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Akina Construction, Inc
New to Angi

Serving Detroit, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Owner- operated with over 25 years of high-end remodeling and construction experience from East Coast, now proudly serving Michigan. I bring East Coast precision and lifetime of Boss-level' project management to every job, from custom kitchen renovations to urgent interior repairs. Committed to the highest standards of craftsmanship- I personally oversee every project to ensure it's done right the first time.

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Thomas M. Kubik Designer & Builder
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Serving Detroit, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Thomas M. Kubik Designer & Builder has over 9 years experience in designing and building custom dream homes, additions, remodels, as well as general renovations and home improvements. We provide homeowners with a full and professional design and construction documents as well as superior quality craftsmanship and complete client focus from conception to completion to ensure we exceed your every expectation in realizing the vision you have for your home down to the smallest detail. Please see our website at www.digidreamstudios.com.

FAQs for earthquake protection service projects in Detroit, MI

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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