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Celebrity Home

1121 11th Street SE
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Celebrity Home

1121 11th Street SE
4.71(
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Customers say: Quality work
45 years of experience

Celebrity Construction offers Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Heating & Cooling, Electrical, General Contractor, Plumbing & Air Conditioning Service in Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, Bernalillo and Corrales NM. Call (505) 328-6670

Celebrity Construction offers Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Heating & Cooling, Electrical, General Contractor, Plumbing & Air Conditioning Service in Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, Bernalillo and Corrales NM. Call (505) 328-6670

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

It is not advisable to try to retrofit your home without the expertise of a professional. These projects usually require a consultation with a structural engineer and a plumber for any gas-related adjustments. Working with a professional earthquake retrofitting contractor is the best way to ensure that any structural work done to your home will help protect you and your family.

Some cities or states may require you to have an earthquake gas shut-off valve. Your insurance provider may also have requirements for installing this valve. Even if you don’t have to have one by law, it’s wise to have a natural gas plumber install one anyway. These devices can be lifesaving and prevent fires or explosions in the event of a gas leak.

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.

Earthquake gas shut-off valves, or seismic gas shut-off valves, are safety devices that attach to your natural gas line. When an earthquake hits, the valve automatically turns off the flow of gas. Earthquake gas shut-off valves can prevent gas leaks, which are especially dangerous after a quake due to the risk of fire and explosion.

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