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Groundworks

1600 Providence Hwy
3.71(
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Groundworks

1600 Providence Hwy
3.71(
217
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
49 local quotes requested
41 years of experience

Groundworks, previously Busy Dog Basement Technologies, specializes in helping homeowners with their waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space, and remodeling needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your foundation or basement. MA HIC 164895

"John McLaughlin or w.e his name should be embarrassed on how he treats his customers and workers ."

Mike P on September 2025

Groundworks, previously Busy Dog Basement Technologies, specializes in helping homeowners with their waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space, and remodeling needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your foundation or basement. MA HIC 164895

"John McLaughlin or w.e his name should be embarrassed on how he treats his customers and workers ."

Mike P on September 2025


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Harsini, Inc.

2121 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 800
5.00(
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Harsini, Inc.

2121 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 800
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our field and will always keep you informed on your particular task or project in a manner that is understandable to you. We look forward to earning your business!

"Mahyar was knowledgeable and a great communicator. His report was clear and helpful. He was also prompt in responding. All-around pleasant to work with. Highly recommend this firm."

Liz G on April 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our field and will always keep you informed on your particular task or project in a manner that is understandable to you. We look forward to earning your business!

"Mahyar was knowledgeable and a great communicator. His report was clear and helpful. He was also prompt in responding. All-around pleasant to work with. Highly recommend this firm."

Liz G on April 2023


Berdi Consulting

25 Wayland Hills Road
4.79(
138
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Berdi Consulting

25 Wayland Hills Road
4.79(
138
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 local quotes requested

Berdi Consulting provides structural engineering and architectural services in greater Boston area. We do comprehensive structural engineering analysis, architectural design, specifications and reporting.

"Stas was great, provessional, knowledgable. I highly recommend his work. His assistant Pavel, was not."

Matthew T on December 2024

Berdi Consulting provides structural engineering and architectural services in greater Boston area. We do comprehensive structural engineering analysis, architectural design, specifications and reporting.

"Stas was great, provessional, knowledgable. I highly recommend his work. His assistant Pavel, was not."

Matthew T on December 2024


Taddonio Engineering, LLC

29 Samuel Hill Rd
4.87(
319
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Taddonio Engineering, LLC

29 Samuel Hill Rd
4.87(
319
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
268 local quotes requested

Taddonio Engineering, LLC is a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!

"Quick to respond and schedule an appointment. Walked me through the structural issues and sent a report shortly after the visit."

Lauren B on September 2025

Taddonio Engineering, LLC is a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!

"Quick to respond and schedule an appointment. Walked me through the structural issues and sent a report shortly after the visit."

Lauren B on September 2025


RM Property & Design LLC

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RM Property & Design LLC

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4 years of experience

Streamline your building project with permit-ready plans from our expert team. We combine 15+ years of architectural and engineering experience to deliver quality build plans that bring your vision to life seamlessly and efficiently. Save time, avoid costly delays, and get your project approved faster with our proven process.

Streamline your building project with permit-ready plans from our expert team. We combine 15+ years of architectural and engineering experience to deliver quality build plans that bring your vision to life seamlessly and efficiently. Save time, avoid costly delays, and get your project approved faster with our proven process.


J.R. Welding & Fabrication

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J.R. Welding & Fabrication

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J.R. Welding & Fabrication is a full service welding shop, servicing all of the North Shore and southern NH. We specialize in ornamental hand railings, new metal fabrication, and light structural steel. We also tackle a wide variety of welding repairs. Hand railings, dumpsters, dump truck bodies, trailers, and others! Whatever it may be, we have 2,800 sq ft of shop space to accommodate your project, as well as mobile welding capabilities. We hold 15 years experience welding various types of projects in multiple industries. Please inquire with us today, and join our list of happy customers!

J.R. Welding & Fabrication is a full service welding shop, servicing all of the North Shore and southern NH. We specialize in ornamental hand railings, new metal fabrication, and light structural steel. We also tackle a wide variety of welding repairs. Hand railings, dumpsters, dump truck bodies, trailers, and others! Whatever it may be, we have 2,800 sq ft of shop space to accommodate your project, as well as mobile welding capabilities. We hold 15 years experience welding various types of projects in multiple industries. Please inquire with us today, and join our list of happy customers!


LCG Boston LLC

4 Draper St.
4.88(
8
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LCG Boston LLC

4 Draper St.
4.88(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

LCG BOSTON, LLC strives to not only to satisfy our customers expectations but to exceed them in every way. We are committed to handling every new project with the same care and precision as the last, and we believe in establishing transparent, honest relationship with our clients that last beyond the projects end date. Our team has over 17 years of experience in new construction to full renovation projects. WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELP YOU LOVE YOUR HOME AGAIN

"William and team did an excellent job. I would definitely hire them again for a major construction project."

Andrew R on March 2023

LCG BOSTON, LLC strives to not only to satisfy our customers expectations but to exceed them in every way. We are committed to handling every new project with the same care and precision as the last, and we believe in establishing transparent, honest relationship with our clients that last beyond the projects end date. Our team has over 17 years of experience in new construction to full renovation projects. WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELP YOU LOVE YOUR HOME AGAIN

"William and team did an excellent job. I would definitely hire them again for a major construction project."

Andrew R on March 2023


MF Engineering & Designs, Inc.

142 Fisher St
5.00(
2
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MF Engineering & Designs, Inc.

142 Fisher St
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At the heart of our business philosophy is a desire to develop long-term partnerships with clients by delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. This philosophy shapes our business decisions and ensures that the resource implications are fully understood for each project we commit to. We now have Consultants (our Associates) network and partner organizations, all with a lean management structure and similar values and work ethics. Therefore, we can tailor our resources to suit specific project requirements and add specialist services where required. We can work on projects of varying sizes, from the one-off inspection to multi-million dollar new builds with engineering teams scaled to suit. Our back-office support and systems allow our project engineers and our associates to focus on project delivery and build on-going relationships with clients as we all have an interest in delivering successful projects. All projects undertaken by the company will be managed by one of our consultants who will lead the civil/structural design and be the prime client contact and interface with other project team participants. We believe that clients and project developers need a degree of certainty concerning engineering scopes and costs. Where project scopes are well defined, we can provide lump-sum fees; alternatively, where scopes are less well defined, we can work on hourly rates with a maximum estimated fee value.

"Marcelo All ways dos greta Job he is the best!"

Elielq S on January 2021

At the heart of our business philosophy is a desire to develop long-term partnerships with clients by delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. This philosophy shapes our business decisions and ensures that the resource implications are fully understood for each project we commit to. We now have Consultants (our Associates) network and partner organizations, all with a lean management structure and similar values and work ethics. Therefore, we can tailor our resources to suit specific project requirements and add specialist services where required. We can work on projects of varying sizes, from the one-off inspection to multi-million dollar new builds with engineering teams scaled to suit. Our back-office support and systems allow our project engineers and our associates to focus on project delivery and build on-going relationships with clients as we all have an interest in delivering successful projects. All projects undertaken by the company will be managed by one of our consultants who will lead the civil/structural design and be the prime client contact and interface with other project team participants. We believe that clients and project developers need a degree of certainty concerning engineering scopes and costs. Where project scopes are well defined, we can provide lump-sum fees; alternatively, where scopes are less well defined, we can work on hourly rates with a maximum estimated fee value.

"Marcelo All ways dos greta Job he is the best!"

Elielq S on January 2021



KINSELLABUILT

88 Mason Ter
5.00(
32
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KINSELLABUILT

88 Mason Ter
5.00(
32
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Kinsella Built, Custom Construction & Renovation is a fully licensed and insured, full service remodeling, renovation and repair company that has more than 20 years of experience in the greater Boston area. For high quality craftsmanship customized to meet your specifications and needs, regardless of the extent of the work you need done. We are committed to providing our Boston clientele with personalized services that make your vision our top priority. We've designed comfortable and livable homes for families of all shapes and sizes. Kinsella Built, Custom Construction & Renovation is committed to bringing your dream home to life. With over 20 years of experience the Kinsella Built, Custom Construction & Renovations team excels at: Full kitchen and bathroom remodels Custom patio and deck builds Drywall hanging and finishing Laminate, tile and wood floor repairs and replacements Custom designed built-in cabinets Interior and exterior Trim Work

"We had a terrific experience. John was very helpful and responsive and we highly recommend using them."

Brendan R on April 2025

Kinsella Built, Custom Construction & Renovation is a fully licensed and insured, full service remodeling, renovation and repair company that has more than 20 years of experience in the greater Boston area. For high quality craftsmanship customized to meet your specifications and needs, regardless of the extent of the work you need done. We are committed to providing our Boston clientele with personalized services that make your vision our top priority. We've designed comfortable and livable homes for families of all shapes and sizes. Kinsella Built, Custom Construction & Renovation is committed to bringing your dream home to life. With over 20 years of experience the Kinsella Built, Custom Construction & Renovations team excels at: Full kitchen and bathroom remodels Custom patio and deck builds Drywall hanging and finishing Laminate, tile and wood floor repairs and replacements Custom designed built-in cabinets Interior and exterior Trim Work

"We had a terrific experience. John was very helpful and responsive and we highly recommend using them."

Brendan R on April 2025

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, floor joists are essential structural components. They support the weight of floors and everything on them, transferring loads to the foundation and walls. Properly installed joists are necessary for maintaining strength, stability, and structural integrity.

Provides expert analysis, ensuring safety and compliance with building codes.

Through proper drainage solutions and compacting the foundation soil.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

The standard thickness for an LVL beam is between 1.75 inches and 7 inches. However, you can order LVL beams in non-standard sizes as well. When you work with a contractor, they can source beams that are the appropriate size for your project for you after assessing your blueprints.

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