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Foundation Repairs & Home Improvements Inc
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Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is owned and run by "old school" professional people who do what they say they will do. Everyone from the office staff to the crew that did the work to the owner Greg McBride were wonderful to work with. I wish I had know about them 4 years ago and I would have used them for everything in and around my home. I trust them and will use them in the future."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
R & J Homes Company
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Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I'm absolutely amazed with the quality of work of Jonathan Hernandez and his team! The best work I have ever experienced. They were innovative, precise, efficient, open to suggestions and offering solutions to improve my original ideas, excellent collaborative team. It was really my pleasure working with such a great team, and I fully recommend them for any remodeling work you might have!"
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Remodeling - General Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Dollhouse Landscape
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Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great service. Very prompt in returning messages and scheduling the work. We had to replace a downdraft vent. After getting the run around from multiple appliance stores who asked astronomical prices, I bought the replacement myself but needed someone to install it. Dollhouse bid for the job and assured quality work. The tech arrived promptly even before schedule. He worked great and when faced with some issues in setting the ductwork, went the extra mile to install the vent. He was also very polite and nice. I will highly recommend this company for services. Their pricing was very reasonable too. Altogether, I ended up saving a lot compared to an appliance store install offer."
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
Pinnacle Contracting Concepts, LLC
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Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Pinnacle Contracting Concepts, LLC is a full service remodeling company striving for customer satisfaction at all times. Whether your remodeling your first Condo or adding a suite to your fourth Castle, with over 22 years of combined experience, we can help! We generate mostly refferal based leads which is a testament to our excellant quality and service. Our approach is as if every job is another chance for us to help you Rebuild your Dreams!! Give us a call for a free consultation!!\nPinnacle has also become a large force in helping our countries Hurricane victims in the Gulf Coast. With crews in 3 of the Gulf Coast States, we are offering Debris clean-up, Demolition, and Construction Services. Our goal is to help get our neighbors back into their homes as soon as possible.

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Hunter Construction
New to Angi

Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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FAQs for earthquake protection service projects in Birmingham, AL

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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