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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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AAK Mechanical

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AAK Mechanical

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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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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39 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.

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

Signs of structural damage include foundation cracks, roof leaks, bouncy floors, crumbling concrete, and cracked or leaning chimneys. Structural damage can make itself apparent in various ways, and sometimes, there may not be obvious signs. Inspect your foundation and roof annually to stay ahead of potentially serious structural problems. 

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

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.

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