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JES Foundation Repair

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JES Foundation Repair

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Customers say: Quality work
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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)

"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


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ANCO Engineering

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ANCO Engineering

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Customers say: Quick response
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Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 years of experience

We're a well established business with over 22 years of unmatched expertise. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We're very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. Call ANCO Engineering, Inc., today and we'll be there in your time of need.

"Anthony was very quick to respond and to schedule a site visit. He is personable and was patient with my questions."

John B on January 2022

We're a well established business with over 22 years of unmatched expertise. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We're very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. Call ANCO Engineering, Inc., today and we'll be there in your time of need.

"Anthony was very quick to respond and to schedule a site visit. He is personable and was patient with my questions."

John B on January 2022



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.


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.


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K6 Rendering

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K6 Rendering

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12 years of experience

K6 Rendering is a small woman-owned business that provides architectural and landscape renderings to homeowners, contractors, architects and designers, landscapers, and realtors.

K6 Rendering is a small woman-owned business that provides architectural and landscape renderings to homeowners, contractors, architects and designers, landscapers, and realtors.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage.

Dormers must be able to bear the load of their own construction and the added window. The style of the dormer, however, will determine where the weight loads onto your home's structure. A gable dormer bears the weight on the side walls whereas a shed dormer bears it on the front walls.

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.

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

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