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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

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.

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.

Generally, the retrofitting process can take two to four weeks. Your contractor will let you know if staying in your home for the entire project is feasible. However, most people are able to remain at home. If your home is undergoing earthquake rehab, it's more likely that you'll need to leave until work is complete. Your earthquake insurance may cover boarding costs if your home is deemed unsafe.

Hearing or feeling vibrations in your house can be unsettling, but there are a few possible causes for a vibrating noise in your wall or floor. Light bulbs and fixtures, circuit breakers, loose pipes, or faulty wiring could all cause vibrations. If you’re not sure what’s causing the vibrations, you can call a contractor to assess your home and narrow down the cause.

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.

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