Top-rated earthquake retrofitting specialists.

Get matched with top earthquake retrofitting specialists in Goodview, VA

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your earthquake retrofitting project in Goodview, VA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Earthquake retrofitting specialists in Goodview

PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION

No reviews yet

PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION

No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

Paul Davis Restoration is multi-peril insurance repair experts in both residential and commercial properties. Since our beginnings in 1966, Paul Davis Restoration was the first network of contractors to partner with the insurance industry. Our people have extensive industry, construction and mitigation knowledge. We are a community of experts, who have come from different backgrounds rich in experience. We are licensed and our staff trained using IICRC-sanctioned restoration techniques.

Paul Davis Restoration is multi-peril insurance repair experts in both residential and commercial properties. Since our beginnings in 1966, Paul Davis Restoration was the first network of contractors to partner with the insurance industry. Our people have extensive industry, construction and mitigation knowledge. We are a community of experts, who have come from different backgrounds rich in experience. We are licensed and our staff trained using IICRC-sanctioned restoration techniques.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

First, you can expect the project to be loud. If you have pets, you might want to take them to a friend's house during the day so they are not disturbed by any of the loud noises. In addition, you’ll need to provide the retrofit team access to areas of the house that will need to be worked on, meaning you’ll need to relocate personal items, clear clutter, and make pathways for the crew. Once the project is complete, a local building inspector will conduct a final inspection to ensure that the retrofitting is up to code.

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.

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.

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.

The Goodview, VA homeowners’ guide to earthquake retrofitting services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles