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Ken Herbert Plumbing

7811 Cheviot Road
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Ken Herbert Plumbing

7811 Cheviot Road
4.30(
10
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Customers say: Super punctual
14 years of experience

We have six full time permanent employees. Our Master plumber, Ken has been with us since 05/22/1997. . A diagnostic fee of $79.00 delivers our Licensed & Insured plumbers to your door, with a well stocked truck. Many of the repair parts are generic & in stock in his service truck. Our plumbers are instructed to clean up after himself, & leave his work area as clean or cleaner than he found it. Our expertise is in both Residential & Light Commercial Plumbing Repairs, Maintenance, Backflow testing and repair, and drain camera services.

"Replace garden faucet"

Mufaddal F on September 2020

We have six full time permanent employees. Our Master plumber, Ken has been with us since 05/22/1997. . A diagnostic fee of $79.00 delivers our Licensed & Insured plumbers to your door, with a well stocked truck. Many of the repair parts are generic & in stock in his service truck. Our plumbers are instructed to clean up after himself, & leave his work area as clean or cleaner than he found it. Our expertise is in both Residential & Light Commercial Plumbing Repairs, Maintenance, Backflow testing and repair, and drain camera services.

"Replace garden faucet"

Mufaddal F on September 2020

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

Many homeowners want to know whether earthquake retrofitting is tax deductible. Because it’s often considered a capital improvement, you usually can’t deduct it. In some cases and locations, you may qualify for tax incentives, but you’ll need to talk to a tax professional or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about your specific circumstances. You may also be able to find grant money for seismic upgrades, which can lower the cost of your insurance premiums and save money over time.

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.

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.

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.

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