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The Oza Group

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The Oza Group has a simple mission – to utilize our diverse experience in partnering with clients to create innovative solutions to complex challenges in a timely fashion. We offer a wide array of services for home and business owners including, but not limited to: recruiting, public adjusting, and consulting / construction project management. With our broad range of expertise we can build valuable interchangeable partnerships to provide innovative solutions. If you have a problem you are trying to solve, contact us to see how we can help!

The Oza Group has a simple mission – to utilize our diverse experience in partnering with clients to create innovative solutions to complex challenges in a timely fashion. We offer a wide array of services for home and business owners including, but not limited to: recruiting, public adjusting, and consulting / construction project management. With our broad range of expertise we can build valuable interchangeable partnerships to provide innovative solutions. If you have a problem you are trying to solve, contact us to see how we can help!

Critter Ridder Service

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Critter Ridder Service

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Critter Ridder Service We Have been A Quality Service Provider To The South New Jersey and Surrounding Tri State Area, Including Philadelphia Pa, Wilmington Delaware Since 1976. We Provide Cost Savings Solutions For Pest Control, Commercial and Home Heating and Cooling Comfort. Along With Expert Restoration, Repair and Maintenance Plans To Fit Every Budget . These Services include Roofing, Electrical Modifications and Load Balancing to Painting Exteriors, Masonry Custom Patios, Water Gardens and Ponds. General Services Also Include Painting, Pressure Washing, Landscaping, Plumbing and Electrical Repairs.

Critter Ridder Service We Have been A Quality Service Provider To The South New Jersey and Surrounding Tri State Area, Including Philadelphia Pa, Wilmington Delaware Since 1976. We Provide Cost Savings Solutions For Pest Control, Commercial and Home Heating and Cooling Comfort. Along With Expert Restoration, Repair and Maintenance Plans To Fit Every Budget . These Services include Roofing, Electrical Modifications and Load Balancing to Painting Exteriors, Masonry Custom Patios, Water Gardens and Ponds. General Services Also Include Painting, Pressure Washing, Landscaping, Plumbing and Electrical Repairs.

BODKIN Construction

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BODKIN Construction

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General Contractor, Residential and Commercial Construction. Wood framing, concrete, finish carpentry, kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Doors, windows, roofing and siding. Historical renovations. Handicap access. www.BodkinConstruction.com.

General Contractor, Residential and Commercial Construction. Wood framing, concrete, finish carpentry, kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Doors, windows, roofing and siding. Historical renovations. Handicap access. www.BodkinConstruction.com.

Choates General Contracting, Inc

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Choates General Contracting, Inc

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Choates is a professionally managed, commercial, residential and industrial construction and renovation contractor. With more than forty years of experience in construction and repairs, we strive to exceed the expectations of every single client. Perhaps that is why our list of satisfied customers has grown. We provide general contracting services for commercial and residential building owners, commercial property management firms and asset managers. We will beat any formal written estimate on the leaderhead of a company.

Choates is a professionally managed, commercial, residential and industrial construction and renovation contractor. With more than forty years of experience in construction and repairs, we strive to exceed the expectations of every single client. Perhaps that is why our list of satisfied customers has grown. We provide general contracting services for commercial and residential building owners, commercial property management firms and asset managers. We will beat any formal written estimate on the leaderhead of a company.

Alta Design

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Alta Design

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Alta is a full service architectural and engineering services company. We have four full-time employees, and several architectural engineering interns. All of our work is performed by our staff. Estimates for your project over the telephone or in our office are free.

Alta is a full service architectural and engineering services company. We have four full-time employees, and several architectural engineering interns. All of our work is performed by our staff. Estimates for your project over the telephone or in our office are free.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Princeton, NJ homeowners’ guide to earthquake retrofitting services

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