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HUNEKE ENGINEERING INC

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HUNEKE ENGINEERING INC

4.65(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Residential structural engineering serving the St. Louis/St. Charles area since 2005. Five on staff engineers available for your complete residential engineering concerns and design needs. Providing foundation, roof trusses. wood, steel, concrete evaluations and design. Limestone and poured foundations, brick homes. Decks. Remodeling projects. Additions, and much more- call us to discuss your needs!

"Tom came to assess my foundation after I noticed drywall changes and nail pops. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He explained what he was doing and looking for as he went through my home. He told me that I did not need the foundation repairs that were recommended by the foundation company. Tom saved me thousands of dollars in unnecessary repairs and made suggestions to improve the quality of my home. I would definitely use this company again before making structural changes in my home."

Cynthia Z on January 2023

Residential structural engineering serving the St. Louis/St. Charles area since 2005. Five on staff engineers available for your complete residential engineering concerns and design needs. Providing foundation, roof trusses. wood, steel, concrete evaluations and design. Limestone and poured foundations, brick homes. Decks. Remodeling projects. Additions, and much more- call us to discuss your needs!

"Tom came to assess my foundation after I noticed drywall changes and nail pops. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He explained what he was doing and looking for as he went through my home. He told me that I did not need the foundation repairs that were recommended by the foundation company. Tom saved me thousands of dollars in unnecessary repairs and made suggestions to improve the quality of my home. I would definitely use this company again before making structural changes in my home."

Cynthia Z on January 2023

MidWest Engineering Company, LLC

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MidWest Engineering Company, LLC

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•Approved Pro
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Advanced Foundation Repair & Replacement

5.00(
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Advanced Foundation Repair & Replacement

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We fix bowed walls, offer piering for foundation settlement and fix any & all foundation cracks. We also do structural repair.

We fix bowed walls, offer piering for foundation settlement and fix any & all foundation cracks. We also do structural repair.

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Structural Restorations Systems

4.96(
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Structural Restorations Systems

4.96(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Serving the St. Louis Area with over 20 years of experience. We understand that experiencing foundation failure or a leaking basement can be a scary situation. Our professional team is dedicated to resolving your basement and foundation problems today and for the years to come. With our foundation repair and waterproofing systems, we can convert your damp, unsightly basement into usable space for your family. Our superiorly engineered products and quality system installations make us a leading St. Louis foundation repair and basement waterproofing company.

"Had $10,000 in work done on a detached garage that included 7 piers into bedrock. Came with a lifetime, transferrable warranty. Now in the process of selling the home and the buyer is questioning whether there has been movement and also executing the assignment of warranty. No response to voice mails. Website no longer exists and no real activity on their FB website or Angie's list in the last two years. Are you out of business?"

Dan B on October 2020

Serving the St. Louis Area with over 20 years of experience. We understand that experiencing foundation failure or a leaking basement can be a scary situation. Our professional team is dedicated to resolving your basement and foundation problems today and for the years to come. With our foundation repair and waterproofing systems, we can convert your damp, unsightly basement into usable space for your family. Our superiorly engineered products and quality system installations make us a leading St. Louis foundation repair and basement waterproofing company.

"Had $10,000 in work done on a detached garage that included 7 piers into bedrock. Came with a lifetime, transferrable warranty. Now in the process of selling the home and the buyer is questioning whether there has been movement and also executing the assignment of warranty. No response to voice mails. Website no longer exists and no real activity on their FB website or Angie's list in the last two years. Are you out of business?"

Dan B on October 2020

FREEMAN CONTRACTING CO INC

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FREEMAN CONTRACTING CO INC

4.67(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

My family and Freeman Contracting Co., in particular, have been repairing foundation and structural components, installing waterproofing systems and performing mudjacking projects since 1941! We have tens and tens and tens of thousands of projects "under our belt". Let us bring our experience and expertise to your required project!

My family and Freeman Contracting Co., in particular, have been repairing foundation and structural components, installing waterproofing systems and performing mudjacking projects since 1941! We have tens and tens and tens of thousands of projects "under our belt". Let us bring our experience and expertise to your required project!

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HELITECH Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

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HELITECH Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

4.42(
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Customers say: Quality work
38 years of experience

Helitech is a family, locally-owned specialty contractor that provides waterproofing, foundation repair, & concrete repair services to homeowners across a 4 state region. Services include basement & crawlspace waterproofing & encapsulation, complete foundation repair - piering, wall anchoring, & crack repair, as well as concrete leveling / mudjacking, dehumidifiers, sump pumps, & yard drainage. We service Illinois, Missouri, Southeast Iowa, and Western Kentucky. Our Helitech Promise is to provide the highest quality products and finest service and to stand by our work for the life of your home. We have been serving the area for 5 decades strong and our longevity speaks to our reliability and commitment to excellence.

"I'm shocked by all of these 5 star reviews, but then again, I shouldn't be considering they ask for a 5 star review BEFORE they do any work during the estimate phase. They dug up our rose bushes and just left them there to die. They left their clothes in our basement and didn't even bother to clean up after themselves. They also left one of their tripods on our backyard. Not to mention, my husband found 2 cracks from their work order that they didn't even attempt to seal. Oh, and the plates they put on the wall are all crooked. Fast forward 2 weeks and one of the plates is leaking. This is abysmal and I recommend you STAY CLEAR. All photos are of "finished" work."

Melissa A on May 2025

Helitech is a family, locally-owned specialty contractor that provides waterproofing, foundation repair, & concrete repair services to homeowners across a 4 state region. Services include basement & crawlspace waterproofing & encapsulation, complete foundation repair - piering, wall anchoring, & crack repair, as well as concrete leveling / mudjacking, dehumidifiers, sump pumps, & yard drainage. We service Illinois, Missouri, Southeast Iowa, and Western Kentucky. Our Helitech Promise is to provide the highest quality products and finest service and to stand by our work for the life of your home. We have been serving the area for 5 decades strong and our longevity speaks to our reliability and commitment to excellence.

"I'm shocked by all of these 5 star reviews, but then again, I shouldn't be considering they ask for a 5 star review BEFORE they do any work during the estimate phase. They dug up our rose bushes and just left them there to die. They left their clothes in our basement and didn't even bother to clean up after themselves. They also left one of their tripods on our backyard. Not to mention, my husband found 2 cracks from their work order that they didn't even attempt to seal. Oh, and the plates they put on the wall are all crooked. Fast forward 2 weeks and one of the plates is leaking. This is abysmal and I recommend you STAY CLEAR. All photos are of "finished" work."

Melissa A on May 2025

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Open Concept Engineering

5.00(
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Open Concept Engineering

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience

Residential and Light Commercial Inspections, Design, and Engineering - Evaluation and permit reports for removal of load bearing walls including beam design if required - Foundation inspections to evaluate settlement and lateral movement - Gravity and lateral design for new homes and/or room additions - Deck and covered patio design - New layout designs to maximize usable space - Structural design repairs due to storms or other damage The owner and operator of Open Concept Engineering, Scott Reid, has had many years of experience in building plan review, structural engineering, and design. This helps him provide all that is necessary for successful permitting the first time, therefore, bypassing any delays. He also is experienced in creating layouts and designs to maximize the space of your home. Open Concept Engineering is committed to keeping up with the latest technology. Examples of this include using wall scanning and lidar measuring tools on site visits to eliminate any guess work. These tools also help to decrease the amount of time on site visits to help save clients time and money.

"My office worked with Scott on a residential project and he did an outstanding job. His work was thoughtful and effective and he surpassed our expectations with his completion date. Thank you, Scott. Drew Schaub, Principal Schaub Projects Architecture+Design"

Andrew S on September 2024

Residential and Light Commercial Inspections, Design, and Engineering - Evaluation and permit reports for removal of load bearing walls including beam design if required - Foundation inspections to evaluate settlement and lateral movement - Gravity and lateral design for new homes and/or room additions - Deck and covered patio design - New layout designs to maximize usable space - Structural design repairs due to storms or other damage The owner and operator of Open Concept Engineering, Scott Reid, has had many years of experience in building plan review, structural engineering, and design. This helps him provide all that is necessary for successful permitting the first time, therefore, bypassing any delays. He also is experienced in creating layouts and designs to maximize the space of your home. Open Concept Engineering is committed to keeping up with the latest technology. Examples of this include using wall scanning and lidar measuring tools on site visits to eliminate any guess work. These tools also help to decrease the amount of time on site visits to help save clients time and money.

"My office worked with Scott on a residential project and he did an outstanding job. His work was thoughtful and effective and he surpassed our expectations with his completion date. Thank you, Scott. Drew Schaub, Principal Schaub Projects Architecture+Design"

Andrew S on September 2024

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Stone, marble, and brick are common building materials of Neoclassical architecture, though you will also find wood flooring and a range of natural stone tiles. Since several home styles fall under Neoclassical architects' umbrella, a range of building materials—including traditional wood framing—will make an appearance.

A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.

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.

A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

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