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Q: Are split-level and a split-floor plan the same thing?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Why are houses built with crawl spaces?

• <div><p>The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They&rsquo;re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they&rsquo;re at less of a risk of freezing.</p></div>

Q: What factors affect building costs?

• <div><p>The costs depend on the type of wood, labor, roofing material, permits, and whether additional storage or enclosed walls are included.</p></div>

Q: For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be recommended?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.nahb.org/">National Association of Home Builders</a> requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/sinking-foundation.htm">sinking foundation</a>, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.</p></div>

Q: Can hiring a pro prevent future structural issues?

• <div><p>Their expertise in identifying potential problems early and implementing durable solutions safeguards your home&rsquo;s integrity.</p></div>

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Last update on September 08, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
We had our bathroom remodeled and couldn’t be happier! The team was honest, reliable, and delivered exactly what they promised—on time and with excellent quality. They were flexible, easy to work with, and truly made the process stress-free. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a trustworthy and...
Five Star Bath Solutions of Central Illinois
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Reviewed in November 2024
Was very professional, on time and exactly what we asked for. We had 2 trees dropped one very close to our home. No damage he definitely knows what he is doing. No heavy equipment just him and his chainsaws and ropes. We was truly amazed with his skill. Highly recommend!
Rooted in Christ
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Reviewed in April 2024
Excellent experience working with Steve and Home Comfort. The price was good and job was done quickly and professionally. We had insulation blown in our attic and had our garage and crawl spaces spray foamed.
Home Comfort, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2023
I hired James Flanagan Construction to replace 5 interior doors and to paint my 8 double sets of louvered closet doors and place trim around the door openings. They went above and beyond and did an amazing job. They were very personable, professional and detail oriented perfectionists. Iâ m so...
James Flanigan Construction
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Reviewed in December 2022
I hired Greg to build a deck and pavilion off my new swimming pool. He did an absolutely amazing job. He is not only great at his craft but also a pleasure to work with. He also installed a chain link fence around the pool and has reframed & replaced several doors for me. Next project up...
Liberty grace roofing and remodeling plllc
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Reviewed in September 2022
The experience I had wit J&C was excellent! I would recommend hiring this company for any home renovations. They do not cut corners to make work easier or cheaper in there end. They take pride in their work and very professional when talking with me.
J&C Home Renovations
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Reviewed in April 2022
Excellent detailed work! Braulio and Josh have transformed our back yard, with several perfectly level panels and chain link mix as requested. Very quick estimate, timely communication, and professional on site presence. Our family will have a great summer with the kids and pups fenced in. Would...
Welding & Fencing and More
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Reviewed in February 2022
I have used Advanced Moving and Storage twice. They had an attractive estimate and attractive service offer. The movers of the company were reliable, dedicated and creative. They wrapped everything just in time and loaded all furniture in a creative way. The manager of the crew was always...
Advanced Moving & Storage, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2022
Very well! End result looks beautiful and Andy was able to work with our general contractor to coordinate installation and assist in finishing the coordinating stairs. Did a good job with transitions where concrete floor was not level.
Vertical Group LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
Daniel and his crew installed a window and 1 wall of drywall. They did an excellent job, showed up when they said they would and completed the project when promised. I would hire them again.
Daniel's Drywall
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Advanced Foundation Repair & Replacement

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Serving Minier, IL and surrounding areas

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"Two years ago my wife and I noticed that our foundation was beginning to settle. We had huge cracks in the dry-wall and our front door wasn't opening and closing properly. We decided to contact Advanced Foundation Repair and Replacement, owner Frank Matyiko. He got a structural engineer to our house. The engineer recommended that we needed twelve piers in order to fix our foundation. the entire construction project went as planned. Advance Foundation provided us with a transferable warranty in case we decided to sell our home.
The overall experience was wonderful their crew was very professional and we would use them again and recommend them to anyone!!
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

The costs depend on the type of wood, labor, roofing material, permits, and whether additional storage or enclosed walls are included.

The National Association of Home Builders requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a sinking foundation, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.

Their expertise in identifying potential problems early and implementing durable solutions safeguards your home’s integrity.

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