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Last update on October 25, 2025

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Groundworks

33 W Bacon Street
3.71(
217
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•Approved Pro

Groundworks

33 W Bacon Street
3.71(
217
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
34 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

"John McLaughlin or w.e his name should be embarrassed on how he treats his customers and workers ."

Mike P on September 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

"John McLaughlin or w.e his name should be embarrassed on how he treats his customers and workers ."

Mike P on September 2025

Taddonio Engineering, LLC

29 Samuel Hill Rd
4.87(
320
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•Approved Pro

Taddonio Engineering, LLC

29 Samuel Hill Rd
4.87(
320
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
282 local quotes requested

Taddonio Engineering, LLC is a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!

"Moved two outlets "

Joe S on October 2025

Taddonio Engineering, LLC is a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!

"Moved two outlets "

Joe S on October 2025

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Rustik Renovations

Hungry Hill Road
5.00(
6
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Rustik Renovations

Hungry Hill Road
5.00(
6
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Small Local Business from Sterling, CT; Women & Veteran Owned/Operated--- Our Services cover CT and RI. Specializing in Innovation, Attention to Detail, and Customer Satisfaction! The Beauty of Rustic/Farmhouse Styles Created by Our Amazing Workmanship (and your ideas!), Will Have Your Home Radiating an Impressively Unique, Cozy, and Welcoming Vibe you are Guaranteed to LOVE! We can pretty much take on anything, give us a call 401-585-2957 or RustikRenovations@gmail Custom Designs and Pro-installs Include the below, but not limited to: Railings, Banisters, Stairs, Barn Doors, Shelving, Furniture, Entertainment Center Built-ins, Closet Built-ins, Decks (pool/hot tub wrap around decks), Treehouses, Forts, Clubhouses, Zip line install, Garden raised beds/fences, Remodeling, Renovations, etc...

"We are so pleased with the finished product. Christine was so pleasant and helpful throughout the process."

Kelly A on January 2024

Small Local Business from Sterling, CT; Women & Veteran Owned/Operated--- Our Services cover CT and RI. Specializing in Innovation, Attention to Detail, and Customer Satisfaction! The Beauty of Rustic/Farmhouse Styles Created by Our Amazing Workmanship (and your ideas!), Will Have Your Home Radiating an Impressively Unique, Cozy, and Welcoming Vibe you are Guaranteed to LOVE! We can pretty much take on anything, give us a call 401-585-2957 or RustikRenovations@gmail Custom Designs and Pro-installs Include the below, but not limited to: Railings, Banisters, Stairs, Barn Doors, Shelving, Furniture, Entertainment Center Built-ins, Closet Built-ins, Decks (pool/hot tub wrap around decks), Treehouses, Forts, Clubhouses, Zip line install, Garden raised beds/fences, Remodeling, Renovations, etc...

"We are so pleased with the finished product. Christine was so pleasant and helpful throughout the process."

Kelly A on January 2024

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North East Development LLC

12 Echo Dr
3.77(
13
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North East Development LLC

12 Echo Dr
3.77(
13
)
Customers say: Terrific value
36 years of experience

**We do not remove oil tanks*** 25 Years Experience with Gunite Built in Pools, Excavation, Drainage, Foundations, demo, grading, sewer, and water installation. Licensed and insured. Quality work with great prices. Call Joe today for a free assessment and proposal of the work you need done!

"After 2 1/2 years of not being able to secure a contractor willing to excavate or property we found Joe who told us, "No problem when do you want to start?" After receiving Joes quote we asked if he could build us a wall also. Joe stuck with us even after we were satisfied with the excavation. He encouraged to order gravel late on a Friday to finish up the site."

Victor B on September 2025

**We do not remove oil tanks*** 25 Years Experience with Gunite Built in Pools, Excavation, Drainage, Foundations, demo, grading, sewer, and water installation. Licensed and insured. Quality work with great prices. Call Joe today for a free assessment and proposal of the work you need done!

"After 2 1/2 years of not being able to secure a contractor willing to excavate or property we found Joe who told us, "No problem when do you want to start?" After receiving Joes quote we asked if he could build us a wall also. Joe stuck with us even after we were satisfied with the excavation. He encouraged to order gravel late on a Friday to finish up the site."

Victor B on September 2025

ADC Engineering, llc

5 Wildberry Way
No reviews yet

ADC Engineering, llc

5 Wildberry Way
No reviews yet
8 years of experience

Self employed registered professional engineer. ADC Engineering offers structural engineering services with the goal of assisting parties involved in real estate transactions by helping them to make informed decisions. ADC Engineering provides information, assessments and repair recommendations for structural issues identified in home inspection reports. ADC Engineering also provides structural engineering design services for residential to small commercial properties.

Self employed registered professional engineer. ADC Engineering offers structural engineering services with the goal of assisting parties involved in real estate transactions by helping them to make informed decisions. ADC Engineering provides information, assessments and repair recommendations for structural issues identified in home inspection reports. ADC Engineering also provides structural engineering design services for residential to small commercial properties.

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The House Pro

130 Nickerson Dr
4.29(
14
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The House Pro

130 Nickerson Dr
4.29(
14
)
Customers say: Quality work
22 years of experience

HousePro Remodeling is certified and factory trained by the manufacturer (CertainTeed, Harvey, Anderson, Pella) to install of types of home products. We are licensed General and Home Improvement contractors by the state. Our experience will save you time and money because we have done 1000's of homes and apartments.

"Gabe us a fraud! He took my money and did shoddy amateur work (see pictures), did not meet deadlines, and did electrical work in my home that could have caused a fire! He is NOT certified electrician! He pays people to give him positive reviews. Do yourself a favor and RUN!!!!"

Wendy H on January 2023

HousePro Remodeling is certified and factory trained by the manufacturer (CertainTeed, Harvey, Anderson, Pella) to install of types of home products. We are licensed General and Home Improvement contractors by the state. Our experience will save you time and money because we have done 1000's of homes and apartments.

"Gabe us a fraud! He took my money and did shoddy amateur work (see pictures), did not meet deadlines, and did electrical work in my home that could have caused a fire! He is NOT certified electrician! He pays people to give him positive reviews. Do yourself a favor and RUN!!!!"

Wendy H on January 2023

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

Their expertise in identifying potential problems early and implementing durable solutions safeguards your home’s integrity.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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.

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

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