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Groundworks

106 Park Dr
4.54(
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Groundworks

106 Park Dr
4.54(
327
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Customers say: Super punctual
30 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

Established in 1997, Groundworks is 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 Philadelphia & New Jersey, we bring our local expertise closer to you. Groundworks 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 Groundworks, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! PA158514 (PA)

"Tyrell did an excellent job correcting the mistakeS of the people who installed my basement waterproofing equipment. There was a terrible rotten egg smell and that's gone now. Tyrell cleaned up after himself, if any water spilled he made sure to vacuum it up and to dispose of everything in the proper place."

Alexander M on September 2023

Established in 1997, Groundworks is 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 Philadelphia & New Jersey, we bring our local expertise closer to you. Groundworks 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 Groundworks, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! PA158514 (PA)

"Tyrell did an excellent job correcting the mistakeS of the people who installed my basement waterproofing equipment. There was a terrible rotten egg smell and that's gone now. Tyrell cleaned up after himself, if any water spilled he made sure to vacuum it up and to dispose of everything in the proper place."

Alexander M on September 2023

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Groundworks

3819 N Susquehanna Trl
4.39(
57
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Groundworks

3819 N Susquehanna Trl
4.39(
57
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
38 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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NEC Solutions, LLC

504 Juneberry Court
5.00(
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NEC Solutions, LLC

504 Juneberry Court
5.00(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
15 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

F & D Development Company, Inc.

PO Box 20404
4.71(
55
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F & D Development Company, Inc.

PO Box 20404
4.71(
55
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

Turning Dreams into Reality. Your home may well be the most complex, interesting, and expensive project you'll ever undertake. Architectural designers are educated to help you define your needs, present options you may never have considered, and help you get the most for your valuable investment. There is a certain magic that can be seen and felt in homes created through the close working relationship between owner and designer. At F & D Development Company, Inc., we've been specializing in residential architecture since 1990. We listen carefully to our clients and strive to integrate your needs and dreams with your budget. We work with each of our clients to create a total home environment, both interior and exterior that is visually interesting and exciting as well as functional. We provide a range of residential architectural services to clients from complete architectural services for a new home to assistance with additions and remodeling.

"Prompt service, timely arrival. I expected a more extensive report but nonetheless it was short and to the point."

Janet G on March 2023

Turning Dreams into Reality. Your home may well be the most complex, interesting, and expensive project you'll ever undertake. Architectural designers are educated to help you define your needs, present options you may never have considered, and help you get the most for your valuable investment. There is a certain magic that can be seen and felt in homes created through the close working relationship between owner and designer. At F & D Development Company, Inc., we've been specializing in residential architecture since 1990. We listen carefully to our clients and strive to integrate your needs and dreams with your budget. We work with each of our clients to create a total home environment, both interior and exterior that is visually interesting and exciting as well as functional. We provide a range of residential architectural services to clients from complete architectural services for a new home to assistance with additions and remodeling.

"Prompt service, timely arrival. I expected a more extensive report but nonetheless it was short and to the point."

Janet G on March 2023

Glenwood Engineering LLC

1302 Hamilton St
5.00(
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Glenwood Engineering LLC

1302 Hamilton St
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
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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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"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

Impact Engineering Group

2661 Bernville Road
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Impact Engineering Group

2661 Bernville Road
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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.

521 Ludlow St.
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Richard Herschlag, P.E.

521 Ludlow St.
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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.

GKW Associates

1044 North Quebec St
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GKW Associates

1044 North Quebec St
No reviews yet
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.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

A structural inspection report will include a detailed description of the structural engineer’s findings, applicable photographs, and recommendations to correct the issue. The contents of the report may depend on the scope of the inspection but might also include a time and cost estimate for recommended work to correct any structural problems found during the inspection. 

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

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