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Medium Size Commercial General Contractors offering General Contracting and Construction Management to Commercial/Industrial, Multi Housing Residential and Municipal Markets.

Medium Size Commercial General Contractors offering General Contracting and Construction Management to Commercial/Industrial, Multi Housing Residential and Municipal Markets.

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Miller Tyme Roofing and Construction, LLC.

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Miller Tyme Roofing and Construction, LLC.

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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.

ROYALL PUMP & WELL CO INC

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ROYALL PUMP & WELL CO INC

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Water is essential to life and Royall Pump and Well Company recognizes the value of a clean and adequate water source. The selection of construction materials to deliver your various water needs is a complex process. Royall Pump and Well Company purchases and installs the highest quality equipment available to the water well, pump, and geothermal industries. All of our construction meets and in many cases exceeds state codes regulating water systems. On every job site Royall provides experienced, responsible tradesmen who take great pride in staying knowledgeable in terms of technical expertise and state-of-the-art equipment. By these standards Royall is able to service residential, agricultural, commercial, municipal, industrial, and geothermal customers.

Water is essential to life and Royall Pump and Well Company recognizes the value of a clean and adequate water source. The selection of construction materials to deliver your various water needs is a complex process. Royall Pump and Well Company purchases and installs the highest quality equipment available to the water well, pump, and geothermal industries. All of our construction meets and in many cases exceeds state codes regulating water systems. On every job site Royall provides experienced, responsible tradesmen who take great pride in staying knowledgeable in terms of technical expertise and state-of-the-art equipment. By these standards Royall is able to service residential, agricultural, commercial, municipal, industrial, and geothermal customers.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

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.

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.

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.

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