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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

110 Alan Drive
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Ruhl and Son Construction & Excavation

110 Alan Drive
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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

Earthquake retrofitting can increase your home value, making it a great return on investment. This feature is especially valuable in areas prone to earthquakes. Besides the increased safety value (not only for your family but for the next family who moves in), earthquake retrofitting also helps lower homeowners insurance rates. In addition, having your home earthquake retrofitted can make it easier to get a home loan since they are considered lower risk.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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