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1st Choice Painting and Construction

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STROCK ENTERPRISES DESIGN & REMODEL

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STROCK ENTERPRISES DESIGN & REMODEL

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Strock Enterprises Design & Remodeling is a Charleston, South Carolina based general contracting company which specializes in the home and commercial remodeling, renovation, repair & additions. To keep our clients projects on time and on budget... Our process starts with in house design services, if needed. Then we help develop your scope of work and your budget along with a production time line. Kitchens, bathrooms, master suites, additions, decks, porches, garage additions, and historic restorations, exterior repairs (ie; roof leaks, window and door issues, foundation problems, crawl space encapsulation.) On the commercial side, we do interior upfits for offices, medical, retail, restaurant, public spaces. We also repair and maintain commercial buildings (ie; flat roofs, metal building damage, store front repairs, etc.)

Strock Enterprises Design & Remodeling is a Charleston, South Carolina based general contracting company which specializes in the home and commercial remodeling, renovation, repair & additions. To keep our clients projects on time and on budget... Our process starts with in house design services, if needed. Then we help develop your scope of work and your budget along with a production time line. Kitchens, bathrooms, master suites, additions, decks, porches, garage additions, and historic restorations, exterior repairs (ie; roof leaks, window and door issues, foundation problems, crawl space encapsulation.) On the commercial side, we do interior upfits for offices, medical, retail, restaurant, public spaces. We also repair and maintain commercial buildings (ie; flat roofs, metal building damage, store front repairs, etc.)

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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