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JN build pro construction

1924 Hyde Park Ln
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JN build pro construction

1924 Hyde Park Ln
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13 years of experience

Hello my name is John, I am a General contractor I have 6 employees including myself, I work along with my employees I only take one to two jobs at a time my Co does most of the work we keep almost everything in house bigger project I will sub out certain contractors like electrical, Plumbing, heating and air, roofing, I will come out personally to see your project and provide a free estimate

Hello my name is John, I am a General contractor I have 6 employees including myself, I work along with my employees I only take one to two jobs at a time my Co does most of the work we keep almost everything in house bigger project I will sub out certain contractors like electrical, Plumbing, heating and air, roofing, I will come out personally to see your project and provide a free estimate

W C Canepa

219 S Fairmount Ave
3.50(
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W C Canepa

219 S Fairmount Ave
3.50(
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Customers say: Terrific value
28 years of experience

We are a general building contractor offering residential and commercial new construction and remodeling, from kitchen and baths to restaurants and tenant improvements and everything in between.

"Accommodating with attention to detail- reliable and creative, fair pricing, and good follow through!"

Laurie L on April 2019

We are a general building contractor offering residential and commercial new construction and remodeling, from kitchen and baths to restaurants and tenant improvements and everything in between.

"Accommodating with attention to detail- reliable and creative, fair pricing, and good follow through!"

Laurie L on April 2019

Fisher Bros House Moving Co Inc

2801 Lovelace Rd
5.00(
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Fisher Bros House Moving Co Inc

2801 Lovelace Rd
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Fisher Bros, Inc. is a general contractor with 5 generations of experience. Our company specializes in moving, raising, leveling, and shoring homes/buildings. We perform foundation repairs and are certified Pier Tech Contractors.

Fisher Bros, Inc. is a general contractor with 5 generations of experience. Our company specializes in moving, raising, leveling, and shoring homes/buildings. We perform foundation repairs and are certified Pier Tech Contractors.

AIC Services

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AIC Services

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28 years of experience

AIC has been a family owned and operated company for fifteen years; we have an understanding for work situations. AIC Services has always strived to develop and cherish our long time relationships with customers. AIC attains the majority of its business by referrals made from previous clients. AIC makes every effort to meet customer’s needs, but we thrive by surpassing our customer’s expectations; our work speaks for its self. We here at AIC have trust in our company and our employee's, as such we promise 100% satisfaction guaranteed. We all believe in quality workmanship and always producing quality work.

AIC has been a family owned and operated company for fifteen years; we have an understanding for work situations. AIC Services has always strived to develop and cherish our long time relationships with customers. AIC attains the majority of its business by referrals made from previous clients. AIC makes every effort to meet customer’s needs, but we thrive by surpassing our customer’s expectations; our work speaks for its self. We here at AIC have trust in our company and our employee's, as such we promise 100% satisfaction guaranteed. We all believe in quality workmanship and always producing quality work.

Generation Builders

P.O. Box 23
2.00(
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Generation Builders

P.O. Box 23
2.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience

Here at Generation Builders we only build with the best products and the latest technologies. We are fourth generation home builders so there isn't much we have not seen or dealt with. We are very perticular about our work and dont accept sloppy or thrown together jobs. We like quality. If we cant do it right we dont want the job. We always get permits if needed for the job and never take advantage of customers. We like to think of ourselves like a different breed of contractors. Not like the ones you hear about from your freind that makes all of us look bad. Please consider our services if you want the job done right!

Here at Generation Builders we only build with the best products and the latest technologies. We are fourth generation home builders so there isn't much we have not seen or dealt with. We are very perticular about our work and dont accept sloppy or thrown together jobs. We like quality. If we cant do it right we dont want the job. We always get permits if needed for the job and never take advantage of customers. We like to think of ourselves like a different breed of contractors. Not like the ones you hear about from your freind that makes all of us look bad. Please consider our services if you want the job done right!

Michael Doyle, General Building Contractor

619 Brookfield Dr
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Michael Doyle, General Building Contractor

619 Brookfield Dr
No reviews yet
40 years of experience

Mike Doyle is a general building contractor in the Stanislaus County area with over 25 years of experience. Quality workmanship is standard for all building projects. Our prices are reasonable especially since your job will be correctly the first time. If you are going to do it... do it right! Licensed, Bonded, Insured with a long list of satisfied clients. Free estimates, please contact us by phone or email if you have a job that needs to be done correctly by a skilled craftsman.

Mike Doyle is a general building contractor in the Stanislaus County area with over 25 years of experience. Quality workmanship is standard for all building projects. Our prices are reasonable especially since your job will be correctly the first time. If you are going to do it... do it right! Licensed, Bonded, Insured with a long list of satisfied clients. Free estimates, please contact us by phone or email if you have a job that needs to be done correctly by a skilled craftsman.

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Valley Home Builders Inc

3466 Edward Avenue
4.81(
36
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Valley Home Builders Inc

3466 Edward Avenue
4.81(
36
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Valley Home Builders, Inc. is a full-service residential remodeling firm offering design/build services to its clients. If you're living with a bad floor plan, outdated rooms, or you simply need more space, let our seasoned pros take your project from imagination to reality. We offer free estimates in your home or over the phone and will work weekends and evenings to accommodate your schedule. Our staff includes Architects, Designers, project developers, project managers and a construction staff of carpenters, foundation, and framing experts. VHB also has a Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer, and an office staff that handles bookkeeping, insurance, safety, sales, and marketing operations. We continue to focus on Customer Satisfaction as our highest priority and take great pride in the work we do and the relationships we build with our clients. As a Silicon Valley firm, we pay particular attention to technology, both in terms of our customers' projects and our own operations. Our software systems are the best in the business and we utilize them to keep costs low and estimates accurate. Valley Home Builders is owned and operated by Mehdi Vatani. Mehdi holds a Bachelor of Degree in Business Economics from University of California, Santa Barbara. Mehdi is known as an extremely likable and reliable person who listens closely to his customers' needs and works very hard to see their dreams come true. Mehdi belongs to several industry associations, including a membership with Remodeler’s Advantage, a nationwide trade group devoted to awareness and industry improvements. VHB is the recipient of numerus NARI Silicon Valley META Gold Awards for design and construction. Mehdi was awarded the Remodeling Magazine Big 50 Award and is recognized in the industry for his work in this field.

"One way you can tell a project is successful is when at its completion you feel you made the right choice for your builder, among other initial options. One year later, this impression is confirmed. The good impression we had at first with Arman was confirmed. VHB was definitely up to the task, very professional. Their top strength was in their architectural design experience and advices (Robert), and in project management (Mohammad), while all other aspects of the execution exuded professionalism. The VHB owner followed closely the project, and was hands on. Given that we had non-standard demands (insulation, structure), VHB proved to be quite flexible in accommodating our requests and in problem solving situations - both for the main structure and interior design. If we had some frustration it came from where we did not expect it: the slow processing of permit requests from the city, complex and arcane regulations (in spite of the city recently vowing to ease ADU construction), and the city clearly messed-up by requesting some changes late in the construction due to new fire regulations (closeness to the main home) while city could have caught these at the very beginning on the blueprint when presented for the initial permit. VHB proved to be patient, resourceful and accommodating. Afterward we realized how much our project needed a robust, cohesive and experienced team and VHB turned out to be exactly that. Jacques & Michele."

Michele B on November 2020

Valley Home Builders, Inc. is a full-service residential remodeling firm offering design/build services to its clients. If you're living with a bad floor plan, outdated rooms, or you simply need more space, let our seasoned pros take your project from imagination to reality. We offer free estimates in your home or over the phone and will work weekends and evenings to accommodate your schedule. Our staff includes Architects, Designers, project developers, project managers and a construction staff of carpenters, foundation, and framing experts. VHB also has a Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer, and an office staff that handles bookkeeping, insurance, safety, sales, and marketing operations. We continue to focus on Customer Satisfaction as our highest priority and take great pride in the work we do and the relationships we build with our clients. As a Silicon Valley firm, we pay particular attention to technology, both in terms of our customers' projects and our own operations. Our software systems are the best in the business and we utilize them to keep costs low and estimates accurate. Valley Home Builders is owned and operated by Mehdi Vatani. Mehdi holds a Bachelor of Degree in Business Economics from University of California, Santa Barbara. Mehdi is known as an extremely likable and reliable person who listens closely to his customers' needs and works very hard to see their dreams come true. Mehdi belongs to several industry associations, including a membership with Remodeler’s Advantage, a nationwide trade group devoted to awareness and industry improvements. VHB is the recipient of numerus NARI Silicon Valley META Gold Awards for design and construction. Mehdi was awarded the Remodeling Magazine Big 50 Award and is recognized in the industry for his work in this field.

"One way you can tell a project is successful is when at its completion you feel you made the right choice for your builder, among other initial options. One year later, this impression is confirmed. The good impression we had at first with Arman was confirmed. VHB was definitely up to the task, very professional. Their top strength was in their architectural design experience and advices (Robert), and in project management (Mohammad), while all other aspects of the execution exuded professionalism. The VHB owner followed closely the project, and was hands on. Given that we had non-standard demands (insulation, structure), VHB proved to be quite flexible in accommodating our requests and in problem solving situations - both for the main structure and interior design. If we had some frustration it came from where we did not expect it: the slow processing of permit requests from the city, complex and arcane regulations (in spite of the city recently vowing to ease ADU construction), and the city clearly messed-up by requesting some changes late in the construction due to new fire regulations (closeness to the main home) while city could have caught these at the very beginning on the blueprint when presented for the initial permit. VHB proved to be patient, resourceful and accommodating. Afterward we realized how much our project needed a robust, cohesive and experienced team and VHB turned out to be exactly that. Jacques & Michele."

Michele B on November 2020

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Costs vary as much as timelines. The average earthquake retrofit costs between $3,500 and $8,700. However, homes on hillsides, large homes, and those with rooms over garages can cost up to $12,000 or more. Make sure to get a few estimates to compare the cost and services.

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.

First, you can expect the project to be loud. If you have pets, you might want to take them to a friend's house during the day so they are not disturbed by any of the loud noises. In addition, you’ll need to provide the retrofit team access to areas of the house that will need to be worked on, meaning you’ll need to relocate personal items, clear clutter, and make pathways for the crew. Once the project is complete, a local building inspector will conduct a final inspection to ensure that the retrofitting is up to code.

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