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JES Foundation Repair

8361 Town Center Court
3.33(
18
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•Approved Pro

JES Foundation Repair

8361 Town Center Court
3.33(
18
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•Approved Pro
32 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

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Best Buy Waterproofing, LLC

8950 State Route 108
4.93(
43
)
•Approved Pro

Best Buy Waterproofing, LLC

8950 State Route 108
4.93(
43
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

With over 30 years experience in Basement Waterproofing and Mold Remediation services, Andrew A. Altman, Sr. Is a top rated veteran with a proven record beyond belief! In fact the certified, professional Staff has a combined experience of over 60 years. When you hire Best Buy Waterproofing, you are hiring the very best in the industry! They have the WIT attitude ( Whatever It Takes ) and customer satisfaction is their #1 priority as they are "Comitted To Excellence!" Best Buy Waterproofing is licensed, bonded, insured, and certified. They have earned the reputation of standing behind their incredible work and customer satisfaction. They offer free estimates and the very best financing available. They even have No payments & No Interest for 18 months! Best Buy Waterproofing stands behind their lifetime of the structure warranty on their systems. Also on all sump pump systems and their intelligent battery back ups! Best Buy is the ONLY company who offers this kind of warranty on those services as Strength is their Foundation! If you need a dry basement certificate, call us immediately. We are operational 24/7 365!

"Dan was highly professional and offered an excellent evaluation of my needs. He actually went into the crawl space to better understand my needs. A good neighbor and a person to know. Thank you."

Arsalan S on November 2024

With over 30 years experience in Basement Waterproofing and Mold Remediation services, Andrew A. Altman, Sr. Is a top rated veteran with a proven record beyond belief! In fact the certified, professional Staff has a combined experience of over 60 years. When you hire Best Buy Waterproofing, you are hiring the very best in the industry! They have the WIT attitude ( Whatever It Takes ) and customer satisfaction is their #1 priority as they are "Comitted To Excellence!" Best Buy Waterproofing is licensed, bonded, insured, and certified. They have earned the reputation of standing behind their incredible work and customer satisfaction. They offer free estimates and the very best financing available. They even have No payments & No Interest for 18 months! Best Buy Waterproofing stands behind their lifetime of the structure warranty on their systems. Also on all sump pump systems and their intelligent battery back ups! Best Buy is the ONLY company who offers this kind of warranty on those services as Strength is their Foundation! If you need a dry basement certificate, call us immediately. We are operational 24/7 365!

"Dan was highly professional and offered an excellent evaluation of my needs. He actually went into the crawl space to better understand my needs. A good neighbor and a person to know. Thank you."

Arsalan S on November 2024

Area Engineering, Inc.

1456 W. PULASKI HWY
4.72(
147
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•Approved Pro

Area Engineering, Inc.

1456 W. PULASKI HWY
4.72(
147
)
•Approved Pro
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

Seb's Services

3.00(
1
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Seb's Services

3.00(
1
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Customers say: Super punctual

I can fix most things around the house, and I love assembly jobs! I have been doing handyman work since i was about 7(I'm 21 now) when my dad passed. I will be the main one showing up to complete the job as I am owner operated and ran(with the exception of a helper depending on the size of the project) My flexibility is matched by none, you need someone at night? during the morning? Do you work odd hours? Leave it to Sebastian!

"It was glued on and the glue did not stay. He returned to do other work and he re-glued the plastic. It has come apart again. It is not going to stay and now I have to hire someone else who knows what to do to repair it."

Patricia A on November 2020

I can fix most things around the house, and I love assembly jobs! I have been doing handyman work since i was about 7(I'm 21 now) when my dad passed. I will be the main one showing up to complete the job as I am owner operated and ran(with the exception of a helper depending on the size of the project) My flexibility is matched by none, you need someone at night? during the morning? Do you work odd hours? Leave it to Sebastian!

"It was glued on and the glue did not stay. He returned to do other work and he re-glued the plastic. It has come apart again. It is not going to stay and now I have to hire someone else who knows what to do to repair it."

Patricia A on November 2020

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Elmech Industrial Services

4120 Lakewood Manor
4.33(
3
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Elmech Industrial Services

4120 Lakewood Manor
4.33(
3
)
Customers say: Quick response
21 years of experience

We are the premier structural and civil engineering company serving Virginia, Maryland and the DC area. ELMECH Industrial Services' goal is to provide our customers the very best services and personal attention while maintaining a competitive cost and an efficient schedule. SERVICES: - Structural, Civil and Architectural Design - Commercial and Residential Building Design - Building/Home Inspection and Evaluation - Engineering Design & Drawings with PE Stamp for Construction Permits/Approval - Wood Construction - Residential Structural Design (Bearing Wall & Column Removal) - Construction & Permit Design Drawings (CAD Drawings) - Structural Steel, Light Gage Steel Framing - Concrete Design, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), Masonry Design - Architectural, Structural & Building Plans, Details and Specifications - Foundation Design, Retaining Walls - Home Additions Design & Drawings with PE Stamp for Construction Permits/Approval - Surveying

"The first engineer plan I received was on letter size paper as a PDF with blurry letters and numbers. No one could read it, not even with a magnifying glass. It did not meet the Montgomery County Building Permit inspection. IThe engineer explained everything well when he came to the house but did not provide a plan that met the requirements of Montgomery county. Because I lived far away I had to send my check US Postal mail and wait for the plan to be emailed to me which had me worried about whether I would be scammed. I offered to come to the engineer with the check but he turned me down. I had to have 3rd party conference call to get things going right."

Susan W on January 2018

We are the premier structural and civil engineering company serving Virginia, Maryland and the DC area. ELMECH Industrial Services' goal is to provide our customers the very best services and personal attention while maintaining a competitive cost and an efficient schedule. SERVICES: - Structural, Civil and Architectural Design - Commercial and Residential Building Design - Building/Home Inspection and Evaluation - Engineering Design & Drawings with PE Stamp for Construction Permits/Approval - Wood Construction - Residential Structural Design (Bearing Wall & Column Removal) - Construction & Permit Design Drawings (CAD Drawings) - Structural Steel, Light Gage Steel Framing - Concrete Design, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), Masonry Design - Architectural, Structural & Building Plans, Details and Specifications - Foundation Design, Retaining Walls - Home Additions Design & Drawings with PE Stamp for Construction Permits/Approval - Surveying

"The first engineer plan I received was on letter size paper as a PDF with blurry letters and numbers. No one could read it, not even with a magnifying glass. It did not meet the Montgomery County Building Permit inspection. IThe engineer explained everything well when he came to the house but did not provide a plan that met the requirements of Montgomery county. Because I lived far away I had to send my check US Postal mail and wait for the plan to be emailed to me which had me worried about whether I would be scammed. I offered to come to the engineer with the check but he turned me down. I had to have 3rd party conference call to get things going right."

Susan W on January 2018

Fair Hill Engineering LLC

PO Box 46
5.00(
1
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Fair Hill Engineering LLC

PO Box 46
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Providing Civil Engineering Professional Services to Property Owners who need to obtain permits for their site improvement project. Specializing in Stormwater Management Plans, Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and Final Lot Grading Plans.

Providing Civil Engineering Professional Services to Property Owners who need to obtain permits for their site improvement project. Specializing in Stormwater Management Plans, Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and Final Lot Grading Plans.

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South Mountain Home Improvement

Unknown
2.00(
1
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South Mountain Home Improvement

Unknown
2.00(
1
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Customers say: Quality work
18 years of experience

This company has been established since 2007.We are a small business that employees up to seven people. We preform a wide variety of home improvement and construction services. We do accecpt payment by credit card.There are some promotional offers depending on the type of services needed available. All work is performed in a professional and timely manner.We always use the highest quality products to ensure the best results.

This company has been established since 2007.We are a small business that employees up to seven people. We preform a wide variety of home improvement and construction services. We do accecpt payment by credit card.There are some promotional offers depending on the type of services needed available. All work is performed in a professional and timely manner.We always use the highest quality products to ensure the best results.

ADG Contractor

3120 Collie Lane
5.00(
1
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ADG Contractor

3120 Collie Lane
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Architectural Design & General Contractor LLC. is an excellent residential and commercial construction company that has been building extraordinary structures for more than a decade. Our quality workmanship has earned us a reputation as one of Virginia's top contractors. We specialize in design, development, and ground-up construction and well as renovations, add-ons, and remodeling. We are experts in wood, steel, and concrete constructions. Call for Free Estimate!!

Architectural Design & General Contractor LLC. is an excellent residential and commercial construction company that has been building extraordinary structures for more than a decade. Our quality workmanship has earned us a reputation as one of Virginia's top contractors. We specialize in design, development, and ground-up construction and well as renovations, add-ons, and remodeling. We are experts in wood, steel, and concrete constructions. Call for Free Estimate!!

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

A structural engineer’s report includes a professional assessment of a property’s foundation condition, structural elements like roof trusses and floor joists, and the skeleton of the home, including studs, beams, and rafters. It will also usually include an assessment of drainage on the property and any potential issues that could arise from environmental conditions, like extreme weather in the area and even tree placement.

Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.

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.

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:

  • Do you have experience working in my specific area?

  • Do you have professional indemnity insurance?

  • What will your structural report cover?

  • Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?

  • How long have you been in business?

  • Do you have a list of customer references?

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