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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

Hearing or feeling vibrations in your house can be unsettling, but there are a few possible causes for a vibrating noise in your wall or floor. Light bulbs and fixtures, circuit breakers, loose pipes, or faulty wiring could all cause vibrations. If you’re not sure what’s causing the vibrations, you can call a contractor to assess your home and narrow down the cause.

Earthquake retrofitting can increase your home value, making it a great return on investment. This feature is especially valuable in areas prone to earthquakes. Besides the increased safety value (not only for your family but for the next family who moves in), earthquake retrofitting also helps lower homeowners insurance rates. In addition, having your home earthquake retrofitted can make it easier to get a home loan since they are considered lower risk.

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.

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.

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.

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