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JES Foundation Repair

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JES Foundation Repair

3.33(
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35 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

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)

"I hired JES to install a trench and sump system into the basement of a new house I purchased. After the job was completed, I noticed the cellar stairwell was pooling water. They returned and said that they didn't think that the drain was run direct to the sump as it should have been but they needed to open the concrete to verify. I also asked why there was no water in the sumps. They ran tests with water for 2 hours and didn't see water and tried to explain to me that it was expected since the water was running out around the drainage under the foundation. They even had a supervisor try to explain to me over the phone when I questioned it. It took them several weeks to return to fix the cellar drain and sure enough, the pipe was just run to under the foundation and not directed into the trench/sump. A repair team came out and busted up the concrete to correct it. In doing so, they saw that their trench was also not connected to the sumps at all, which is why I never saw water in the sumps and not the mysterious theory they tried to convince me of weeks prior. This is terrible that there is no inspection of work prior to covering it totally with concrete. Or further, there was no physical test of running water in the system to verify the sump works. The repair team that came out were wonderful and did everything correct. After this, I called 3 times and asked for a manager to call me to discuss this and never received a response. The salesman stopped answering my calls. As a note, after spending $30K on this upgrade to my house, it was in worse risk than prior to JES so if you choose them, be careful."

Rob S 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)

"I hired JES to install a trench and sump system into the basement of a new house I purchased. After the job was completed, I noticed the cellar stairwell was pooling water. They returned and said that they didn't think that the drain was run direct to the sump as it should have been but they needed to open the concrete to verify. I also asked why there was no water in the sumps. They ran tests with water for 2 hours and didn't see water and tried to explain to me that it was expected since the water was running out around the drainage under the foundation. They even had a supervisor try to explain to me over the phone when I questioned it. It took them several weeks to return to fix the cellar drain and sure enough, the pipe was just run to under the foundation and not directed into the trench/sump. A repair team came out and busted up the concrete to correct it. In doing so, they saw that their trench was also not connected to the sumps at all, which is why I never saw water in the sumps and not the mysterious theory they tried to convince me of weeks prior. This is terrible that there is no inspection of work prior to covering it totally with concrete. Or further, there was no physical test of running water in the system to verify the sump works. The repair team that came out were wonderful and did everything correct. After this, I called 3 times and asked for a manager to call me to discuss this and never received a response. The salesman stopped answering my calls. As a note, after spending $30K on this upgrade to my house, it was in worse risk than prior to JES so if you choose them, be careful."

Rob S on October 2025

Area Engineering, Inc.

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Area Engineering, Inc.

4.72(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Area Engineering, Inc. is a full service structural engineering company providing investigation, assessment, design, expert testimony, and forensic reports for existing buildings, new construction, and remodeling projects. We have over 10 yrs of experience in structural design and documentation of residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal building structure conditions. Typically, a verbal structural site inspection cost is $450, and a follow-up structural letter, documenting our findings, is $150 additional. Engineering design, reports, and testimony vary in cost. Please call us today for more details! Thank you.

"They were very professional and knew there stuff. They were very nice."

Prissie C on November 2024

Area Engineering, Inc. is a full service structural engineering company providing investigation, assessment, design, expert testimony, and forensic reports for existing buildings, new construction, and remodeling projects. We have over 10 yrs of experience in structural design and documentation of residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal building structure conditions. Typically, a verbal structural site inspection cost is $450, and a follow-up structural letter, documenting our findings, is $150 additional. Engineering design, reports, and testimony vary in cost. Please call us today for more details! Thank you.

"They were very professional and knew there stuff. They were very nice."

Prissie C on November 2024

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OGV Structural Engineering

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OGV Structural Engineering

4.96(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
26 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

OGV offers property condition assessments, due diligence, and existing conditions surveys. In addition to structural evaluations and investigations, as a Professional Structural Engineer License Holder (P.E.), we help and provide peer review, required documents, and permit inquiries for counties and local agencies.

"Omid, was very nice, arrived on time and was able to quickly identify which columns were load bearing columns, so that we could informed renovation decisions. He alo offered general useful information. We would use him again."

Jeanell H on September 2025

OGV offers property condition assessments, due diligence, and existing conditions surveys. In addition to structural evaluations and investigations, as a Professional Structural Engineer License Holder (P.E.), we help and provide peer review, required documents, and permit inquiries for counties and local agencies.

"Omid, was very nice, arrived on time and was able to quickly identify which columns were load bearing columns, so that we could informed renovation decisions. He alo offered general useful information. We would use him again."

Jeanell H on September 2025

QOdesh Engineering

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QOdesh Engineering

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40 years of experience

Professional Structural Engineer and Construction Management Professional. 8 employees. Initial retainer and billing either hourly or lump sum estimate. Green engineering approach to design.

Professional Structural Engineer and Construction Management Professional. 8 employees. Initial retainer and billing either hourly or lump sum estimate. Green engineering approach to design.

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ADW llc

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ADW llc

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17 years of experience

I hold a Civil Engineering defree from Howard University in. Washington, DC. Worked as Design Engineer in Baltimore area, designing rowhomes, multistory buildings, health buildings and places of worship. With this acquired experience also comes with well established relationships with building contractors in the state of Maryland

I hold a Civil Engineering defree from Howard University in. Washington, DC. Worked as Design Engineer in Baltimore area, designing rowhomes, multistory buildings, health buildings and places of worship. With this acquired experience also comes with well established relationships with building contractors in the state of Maryland

Garver's Construction

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Garver's Construction

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45 years of experience

Are you in need of a skilled, reputable, and affordable company to facilitate foundation repairs for your home? For more than 34 years, Garver's Construction has faithfully provided exceptional foundation repair to residential and commercial clients in the Pasadena and Severna Park areas. From leaning chimneys to collapsed walls, Garver's Construction can assist you in foundation inspections, repairs, and certifications. Our certified inspectors and installers can assess your situation and formulate a plan to restore your foundation. There is nothing we have not seen and fixed!

Are you in need of a skilled, reputable, and affordable company to facilitate foundation repairs for your home? For more than 34 years, Garver's Construction has faithfully provided exceptional foundation repair to residential and commercial clients in the Pasadena and Severna Park areas. From leaning chimneys to collapsed walls, Garver's Construction can assist you in foundation inspections, repairs, and certifications. Our certified inspectors and installers can assess your situation and formulate a plan to restore your foundation. There is nothing we have not seen and fixed!

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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 essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

Building codes for spiral staircases will vary by your location. Most local codes will specify minimum tread width, riser height, handrail requirements, and headroom. These standards help ensure safety and accessibility for all users. Always check local codes before you begin the installation to ensure compliance and avoid costly modifications or fines.

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.

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