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Groundworks

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Groundworks

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50 years of experience
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Groundworks, formerly Baker's Waterproofing, has specialized in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs since 2009. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across central Pennsylvania. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your basement, foundation, or concrete. PA158514 (PA)

"The job went extremely well. Aaron Lenker and Corbin Gillichbauer performed the service and were professional and polite. I’m completely satisfied. Well done."

Paul S on July 2025

Groundworks, formerly Baker's Waterproofing, has specialized in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs since 2009. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across central Pennsylvania. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your basement, foundation, or concrete. PA158514 (PA)

"The job went extremely well. Aaron Lenker and Corbin Gillichbauer performed the service and were professional and polite. I’m completely satisfied. Well done."

Paul S on July 2025


"Very well. The inspector came as scheduled, performed a thorough inspection, and sent a detailed report. Quite satisfactory in all."

Paul S on February 2019

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"Very well. The inspector came as scheduled, performed a thorough inspection, and sent a detailed report. Quite satisfactory in all."

Paul S on February 2019


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Impact Engineering Group

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Impact Engineering Group

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12 years of experience

Impact Engineering Group is a civil engineering firm that specializes in services and consulting relating to real estate, construction, land planning, surveying, site permitting and structural engineering.

Impact Engineering Group is a civil engineering firm that specializes in services and consulting relating to real estate, construction, land planning, surveying, site permitting and structural engineering.


Richard Herschlag, P.E.

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Richard Herschlag, P.E.

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29 years of experience

We are a full-service group of professionals providing both engineering and contracting on an as-needed basis. Where we are unable to meet your needs or timeline, we will as always provide referrals to top professionals in your area.

We are a full-service group of professionals providing both engineering and contracting on an as-needed basis. Where we are unable to meet your needs or timeline, we will as always provide referrals to top professionals in your area.


McCarthy Engineering Associates offers clients a knowledgeable and determined team, complemented by the highest level of service and the utmost attention to quality.


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GKW Associates

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GKW Associates

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13 years of experience

GKW Associates is a team of Engineers and Designers dedicated to providing quality engineering services to all of our clients and also, committed to building a solid working relationship with them in order to achieve their project goals. We provide economical and practical solutions for projects and specific problems on a timely basis. The requirement of the client is priority number one to our staff.

GKW Associates is a team of Engineers and Designers dedicated to providing quality engineering services to all of our clients and also, committed to building a solid working relationship with them in order to achieve their project goals. We provide economical and practical solutions for projects and specific problems on a timely basis. The requirement of the client is priority number one to our staff.




Huskies Engineering, LLC

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Huskies Engineering, LLC

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17 years of experience

Huskies Engineering, LLC is dedicated to providing practical solutions for residential and commercial projects for architects, contractors, and owners. Whether it is framing solutions for new additions or investigations for ongoing structural deficiencies, Huskies Engineerng, LLC can provide answers that meet your needs.

Huskies Engineering, LLC is dedicated to providing practical solutions for residential and commercial projects for architects, contractors, and owners. Whether it is framing solutions for new additions or investigations for ongoing structural deficiencies, Huskies Engineerng, LLC can provide answers that meet your needs.


SMOLEY ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS

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SMOLEY ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS

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26 years of experience

Multi-faceted planning, engineering and consulting firm, specializing in structural engineering for wood design, masonry, steel & concrete, green design, and wind engineering, serving architects, engineers, contractors, builders, developers, and owners from many business sectors. Practice areas include residential, office, retail, commercial, and industrial markets. Currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in PA, MD, WV, VA, DC, NC, & SC. Member ASCE, SEI, AWC.

Multi-faceted planning, engineering and consulting firm, specializing in structural engineering for wood design, masonry, steel & concrete, green design, and wind engineering, serving architects, engineers, contractors, builders, developers, and owners from many business sectors. Practice areas include residential, office, retail, commercial, and industrial markets. Currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in PA, MD, WV, VA, DC, NC, & SC. Member ASCE, SEI, AWC.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

A structural engineer’s report includes a professional assessment of a property’s foundation condition, structural elements like roof trusses and floor joists, and the skeleton of the home, including studs, beams, and rafters. It will also usually include an assessment of drainage on the property and any potential issues that could arise from environmental conditions, like extreme weather in the area and even tree placement.

Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as “crawl space foundations,” but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation. 

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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