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Bix Basement Systems

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Bix Basement Systems

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Customers say: Quality work
66 years of experience

Bix Services is a full service basement, foundation and crawl space repair company with access to more than 28 patented products by Basement Systems, Inc. and Foundation Supportworks, Inc.

Bix Services is a full service basement, foundation and crawl space repair company with access to more than 28 patented products by Basement Systems, Inc. and Foundation Supportworks, Inc.

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EHM

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EHM

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Customers say: Quality work
72 years of experience

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

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Burke Engineering Sales Co

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Burke Engineering Sales Co

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Welcome to Burke Engineering Sales! We have been serving the Siouxland since 1952. Our President GR "Jerry" Gardiner feels the foundation of Burke Engineering has been built on its reputation of excellent customer service and selling quality products at a competitive price. Burke Engineering professional staff can meet your specific needs as well as write hardware and door schedules for your specific projects. We Specialize In: • Hollow metal doors and frames • Wood doors • Finish hardware • Acoustical ceilings • Access flooring • Chain link fence Provided Trades, Services, and/or Products • Construction materials • Acoustical and ceiling work • Access flooring system installation • Fence construction • Wood and Plastic Laminated Doors • Finish Hardware - Builders Hardware • Hollow Metal Doors and Frames See what a difference it makes when you give Burke Engineering and BTB Limited the opportunity to work with you on your next project.

Welcome to Burke Engineering Sales! We have been serving the Siouxland since 1952. Our President GR "Jerry" Gardiner feels the foundation of Burke Engineering has been built on its reputation of excellent customer service and selling quality products at a competitive price. Burke Engineering professional staff can meet your specific needs as well as write hardware and door schedules for your specific projects. We Specialize In: • Hollow metal doors and frames • Wood doors • Finish hardware • Acoustical ceilings • Access flooring • Chain link fence Provided Trades, Services, and/or Products • Construction materials • Acoustical and ceiling work • Access flooring system installation • Fence construction • Wood and Plastic Laminated Doors • Finish Hardware - Builders Hardware • Hollow Metal Doors and Frames See what a difference it makes when you give Burke Engineering and BTB Limited the opportunity to work with you on your next project.

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren’t uneven across the gap, and don’t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don’t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.

A structural inspection report will include a detailed description of the structural engineer’s findings, applicable photographs, and recommendations to correct the issue. The contents of the report may depend on the scope of the inspection but might also include a time and cost estimate for recommended work to correct any structural problems found during the inspection. 

The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits. 

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage.

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