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VETSEL, LLC

122 S Berkley Blvd
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VETSEL, LLC

122 S Berkley Blvd
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VETSEL LLC provides skilled management and labor for repair-alteration-renovation of commercial and residential properties, and is an active Contractor at all of our eastern North Carolina Military Base Facilities. Principal Partner Mark Oljaca is a Licensed Building Contractor in NC since 1995. Our firm has all of the certificates, training, and credentials required to perform Federal and State Government projects. Owner Stan LaFlamme is a Service Disabled Veteran, and our firm does offer DISCOUNTS to active and retired Veterans and Disabled Vets, as well as a senior citizen discount.

VETSEL LLC provides skilled management and labor for repair-alteration-renovation of commercial and residential properties, and is an active Contractor at all of our eastern North Carolina Military Base Facilities. Principal Partner Mark Oljaca is a Licensed Building Contractor in NC since 1995. Our firm has all of the certificates, training, and credentials required to perform Federal and State Government projects. Owner Stan LaFlamme is a Service Disabled Veteran, and our firm does offer DISCOUNTS to active and retired Veterans and Disabled Vets, as well as a senior citizen discount.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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