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EHM

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EHM

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72 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



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Brennan Companies - Construction and Properties

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Brennan Companies - Construction and Properties

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32 years of experience

Based in Mankato, Brennan Companies provides expert construction services, project management and beneficial leasing and development options throughout southern Minnesota. Our quality general contracting and design build construction management provide efficient, comfortable office, commercial and retail spaces. While exceeding owner expectations, we complete construction projects on time and budget. We are committed to working with you to ensure the best construction or remodel for your business’ space needs. Brennan Construction|Brennan Properties. Woman-owned.

Based in Mankato, Brennan Companies provides expert construction services, project management and beneficial leasing and development options throughout southern Minnesota. Our quality general contracting and design build construction management provide efficient, comfortable office, commercial and retail spaces. While exceeding owner expectations, we complete construction projects on time and budget. We are committed to working with you to ensure the best construction or remodel for your business’ space needs. Brennan Construction|Brennan Properties. Woman-owned.


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Fresh Look Restoration

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46 years of experience

Anderson Fresh Look Restoration specializes in vintage home restoration and design. He replaces original ironwork, recreates woodwork, updates and installs green components, and even adds decorative elements including stamped and stained concrete.. Bruce E. Anderson has more than 30 years experience in historic home preservation.. He is licensed as a master journeyman welder and residential general contractor. He maintains certifications in lead-based paint renovations.

Anderson Fresh Look Restoration specializes in vintage home restoration and design. He replaces original ironwork, recreates woodwork, updates and installs green components, and even adds decorative elements including stamped and stained concrete.. Bruce E. Anderson has more than 30 years experience in historic home preservation.. He is licensed as a master journeyman welder and residential general contractor. He maintains certifications in lead-based paint renovations.

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

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.

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

If you’re building new construction or adding onto your existing home, hiring a structural engineer is not only worth it but it’s probably required by your local building department. Structural engineers will ensure you aren’t making your home unsafe in the building process, which is crucial from a safety perspective but also a legal one. It’s also worth hiring a structural engineer if you’re making changes to structural components, like removing a load-bearing wall.

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