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Ox Foundation Solutions

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Ox Foundation Solutions

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We are a locally owned and owner operated company with over 20 years experience in the foundation repair and basement waterproofing industry. We are an honest and fair company who will treat your like our home. We set ourselves apart from our competition through our personal touch on every project. We realize that no one ever wants to be put in the position to need major structural repair or waterproofing on their home. We make a negative situation positive through our excellent customer service and attention to detail. We know that our customers homes are often their largest investments and we take pride in protecting that investment for our customers. We will treat your home like it is our own. At OX Foundation Solutions, our certified basement waterproofing and foundation repair specialists are ready to help with your basement or crawl space concerns. We offer a full range of basement waterproofing, foundation repair and crawl space encapsulation services from drainage and sump pump installation to structural repair solutions. Reasons why Birmingham families choose OX Foundation Solutions to fix their wet basement, smelly crawl spaces and foundation issues: Experience and reputation in Birmingham, AL – we are a company you can trust! Locally operated. The most advanced waterproofing products available. Expertly trained to design best-in-class systems and oversee every OX Foundation Solutions project. Fully insured - we carry general liability, truck insurance and are covered by worker's compensation insurance. Basement Health Association member (CSRS) Certified Structural Repair Specialist on staff.

"Ceser, Mike and Kam arrived on time as Ox Foundation had promised. These guys know what they are doing and got the work done right. They not only did an excellent job of encapsulating the crawl space but left the job site clean every day they left and they were there three days. These three guys went above and beyond to make sure I was pleased with their work. I would highly recommend Ox Foundation and these guys if you need them. Ceser, Mike and Kam are to be commended for their pride in the work they do. It was a pleasure working with them. A.J."

A.J. P on October 2025

We are a locally owned and owner operated company with over 20 years experience in the foundation repair and basement waterproofing industry. We are an honest and fair company who will treat your like our home. We set ourselves apart from our competition through our personal touch on every project. We realize that no one ever wants to be put in the position to need major structural repair or waterproofing on their home. We make a negative situation positive through our excellent customer service and attention to detail. We know that our customers homes are often their largest investments and we take pride in protecting that investment for our customers. We will treat your home like it is our own. At OX Foundation Solutions, our certified basement waterproofing and foundation repair specialists are ready to help with your basement or crawl space concerns. We offer a full range of basement waterproofing, foundation repair and crawl space encapsulation services from drainage and sump pump installation to structural repair solutions. Reasons why Birmingham families choose OX Foundation Solutions to fix their wet basement, smelly crawl spaces and foundation issues: Experience and reputation in Birmingham, AL – we are a company you can trust! Locally operated. The most advanced waterproofing products available. Expertly trained to design best-in-class systems and oversee every OX Foundation Solutions project. Fully insured - we carry general liability, truck insurance and are covered by worker's compensation insurance. Basement Health Association member (CSRS) Certified Structural Repair Specialist on staff.

"Ceser, Mike and Kam arrived on time as Ox Foundation had promised. These guys know what they are doing and got the work done right. They not only did an excellent job of encapsulating the crawl space but left the job site clean every day they left and they were there three days. These three guys went above and beyond to make sure I was pleased with their work. I would highly recommend Ox Foundation and these guys if you need them. Ceser, Mike and Kam are to be commended for their pride in the work they do. It was a pleasure working with them. A.J."

A.J. P on October 2025

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L&L Automotive Repair

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L&L Automotive Repair

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We are a small business located in Northwest Alabama. We are a 2 man Automotive repair facility. We have been in operation since 2001. With over 100 years combined Automotive repair Experience.

We are a small business located in Northwest Alabama. We are a 2 man Automotive repair facility. We have been in operation since 2001. With over 100 years combined Automotive repair Experience.

J&J Metal Construction

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J&J Metal Construction

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16 years of experience

Steel Erection, metal roofing, roof repairs, carports, canopies, metal buildings (tubing, red angle,etc) garage doors (both panel and drum type) frame work, welding fabrications, beef up, vinyl siding, and so much more. We are licensed and insured, commercial and residential.

Steel Erection, metal roofing, roof repairs, carports, canopies, metal buildings (tubing, red angle,etc) garage doors (both panel and drum type) frame work, welding fabrications, beef up, vinyl siding, and so much more. We are licensed and insured, commercial and residential.

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

  • Fire-resistant

  • Unaffected by pests

  • Longer-lasting

  • Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Trusses and rafters each have advantages and disadvantages, so one isn’t necessarily better than the other. For example, trusses are more affordable and often come in prefabricated kits, so they’re easier to build than rafters. However, rafters are available in a variety of designs, so it’s easier to find one that fits your style preferences. Plus, if you want to build an attic at some point down the line, it’s far easier to do that with rafters rather than trusses.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

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