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McMullin Construction, LLC

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At McMullin Construction, LLC we provide Residential Construction Services, Commercial Construction Services, Property Restoration Services, and Commercial Property Maintenance Services. We go above and beyond the normal expectations of our clients by offering 24/7 emergency services for both property maintenance and property restoration services (Insurance related claims that leave clients devastated). Please ask us about our Senior as well as Military discounts and "Refer a Friend" program.

At McMullin Construction, LLC we provide Residential Construction Services, Commercial Construction Services, Property Restoration Services, and Commercial Property Maintenance Services. We go above and beyond the normal expectations of our clients by offering 24/7 emergency services for both property maintenance and property restoration services (Insurance related claims that leave clients devastated). Please ask us about our Senior as well as Military discounts and "Refer a Friend" program.

Ruhl and Son Construction & Excavation

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Ruhl and Son Construction & Excavation

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We are a full service Construction Company, We have been doing business in the St. Louis Area for over 100 years. We are small, but we like being small that way we can give a better service to our customers.

We are a full service Construction Company, We have been doing business in the St. Louis Area for over 100 years. We are small, but we like being small that way we can give a better service to our customers.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

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.

Depending on where you live, your insurance company may require you to have a seismic shut-off valve. It depends on local regulations along with the specific provider. If it’s not a requirement, many providers will offer a discount if you install an earthquake valve, which can save you 5% or more. Contact your provider to learn about potential savings for your plan.

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.

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.

The Lonedell, MO homeowners’ guide to earthquake retrofitting services

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