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Investment Engineering

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Investment Engineering

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15 years of experience

Structural engineering services for residential and commercial clients. We offer efficient and reliable customer care and cost effective solutions to structural issues. Our engineers will provide rapid response and communicate sound engineering solutions for your project.

Structural engineering services for residential and commercial clients. We offer efficient and reliable customer care and cost effective solutions to structural issues. Our engineers will provide rapid response and communicate sound engineering solutions for your project.

Total Construction by Dale Lands LLC..

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Total Construction by Dale Lands LLC..

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37 years of experience

We are a full service General Contractor but we also offer many small services to help you with any needs. We do all kinds of new construction from residential to commercial and also offer many maintenance choices from your yard to your roof.

"Communication was great. The house is tall and on a hill. We talked to 3 different companies about doing the work. One company chose not to do it because the house is tall and sits on a hill. Of the other two companies, Total Construction had the best estimate and the people were so nice. I'm so glad they came out to do the work. Each day they cleaned up behind themselves and made it easy for my family to live in the home even though the work was being done. Everything looks so nice now. I know some of my neighbors will be using this company now because they loved watching the work & the outcome!! Great Company!!! Highly recommended!!"

Melynda S on March 2022

We are a full service General Contractor but we also offer many small services to help you with any needs. We do all kinds of new construction from residential to commercial and also offer many maintenance choices from your yard to your roof.

"Communication was great. The house is tall and on a hill. We talked to 3 different companies about doing the work. One company chose not to do it because the house is tall and sits on a hill. Of the other two companies, Total Construction had the best estimate and the people were so nice. I'm so glad they came out to do the work. Each day they cleaned up behind themselves and made it easy for my family to live in the home even though the work was being done. Everything looks so nice now. I know some of my neighbors will be using this company now because they loved watching the work & the outcome!! Great Company!!! Highly recommended!!"

Melynda S on March 2022

Greystone Animal Hospital

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Greystone Animal Hospital

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Veterinarian owns and operates without employees Offers personal one on one service with a quiet, calm office atmosphere Appointments scheduled so that only one client is in the office at that appointed time to allow for less stress on the pets

Veterinarian owns and operates without employees Offers personal one on one service with a quiet, calm office atmosphere Appointments scheduled so that only one client is in the office at that appointed time to allow for less stress on the pets

RANDY L EMMITT REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS

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RANDY L EMMITT REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

35 YEARS OF CARPENTRY AND CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE. FROM BROKEN GLASS TO COMPLETE RENOVATIONS, WE CAN BUILD YOUR DREAMS. OWNER OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGE APPLIES. MAY CONTACT BY EMAIL.

35 YEARS OF CARPENTRY AND CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE. FROM BROKEN GLASS TO COMPLETE RENOVATIONS, WE CAN BUILD YOUR DREAMS. OWNER OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGE APPLIES. MAY CONTACT BY EMAIL.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

A home with proper earthquake retrofitting can sustain minimal damage in earthquakes of up to 7.0 magnitude, although risks are higher based on how close and deep the earthquake is. A home closer to the earthquake epicenter will sustain greater damage, especially if the earthquake is closer to the surface of the Earth, but retrofitting can help minimize the risk of injuries.

Ensure proper ventilation, fix leaks, and schedule regular pest inspections to protect your property.

First, you can expect the project to be loud. If you have pets, you might want to take them to a friend's house during the day so they are not disturbed by any of the loud noises. In addition, you’ll need to provide the retrofit team access to areas of the house that will need to be worked on, meaning you’ll need to relocate personal items, clear clutter, and make pathways for the crew. Once the project is complete, a local building inspector will conduct a final inspection to ensure that the retrofitting is up to code.

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.

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