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Groundworks

1600 Providence Hwy
3.71(
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Groundworks

1600 Providence Hwy
3.71(
217
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
46 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(
319
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•Approved Pro

Taddonio Engineering, LLC

29 Samuel Hill Rd
4.87(
319
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
269 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!

"Quick to respond and schedule an appointment. Walked me through the structural issues and sent a report shortly after the visit."

Lauren B on September 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!

"Quick to respond and schedule an appointment. Walked me through the structural issues and sent a report shortly after the visit."

Lauren B on September 2025

Rustik Renovations

Hungry Hill Road
5.00(
6
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Rustik Renovations

Hungry Hill Road
5.00(
6
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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

North East Development LLC

12 Echo Dr
3.77(
13
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North East Development LLC

12 Echo Dr
3.77(
13
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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
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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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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.

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.

If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.

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.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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