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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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Taddonio Engineering, LLC

29 Samuel Hill Rd
4.87(
320
)
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




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.


Land Management Systems Inc.

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Land Management Systems Inc.

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Land Management Systems, Inc. is a multidisciplinary firm engaged in the professional disciplines of Land Surveying and Civil Engineering, established in 1991 by J. Randolph Parker, Jr., P.L.S.. The firm has earned a reputation of honesty and professionalism through continued dedication and commitment to the highest standards of professional practice and individual attention to client concerns and interests as well as those of the community. Land Management Systems, Inc. specializes in environmental permitting, health, zoning and subdivision permitting as well as property line delineation, land court survey, title insurance and condominium surveys. Land Management Systems, Inc. provides site planning and land management consultation as well as construction support, site inspection and as-built surveys. Land Management Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All policies and procedures regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, training, layoff and recall practices will be administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin and citizenship status, age, sex, handicap, disability, martial status or political preference except where any one of these is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Land Management Systems, Inc. is a multidisciplinary firm engaged in the professional disciplines of Land Surveying and Civil Engineering, established in 1991 by J. Randolph Parker, Jr., P.L.S.. The firm has earned a reputation of honesty and professionalism through continued dedication and commitment to the highest standards of professional practice and individual attention to client concerns and interests as well as those of the community. Land Management Systems, Inc. specializes in environmental permitting, health, zoning and subdivision permitting as well as property line delineation, land court survey, title insurance and condominium surveys. Land Management Systems, Inc. provides site planning and land management consultation as well as construction support, site inspection and as-built surveys. Land Management Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All policies and procedures regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, training, layoff and recall practices will be administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin and citizenship status, age, sex, handicap, disability, martial status or political preference except where any one of these is a bona fide occupational qualification.





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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

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

Structural engineers can perform various inspections on different structures in your home. These inspections usually include a report detailing the engineer’s findings and recommendations for repairs so you can determine your next course of action for repairs, replacements, or new builds. Some of the most common structural engineering reports include:

  • Full home inspection: $350–$1,000

  • Foundation: $300–$800

  • Load-bearing walls: $300–$1,000

  • Roof: $150–$600

  • Chimney: $200–$500

While concrete walls do not need to "breathe" in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.

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.

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