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On Level Services

20781 W Jordan Rd
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On Level Services

20781 W Jordan Rd
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29 years of experience

Primary service is the re-leveling of Mobile Homes and the repair and refurbishing of Mobile Home foundations. Since Angies list doesn't offer this business category as an option I had to list other categories that got close.

Primary service is the re-leveling of Mobile Homes and the repair and refurbishing of Mobile Home foundations. Since Angies list doesn't offer this business category as an option I had to list other categories that got close.



5 POINT CONSTRUCTION LLC

1503 E Grassland Ct
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5 POINT CONSTRUCTION LLC

1503 E Grassland Ct
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15 years of experience

GENERAL CONTRACTOR. ALL PHASES. PREDOMINATELY RESIDENTIAL REMODEL, REPAIR, & CONSTRUCTION. PROJECT PREPARATION, ASSEMBLY & MANAGEMENT. DISASTER RESTORATION (FLOOD, FIRE, WIND, STRUCTURAL FAILURE & OBJECT COLLISION/CONTACT DESTRUCTION i.e. tree's, vehicle's, etc.)

GENERAL CONTRACTOR. ALL PHASES. PREDOMINATELY RESIDENTIAL REMODEL, REPAIR, & CONSTRUCTION. PROJECT PREPARATION, ASSEMBLY & MANAGEMENT. DISASTER RESTORATION (FLOOD, FIRE, WIND, STRUCTURAL FAILURE & OBJECT COLLISION/CONTACT DESTRUCTION i.e. tree's, vehicle's, etc.)

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

Grounding is a great first step to prevent electrical shock, but you can take it further with GFCI outlets and AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters). In particular, AFCIs help protect against the type of electrical arcs that cause fires, like if a mouse chews on a wire or your laptop starts overheating at the wall. These are required in some areas of your home.

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