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JES Foundation Repair

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JES Foundation Repair

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32 years of experience
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Established in 1993, JES stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of Virginia and Maryland, we bring our local expertise closer to you. JES proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At JES, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! 410516000653 (DC) | 50637 (MD) | WV027473 (WV)

"JES was very professional and easy to work with from the beginning to the end of our basement project. Eric was very knowledgeable, and exceedingly helpful in answering our questions and making us feel comfortable with the choices we made. The crew that did the work were quick, clean, and extremely efficient. We were very happy with everything they did!"

Andrea M on October 2025

Established in 1993, JES stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of Virginia and Maryland, we bring our local expertise closer to you. JES proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At JES, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! 410516000653 (DC) | 50637 (MD) | WV027473 (WV)

"JES was very professional and easy to work with from the beginning to the end of our basement project. Eric was very knowledgeable, and exceedingly helpful in answering our questions and making us feel comfortable with the choices we made. The crew that did the work were quick, clean, and extremely efficient. We were very happy with everything they did!"

Andrea M on October 2025


MT Engineering Services

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MT Engineering Services

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Our engineering firm specializes in providing professional Civil Engineering services in both the public and private sectors for construction and development projects including Geotechnical Eng., Pavement Eng., and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection. MTES provides tailored geotechnical exploration and investigation services to our clients designed to fit the need and scope Our services include: Geotechnical Investigations Foundation inspection and repair Deep Foundation Design for Bridges, High-Rises, and other Structures Slope Stability Analyses Geotechnical Instrumentation Structural design and inspection Observation and Testing of Compacted Fill and (Site) Earthworks Observation and Logging of Drilled Shaft Excavations and Construction Coordination and Implementation of Full-Scale Shaft Load Testing Observation of Pile Foundation Systems Vibration Monitoring Peer Reviews

Our engineering firm specializes in providing professional Civil Engineering services in both the public and private sectors for construction and development projects including Geotechnical Eng., Pavement Eng., and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection. MTES provides tailored geotechnical exploration and investigation services to our clients designed to fit the need and scope Our services include: Geotechnical Investigations Foundation inspection and repair Deep Foundation Design for Bridges, High-Rises, and other Structures Slope Stability Analyses Geotechnical Instrumentation Structural design and inspection Observation and Testing of Compacted Fill and (Site) Earthworks Observation and Logging of Drilled Shaft Excavations and Construction Coordination and Implementation of Full-Scale Shaft Load Testing Observation of Pile Foundation Systems Vibration Monitoring Peer Reviews


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May Design Group LLC

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May Design Group LLC

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8 years of experience

Architectural Building Design, Structural Design, Mechanical &Plumbing&Electrical Design, Custom Home Design, Interior Design, Deck Design, Construction Consulting, Permit Expediting, 3D Model Visualizing, and many more... May Design Group is composed of Licensed Architects and Engineers to serve in DC, MD, VA.

Architectural Building Design, Structural Design, Mechanical &Plumbing&Electrical Design, Custom Home Design, Interior Design, Deck Design, Construction Consulting, Permit Expediting, 3D Model Visualizing, and many more... May Design Group is composed of Licensed Architects and Engineers to serve in DC, MD, VA.



Vodsil

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Vodsil

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24 years of experience

Vodsil is a Family owned company that started out in Maryland in early 2001 as a wood floor specialist. Since then we have worked with dozens of companies in the D.M.V area and expanded our services to every aspect of residential construction, repairs, and renovation. We have our HMIC and are liscenced and insured.

Vodsil is a Family owned company that started out in Maryland in early 2001 as a wood floor specialist. Since then we have worked with dozens of companies in the D.M.V area and expanded our services to every aspect of residential construction, repairs, and renovation. We have our HMIC and are liscenced and insured.


Huska Consulting, LLC

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Huska Consulting, LLC

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8 years of experience

Huska Consulting, LLC is a civil engineering consulting company which provides a variety of services with a specialty in site civil land development in and around the District of Columbia. It is a new startup with only one member: the founder Christopher Huska, PE.

Huska Consulting, LLC is a civil engineering consulting company which provides a variety of services with a specialty in site civil land development in and around the District of Columbia. It is a new startup with only one member: the founder Christopher Huska, PE.


GIT, Corporation

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GIT, Corporation

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14 years of experience

GIT is a geotechnical engineering consulting firm serving the Washington DC and Metropolitan area. GIT provides a wide range of materials testing and inspections with soil, concrete, masonry, and asphalt testing technology.

GIT is a geotechnical engineering consulting firm serving the Washington DC and Metropolitan area. GIT provides a wide range of materials testing and inspections with soil, concrete, masonry, and asphalt testing technology.


The Jennings Group LLC

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The Jennings Group LLC

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42 years of experience

The Jennings Group is a professional building and remodeling contractor dedicated to satisfaction for each and every client. Our objective is to continue to meet the needs and requirements of our clients through our remodeling expertise and specialties in both the commercial and residential realms. We strive to deliver high-quality, cost-effective projects on schedule by employing and supporting motivated, flexible, and focused teams. We value the importance of our relationships and will continue to remain fair and true in our dealings with all employees, clients, vendors, and partners. Our clients count on our dependability, our drive, and our integrity. We take great pride in our accomplishments and build on them every day.

The Jennings Group is a professional building and remodeling contractor dedicated to satisfaction for each and every client. Our objective is to continue to meet the needs and requirements of our clients through our remodeling expertise and specialties in both the commercial and residential realms. We strive to deliver high-quality, cost-effective projects on schedule by employing and supporting motivated, flexible, and focused teams. We value the importance of our relationships and will continue to remain fair and true in our dealings with all employees, clients, vendors, and partners. Our clients count on our dependability, our drive, and our integrity. We take great pride in our accomplishments and build on them every day.


ZTigerS Consult

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ZTigerS Consult

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9 years of experience

At ZTigerS Consult we offer strong professionalism and dedication to your projects, being small or large. We will work with you for the best solution in the most efficient manner. Understanding well the role of the engineer in the complex process of structural design, we will do our best to provide you with innovative and sustainable structural solutions. ◾Creatively apply the technology in a responsive and timely manner to provide quality work for our clients and be valuable members of strong design and construction teams, ◾Earning trust through doing what is right even when doing so is difficult, ◾Respect architectural aesthetics and concerns to find most cost-efficient means of achieving architectural and structural ideas, ◾Work on schedule and provide full attention to each project from start to finish, to meet and exceed our client expectations. ◾In every design and construction team we are proactive rather than reactive. Thus, we can anticipate issues before they become problems. We are proud of our achievements and remain devoted on looking for new ways to improve our level of service.

At ZTigerS Consult we offer strong professionalism and dedication to your projects, being small or large. We will work with you for the best solution in the most efficient manner. Understanding well the role of the engineer in the complex process of structural design, we will do our best to provide you with innovative and sustainable structural solutions. ◾Creatively apply the technology in a responsive and timely manner to provide quality work for our clients and be valuable members of strong design and construction teams, ◾Earning trust through doing what is right even when doing so is difficult, ◾Respect architectural aesthetics and concerns to find most cost-efficient means of achieving architectural and structural ideas, ◾Work on schedule and provide full attention to each project from start to finish, to meet and exceed our client expectations. ◾In every design and construction team we are proactive rather than reactive. Thus, we can anticipate issues before they become problems. We are proud of our achievements and remain devoted on looking for new ways to improve our level of service.


Billings Construction Inc

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Billings Construction Inc

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17 years of experience

Our company has been servicing the State of Maryland for over 10 years. We are a family owned company that prides ourselves in providing excellent service to our clients. We advise our clients before and during the construction or renovation of their property. We offer competitive rates with top quality results. We except check, visa, master card in ome cases special financing.

Our company has been servicing the State of Maryland for over 10 years. We are a family owned company that prides ourselves in providing excellent service to our clients. We advise our clients before and during the construction or renovation of their property. We offer competitive rates with top quality results. We except check, visa, master card in ome cases special financing.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:

  • Dry rot

  • Infestation

  • Shifting or cracking foundations

  • Erosion

  • Water damage

  • Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

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.

Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as “crawl space foundations,” but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation. 

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

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