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TG Building & Remodeling, LLC
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Javier and his team did a beautiful job. Our old garage was run down, lots of exterior rot, busted windows, and they made it look like a brand new building! The crew was here on time every single day and worked until the job was done, not skipping around other job sites. Great skills, great communication, and we have already discussed other future projects with them."
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr Fix It Home Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company is one of the most professional companies I've dealt with. They were fast, efficient, and on schedule the entire build. I had them build an enclosed porch off my house, and its now the highlight of my home. I'd recommend them to anybody looking for any kind of work needed, I'll use them for every project I have in the future. 10/10."
Response time7 hrs
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ProStyle Builders
5.0(
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

ProStyle Builders is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Response time3 days
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FAQs for earthquake protection service projects in Asheville, NC

A seismic retrofit helps stop a home from sliding off its foundation during an earthquake. Seismic retrofits also reinforce walls, ceilings, and chimneys to minimize damage. To complete your home’s earthquake retrofit, you can use several methods independently or together, depending on your home’s condition and architecture, such as bolting foundations, bracing foundations with a cripple wall, reinforcing walls and chimneys, and adding an automatic seismic gas shutoff valve.

If your house was built before 1980 in an earthquake-prone area, schedule a retrofit as soon as possible. Building codes didn’t require modern bracing and bolting until the early ’80s, so older structures are more likely to slide off their foundations. Even newer homes benefit from a pro inspection to confirm anchors, shear walls, and gas shut-off valves meet current standards. Spending on a retrofit today can spare you costly repairs after a major quake.

To determine if your house is bolted to its foundation, you should inspect the area underneath your home for visible bolts or metal foundation plates. Observing bolts extending through the sill plate or seeing metal connectors securing the structure confirms a proper retrofit installation. If you are uncertain or the area is difficult to access, hiring a qualified home inspector will ensure a reliable assessment of your home’s anchoring system.

A solid retrofit can help your house withstand earthquakes up to a 7.0 magnitude without sliding or collapsing. By bolting the frame to the foundation and bracing cripple walls, you cut the risk of serious damage and injury. Insurers are aware of this, so many offer lower premiums on properly retrofitted homes. In short, it’s a safety upgrade that also protects your wallet.

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