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Bickford Construction, Inc.

PO Box 1144
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Bickford Construction, Inc.

PO Box 1144
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Bickford Construction, you get a team of experienced contractors that can help in all aspects of your project from pre-construction through completion. We take pride in delivering results on every project in a timely manner and within budget. We also bring decades of relationships with key people involved in ensuring your projects go as smoothly as possible. We understand that the last thing you want is a headache or to spend more money than you planned on. With us, we make it a priority to ensure your project is completed without setbacks. Bickfordconstruction.com

"They did what they said they would do. They did it in a very timely manner. They were always professional and got the job done."

Patrick V on January 2023

At Bickford Construction, you get a team of experienced contractors that can help in all aspects of your project from pre-construction through completion. We take pride in delivering results on every project in a timely manner and within budget. We also bring decades of relationships with key people involved in ensuring your projects go as smoothly as possible. We understand that the last thing you want is a headache or to spend more money than you planned on. With us, we make it a priority to ensure your project is completed without setbacks. Bickfordconstruction.com

"They did what they said they would do. They did it in a very timely manner. They were always professional and got the job done."

Patrick V on January 2023

FortiFi

11111 Santa Monica Blvd
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FortiFi

11111 Santa Monica Blvd
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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.

Thomas R. Allison Construction

1079 Sunrise Ave. B-139
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Thomas R. Allison Construction

1079 Sunrise Ave. B-139
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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.

JB Construction

3295 Shelby Place
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JB Construction

3295 Shelby Place
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17 years of experience

We are a General Contractor specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodel. We also handle other various home remodel projects, such as door/ window replacement, interior/exterior room additions, all types of electrical projects, sunroom/patio covers, decks, fences, gates (including automatic gates), barns/sheds, and landscaping.

We are a General Contractor specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodel. We also handle other various home remodel projects, such as door/ window replacement, interior/exterior room additions, all types of electrical projects, sunroom/patio covers, decks, fences, gates (including automatic gates), barns/sheds, and landscaping.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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