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South Side Remodeling and Home Services

736 Birch St
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South Side Remodeling and Home Services

736 Birch St
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8 years of experience

With years of experience our pro's offer the best service at affordable rates. Painting, drywall repair, tile flooring, appliance installation, trim and framing, foundation repair and waterproofing, basement waterproofing, custom and odd jobs. We're flexible and eager to help where we can.

With years of experience our pro's offer the best service at affordable rates. Painting, drywall repair, tile flooring, appliance installation, trim and framing, foundation repair and waterproofing, basement waterproofing, custom and odd jobs. We're flexible and eager to help where we can.


Jasons Carpentry

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Jasons Carpentry

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General Contracting, no subs. We will do subcontracting work, but, we do not sub out work unless it is truly necessary. Our business is mostly word of mouth. Attention to details and customer satisfaction are our main priorities.

General Contracting, no subs. We will do subcontracting work, but, we do not sub out work unless it is truly necessary. Our business is mostly word of mouth. Attention to details and customer satisfaction are our main priorities.

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.

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.

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.

Even if you invested in the cost of a gas shut-off valve for your oven and other appliances, it’s a good idea to add a seismic shut-off valve as an extra safety measure. 

Gas shut-off valves for appliances are manual, meaning someone has to cut off the flow of gas. This leaves room for error, as you might not be home or might be too distracted to think about gas lines during an earthquake. An earthquake valve is automatic and will protect your home from gas-related disasters in the event of an earthquake.

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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