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Groundworks

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Groundworks

3.72(
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Customers say: Super punctual
42 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

"I had the annual maintenance on our Water Grabber system performed today by service technician Archie Boone. Archie as always great customer service, communication and professionalism. It is always a pleasure to see him. He has been servicing our system the past several years. I highly recommend Groundworks and Archie for their services."

Mike S on October 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

"I had the annual maintenance on our Water Grabber system performed today by service technician Archie Boone. Archie as always great customer service, communication and professionalism. It is always a pleasure to see him. He has been servicing our system the past several years. I highly recommend Groundworks and Archie for their services."

Mike S on October 2025


Taddonio Engineering, LLC

4.87(
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Taddonio Engineering, LLC

4.87(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
263 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!

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Zhi L on November 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!

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Zhi L on November 2025


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RENE MUGNIER ASSOCIATES, INC.

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RENE MUGNIER ASSOCIATES, INC.

5.00(
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35 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

Rene Mugnier Associates, Inc. is a structural engineering firm based in Cambridge, MA that specializes in the investigation, forensic, and rehabilitation of residential and commercial houses and buildings. Founded in 1973 by Rene Mugnier, our company focuses on helping in the purchase, sale, and with how to fix your home. We also provide full structural services for the preparation of structural plans for all constructions (home and commercial). With our structural investigations we aim to educate you on the existing potential or future problems which could occur pertaining to the structure of any kind of building

"I am a contractor that does structural repairs. I get hired by homeowners to work on their property and am often hired after they’ve consulted with Rene Mugnier and Associates. The engineers at this offices are extremely well versed in what they do, thorough and available. I recommend them to customers and friends and the time and I look forward to working on sites they are managing. I know the work is going to be top notch and professional. "

Don I on September 2025

Rene Mugnier Associates, Inc. is a structural engineering firm based in Cambridge, MA that specializes in the investigation, forensic, and rehabilitation of residential and commercial houses and buildings. Founded in 1973 by Rene Mugnier, our company focuses on helping in the purchase, sale, and with how to fix your home. We also provide full structural services for the preparation of structural plans for all constructions (home and commercial). With our structural investigations we aim to educate you on the existing potential or future problems which could occur pertaining to the structure of any kind of building

"I am a contractor that does structural repairs. I get hired by homeowners to work on their property and am often hired after they’ve consulted with Rene Mugnier and Associates. The engineers at this offices are extremely well versed in what they do, thorough and available. I recommend them to customers and friends and the time and I look forward to working on sites they are managing. I know the work is going to be top notch and professional. "

Don I on September 2025


Berdi Consulting

4.79(
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Berdi Consulting

4.79(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 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


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.


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Matriarch Construction

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Matriarch Construction

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We are a woman owned residential general contracting company located in Winchester, MA. We specialize in full design,home renovations,additions,restorations, rehabs,kitchen renovations,bath renovations, exterior restorations, porch building & repairs, and so much more. Our clients rely on us for projects to be on time and on budget. Excellent communication is our specialty. Our intelligent, detailed, and honest approach to construction has left us with a great (and growing) reputation that we are proud of! Matriarch Construction has an outstanding reputation among the industry, continually nurturing long lasting partnerships with exceptional trade workers. Have peace of mind knowing that we are fully licensed and insured in MA and we can provide a certificate of insurance upon request. We want you to be happy with our work, and will make every effort to see that you are.

We are a woman owned residential general contracting company located in Winchester, MA. We specialize in full design,home renovations,additions,restorations, rehabs,kitchen renovations,bath renovations, exterior restorations, porch building & repairs, and so much more. Our clients rely on us for projects to be on time and on budget. Excellent communication is our specialty. Our intelligent, detailed, and honest approach to construction has left us with a great (and growing) reputation that we are proud of! Matriarch Construction has an outstanding reputation among the industry, continually nurturing long lasting partnerships with exceptional trade workers. Have peace of mind knowing that we are fully licensed and insured in MA and we can provide a certificate of insurance upon request. We want you to be happy with our work, and will make every effort to see that you are.


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LCG Boston LLC

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LCG Boston LLC

4.88(
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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




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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

If you intend to do the majority of the work yourself, you can pay to hire an architect or a structural engineer to ensure your home remains structurally sound. They can help with the planning to make sure everything is up to code and safe for your family. On the other hand, if you’re not sure your home will be completely safe when you’ve completed the project, let a pro do the job.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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.

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