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A&B Pressure washing

9323 Bonnie Briar Cir
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A&B Pressure washing

9323 Bonnie Briar Cir
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13 years of experience

Karosene hot water pressure washing do decks , stone decks, oil stain driveways, outside house cleaning, mack trucks,construction sites, restaurant greased traps ,etc

Karosene hot water pressure washing do decks , stone decks, oil stain driveways, outside house cleaning, mack trucks,construction sites, restaurant greased traps ,etc

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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

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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

Projects will vary based on size and scope, but an average earthquake retrofit takes between two weeks and two months. This includes the initial evaluation and plan, bidding and contract paperwork, permitting and approval process, actual work, and final inspection. Your contractor should give you a more accurate time estimate for your specific project, and they may be able to estimate how long the permitting process will take for your area.

Some cities or states may require you to have an earthquake gas shut-off valve. Your insurance provider may also have requirements for installing this valve. Even if you don’t have to have one by law, it’s wise to have a natural gas plumber install one anyway. These devices can be lifesaving and prevent fires or explosions in the event of a gas leak.

Depending on where you live, your insurance company may require you to have a seismic shut-off valve. It depends on local regulations along with the specific provider. If it’s not a requirement, many providers will offer a discount if you install an earthquake valve, which can save you 5% or more. Contact your provider to learn about potential savings for your plan.

A home with proper earthquake retrofitting can sustain minimal damage in earthquakes of up to 7.0 magnitude, although risks are higher based on how close and deep the earthquake is. A home closer to the earthquake epicenter will sustain greater damage, especially if the earthquake is closer to the surface of the Earth, but retrofitting can help minimize the risk of injuries.

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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