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JES Foundation Repair

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JES Foundation Repair

4.50(
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Customers say: Super punctual
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


Expert House Movers

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Expert House Movers

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Expert House Movers we specialize in Structural Home Elevation, Structural Moving, Foundation Repair including Push Piers/Piles and Shoring! We also are leaders in Flood Mitigation and Flood Prevention. Whether your project is big or small, let the Expert's help!

"They were wonderful. They did a great job. The knew what they're doing. They were smart and efficient."

Lucy C on August 2020

At Expert House Movers we specialize in Structural Home Elevation, Structural Moving, Foundation Repair including Push Piers/Piles and Shoring! We also are leaders in Flood Mitigation and Flood Prevention. Whether your project is big or small, let the Expert's help!

"They were wonderful. They did a great job. The knew what they're doing. They were smart and efficient."

Lucy C on August 2020


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.


KNJ Construction

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KNJ Construction

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27 years of experience

We are a full service construction contracting firm working in the Northern VA, MD, and DC Metropolitan area. With over 16 years of professional commercial and residential work providing exceptional and superior customer satisfaction. Class A, B, Bonded, Insured, OSHA Certified, and Construction Management Certification. We can effectively handle small repairs, additions, medium size, to large full scale commercial projects. We over 40 employees trained and qualified in all areas of construction development. No job is too small or to big for us. We are a disabled veteran corporation provide discounts to military, retired government, veterans, government, state, and general public customers.

We are a full service construction contracting firm working in the Northern VA, MD, and DC Metropolitan area. With over 16 years of professional commercial and residential work providing exceptional and superior customer satisfaction. Class A, B, Bonded, Insured, OSHA Certified, and Construction Management Certification. We can effectively handle small repairs, additions, medium size, to large full scale commercial projects. We over 40 employees trained and qualified in all areas of construction development. No job is too small or to big for us. We are a disabled veteran corporation provide discounts to military, retired government, veterans, government, state, and general public customers.


All City Builders & Fabricators

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All City Builders & Fabricators

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16 years of experience

Full service contractor and builders firm; we work on homes, commercial properties, marine construction, boats, custom fabrications and offer repairs and handyman services. small repairs such as lamps and frames can be dropped at our shop on NY Avenue NE.

Full service contractor and builders firm; we work on homes, commercial properties, marine construction, boats, custom fabrications and offer repairs and handyman services. small repairs such as lamps and frames can be dropped at our shop on NY Avenue NE.

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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.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

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.

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

A few hours for inspection, with a detailed report following in a week.

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