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Your Vision Contractors

25 Rocky Rd
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Your Vision Contractors

25 Rocky Rd
4.33(
3
)
Customers say: Quality work
21 years of experience

Here at Your Vision Contractors we are without a doubt the best at what we do, and it always shows in our work. We take pride in our professionalism, our employees are always timely and dressed professionally. With over 14 years of experience in our trades, you can be confident that you are hiring the best company to provide your handyman and construction needs. We look forward to earning your business! Allow our team of professional contractors to assist you in turning your grand vision into a reality. You deserve that and much more!

"Started late due to Covid and understandable. Once started, either late or didn’t show up. Owner and workers fighting verbally in home. Did not clean up until I finally asked to clean up dust from plaster. Asked for more cash to buy paint and supplies in between job. Then asked for $3,000 over estimate in addition to money already paid. Never responded to request to review invoice. Very unprofessional and would not recommend to anyone."

Martin S on October 2020

Here at Your Vision Contractors we are without a doubt the best at what we do, and it always shows in our work. We take pride in our professionalism, our employees are always timely and dressed professionally. With over 14 years of experience in our trades, you can be confident that you are hiring the best company to provide your handyman and construction needs. We look forward to earning your business! Allow our team of professional contractors to assist you in turning your grand vision into a reality. You deserve that and much more!

"Started late due to Covid and understandable. Once started, either late or didn’t show up. Owner and workers fighting verbally in home. Did not clean up until I finally asked to clean up dust from plaster. Asked for more cash to buy paint and supplies in between job. Then asked for $3,000 over estimate in addition to money already paid. Never responded to request to review invoice. Very unprofessional and would not recommend to anyone."

Martin S on October 2020

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Almost all new buildings in California need an earthquake shut-off valve. The requirements for an earthquake gas shut-off valve (and who can install it) depend on where you live. For example, according to the Los Angeles Municipal Code, you’re required to hire a licensed contractor to install one whenever you build, sell, or renovate a home. Check with your local building department for your city’s laws on installing, permitting, and inspecting earthquake shut-off valves.

Ensure proper ventilation, fix leaks, and schedule regular pest inspections to protect your property.

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.

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