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A+ HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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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.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

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.

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.

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.

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