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Bahret Church Interiors, Inc.

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82 years of experience

For the past 69 years the Bahret family has delivered and hand-installed everything from complete Church Interior Design services, Church Interior Decoration, Major Church Reconstruction, Church Remodeling, Comprehensive Church Rennovation and Rehabilitation, to Restoration of Heirloom Antique Woodwork, Pew Fabric Re-Upolstery... and even Stained-Glass Repair and Cleaning. Our family's experience will meet and exceed your expectations. We can fulfill all of your Church's rennovation needs and WE DO NOT SUBCONTRACT OUR LABOR. We will meet with you for a free private consultation.

For the past 69 years the Bahret family has delivered and hand-installed everything from complete Church Interior Design services, Church Interior Decoration, Major Church Reconstruction, Church Remodeling, Comprehensive Church Rennovation and Rehabilitation, to Restoration of Heirloom Antique Woodwork, Pew Fabric Re-Upolstery... and even Stained-Glass Repair and Cleaning. Our family's experience will meet and exceed your expectations. We can fulfill all of your Church's rennovation needs and WE DO NOT SUBCONTRACT OUR LABOR. We will meet with you for a free private consultation.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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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