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Bedrock Construction LLC

22432 Germanna Hwy.
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Bedrock Construction LLC

22432 Germanna Hwy.
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13 years of experience

Bedrock Construction LLC is a Virginia class 'A' Builder with over 20 years of experience. We offer quality work at a fair price. We are licensed and insured in Virginia. We are a memeber of eVA, certified SWAM, and our project manager carries the PMP® credential. We promise to respect you, your property and your time. We only use master tradesmen and skilled employees. We do not use day laborers. We offer service call work at $120 for the first hour and $80 per hour afterwords as well as quotes/contracts for projects/builds. We accept cash/check/credit cards. For larger projects, we typically accept start-up funding with draws as work is completed. It dose depend on what we are doing.

Bedrock Construction LLC is a Virginia class 'A' Builder with over 20 years of experience. We offer quality work at a fair price. We are licensed and insured in Virginia. We are a memeber of eVA, certified SWAM, and our project manager carries the PMP® credential. We promise to respect you, your property and your time. We only use master tradesmen and skilled employees. We do not use day laborers. We offer service call work at $120 for the first hour and $80 per hour afterwords as well as quotes/contracts for projects/builds. We accept cash/check/credit cards. For larger projects, we typically accept start-up funding with draws as work is completed. It dose depend on what we are doing.

Dzinbild

14980 Davis Rd
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Dzinbild

14980 Davis Rd
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32 years of experience

Dzinbild is a full service General Construction Company owned by Gene C. Layne, Jr., CCM, an experienced certified construction manager who has managed over $500 million dollars of quality design and construction for the past 30 years.

Dzinbild is a full service General Construction Company owned by Gene C. Layne, Jr., CCM, an experienced certified construction manager who has managed over $500 million dollars of quality design and construction for the past 30 years.

Miller Tyme Roofing and Construction, LLC.

5509 Pony Farm Drive
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Miller Tyme Roofing and Construction, LLC.

5509 Pony Farm Drive
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Miller Tyme Roofing and Construction, LLC. is locally owned and operated. Financing options are available. For finding us on Angie's List you qualify for an automatic percentage based discount dependent on project size.

Miller Tyme Roofing and Construction, LLC. is locally owned and operated. Financing options are available. For finding us on Angie's List you qualify for an automatic percentage based discount dependent on project size.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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