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SPOTLESS SOLUTIONS
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Recovery Service - Earthquake Damage

Serving Clovis, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Our courteous and professional staff is always available to provide your home or office carpet and upholstery with the finest in comprehensive cleaning services. Residential or commercial Spotless Solutions has the knowledge, tools, and experience to handle your flooring and fabric’s unique demands with affordable prices and consistent quality on every job we perform.

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Hernandez & Son's Construction
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Earthquake Protection - Retrofit

Serving Clovis, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Hernandez & Son's Construction is proud to be serving the area with expert services, and your satisfaction as our ultimate goal. With a combined 20+ years of experience in our area of expertise, you can rest assured that your project will receive the high quality craftsmanship that only experience can bring. Call on us today, you will be glad you did!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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