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custom classics

505 N Railroad Ave
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custom classics

505 N Railroad Ave
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11 years of experience

Custom Classics is a general contracting company. we specialize to homeowners and business owners alike. NO matter how big or small we do it all... we offer the highest quality of service and reliability. SO don't be discouraged if you have small projects or repairs it is all the same to us.

Custom Classics is a general contracting company. we specialize to homeowners and business owners alike. NO matter how big or small we do it all... we offer the highest quality of service and reliability. SO don't be discouraged if you have small projects or repairs it is all the same to us.

Zandecki Construction Inc.

200 Washington Way
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Zandecki Construction Inc.

200 Washington Way
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33 years of experience

We teardown, transport, and setup new and used Manufactured/Mobile Homes and Park Model RVs throughout WA, OR, ID, MT. We also do site preparation and mobile home repairs. Locally owned and operated since 1992.

We teardown, transport, and setup new and used Manufactured/Mobile Homes and Park Model RVs throughout WA, OR, ID, MT. We also do site preparation and mobile home repairs. Locally owned and operated since 1992.

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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.

A-1 Energy Efficiency Consulting

4215 26th Ave SW
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A-1 Energy Efficiency Consulting

4215 26th Ave SW
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14 years of experience

I am a Certified in Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy and Green building Construction through Edmond's community college. Energy Star Partner. Additional email - [email protected].

I am a Certified in Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy and Green building Construction through Edmond's community college. Energy Star Partner. Additional email - [email protected].

Permit-It, LLC

PO Box 998
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Permit-It, LLC

PO Box 998
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Customers say: Terrific value
25 years of experience

Permit-It.com is a full service construction and development consulting company. We are a group of designers, architects, engineers and permit expediters. With over 15 years of experience in jurisdiction throughout the United State we make getting your project ready to build easy by doing all the leg work for you up front. We then take your completely prepared documents to the permitting office and process them for you. Our focus is to provide accurate and timely information.....every time! Experience and experts at all levels. With Permit-It.com you can relax knowing that you will have a team dedicated to meeting your goals allowing you to complete the project on time, in less time, every time.

Permit-It.com is a full service construction and development consulting company. We are a group of designers, architects, engineers and permit expediters. With over 15 years of experience in jurisdiction throughout the United State we make getting your project ready to build easy by doing all the leg work for you up front. We then take your completely prepared documents to the permitting office and process them for you. Our focus is to provide accurate and timely information.....every time! Experience and experts at all levels. With Permit-It.com you can relax knowing that you will have a team dedicated to meeting your goals allowing you to complete the project on time, in less time, every time.

WESTERN CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS

3124 Blossom Dr NE
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WESTERN CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS

3124 Blossom Dr NE
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Not a franchise, Family owned and operated since 1987. CCB# 94222, Serving the entire NW. FREE Estimates/ Inspections. Western Construction Systems LLC. is a locally owned, family owned and operated specialty construction company serving the entire north-west. WCS LLC. Prides its self in high quality work which is micro-managed by highly trained crews to ensure the highest level of confidant work. WCS LLC. Has also worked internationally in South America and currently has crews in Haiti. We have worked as far south as El Salvador and as far north as Alaska. We are able to attend to small residential job as well as large industrial projects.

"Western Construction Systems came out and did exceptional work at my house! They went above and beyond my expectations! They were friendly, professional, and hard-working! They took care of all the issues that I had concerns with and then some! Their prices were fair, especially for the high quality of work that they did! I know I pestered them with questions, but they were patient every single time. Before I contacted them to have the work done, I had high anxiety about the drainage issues. When they were finished, I felt confident that there were no more issues. Peace of mind is priceless!"

Robyn S on August 2022

Not a franchise, Family owned and operated since 1987. CCB# 94222, Serving the entire NW. FREE Estimates/ Inspections. Western Construction Systems LLC. is a locally owned, family owned and operated specialty construction company serving the entire north-west. WCS LLC. Prides its self in high quality work which is micro-managed by highly trained crews to ensure the highest level of confidant work. WCS LLC. Has also worked internationally in South America and currently has crews in Haiti. We have worked as far south as El Salvador and as far north as Alaska. We are able to attend to small residential job as well as large industrial projects.

"Western Construction Systems came out and did exceptional work at my house! They went above and beyond my expectations! They were friendly, professional, and hard-working! They took care of all the issues that I had concerns with and then some! Their prices were fair, especially for the high quality of work that they did! I know I pestered them with questions, but they were patient every single time. Before I contacted them to have the work done, I had high anxiety about the drainage issues. When they were finished, I felt confident that there were no more issues. Peace of mind is priceless!"

Robyn S on August 2022

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

Costs vary as much as timelines. The average earthquake retrofit costs between $3,500 and $8,700. However, homes on hillsides, large homes, and those with rooms over garages can cost up to $12,000 or more. Make sure to get a few estimates to compare the cost and services.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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