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HMC Builders Inc

111 Shiloh Rd
5.00(
18
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HMC Builders Inc

111 Shiloh Rd
5.00(
18
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

HMC Builders is a general contractor specializing in all things gutter! We offer seamless gutter installation, gutter and downspout repairs, and gutter guards. We also service and clean all residential and commercial gutters. We strive to provide excellent customer service and quality craftsmanship.

"I would absolutely hire them again. Superior customer service and knowledgeable technician. We had a "trouble spot" on our roof that we have tried to fix for years. Just could not get water runoff routed correctly so we had cascading waterfalls every time it rained. The technician took his time to evaluate the issue and figured out how to fix it. Great job. No more waterfalls!!"

Laine R on May 2022

HMC Builders is a general contractor specializing in all things gutter! We offer seamless gutter installation, gutter and downspout repairs, and gutter guards. We also service and clean all residential and commercial gutters. We strive to provide excellent customer service and quality craftsmanship.

"I would absolutely hire them again. Superior customer service and knowledgeable technician. We had a "trouble spot" on our roof that we have tried to fix for years. Just could not get water runoff routed correctly so we had cascading waterfalls every time it rained. The technician took his time to evaluate the issue and figured out how to fix it. Great job. No more waterfalls!!"

Laine R on May 2022

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Griffin Electric

PO Box 2676
4.89(
311
)

Griffin Electric

PO Box 2676
4.89(
311
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated Greer based Electrical company servicing Greenville/Spartanburg / Pickens areas since 1982. We can handle all of your electrical needs. Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Troubleshooting and Repair, House Upgrades, Panel Changes, Wiring, Lighting, Ceiling Fans, Generator Hookups, and Security Lighting. Call us today for service.

"It went great. Arrived on time and got to work immediately. Finished hard work in good time. Mike and his crew are knowledgeable, skilled, and very pleasant to work with. Have used before, recommended to others, and will use again."

John A on September 2024

Family owned & operated Greer based Electrical company servicing Greenville/Spartanburg / Pickens areas since 1982. We can handle all of your electrical needs. Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Troubleshooting and Repair, House Upgrades, Panel Changes, Wiring, Lighting, Ceiling Fans, Generator Hookups, and Security Lighting. Call us today for service.

"It went great. Arrived on time and got to work immediately. Finished hard work in good time. Mike and his crew are knowledgeable, skilled, and very pleasant to work with. Have used before, recommended to others, and will use again."

John A on September 2024

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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