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Tar Heel Basement Systems

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Tar Heel Basement Systems

4.88(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Established in 2003, Tar Heel Basement Systems 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 North Carolina, we bring our local expertise closer to you. THBS 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 THBS we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

"From start to finish, everything went great. Jay was thorough and answered ALL of our questions. He even reviewed the competition's proposal! The communication was fantastic every step of the way. The installation was a complicated one being that we have a 100+ year old farmhouse. Tyrese and Stephen had quite the challenge! They did a phenomenal job and really went above and beyond. They worked so hard and did an excellent job of explaining things. Five stars all day"

Michelle G on April 2025

Established in 2003, Tar Heel Basement Systems 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 North Carolina, we bring our local expertise closer to you. THBS 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 THBS we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

"From start to finish, everything went great. Jay was thorough and answered ALL of our questions. He even reviewed the competition's proposal! The communication was fantastic every step of the way. The installation was a complicated one being that we have a 100+ year old farmhouse. Tyrese and Stephen had quite the challenge! They did a phenomenal job and really went above and beyond. They worked so hard and did an excellent job of explaining things. Five stars all day"

Michelle G on April 2025


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DIY Retaining Wall LLC

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DIY Retaining Wall LLC

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3 years of experience

Here at DIY Retaining Wall®, we bring your retaining wall project to fruition. Whether you need guidance on how to build a retaining wall yourself, want to know how much it will cost, or need to hire an engineer we have you covered. We offer engineered drawings in Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

Here at DIY Retaining Wall®, we bring your retaining wall project to fruition. Whether you need guidance on how to build a retaining wall yourself, want to know how much it will cost, or need to hire an engineer we have you covered. We offer engineered drawings in Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.


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Matrix Technology Services

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Matrix Technology Services

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12 years of experience

Matrix Technology Services is an Oklahoma grown company founded and operated by a born and raised Oklahoma Veteran. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction will not be matched. With over 20 years of experience in electronics and low voltage wiring, we bring a unique combination of abilities and qualifications. We are a Bicsi Certified company. Knowledge and education are an integral part of our operation and philosophy. We seek to provide only the most qualified ICT cabling professionals in the industry. Contact us today to see how we can improve your ICT experience.

Matrix Technology Services is an Oklahoma grown company founded and operated by a born and raised Oklahoma Veteran. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction will not be matched. With over 20 years of experience in electronics and low voltage wiring, we bring a unique combination of abilities and qualifications. We are a Bicsi Certified company. Knowledge and education are an integral part of our operation and philosophy. We seek to provide only the most qualified ICT cabling professionals in the industry. Contact us today to see how we can improve your ICT experience.


Cornerstone Construction

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Cornerstone Construction

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Licensed and Insured Class A Contractor with over 44 years of experience in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Cornerstone Construction is a faith based organization that values, cares for and respects its customers and clients privacy. The organization continues to provide quality handyman services, home remodeling, and problem solving solutions across the states of Virginia and North Carolina. The founder of the company continues to guarantee the services provided up to 5 years longer then competing contractors and continues to stand by its core mission that "there is no job to small and there is no job to large". Cornerstone Construction also specializes in Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, Painting, Framing, Flooring, Trim and Fixture installation, concrete, plaster, drywall. The company is equipped for vertical construction and provides financing opportunities as well.

Licensed and Insured Class A Contractor with over 44 years of experience in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Cornerstone Construction is a faith based organization that values, cares for and respects its customers and clients privacy. The organization continues to provide quality handyman services, home remodeling, and problem solving solutions across the states of Virginia and North Carolina. The founder of the company continues to guarantee the services provided up to 5 years longer then competing contractors and continues to stand by its core mission that "there is no job to small and there is no job to large". Cornerstone Construction also specializes in Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, Painting, Framing, Flooring, Trim and Fixture installation, concrete, plaster, drywall. The company is equipped for vertical construction and provides financing opportunities as well.



Charles Rich Architect

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Charles Rich Architect

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28 years of experience

Charles Rich Architect provides all levels of Architectural services for any type of project you may have. From small additions to large office buildings, hospitals, residence. No project is to small. Reasonable rates.

Charles Rich Architect provides all levels of Architectural services for any type of project you may have. From small additions to large office buildings, hospitals, residence. No project is to small. Reasonable rates.





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GREGORY ENTERPRISES Home Inspection Training C

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GREGORY ENTERPRISES Home Inspection Training C

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29 years of experience

Gregory Enterprises is an engineering, construction and education company. Want to become a home inspector? We have fully school located in Burlington NC for all your educational needs. If you have a problem with your house we can help.

Gregory Enterprises is an engineering, construction and education company. Want to become a home inspector? We have fully school located in Burlington NC for all your educational needs. If you have a problem with your house we can help.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Absolutely, as it ensures designs are viable and won’t compromise structural integrity.

You need to hire a structural engineer when building or modifying any component with a structural load in your home. Common situations where you would need a structural engineer include home inspections when buying or selling a home, investigating possible issues with your foundation, beams, load-bearing walls, or chimneys, breaking ground on a new home or structure on your property, and renovating an old part of your home that could threaten any structural integrity. Home additions and bump-outs also require an engineer.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

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