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PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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