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Waters Construction Co.

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Waters Construction Co.

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Emergency services offered

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality and meticulous planning in every project we undertake. Our team of highly qualified professionals brings years of experience, technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence that ensures each job is completed with precision and care. Whether it's a small renovation or a large-scale build, we approach every task with the same level of dedication and attention to detail. We understand that every client has a unique vision, and we make it our mission to bring those ideas to life. From concept to completion, we work collaboratively, offering guidance, transparency, and solutions tailored to your goals. Our reputation for reliability and reasonable pricing reflects our belief that great service should be accessible and stress-free. We don’t just build structures—we build trust, relationships, and lasting value.

"Michael and team did such an amazing job on our bathroom remodel. They took our tiny, dysfunctional bathroom and turned it into a true master bathroom oasis in a short amount of time during the holiday season. When they had the space down to the studs, Michael sat down with us and discussed in detail the best possible use of the space and we couldn’t be happier with our final decision after going through the options. Michael was great at communicating and we still stay in touch to this day, which we truly appreciate. Great team who does great work and I will absolutely be giving Waters Construction a call for any and all future home renovations. I’ll let the pictures do the rest of the talking. "

Stace M on November 2025

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality and meticulous planning in every project we undertake. Our team of highly qualified professionals brings years of experience, technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence that ensures each job is completed with precision and care. Whether it's a small renovation or a large-scale build, we approach every task with the same level of dedication and attention to detail. We understand that every client has a unique vision, and we make it our mission to bring those ideas to life. From concept to completion, we work collaboratively, offering guidance, transparency, and solutions tailored to your goals. Our reputation for reliability and reasonable pricing reflects our belief that great service should be accessible and stress-free. We don’t just build structures—we build trust, relationships, and lasting value.

"Michael and team did such an amazing job on our bathroom remodel. They took our tiny, dysfunctional bathroom and turned it into a true master bathroom oasis in a short amount of time during the holiday season. When they had the space down to the studs, Michael sat down with us and discussed in detail the best possible use of the space and we couldn’t be happier with our final decision after going through the options. Michael was great at communicating and we still stay in touch to this day, which we truly appreciate. Great team who does great work and I will absolutely be giving Waters Construction a call for any and all future home renovations. I’ll let the pictures do the rest of the talking. "

Stace M on November 2025

Thomas R. Allison Construction

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Thomas R. Allison Construction

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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.

Bowerbird Remodeling

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Bowerbird Remodeling

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28 years of experience

Headquartered in Davis and serving all of Northern California, Bowerbird Remodeling and Construction offers complete remodeling and construction services for your home. Our forte includes kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, additions/guest houses and whole-house energy upgrades. We can help you with every step of your project from designing and material selection through permitting and complete construction following up with a 3 year warranty. We also do a wide range of carpentry work including custom cabinetry and mill work. If one of your goals is to maximize the comfort, the efficiency, value and health of your living space and home, please let us offer our input and give you a free estimate.

Headquartered in Davis and serving all of Northern California, Bowerbird Remodeling and Construction offers complete remodeling and construction services for your home. Our forte includes kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, additions/guest houses and whole-house energy upgrades. We can help you with every step of your project from designing and material selection through permitting and complete construction following up with a 3 year warranty. We also do a wide range of carpentry work including custom cabinetry and mill work. If one of your goals is to maximize the comfort, the efficiency, value and health of your living space and home, please let us offer our input and give you a free estimate.

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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.

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.

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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