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Bix Basement Systems

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Bix Basement Systems

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Customers say: Quality work
65 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
71 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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AAK Mechanical

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AAK Mechanical

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In 2005 AAK Mechanical, INC. was established by Steven & Jennifer Coppenbarger to better serve the growing need for general contractors. Today, the business is still owned and operated by Steven, Jennifer, and their three children Adam, Alex, and Kelsey. AAK Mechanical has combined over a decade of experience to offer an extremely broad line of services across multiple industries to meet nearly any challenge a customer may have. We complete projects from the ground up and can also maintain, repair, modify, or relocate thereafter. Our goal at AAK Mechanical is to provide all customers with an experienced and qualified team that will meet and even exceed their expectations. We pride ourselves on our reputation for staying on budget and on schedule while also providing high quality work. Safety is something that is taken very seriously at AAK Mechanical. We are dedicated to performing our duties using the utmost safest procedures possible. All employees undergo an extensive safety course before they step foot on a jobsite.

In 2005 AAK Mechanical, INC. was established by Steven & Jennifer Coppenbarger to better serve the growing need for general contractors. Today, the business is still owned and operated by Steven, Jennifer, and their three children Adam, Alex, and Kelsey. AAK Mechanical has combined over a decade of experience to offer an extremely broad line of services across multiple industries to meet nearly any challenge a customer may have. We complete projects from the ground up and can also maintain, repair, modify, or relocate thereafter. Our goal at AAK Mechanical is to provide all customers with an experienced and qualified team that will meet and even exceed their expectations. We pride ourselves on our reputation for staying on budget and on schedule while also providing high quality work. Safety is something that is taken very seriously at AAK Mechanical. We are dedicated to performing our duties using the utmost safest procedures possible. All employees undergo an extensive safety course before they step foot on a jobsite.

Daniel Mfg. Inc.

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Daniel Mfg. Inc.

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38 years of experience

Founded in 1987, Daniel Mfg. Inc has built an outstanding reputation for producing quality results in even the most adverse situations. We strive to provide cost effective, time critical solutions for all of our valued customers. Our broad range of capabilities can be custom tailored to accommodate everything from simple welding repairs, to complex prototyping, and research and development projects. We look forward to serving your needs with the same forward approach that has kept us on the cutting edge of custom fabrication for twenty five years. Bring us your challenge and we promise you will not be disappointed.

Founded in 1987, Daniel Mfg. Inc has built an outstanding reputation for producing quality results in even the most adverse situations. We strive to provide cost effective, time critical solutions for all of our valued customers. Our broad range of capabilities can be custom tailored to accommodate everything from simple welding repairs, to complex prototyping, and research and development projects. We look forward to serving your needs with the same forward approach that has kept us on the cutting edge of custom fabrication for twenty five years. Bring us your challenge and we promise you will not be disappointed.

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

A split-level home is one that has several staggered floors connected by short staircases, while a split floor plan separates the primary bedroom from the rest of the bedrooms. Split floor plans are most often found in single-story homes, while split-level homes are always at least two stories.

Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing.

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