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Groundworks

3.72(
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Groundworks

3.72(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
42 local quotes requested
41 years of experience

Groundworks, previously Busy Dog Basement Technologies, specializes in helping homeowners with their waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space, and remodeling needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your foundation or basement. MA HIC 164895

"I had the annual maintenance on our Water Grabber system performed today by service technician Archie Boone. Archie as always great customer service, communication and professionalism. It is always a pleasure to see him. He has been servicing our system the past several years. I highly recommend Groundworks and Archie for their services."

Mike S on October 2025

Groundworks, previously Busy Dog Basement Technologies, specializes in helping homeowners with their waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space, and remodeling needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your foundation or basement. MA HIC 164895

"I had the annual maintenance on our Water Grabber system performed today by service technician Archie Boone. Archie as always great customer service, communication and professionalism. It is always a pleasure to see him. He has been servicing our system the past several years. I highly recommend Groundworks and Archie for their services."

Mike S on October 2025


J.R. Welding & Fabrication

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J.R. Welding & Fabrication

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J.R. Welding & Fabrication is a full service welding shop, servicing all of the North Shore and southern NH. We specialize in ornamental hand railings, new metal fabrication, and light structural steel. We also tackle a wide variety of welding repairs. Hand railings, dumpsters, dump truck bodies, trailers, and others! Whatever it may be, we have 2,800 sq ft of shop space to accommodate your project, as well as mobile welding capabilities. We hold 15 years experience welding various types of projects in multiple industries. Please inquire with us today, and join our list of happy customers!

J.R. Welding & Fabrication is a full service welding shop, servicing all of the North Shore and southern NH. We specialize in ornamental hand railings, new metal fabrication, and light structural steel. We also tackle a wide variety of welding repairs. Hand railings, dumpsters, dump truck bodies, trailers, and others! Whatever it may be, we have 2,800 sq ft of shop space to accommodate your project, as well as mobile welding capabilities. We hold 15 years experience welding various types of projects in multiple industries. Please inquire with us today, and join our list of happy customers!





EHM

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EHM

4.50(
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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



Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

It’s possible to drill into an LVL beam, but you should always avoid it. LVL beams are major structural components of your home, and drilling into them can weaken them and lead to cracking over time. If you need to drill into an LVL beam, consult a structural engineer. They’ll know the bit size, depth, and directionality that’s safe to use when drilling.

A split-level home is one that has several staggered floors connected by short staircases, while a split floor plan separates the primary bedroom from the rest of the bedrooms. Split floor plans are most often found in single-story homes, while split-level homes are always at least two stories.

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.

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.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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