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The Co Specialist Electrician

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The Co Specialist Electrician

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Customers say: Quick response
47 years of experience

Since 1978, we at the CO Specialist Electrician have been happy to provide quality electrical services for our customers in Asheville and throughout Buncombe County. We do residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work. For your convenience, we offer 24/7 Emergency Service. Visit us at http://www.thecospecialistelectrician.com

Since 1978, we at the CO Specialist Electrician have been happy to provide quality electrical services for our customers in Asheville and throughout Buncombe County. We do residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work. For your convenience, we offer 24/7 Emergency Service. Visit us at http://www.thecospecialistelectrician.com

A+ HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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A+ HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

A + Home Improvements consists of Darrell Shroyer and a few trusted, talented people who provide help when needed. Typically, Darrell will meet with a customer prior to work beginning & review a contract, obtain a down payment and then begin working. Final payment is due on completion of job. Contact information for Darrell is 828-775-1668. Additional email - [email protected].

"I've worked with Darrell & his folks for years now and won't call anyone else. SUPER honest, affordable, courteous, and reliable. Cleans up their mess. I'm always impressed with the results!"

Jenni P on June 2022

A + Home Improvements consists of Darrell Shroyer and a few trusted, talented people who provide help when needed. Typically, Darrell will meet with a customer prior to work beginning & review a contract, obtain a down payment and then begin working. Final payment is due on completion of job. Contact information for Darrell is 828-775-1668. Additional email - [email protected].

"I've worked with Darrell & his folks for years now and won't call anyone else. SUPER honest, affordable, courteous, and reliable. Cleans up their mess. I'm always impressed with the results!"

Jenni P on June 2022

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Earthquake gas shut-off valves, or seismic gas shut-off valves, are safety devices that attach to your natural gas line. When an earthquake hits, the valve automatically turns off the flow of gas. Earthquake gas shut-off valves can prevent gas leaks, which are especially dangerous after a quake due to the risk of fire and explosion.

An earthquake retrofit is essential for safety in an earthquake-prone area. Without proper retrofitting, your home is at risk of sliding off the foundation, shifting, or collapsing.

You may also require a retrofit if your home was built before 1980 when building codes began requiring reinforcing, bracing, and bolting for new construction. You may not be eligible for insurance to help pay for earthquake-related damages without a retrofit.

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