our craftsmanship through our home remodeling construction services. Every Crew at Geico Builders has been professionally trained and will treat your home with integrity and respect.

"We recently had our kitchen and bathroom completely renovated by Geico Builders, and the transformation is beyond what we imagined! After with several other contractors, we decided to go with them and it was the best decision we mage. Mila, our project manager, was fantastic from day one. As first-time remodelers, we had a lot of questions, but Mila guide through every stage with patience and professionalism. The communication was consistent, and any concern we had was handled right away. The team even helped us refine our design ideas and brought them to life with a stunning 3D preview before construction began. Everyone we worked was friendly, organized, and clearly passionate about what they do. The finished kitchen and bathroom are both beautiful and functional exactly what we were hoping for. We couldn't be happier and highly recommend Geico Builders to anyone planning a home remodel!"

Valerie R on October 2025

Geico Builders specializes in meeting your expectations before, during, and after the project is complete. Our most upstanding quality is our accountability--you can expect us to own the work we complete for your home. Of course, we know accountability means nothing without proof, which is why we are happy to offer a 2-year workmanship warranty to all of our clients. This is a rare quality for this industry, but we wanted to prove to you that we stand by our craftsmanship through our home remodeling construction services. Every Crew at Geico Builders has been professionally trained and will treat your home with integrity and respect.

"We recently had our kitchen and bathroom completely renovated by Geico Builders, and the transformation is beyond what we imagined! After with several other contractors, we decided to go with them and it was the best decision we mage. Mila, our project manager, was fantastic from day one. As first-time remodelers, we had a lot of questions, but Mila guide through every stage with patience and professionalism. The communication was consistent, and any concern we had was handled right away. The team even helped us refine our design ideas and brought them to life with a stunning 3D preview before construction began. Everyone we worked was friendly, organized, and clearly passionate about what they do. The finished kitchen and bathroom are both beautiful and functional exactly what we were hoping for. We couldn't be happier and highly recommend Geico Builders to anyone planning a home remodel!"

Valerie R on October 2025

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FortiFi

11111 Santa Monica Blvd
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FortiFi

11111 Santa Monica Blvd
No reviews yet
10 years of experience

FortiFi offers 100%, non-credit based financing for energy-efficient upgrades to your home. We offer a quick approval process, no payments for up to 17 months, and access to carefully screened contractors who will get the job done right.

FortiFi offers 100%, non-credit based financing for energy-efficient upgrades to your home. We offer a quick approval process, no payments for up to 17 months, and access to carefully screened contractors who will get the job done right.

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Impact Remodeling

1555 Botelho Dr
4.90(
10
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Impact Remodeling

1555 Botelho Dr
4.90(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our aim is to perform great workmanship, quality labor and advanced integration and excellent services that satisfy customers' needs.

"Terrific. The folks at Achieve were fast, professional, and responsive. Anything that was not perfect the first time they quickly fixed to my liking. Highly recommended."

Jeff W on March 2019

Our aim is to perform great workmanship, quality labor and advanced integration and excellent services that satisfy customers' needs.

"Terrific. The folks at Achieve were fast, professional, and responsive. Anything that was not perfect the first time they quickly fixed to my liking. Highly recommended."

Jeff W on March 2019

Thomas R. Allison Construction

1079 Sunrise Ave. B-139
No reviews yet

Thomas R. Allison Construction

1079 Sunrise Ave. B-139
No reviews yet
45 years of experience

We have extensive experience in residential and commercial construction, but there's no job too small. We are a general contractor and design-build firm with 30 years of experience and satisfied customers. We have extensive experience in residential and commercial construction and development, but we treat even the smallest of jobs with care and expertise.

We have extensive experience in residential and commercial construction, but there's no job too small. We are a general contractor and design-build firm with 30 years of experience and satisfied customers. We have extensive experience in residential and commercial construction and development, but we treat even the smallest of jobs with care and expertise.

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Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

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.

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.

Almost all new buildings in California need an earthquake shut-off valve. The requirements for an earthquake gas shut-off valve (and who can install it) depend on where you live. For example, according to the Los Angeles Municipal Code, you’re required to hire a licensed contractor to install one whenever you build, sell, or renovate a home. Check with your local building department for your city’s laws on installing, permitting, and inspecting earthquake shut-off valves.

The Carmichael, CA homeowners’ guide to earthquake retrofitting services

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