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Groundworks

33 W Bacon Street
3.71(
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Groundworks

33 W Bacon Street
3.71(
217
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
36 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


Taddonio Engineering, LLC

29 Samuel Hill Rd
4.87(
320
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Approved Pro

Taddonio Engineering, LLC

29 Samuel Hill Rd
4.87(
320
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
282 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!

"Moved two outlets "

Joe S on October 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!

"Moved two outlets "

Joe S on October 2025




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Meyer and Sons Inc

PO Box 981
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Meyer and Sons Inc

PO Box 981
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53 years of experience

At Meyer and Sons, Inc we offer Design Services for both New homes, additions, remodels, and Septic Designs. We are a full service Building contractor able to manage your construction project from start to finish. We offer Property Management Services for properties on Cape Cod. Meyer and Sons, Inc has been offering these services for more than 44 years

At Meyer and Sons, Inc we offer Design Services for both New homes, additions, remodels, and Septic Designs. We are a full service Building contractor able to manage your construction project from start to finish. We offer Property Management Services for properties on Cape Cod. Meyer and Sons, Inc has been offering these services for more than 44 years




Joseph D. Nardone Custom Carpentry

25 Captain Percival Rd.
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Joseph D. Nardone Custom Carpentry

25 Captain Percival Rd.
No reviews yet
27 years of experience

Joseph D. Nardone Custom Carpentry is a building/remodeling company with over 15 years experience, based in Cape Cod, MA. Outstanding craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail is what seperates us from the rest and makes us the best.

Joseph D. Nardone Custom Carpentry is a building/remodeling company with over 15 years experience, based in Cape Cod, MA. Outstanding craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail is what seperates us from the rest and makes us the best.


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Southeastern Development Co., LLC

P.o. Box 1252
5.00(
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Southeastern Development Co., LLC

P.o. Box 1252
5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

• New Home Construction Only • Award Winning Home Designs • 20+ Years of Construction & Real Estate Experience • "A+" BBB Rating • Ultra Energy-Efficient Home Designs • We are the leading "Systems-Built" Custom Home Builder in Southeastern Massachusetts! • We utilize State of the Art CAD Design; Incorporating Modular, Panelized, SIP, & Traditional Stick-Built approaches for our clients • Owner, Dana Nilson, is a Certified Green Professional (CGP) with the NAHB • Energy Star Partner • New Construction Only

• New Home Construction Only • Award Winning Home Designs • 20+ Years of Construction & Real Estate Experience • "A+" BBB Rating • Ultra Energy-Efficient Home Designs • We are the leading "Systems-Built" Custom Home Builder in Southeastern Massachusetts! • We utilize State of the Art CAD Design; Incorporating Modular, Panelized, SIP, & Traditional Stick-Built approaches for our clients • Owner, Dana Nilson, is a Certified Green Professional (CGP) with the NAHB • Energy Star Partner • New Construction Only


Serving homeowners, builders, architects, attorneys, realtors and developers in Eastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Nantucket, and beyond.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

You need to hire a structural engineer when building or modifying any component with a structural load in your home. Common situations where you would need a structural engineer include home inspections when buying or selling a home, investigating possible issues with your foundation, beams, load-bearing walls, or chimneys, breaking ground on a new home or structure on your property, and renovating an old part of your home that could threaten any structural integrity. Home additions and bump-outs also require an engineer.

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

Structural engineers specialize in all aspects of a building’s structural integrity, including the foundation. Foundation engineering is a critical part of structural engineering, so structural engineers are experts in foundation design. Many foundation repair companies either have a structural engineer on staff or one they work closely with, so be sure you look for that when deciding who to hire for foundation repair.

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