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Avatar for BLUE LADDER GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC

BLUE LADDER GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC

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BLUE LADDER GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Remodeling business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Amilcar and his crew completed the project on time and did an excellent job. I highly recommend them."

Sandip P on November 2024

Remodeling business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Amilcar and his crew completed the project on time and did an excellent job. I highly recommend them."

Sandip P on November 2024

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Impact Remodeling

1555 Botelho Dr
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Impact Remodeling

1555 Botelho Dr
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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

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L.E. Baca Construction Co

35120 Buckingham Ct
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L.E. Baca Construction Co

35120 Buckingham Ct
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41 years of experience

L.E. Baca Construction Co. is a respected home builder based in Newark, CA and serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area and other nearby areas. We proudly offer design/build and constructions services for brand new custom homes. We take great pride in customizing the homes we build to meet the exact needs of our clients. Thanks to our use of the highest-quality materials and over 30 years of experience in the custom home industry, our team of home builders is more than capable of turning your “dream home” into reality. Set your appointment with one of our designers and build your home for the future today!

L.E. Baca Construction Co. is a respected home builder based in Newark, CA and serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area and other nearby areas. We proudly offer design/build and constructions services for brand new custom homes. We take great pride in customizing the homes we build to meet the exact needs of our clients. Thanks to our use of the highest-quality materials and over 30 years of experience in the custom home industry, our team of home builders is more than capable of turning your “dream home” into reality. Set your appointment with one of our designers and build your home for the future today!

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Creative Building Solutions

340 Kishimura Dr-Suite 1
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Creative Building Solutions

340 Kishimura Dr-Suite 1
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18 years of experience

Established in 2007. We are a local general contractor. It's highly likely that you have seen us around the Gilroy, Morgan Hill , San Martin & San Jose area. We specialize in doing work on higher end homes & commercial remodel. Being that we do it all it really simplifies getting the work done on budget and on time. We offer one on one time with our contractor to go over your needs/new remodel ideas for your home or business.

Established in 2007. We are a local general contractor. It's highly likely that you have seen us around the Gilroy, Morgan Hill , San Martin & San Jose area. We specialize in doing work on higher end homes & commercial remodel. Being that we do it all it really simplifies getting the work done on budget and on time. We offer one on one time with our contractor to go over your needs/new remodel ideas for your home or business.

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Style & Structure, INC

3478 Buskirk Ave
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Style & Structure, INC

3478 Buskirk Ave
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Style and Structure, Inc. is committed to creating a better contracting experience throughout the entirety of the project process. From the inception of the vision to the completion of the project, we believe in providing our customers with the most genuine care and attention to detail. With our stellar craftsmanship, highest quality of service and a superior level of follow through, our goal is to create an enjoyable experience leading to the highest satisfaction for our valued customers. Style & Structure have served over 2000 clients in San Diego and San Francisco Bay Area with complete satisfaction over the past 15 year.

"Excellent work on the project throughout. Had two huge custom windows with wood trim that needed replacement from wood rot. Also needed to replace a door and fix the flooring around them. Liron and the team did a fantastic job and it turned out better than I expected and on budget."

Owen O on June 2019

Style and Structure, Inc. is committed to creating a better contracting experience throughout the entirety of the project process. From the inception of the vision to the completion of the project, we believe in providing our customers with the most genuine care and attention to detail. With our stellar craftsmanship, highest quality of service and a superior level of follow through, our goal is to create an enjoyable experience leading to the highest satisfaction for our valued customers. Style & Structure have served over 2000 clients in San Diego and San Francisco Bay Area with complete satisfaction over the past 15 year.

"Excellent work on the project throughout. Had two huge custom windows with wood trim that needed replacement from wood rot. Also needed to replace a door and fix the flooring around them. Liron and the team did a fantastic job and it turned out better than I expected and on budget."

Owen O on June 2019

Wilkinson Design+Construction Inc.

72 Clayton Street
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Wilkinson Design+Construction Inc.

72 Clayton Street
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36 years of experience

Wilkinson Design & Construction, Inc CA State Lic. # 564598 72 Clayton Street San Rafael, CA 94901 phone: 415.785.7961 cell: 415.450.1845 fax: 415.226.0561 E-mail: [email protected] Webstite: www.WilkinsonDesign.net

Wilkinson Design & Construction, Inc CA State Lic. # 564598 72 Clayton Street San Rafael, CA 94901 phone: 415.785.7961 cell: 415.450.1845 fax: 415.226.0561 E-mail: [email protected] Webstite: www.WilkinsonDesign.net

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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.

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.

Many homeowners want to know whether earthquake retrofitting is tax deductible. Because it’s often considered a capital improvement, you usually can’t deduct it. In some cases and locations, you may qualify for tax incentives, but you’ll need to talk to a tax professional or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about your specific circumstances. You may also be able to find grant money for seismic upgrades, which can lower the cost of your insurance premiums and save money over time.

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.

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