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LNI Home

PO Box 12651
4.88(
8
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LNI Home

PO Box 12651
4.88(
8
)
Customers say: True professional
17 years of experience

LNI Home offers free estimates for homeowners. We also conduct a zero money down 100% client satisfaction policy. Leads Now Inc will provide green products and top notch work done right the first time. www.lnihome.com

LNI Home offers free estimates for homeowners. We also conduct a zero money down 100% client satisfaction policy. Leads Now Inc will provide green products and top notch work done right the first time. www.lnihome.com

Bulwark Exterminating - Charlotte

2300 Stevens Mill Rd
4.75(
1,984
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Bulwark Exterminating - Charlotte

2300 Stevens Mill Rd
4.75(
1,984
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bulwark is a family-owned company serving customers across the country. We provide quality customer service and a guarantee. If you see bugs after the initial service we will come back free of charge. Call us today, and we will earn your business through our professional technicians that are respectable and knowledgeable.

"I was greeted by Chris Atkinson with a smile when I came home and he had just arrived. He explained what he would be doing and went to work. Very happy with the service - thanks!"

Kathy M on May 2025

Bulwark is a family-owned company serving customers across the country. We provide quality customer service and a guarantee. If you see bugs after the initial service we will come back free of charge. Call us today, and we will earn your business through our professional technicians that are respectable and knowledgeable.

"I was greeted by Chris Atkinson with a smile when I came home and he had just arrived. He explained what he would be doing and went to work. Very happy with the service - thanks!"

Kathy M on May 2025

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

It is not advisable to try to retrofit your home without the expertise of a professional. These projects usually require a consultation with a structural engineer and a plumber for any gas-related adjustments. Working with a professional earthquake retrofitting contractor is the best way to ensure that any structural work done to your home will help protect you and your family.

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