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Groundworks

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Groundworks

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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


"Great work! They always showed up on time and were very quick to respond. Happy using this business"

Oren F on July 2023

Here at New Premier we always try to make our customers happy, we will always try to go above expectations and provide fast and easy service. With our highly experienced experts we can get just about any job done.

"Great work! They always showed up on time and were very quick to respond. Happy using this business"

Oren F on July 2023


South Side Remodeling and Home Services

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South Side Remodeling and Home Services

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8 years of experience

With years of experience our pro's offer the best service at affordable rates. Painting, drywall repair, tile flooring, appliance installation, trim and framing, foundation repair and waterproofing, basement waterproofing, custom and odd jobs. We're flexible and eager to help where we can.

With years of experience our pro's offer the best service at affordable rates. Painting, drywall repair, tile flooring, appliance installation, trim and framing, foundation repair and waterproofing, basement waterproofing, custom and odd jobs. We're flexible and eager to help where we can.



Effective Technical Applications, Inc.

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Effective Technical Applications, Inc.

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27 years of experience

“ANGIE’S LIST DISCOUNT” – My Angie’s List Clients are given a ten percent (10%) discount on my Fee since Angie’s List does not charge businesses to list their services; therefore, my marketing cost is zero ($0.00) for my Angie’s List Clients. “FINANCING” – Clients are requested to make payment by check with sufficient funds on deposit to cover the check. Should the client be unable to make timely payment then their project is placed on hold until payment is received. The only penalty my Client incurs is loss of schedule, which they control with timely payment. No late fee ($0.00), no interest ($0.00), and no returned check fee ($0.00), is charged. “DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FINANCING” – The cost of my services (Planning, Design, Engineering, Plans Drafting – CAD, Construction Management, & Inspection) is built into the “Construction Cost”; therefore, my services can be financed over the life of my Client’s mortgage. “EMPLOYEES” – Jonathan A. Snyder is a self-employed Professional Engineer, company of 1 person, who is networked with other qualified designers, engineers, and construction professionals. “PLANS PAYMENT” – Construction Plans are provided on either a “Fixed Fee” or “Not to Exceed Time & Expense” basis, payable in three (3) installments; 1/3 due at “Contract Signing”, 1/3 due at “Planning / Design Review”, 1/3 (or balance) due at “Delivery of Completed Plans”. “DESIGN/BUILD” – “SUB-CONTRACTING” and “PAYMENT”: LABOR – Construction Labor is bid by a minimum of three (3) Sub-contractors; all Bids are reviewed and presented to the Building Owner with recommendation on the “Lowest Qualifying Bid”; the Bid is awarded (Sub-contracted) to the contractor preferred by the Building Owner. MATERIALS – Quotes for all Construction Materials are obtained from a minimum of three (3) suppliers; all Quotes are reviewed and presented to the Building Owner with recommendation on best “Supplier”; Material Purchase Orders are awarded to the supplier preferred by the Building Owner. ENGINEER’S FEE – Engineer’s Fee includes the cost of Planning, Design, Engineering, Plans Drafting (CAD), Construction Management, & Inspection and is provided on a fixed percentage basis of the “Actual Labor & Materials Cost” (“AL&MC”); 1/3 due at contract signing based on the “Estimated Labor & Materials Cost” (“EL&MC”) for the project; the remaining balance is paid at each “Construction Draw” and based on the “AL&MC”. The Engineer’s Fee limit is set at time of contract signing based on the “EL&MC”. The Engineer’s Fee is reduced if the “AL&MC” is less than “EL&MC”; the Engineer’s Fee is not increased if the “AL&MC” is greater than “EL&MC” used at Contract Signing. “CHANGE ORDERS”: MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OPINION: All “Plans Changes” mandated by the Municipality’s Zoning Officer, Building Code Official, and/or Engineer that are not based on a “Zoning Ordinance, Building Code Ordinance, Land Development Ordinance, Storm Water Management Ordinance, and/or an International Code Council Code (ICC I-Codes) References and are based on the “Reviewing Authority’s Opinion / Preferred Method” are provided on an “Engineering Change Order Basis”. MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY CITED ORDINANCE or STATUTE REFERENCE: All “Plans Changes” mandated by the Municipality’s Zoning Officer, Building Code Official, and/or Engineer that are based on a “Cited Zoning Ordinance, Building Code Ordinance, Land Development Ordinance, Storm Water Management Ordinance, and/or International Code Council Codes (ICC I-Codes) References are provided at no charge to my Client. NO SCOPE CHANGE – All “Plan Changes” within the Contract Scope of Work (i.e. Change a room layout) requested prior to “Final Plans Issue” are provide at no additional charge ($0.00). SCOPE CHANGE – All “Plan Changes” not within the Contract S

“ANGIE’S LIST DISCOUNT” – My Angie’s List Clients are given a ten percent (10%) discount on my Fee since Angie’s List does not charge businesses to list their services; therefore, my marketing cost is zero ($0.00) for my Angie’s List Clients. “FINANCING” – Clients are requested to make payment by check with sufficient funds on deposit to cover the check. Should the client be unable to make timely payment then their project is placed on hold until payment is received. The only penalty my Client incurs is loss of schedule, which they control with timely payment. No late fee ($0.00), no interest ($0.00), and no returned check fee ($0.00), is charged. “DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FINANCING” – The cost of my services (Planning, Design, Engineering, Plans Drafting – CAD, Construction Management, & Inspection) is built into the “Construction Cost”; therefore, my services can be financed over the life of my Client’s mortgage. “EMPLOYEES” – Jonathan A. Snyder is a self-employed Professional Engineer, company of 1 person, who is networked with other qualified designers, engineers, and construction professionals. “PLANS PAYMENT” – Construction Plans are provided on either a “Fixed Fee” or “Not to Exceed Time & Expense” basis, payable in three (3) installments; 1/3 due at “Contract Signing”, 1/3 due at “Planning / Design Review”, 1/3 (or balance) due at “Delivery of Completed Plans”. “DESIGN/BUILD” – “SUB-CONTRACTING” and “PAYMENT”: LABOR – Construction Labor is bid by a minimum of three (3) Sub-contractors; all Bids are reviewed and presented to the Building Owner with recommendation on the “Lowest Qualifying Bid”; the Bid is awarded (Sub-contracted) to the contractor preferred by the Building Owner. MATERIALS – Quotes for all Construction Materials are obtained from a minimum of three (3) suppliers; all Quotes are reviewed and presented to the Building Owner with recommendation on best “Supplier”; Material Purchase Orders are awarded to the supplier preferred by the Building Owner. ENGINEER’S FEE – Engineer’s Fee includes the cost of Planning, Design, Engineering, Plans Drafting (CAD), Construction Management, & Inspection and is provided on a fixed percentage basis of the “Actual Labor & Materials Cost” (“AL&MC”); 1/3 due at contract signing based on the “Estimated Labor & Materials Cost” (“EL&MC”) for the project; the remaining balance is paid at each “Construction Draw” and based on the “AL&MC”. The Engineer’s Fee limit is set at time of contract signing based on the “EL&MC”. The Engineer’s Fee is reduced if the “AL&MC” is less than “EL&MC”; the Engineer’s Fee is not increased if the “AL&MC” is greater than “EL&MC” used at Contract Signing. “CHANGE ORDERS”: MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OPINION: All “Plans Changes” mandated by the Municipality’s Zoning Officer, Building Code Official, and/or Engineer that are not based on a “Zoning Ordinance, Building Code Ordinance, Land Development Ordinance, Storm Water Management Ordinance, and/or an International Code Council Code (ICC I-Codes) References and are based on the “Reviewing Authority’s Opinion / Preferred Method” are provided on an “Engineering Change Order Basis”. MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY CITED ORDINANCE or STATUTE REFERENCE: All “Plans Changes” mandated by the Municipality’s Zoning Officer, Building Code Official, and/or Engineer that are based on a “Cited Zoning Ordinance, Building Code Ordinance, Land Development Ordinance, Storm Water Management Ordinance, and/or International Code Council Codes (ICC I-Codes) References are provided at no charge to my Client. NO SCOPE CHANGE – All “Plan Changes” within the Contract Scope of Work (i.e. Change a room layout) requested prior to “Final Plans Issue” are provide at no additional charge ($0.00). SCOPE CHANGE – All “Plan Changes” not within the Contract S


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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.


Bahret Church Interiors, Inc.

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Bahret Church Interiors, Inc.

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82 years of experience

For the past 69 years the Bahret family has delivered and hand-installed everything from complete Church Interior Design services, Church Interior Decoration, Major Church Reconstruction, Church Remodeling, Comprehensive Church Rennovation and Rehabilitation, to Restoration of Heirloom Antique Woodwork, Pew Fabric Re-Upolstery... and even Stained-Glass Repair and Cleaning. Our family's experience will meet and exceed your expectations. We can fulfill all of your Church's rennovation needs and WE DO NOT SUBCONTRACT OUR LABOR. We will meet with you for a free private consultation.

For the past 69 years the Bahret family has delivered and hand-installed everything from complete Church Interior Design services, Church Interior Decoration, Major Church Reconstruction, Church Remodeling, Comprehensive Church Rennovation and Rehabilitation, to Restoration of Heirloom Antique Woodwork, Pew Fabric Re-Upolstery... and even Stained-Glass Repair and Cleaning. Our family's experience will meet and exceed your expectations. We can fulfill all of your Church's rennovation needs and WE DO NOT SUBCONTRACT OUR LABOR. We will meet with you for a free private consultation.


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RestoreCore, Inc.

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RestoreCore, Inc.

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

We work directly with you and the insurance companies involved to provide quick, upfront, and accurate estimates to ensure there are no surprises down the road. We have a full staff of technicians and various tradespeople and subcontract when other services or manpower is required.

We work directly with you and the insurance companies involved to provide quick, upfront, and accurate estimates to ensure there are no surprises down the road. We have a full staff of technicians and various tradespeople and subcontract when other services or manpower is required.


James Robert Development Corp.

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James Robert Development Corp.

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31 years of experience

WE ARE JAMES ROBERT DEVELOPMENT CORP. JAMES ROBERT DEVELOPMENT CORP. is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of quality, craftsmanship, integrity, and value. We strive to match our customers remodeling dreams to an affordable reality. We are committed to our environment by GOING GREEN wherever possible while also being cost effective, time efficient, and innovative. Our goal is to serve Christ, while bringing glory to God through everything we do. Our services include ALL facets of Residential and Commercial Property Construction, Real Estate Management and Maintenance services. New construction, additions, remodeling, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, painting, disaster restoration services, emergency services, real estate management, architectural design, A.D.A. (Americans with Disabilities Act) construction, etc. James Robert Development Corp. can handle it all.

WE ARE JAMES ROBERT DEVELOPMENT CORP. JAMES ROBERT DEVELOPMENT CORP. is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of quality, craftsmanship, integrity, and value. We strive to match our customers remodeling dreams to an affordable reality. We are committed to our environment by GOING GREEN wherever possible while also being cost effective, time efficient, and innovative. Our goal is to serve Christ, while bringing glory to God through everything we do. Our services include ALL facets of Residential and Commercial Property Construction, Real Estate Management and Maintenance services. New construction, additions, remodeling, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, painting, disaster restoration services, emergency services, real estate management, architectural design, A.D.A. (Americans with Disabilities Act) construction, etc. James Robert Development Corp. can handle it all.


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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

The standard thickness for an LVL beam is between 1.75 inches and 7 inches. However, you can order LVL beams in non-standard sizes as well. When you work with a contractor, they can source beams that are the appropriate size for your project for you after assessing your blueprints.

Trusses and rafters each have advantages and disadvantages, so one isn’t necessarily better than the other. For example, trusses are more affordable and often come in prefabricated kits, so they’re easier to build than rafters. However, rafters are available in a variety of designs, so it’s easier to find one that fits your style preferences. Plus, if you want to build an attic at some point down the line, it’s far easier to do that with rafters rather than trusses.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

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