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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

It is not advisable to try to retrofit your home without the expertise of a professional. These projects usually require a consultation with a structural engineer and a plumber for any gas-related adjustments. Working with a professional earthquake retrofitting contractor is the best way to ensure that any structural work done to your home will help protect you and your family.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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