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Kaalaea Construction LTD

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Kaalaea Construction has been licensed in Hawaii for more than twenty years. We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Subcontractors are used for some services. Call or send a message today to schedule your free estimate. Lic#BC15822 and BC30303 Free Estimates

"Wonderful he designed and built a 3 car carport. He also enclosed my old existing attached car port to a living area. I highly recommend ?"

Michael S on June 2024

Kaalaea Construction has been licensed in Hawaii for more than twenty years. We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Subcontractors are used for some services. Call or send a message today to schedule your free estimate. Lic#BC15822 and BC30303 Free Estimates

"Wonderful he designed and built a 3 car carport. He also enclosed my old existing attached car port to a living area. I highly recommend ?"

Michael S on June 2024

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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