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SJW Engineering LLC

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SJW Engineering LLC

4.76(
63
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

We are pleased to offer structural engineering services to Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. We have over twenty years of experience in the field and can help provide a reliable, reasonable solution to your structural engineering concerns.

"The engineer did a review of my property save me money in a long run."

Mel D on March 2025

We are pleased to offer structural engineering services to Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. We have over twenty years of experience in the field and can help provide a reliable, reasonable solution to your structural engineering concerns.

"The engineer did a review of my property save me money in a long run."

Mel D on March 2025

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Beam Engineering LLC

5.00(
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Beam Engineering LLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"great job."

Tyonne S on August 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"great job."

Tyonne S on August 2025

Robert Cowles PE

5.00(
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Robert Cowles PE

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
21 years of experience

Robert Cowles PE is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Robert was very easy to communicate with and was quick to respond. He was timely with returning the report necessary as well."

ASHLEY V on February 2025

Robert Cowles PE is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Robert was very easy to communicate with and was quick to respond. He was timely with returning the report necessary as well."

ASHLEY V on February 2025

Milestone Inspections LLC

5.00(
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Milestone Inspections LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Fulll-service home inspection, testing, and consulting company built around the efforts of a father and son Civil Engineer team. We have been performing inspections since 1990. We are certified by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and hold a Builder license. We perform very thorough inspections and provide detailed Internet-based reports (visit our website to see our report). Our full inspections include a free termite inspection and a 400-page reference manual. In addition, we are fully insured carrying Errors & Omissions and General Liability insurance.

"Exactly what we wanted.Detailed description of all potential problems"

Ron C on July 2020

Fulll-service home inspection, testing, and consulting company built around the efforts of a father and son Civil Engineer team. We have been performing inspections since 1990. We are certified by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and hold a Builder license. We perform very thorough inspections and provide detailed Internet-based reports (visit our website to see our report). Our full inspections include a free termite inspection and a 400-page reference manual. In addition, we are fully insured carrying Errors & Omissions and General Liability insurance.

"Exactly what we wanted.Detailed description of all potential problems"

Ron C on July 2020

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United Building Svc Co

4.90(
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United Building Svc Co

4.90(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Building Service is a full service general contractor, specializing in insurance repairs, barrier free modifications, residential and commercial remodeling, licensed and fully insured. Our in house crews have over 30 years of professional experience to ensure quality and consumer satisfaction. We handle everything from minor home improvements to major fire and water damage restorations in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. Our customers get the best value available by offering samples of quality materials from our wholesale distributors. Samples can be viewed at job site or our office. Selected materials can be ordered and stored at our warehouse to ensure fast efficient reconstruction. 10 employees. Uses subs for electrical, plumbing & heating. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Service fees apply. License: 2101059550. Extra charges for after hours service may apply.

"We were extremely pleased with the service of United Building. They offered a better value than other companies that quoted the job, but still delivered high quality workmanship. They were prompt, worked quickly, and communicated extremely well through the process. I would definitely hire them again."

Jeff A on May 2018

United Building Service is a full service general contractor, specializing in insurance repairs, barrier free modifications, residential and commercial remodeling, licensed and fully insured. Our in house crews have over 30 years of professional experience to ensure quality and consumer satisfaction. We handle everything from minor home improvements to major fire and water damage restorations in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. Our customers get the best value available by offering samples of quality materials from our wholesale distributors. Samples can be viewed at job site or our office. Selected materials can be ordered and stored at our warehouse to ensure fast efficient reconstruction. 10 employees. Uses subs for electrical, plumbing & heating. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Service fees apply. License: 2101059550. Extra charges for after hours service may apply.

"We were extremely pleased with the service of United Building. They offered a better value than other companies that quoted the job, but still delivered high quality workmanship. They were prompt, worked quickly, and communicated extremely well through the process. I would definitely hire them again."

Jeff A on May 2018

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Ayers Basement Systems

3.91(
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Ayers Basement Systems

3.91(
66
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Customers say: Super punctual
44 years of experience

At Ayers Basement Systems, we’re your partners in creating a safer, more secure home for your family. With over 40 years of experience and a team of experts, we’ve had the pleasure of helping homeowners across Michigan and Indiana with tailored solutions for basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space repair, and concrete repair. Serving areas from Lansing to Grand Rapids, Traverse City to Kalamazoo, Detroit, South Bend, and beyond, we recognize that each home comes with its own set of challenges. As a locally owned, family-operated business, we are deeply committed to providing professional, trustworthy, and affordable solutions to help you protect what matters most. Let’s take the first step in making your home safer together. Schedule your free estimate and inspection with us today!

"Biggest scam I e ever experience. The charged me 40k after interest to fix my sagging foundation, and fix my flooding crawl space. After an impressive sales pitch I signed the contract and had them do the ?work?. dusing the sales pitch they told me they would level my floors, and install equipment to prevent my crawl space from flooding every year. They explained this will be a multiple day project and I would have to rip up my floor to give the access to the foundation. So I ripped up my floor, and had them come in to do the work. They were in and out in about 4 hours, and left me with still sagging floors. after Getting in the crawl space myself I discovered that multiple of the jacks that they installed to lift the foundation, weren?t even touching the joists. And to this day, my crawl space still floods with a foot of water every spring. I contacted Ayer?s to see what can be done, they offered no compensation, and no help. If you?re planning to hire Ayer?s, dont"

daniel l on September 2025

At Ayers Basement Systems, we’re your partners in creating a safer, more secure home for your family. With over 40 years of experience and a team of experts, we’ve had the pleasure of helping homeowners across Michigan and Indiana with tailored solutions for basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space repair, and concrete repair. Serving areas from Lansing to Grand Rapids, Traverse City to Kalamazoo, Detroit, South Bend, and beyond, we recognize that each home comes with its own set of challenges. As a locally owned, family-operated business, we are deeply committed to providing professional, trustworthy, and affordable solutions to help you protect what matters most. Let’s take the first step in making your home safer together. Schedule your free estimate and inspection with us today!

"Biggest scam I e ever experience. The charged me 40k after interest to fix my sagging foundation, and fix my flooding crawl space. After an impressive sales pitch I signed the contract and had them do the ?work?. dusing the sales pitch they told me they would level my floors, and install equipment to prevent my crawl space from flooding every year. They explained this will be a multiple day project and I would have to rip up my floor to give the access to the foundation. So I ripped up my floor, and had them come in to do the work. They were in and out in about 4 hours, and left me with still sagging floors. after Getting in the crawl space myself I discovered that multiple of the jacks that they installed to lift the foundation, weren?t even touching the joists. And to this day, my crawl space still floods with a foot of water every spring. I contacted Ayer?s to see what can be done, they offered no compensation, and no help. If you?re planning to hire Ayer?s, dont"

daniel l on September 2025

Blue Sky Power Wash

4.83(
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Blue Sky Power Wash

4.83(
6
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Power washing and property maintenance company serving the private and commercial sectors. Since 1988 over 2800 projects completed. registered and insured. Senior and Veteran discounts.586-293-5674 [email protected]

Power washing and property maintenance company serving the private and commercial sectors. Since 1988 over 2800 projects completed. registered and insured. Senior and Veteran discounts.586-293-5674 [email protected]

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EHM

4.50(
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EHM

4.50(
16
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Customers say: Quality work
71 years of experience

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

LOPEZ ENGINEERING, INC.

4.86(
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LOPEZ ENGINEERING, INC.

4.86(
7
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small structural consulting engineering firm founded by Alfred Lopez in 1971. For many years, Al worked alone and developed a strong reputation for someone who could make things work. Our design philosophy is that there is a solution to every problem. This reputation has been passed on by Al to the rest of the Lopez Engineering Design team. Lopez Engineering relies on a "word of mouth" campaign instead of formal advertising thus keeping overhead to a minimum.

"It went really well. They did what I wanted them to do."

Andrew H on February 2021

We are a small structural consulting engineering firm founded by Alfred Lopez in 1971. For many years, Al worked alone and developed a strong reputation for someone who could make things work. Our design philosophy is that there is a solution to every problem. This reputation has been passed on by Al to the rest of the Lopez Engineering Design team. Lopez Engineering relies on a "word of mouth" campaign instead of formal advertising thus keeping overhead to a minimum.

"It went really well. They did what I wanted them to do."

Andrew H on February 2021

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.

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

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

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