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Enduring Repairs

12436 North Oaklawn Lane
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Enduring Repairs

12436 North Oaklawn Lane
4.94(
9
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•Approved Pro
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My name is Phillip Fontes, and I'm the owner of Enduring Repairs. I have a philosophy when it comes to home repairs - quality workmanship means putting in quality time. This might mean my prices are not as competitive as the next guy, but there's no competition when it comes to the lasting and excellent work you'll get from me. The fastest jobs and the cheapest jobs are often the jobs that do not endure. I promise I will give you the same quality work I would put into my own home. I believe in taking the time to do things right so I don't have to take time to do them again. This most definitely means that I stand behind my work. Under it, on top of it, and in it. Too often my friends joke with me. "Phillip, the way you build things, it could fall out of a truck and keep on going". Let me create in your home, an enduring repair. Thank you.

"Have used them now on two projects. Great work and customer service. Would trust them with anything and very fair prices."

Marvin H on September 2023

My name is Phillip Fontes, and I'm the owner of Enduring Repairs. I have a philosophy when it comes to home repairs - quality workmanship means putting in quality time. This might mean my prices are not as competitive as the next guy, but there's no competition when it comes to the lasting and excellent work you'll get from me. The fastest jobs and the cheapest jobs are often the jobs that do not endure. I promise I will give you the same quality work I would put into my own home. I believe in taking the time to do things right so I don't have to take time to do them again. This most definitely means that I stand behind my work. Under it, on top of it, and in it. Too often my friends joke with me. "Phillip, the way you build things, it could fall out of a truck and keep on going". Let me create in your home, an enduring repair. Thank you.

"Have used them now on two projects. Great work and customer service. Would trust them with anything and very fair prices."

Marvin H on September 2023

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.

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.

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.

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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