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Patriot Earthworks LLC

5 Oregon Trail
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Patriot Earthworks LLC

5 Oregon Trail
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Patriot Earthworks is a Veteran & Family Owned excavation company here in the Gallatin Valley. We specialize in all excavation and grading. (Building footings, driveways/sidewalk prep, underground utilities, roads and septic systems) Between both owners Patriot Excavation has 21 years of experience in the industry.

"It went great."

Kent S on August 2023

Patriot Earthworks is a Veteran & Family Owned excavation company here in the Gallatin Valley. We specialize in all excavation and grading. (Building footings, driveways/sidewalk prep, underground utilities, roads and septic systems) Between both owners Patriot Excavation has 21 years of experience in the industry.

"It went great."

Kent S on August 2023

Old Montana Construction

2504 West Main Street Suite I
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Old Montana Construction

2504 West Main Street Suite I
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14 years of experience

This business will employ three people full-time when at full strength of operation and will utilize at least two sub-contractors. Primary business is large, medium, and small scale concrete construction and repair from multiple floor building foundations to expansive custom home foundations to minor repairs of high quality.

This business will employ three people full-time when at full strength of operation and will utilize at least two sub-contractors. Primary business is large, medium, and small scale concrete construction and repair from multiple floor building foundations to expansive custom home foundations to minor repairs of high quality.

Northern Roofing Consultants LLC

707 S Seventh St
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Northern Roofing Consultants LLC

707 S Seventh St
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Northern roofing Consultants We are family owned and operated. Our family has been in the roofing business for over 50 years with three generations still working and managing the business today. Experience, Quality, and Customer satisfaction, that's the NRC way, all the way.

Northern roofing Consultants We are family owned and operated. Our family has been in the roofing business for over 50 years with three generations still working and managing the business today. Experience, Quality, and Customer satisfaction, that's the NRC way, all the way.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

Some cities or states may require you to have an earthquake gas shut-off valve. Your insurance provider may also have requirements for installing this valve. Even if you don’t have to have one by law, it’s wise to have a natural gas plumber install one anyway. These devices can be lifesaving and prevent fires or explosions in the event of a gas leak.

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.

Costs vary as much as timelines. The average earthquake retrofit costs between $3,500 and $8,700. However, homes on hillsides, large homes, and those with rooms over garages can cost up to $12,000 or more. Make sure to get a few estimates to compare the cost and services.

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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