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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

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.

Generally, the retrofitting process can take two to four weeks. Your contractor will let you know if staying in your home for the entire project is feasible. However, most people are able to remain at home. If your home is undergoing earthquake rehab, it's more likely that you'll need to leave until work is complete. Your earthquake insurance may cover boarding costs if your home is deemed unsafe.

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.

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.

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.

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