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FortiFi

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FortiFi

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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.

JN build pro construction

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JN build pro construction

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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

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W C Canepa

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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

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Fisher Bros House Moving Co Inc

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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

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Generation Builders

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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

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Michael Doyle, General Building Contractor

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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.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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