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Groundworks

3819 N Susquehanna Trl
4.39(
57
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Approved Pro

Groundworks

3819 N Susquehanna Trl
4.39(
57
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
32 local quotes requested
50 years of experience

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


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Best Buy Waterproofing, LLC

8950 State Route 108
4.93(
43
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Approved Pro

Best Buy Waterproofing, LLC

8950 State Route 108
4.93(
43
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

With over 30 years experience in Basement Waterproofing and Mold Remediation services, Andrew A. Altman, Sr. Is a top rated veteran with a proven record beyond belief! In fact the certified, professional Staff has a combined experience of over 60 years. When you hire Best Buy Waterproofing, you are hiring the very best in the industry! They have the WIT attitude ( Whatever It Takes ) and customer satisfaction is their #1 priority as they are "Comitted To Excellence!" Best Buy Waterproofing is licensed, bonded, insured, and certified. They have earned the reputation of standing behind their incredible work and customer satisfaction. They offer free estimates and the very best financing available. They even have No payments & No Interest for 18 months! Best Buy Waterproofing stands behind their lifetime of the structure warranty on their systems. Also on all sump pump systems and their intelligent battery back ups! Best Buy is the ONLY company who offers this kind of warranty on those services as Strength is their Foundation! If you need a dry basement certificate, call us immediately. We are operational 24/7 365!

"Dan was highly professional and offered an excellent evaluation of my needs. He actually went into the crawl space to better understand my needs. A good neighbor and a person to know. Thank you."

Arsalan S on November 2024

With over 30 years experience in Basement Waterproofing and Mold Remediation services, Andrew A. Altman, Sr. Is a top rated veteran with a proven record beyond belief! In fact the certified, professional Staff has a combined experience of over 60 years. When you hire Best Buy Waterproofing, you are hiring the very best in the industry! They have the WIT attitude ( Whatever It Takes ) and customer satisfaction is their #1 priority as they are "Comitted To Excellence!" Best Buy Waterproofing is licensed, bonded, insured, and certified. They have earned the reputation of standing behind their incredible work and customer satisfaction. They offer free estimates and the very best financing available. They even have No payments & No Interest for 18 months! Best Buy Waterproofing stands behind their lifetime of the structure warranty on their systems. Also on all sump pump systems and their intelligent battery back ups! Best Buy is the ONLY company who offers this kind of warranty on those services as Strength is their Foundation! If you need a dry basement certificate, call us immediately. We are operational 24/7 365!

"Dan was highly professional and offered an excellent evaluation of my needs. He actually went into the crawl space to better understand my needs. A good neighbor and a person to know. Thank you."

Arsalan S on November 2024


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NEC Solutions, LLC

504 Juneberry Court
5.00(
10
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NEC Solutions, LLC

504 Juneberry Court
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
13 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

NEC Solutions LLC is a licensed Pennsylvania Civil & Structural Engineering firm with over 5 years of experience. (Direct :610-888-9818) We offer complete services for residential and commercial projects, from design to permitting and construction. Civil Services: Soil testing for septic systems, site surveys, contour mapping, stormwater design, and construction layout. Structural Services: New construction design, additions, structural drawings for permits and construction, foundation design/calculations, foundation and deck inspections, evaluations for renovations, solar panel permits with load calculations. Drafting Services: CAD drafting, 3D modeling, quantity takeoffs, permit packages. Permit Services: City of Philadelphia L&I permits, PennDOT HOP permits, full township coordination. We ensure accuracy, code compliance, and professional service on every project. Website: www.necsolutions.us Email: [email protected] Mobile: 610-888-9818

"NEC did good work, turn around time was fast, good experience all around. "

Steve C on June 2025

NEC Solutions LLC is a licensed Pennsylvania Civil & Structural Engineering firm with over 5 years of experience. (Direct :610-888-9818) We offer complete services for residential and commercial projects, from design to permitting and construction. Civil Services: Soil testing for septic systems, site surveys, contour mapping, stormwater design, and construction layout. Structural Services: New construction design, additions, structural drawings for permits and construction, foundation design/calculations, foundation and deck inspections, evaluations for renovations, solar panel permits with load calculations. Drafting Services: CAD drafting, 3D modeling, quantity takeoffs, permit packages. Permit Services: City of Philadelphia L&I permits, PennDOT HOP permits, full township coordination. We ensure accuracy, code compliance, and professional service on every project. Website: www.necsolutions.us Email: [email protected] Mobile: 610-888-9818

"NEC did good work, turn around time was fast, good experience all around. "

Steve C on June 2025


David Black Associates, Inc.

501 Lincoln Way East
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David Black Associates, Inc.

501 Lincoln Way East
No reviews yet
39 years of experience

David Black Associates, Inc. (DBA) is an engineering consulting firm located in south-central Pennsylvania. The firm was established in 1986 and continues serving your needs with demonstrated expertise for commercial, industrial and institutional buildings in the following areas: Design Services Evaluations Inspections Value Engineering Code Compliance Forensics

David Black Associates, Inc. (DBA) is an engineering consulting firm located in south-central Pennsylvania. The firm was established in 1986 and continues serving your needs with demonstrated expertise for commercial, industrial and institutional buildings in the following areas: Design Services Evaluations Inspections Value Engineering Code Compliance Forensics



The Drafting Table provides any type of drafting needs, be it residential, commercial, industrial. We have access to licensed design professionals who can help in your permit application process.


Dennis E. Black Engineering, Inc.

2400 Philadelphia Av
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Dennis E. Black Engineering, Inc.

2400 Philadelphia Av
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Offering expert engineering and surveying services to south central Pennsylvania, northern Maryland and select areas of West Virginia, Dennis E. Black Engineering, Inc. of Chambersburg, PA, will give your project the individual attention and exceptional service needed for success. Our highly trained, talented staff is always available to clients, and we are dedicated to achieving 100% client satisfaction. As a locally owned and operated business, nothing is more important to us than serving our community. Our clients have included individual land developers, commercial developers, municipal agencies and authorities. Services we provide include, but aren’t limited to: • Site plans and land planning • Floodplain analysis and wetland delineation • Federal, state and local permit acquisition • Environmental site assessments • Nutrient management • Zoning variance and rezoning appeals • GPS and topography • Construction management Design services are available for water and sewer systems, subdivisions, roadways and streets. We also offer storm water design, and erosion and sediment control design. We provide services for both residential and commercial properties. Commercial businesses we’ve worked with include banks, restaurants, office buildings, strip malls, fire stations and shopping centers. More information can be requested through our website. To schedule a consultation, call Dennis E. Black Engineering today.

Offering expert engineering and surveying services to south central Pennsylvania, northern Maryland and select areas of West Virginia, Dennis E. Black Engineering, Inc. of Chambersburg, PA, will give your project the individual attention and exceptional service needed for success. Our highly trained, talented staff is always available to clients, and we are dedicated to achieving 100% client satisfaction. As a locally owned and operated business, nothing is more important to us than serving our community. Our clients have included individual land developers, commercial developers, municipal agencies and authorities. Services we provide include, but aren’t limited to: • Site plans and land planning • Floodplain analysis and wetland delineation • Federal, state and local permit acquisition • Environmental site assessments • Nutrient management • Zoning variance and rezoning appeals • GPS and topography • Construction management Design services are available for water and sewer systems, subdivisions, roadways and streets. We also offer storm water design, and erosion and sediment control design. We provide services for both residential and commercial properties. Commercial businesses we’ve worked with include banks, restaurants, office buildings, strip malls, fire stations and shopping centers. More information can be requested through our website. To schedule a consultation, call Dennis E. Black Engineering today.


EHM

Washington Ave.
4.50(
16
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EHM

Washington Ave.
4.50(
16
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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

The costs depend on the type of wood, labor, roofing material, permits, and whether additional storage or enclosed walls are included.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

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.

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.

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