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Beyond Builders, LLC

835 Kawaiaha‘o St #3
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Beyond Builders, LLC

835 Kawaiaha‘o St #3
4.33(
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•Approved Pro
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11 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Arlene I on September 2025

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Arlene I on September 2025

RJEProductions LLC

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RJEProductions LLC

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26 years of experience

We handle all sizes of jobs. Having access to a team of highly skilled workers, or small technical jobs. Billing is invoiced and due upon completion of service. Cash discount, and checks accepted. Credit card may have a small fee due to the size of the job. Mahalo

We handle all sizes of jobs. Having access to a team of highly skilled workers, or small technical jobs. Billing is invoiced and due upon completion of service. Cash discount, and checks accepted. Credit card may have a small fee due to the size of the job. Mahalo

W.J. Hale Construction, Inc

P.O. Box 2084
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W.J. Hale Construction, Inc

P.O. Box 2084
2.00(
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31 years of experience

Licensed General Contractor in Oahu.Specializes in Plumbing, civil engineering, electrical engineering, rough and finish carpentry,heating and air conditioning.Reasonable rates with top quality service.

Licensed General Contractor in Oahu.Specializes in Plumbing, civil engineering, electrical engineering, rough and finish carpentry,heating and air conditioning.Reasonable rates with top quality service.

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.

Ensure proper ventilation, fix leaks, and schedule regular pest inspections to protect your property.

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.

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.

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.

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