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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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