Margrave Construction · Redding, CA
Full-scope fire preparedness for Northern California homes: structural hardening, defensible space, backup power and electrical upgrades, delivered by licensed general and electrical contractors.
The structure, the power systems, and the land around them. Hire us for one, or let us coordinate all three so nothing falls between trades.
Fire hardening for the structure itself: the vents, eaves, siding, windows, doors and decks embers exploit first.
Licensed C-10 electrical work, booked on its own or with other projects: panels, generators, batteries and EV charging.
The property around the home: Zone Zero, vegetation clearing, grading, drainage and the site work that supports it.
We walk the property, identify fire hardening priorities, exterior vulnerabilities, and electrical concerns, and give you a clear direction on what should happen first. Free, owner-led, about sixty minutes, no pressure.
Or call (530) 440-5959
Fire does not care where one trade ends and another begins. Vulnerabilities show up in the exterior shell, the five-foot perimeter, attached structures, and the systems that need to keep functioning during an outage. That is why we approach preparedness as a complete scope, not a checklist of isolated upgrades.
Vents are one of the most common ways embers get inside a home. Replacing them is often the highest-value hardening upgrade per dollar.
Learn more ↗ 02The exterior wall is the house's shield. We replace vulnerable siding, protect the base of the wall, and box or harden eaves so embers and heat have less to work with.
Learn more ↗ 03Glass that breaks from heat lets embers straight inside. We replace vulnerable windows and doors and seal the gaps around them.
Learn more ↗ 04A deck attached to the house can carry fire straight to the wall. We build and rebuild decks with Class A fire-rated materials: TimberTech composite or fire-retardant-treated cedar.
Learn more ↗Power loss in Shasta County is not just inconvenient. It affects refrigeration, wells and pumps, medical needs, communication and basic safety. Old or undersized panels limit what a home can safely run. We install the backup power and electrical upgrades that keep homes functional.
Every electrical service is available on its own. No hardening project required.
Your panel decides what your home can safely run. We replace outdated and hazardous panels, increase service capacity, and install smart panels that let you monitor and manage loads.
Learn more ↗ 02A standby generator starts on its own when the grid goes down and keeps running as long as it has fuel. For long shutoffs, wells and rural properties, it is often the right answer.
Learn more ↗ 03A home battery takes over automatically and silently when the power goes out. We are certified installers for both Tesla Powerwall and FranklinWH, so we can recommend the system that fits your home.
Learn more ↗ 04A Level 2 charger turns overnight into a full battery. We install it with the right circuit, in the right place, without overloading your panel.
Learn more ↗Also available: smart panels, subpanels, critical-circuit planning, and light-commercial electrical.
Explore Electrical & Backup Power →Zone Zero, vegetation clearing, grading and drainage, coordinated with the work on the house. The same site experience supports trenching, conduit and equipment pads for generators and batteries, on homes, properties and facilities.
The five feet around your home is where embers most often find fuel. We clear it and rebuild it with noncombustible materials that still look good.
Beyond Zone Zero, the land around your home needs to slow fire down, drain properly and give equipment and firefighters room to work. We clear, grade and prepare the site with a builder's eye.
We are not a one-trade installer trying to stretch into bigger work, and we are not a generalist contractor listing every service under the sun. We are licensed general and electrical contractors who have deliberately focused on fire preparedness, electrical and backup power, and the property around the home.
We do not stop at one upgrade. We look at the vulnerable exterior assemblies, the area around the home, the transitions that spread ignition, and the systems that need to keep running when conditions get serious.
This is builder-level work, not surface-level installation. Our background is in actual construction, electrical systems, project execution, and coordinating multi-layer scopes the right way.
We are capable of doing far more than what you see here. We have chosen to focus on fire preparedness, electrical and backup power, and the property around the home because this is what our region needs and where our combined experience creates the most value.
Margrave Construction is owned by Michael Margrave and John Laboy, both born and raised in the Redding area. Our family has built in the North State for more than 30 years, and that multi-generational building background is the foundation of how we work today.
From local exterior and structural projects to high-end spec home construction on the Southern California coast, our experience has always come back to the same thing: build it right, stay close to the work, and take pride in the result.
Today we focus that experience on fire hardening, electrical and backup power, and defensible space. Combined B General and C-10 Electrical licenses, with work that stays owner-led from the first walkthrough to the last.
Owner-led. Local. Built to last.
We keep the process straightforward. We look at the property, identify what matters, build the right scope, and walk you through the work clearly before anything moves forward.
We walk the property, look at the structure, the surrounding conditions, and the systems involved, and identify what needs attention.
We build a practical scope based on risk, priorities, budget, and how the work should actually be sequenced.
We complete the work with a contractor's mindset. Coordinated, documented, and built to hold up.
We close the loop, review the finished work, and make sure you understand what was done and why.
Most of our work has come from referrals, repeat customers, and local relationships. We take that seriously: clear communication, owner-led work, and finished projects we are proud to stand behind.
Michael rebuilt my large deck at my home that was a complete tear down. He did a fantastic job and I would recommend him for any project I have in the future!
Michael and his team are top notch! I've used them many years in my capacity as a realtor and a property manager for clients who are in need of both small and large jobs. They are competitively priced, have great communication, and always perform excellent work. I'm so grateful I can always rely on them to help me and my clients with construction needs!
I've used Margrave Construction on multiple jobs for clients and they've always been great to work with. They recently handled a service panel upgrade and, like usual, everything went smooth. They communicated well, showed up when they said they would, and got the job done right. As a real estate agent, it's a huge help having contractors I can trust and refer with confidence. I'll definitely keep using them.
Tell us what you're trying to protect, upgrade, or prepare for.
You do not need every detail figured out before reaching out. Some homeowners call because of an insurance issue. Others are preparing before fire season, need a panel upgrade, or want backup power before the next outage. We can help sort through the scope.
