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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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Rooted Retrofitting Inc

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Rooted Retrofitting Inc

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Residential and commercial earthquake retrofitting. We are retrofitting mainly older homes in The San Francisco Bay Area to modern building standards. We incorporate Stand Plan A plans as well as custom engineered plans and soft story retrofits. We handle all the permits, Brace and Bolt paper work, inspections. We are FEMA Certified, licensed, bonded and insured. Call for a free consultation.

"Very professional orientation/education as to the required scope of work needed to bring this older home up to current code recommendations. Contractors were courteous, quick and clean. I recomend them highly."

Scott V on March 2020

Residential and commercial earthquake retrofitting. We are retrofitting mainly older homes in The San Francisco Bay Area to modern building standards. We incorporate Stand Plan A plans as well as custom engineered plans and soft story retrofits. We handle all the permits, Brace and Bolt paper work, inspections. We are FEMA Certified, licensed, bonded and insured. Call for a free consultation.

"Very professional orientation/education as to the required scope of work needed to bring this older home up to current code recommendations. Contractors were courteous, quick and clean. I recomend them highly."

Scott V on March 2020

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Impact Remodeling

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Impact Remodeling

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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

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L.E. Baca Construction Co

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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

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Creative Building Solutions

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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

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Style & Structure, INC

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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.

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Wilkinson Design+Construction Inc.

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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

Some cities or states may require you to have an earthquake gas shut-off valve. Your insurance provider may also have requirements for installing this valve. Even if you don’t have to have one by law, it’s wise to have a natural gas plumber install one anyway. These devices can be lifesaving and prevent fires or explosions in the event of a gas leak.

Generally, the retrofitting process can take two to four weeks. Your contractor will let you know if staying in your home for the entire project is feasible. However, most people are able to remain at home. If your home is undergoing earthquake rehab, it's more likely that you'll need to leave until work is complete. Your earthquake insurance may cover boarding costs if your home is deemed unsafe.

It is not advisable to try to retrofit your home without the expertise of a professional. These projects usually require a consultation with a structural engineer and a plumber for any gas-related adjustments. Working with a professional earthquake retrofitting contractor is the best way to ensure that any structural work done to your home will help protect you and your family.

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.

Earthquake gas shut-off valves, or seismic gas shut-off valves, are safety devices that attach to your natural gas line. When an earthquake hits, the valve automatically turns off the flow of gas. Earthquake gas shut-off valves can prevent gas leaks, which are especially dangerous after a quake due to the risk of fire and explosion.

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