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Costa Construction
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Serving Tampa, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"Costa construction was very professional and on time everyday and everytime i needed to talk to Tiago he was a call or message away . Really recommend ð and price was fair. Definitely will hire them for next project."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Constructiony MG, LLC
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Serving Tampa, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Their work and craftsmanship is excellent. The pricing was fare. I have no complaints. I would work with them on my next home improvement project."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elbaz Construction LLC
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Serving Tampa, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"Amazing experience!! After getting burned with my last general contractor and being left with a lot of unfinished work in my home. Sean and his team came in they were really reassuring & comfortable to work with. They did an incredible job! Start to finish just a great experience. I canà  à ¢à  à  à  à  t recommend Elbaz Construction enough. Ià  à ¢à  à  à  à  ve passed his number a long to a few friends since and they still thank me until today!"
Kitchen Remodel
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
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FAQs for earthquake protection service projects in Tampa, FL

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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