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Alls Covered Roofing and Siding
4.8(
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Serving Greensboro, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner responded to my call within a reasonable amount of time. Mr Ford has done a lot of work around my home from installing handrails in my bathroom doing my roof and all kinds of other jobs he even customized my workshop for me so I could do some of the things I used to before I became disabled he has the kind of integrity and proud workmanship this country needs again and I would recommend him over anyone"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cox Home Improvement
2.6(
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Serving Greensboro, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great guys who cater to the customer. They were on-time and professional. Came out on a Sunday to accommodate our schedule. Look forward to working with them again"
Response time2 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Albright's Maintenance
3.4(
5
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Serving Greensboro, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Albrights Maintenance done an awesome job at my home. Very professional and nice quality of work. He puts effort into his work. We will definitely be hiring him for other projects coming up."
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Marshall Carpentry
2.6(
7
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Serving Greensboro, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Marshall Carpentry is committed to excellence 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.

Response time2 days
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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FAQs for earthquake protection service projects in Greensboro, 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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