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Foundation Systems of Michigan

2817 Bond Street
3.00(
7
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•Approved Pro

Foundation Systems of Michigan

2817 Bond Street
3.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
28 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

Established in 2007, Foundation Systems of Michigan 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 Michigan, we bring our local expertise closer to you. FSM 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 Foundation Systems of Michigan, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

"Foundation Systems of Michigan was Purchased by Groundworks, then stopped all Whole House Generator Installation and Service. If you have a service contract that Groundworks is not honoring, please let me know. I want to start a Class Action Lawsuit. Thank you, Chris"

Chrs B on October 2025

Established in 2007, Foundation Systems of Michigan 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 Michigan, we bring our local expertise closer to you. FSM 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 Foundation Systems of Michigan, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

"Foundation Systems of Michigan was Purchased by Groundworks, then stopped all Whole House Generator Installation and Service. If you have a service contract that Groundworks is not honoring, please let me know. I want to start a Class Action Lawsuit. Thank you, Chris"

Chrs B on October 2025

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Foundation Systems of Michigan

32985 Schoolcraft Rd
4.37(
520
)
•Approved Pro

Foundation Systems of Michigan

32985 Schoolcraft Rd
4.37(
520
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
42 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

Established in 2007, Foundation Systems of Michigan 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 Michigan, we bring our local expertise closer to you. FSM 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 Foundation Systems of Michigan, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

"Jakob and Denzel did an outstanding job. Very efficient, carefully thought and clean above all. They went beyond as I asked for help with something else after the job was completed, they didn’t hesitate to give me an extra few more minutes of their time. Communication was excellent and they always asked me if they could move something and such. I’m highly satisfied."

Miguel A on October 2025

Established in 2007, Foundation Systems of Michigan 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 Michigan, we bring our local expertise closer to you. FSM 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 Foundation Systems of Michigan, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

"Jakob and Denzel did an outstanding job. Very efficient, carefully thought and clean above all. They went beyond as I asked for help with something else after the job was completed, they didn’t hesitate to give me an extra few more minutes of their time. Communication was excellent and they always asked me if they could move something and such. I’m highly satisfied."

Miguel A on October 2025

Robert Cowles PE

6256 Dausman Park
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Robert Cowles PE

6256 Dausman Park
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
19 local quotes requested
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

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SJW Engineering LLC

7325 Triangle Drive
4.76(
63
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SJW Engineering LLC

7325 Triangle Drive
4.76(
63
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

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

Jess Arquette

7408 Hungerford Lake Dr
4.00(
3
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Jess Arquette

7408 Hungerford Lake Dr
4.00(
3
)
26 years of experience

I am local builder that uses local employees and sub contractors. I was trained union journeyman carpenter in the Detroit area and moved back to the northern area after about ten years in the city. My company can handle commercial jobs as well as new homes or additions,pole barns, etc. I am also green certified builder and was trained recently as a energy analyst

I am local builder that uses local employees and sub contractors. I was trained union journeyman carpenter in the Detroit area and moved back to the northern area after about ten years in the city. My company can handle commercial jobs as well as new homes or additions,pole barns, etc. I am also green certified builder and was trained recently as a energy analyst

Quality Built Building QBB

300 Atlantic Street
No reviews yet

Quality Built Building QBB

300 Atlantic Street
No reviews yet
38 years of experience

Quality Built Buildings is a full service construction company, specializing in pole and steel buildings. We have crews set up for all areas that we have previously categorized in our profile. We also are licensed and insured for all jobs, small to large. We take on jobs from general contracting, commercial buildings, and all the way down to a simple residential roof. We are open to all your calls so please don't hesitate. We have been in business for over twenty-five years and are in good standing with all of our customers to date.

Quality Built Buildings is a full service construction company, specializing in pole and steel buildings. We have crews set up for all areas that we have previously categorized in our profile. We also are licensed and insured for all jobs, small to large. We take on jobs from general contracting, commercial buildings, and all the way down to a simple residential roof. We are open to all your calls so please don't hesitate. We have been in business for over twenty-five years and are in good standing with all of our customers to date.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

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.

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

Trusses and rafters each have advantages and disadvantages, so one isn’t necessarily better than the other. For example, trusses are more affordable and often come in prefabricated kits, so they’re easier to build than rafters. However, rafters are available in a variety of designs, so it’s easier to find one that fits your style preferences. Plus, if you want to build an attic at some point down the line, it’s far easier to do that with rafters rather than trusses.

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