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Mount Valley Foundation Services

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Mount Valley Foundation Services

4.69(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

Established in 1986, Mount Valley Foundation Service stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, 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 the state of South Carolina, we bring our local expertise closer to you. MVFS 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 MVFS, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

"Please see the earlier review (3/12) for context. I wanted to take a moment to share my experience with Mt. Valley Foundation Services regarding our sump pump installation. Overall, the team did an excellent job with both the initial installation and the subsequent repair of the discharge lines, which had come apart over time. They were professional, transparent, and truly seemed to care about the project. The only challenge I encountered was not with Mt. Valley Foundation Services itself, but rather with its parent company, Ground Works. From my experience, Ground Works has acquired many smaller foundation companies across the U.S., and it seems they may be struggling with logistical coordination. The call center they use is not very user-friendly, and I experienced multiple miscommunications and scheduling errors. Unfortunately, this puts Mt. Valley Foundation Services at the mercy of Ground Works' logistical issues. That said, I highly recommend working with Mt. Valley Foundation Services. My advice is to obtain the names and direct contact information of the service team when booking—this makes future communication significantly easier. Once I was able to reach the team directly, they went above and beyond to accommodate my needs. Living in a flood-prone area, I feel confident that the sump pump project they completed will be a tremendous benefit to our home and property. A big thanks to Danny (the manager) and his team for their outstanding work!"

Matthew H on March 2025

Established in 1986, Mount Valley Foundation Service stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, 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 the state of South Carolina, we bring our local expertise closer to you. MVFS 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 MVFS, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

"Please see the earlier review (3/12) for context. I wanted to take a moment to share my experience with Mt. Valley Foundation Services regarding our sump pump installation. Overall, the team did an excellent job with both the initial installation and the subsequent repair of the discharge lines, which had come apart over time. They were professional, transparent, and truly seemed to care about the project. The only challenge I encountered was not with Mt. Valley Foundation Services itself, but rather with its parent company, Ground Works. From my experience, Ground Works has acquired many smaller foundation companies across the U.S., and it seems they may be struggling with logistical coordination. The call center they use is not very user-friendly, and I experienced multiple miscommunications and scheduling errors. Unfortunately, this puts Mt. Valley Foundation Services at the mercy of Ground Works' logistical issues. That said, I highly recommend working with Mt. Valley Foundation Services. My advice is to obtain the names and direct contact information of the service team when booking—this makes future communication significantly easier. Once I was able to reach the team directly, they went above and beyond to accommodate my needs. Living in a flood-prone area, I feel confident that the sump pump project they completed will be a tremendous benefit to our home and property. A big thanks to Danny (the manager) and his team for their outstanding work!"

Matthew H on March 2025


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Falcone Crawl Space & Structural Repair

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Falcone Crawl Space & Structural Repair

4.77(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

Falcone Crawl Space & Structural Repair is a local, family-owned business providing customers in North and South Carolina foundation repair, structural repair, and waterproofing services since 2006. We are a licensed General Contactor and offer free consultations and estimates.

"Eric and his crew tackled a long-standing drainage problem in the basement of our 1932 Craftsman bungalow. We'd had several estimates and options but They impressed us from the start with their solution to the problem and their professionalism. They were great communicators and kept us apprised of what they were doing every step of the way. Can't recommend them enough."

JIm M on November 2025

Falcone Crawl Space & Structural Repair is a local, family-owned business providing customers in North and South Carolina foundation repair, structural repair, and waterproofing services since 2006. We are a licensed General Contactor and offer free consultations and estimates.

"Eric and his crew tackled a long-standing drainage problem in the basement of our 1932 Craftsman bungalow. We'd had several estimates and options but They impressed us from the start with their solution to the problem and their professionalism. They were great communicators and kept us apprised of what they were doing every step of the way. Can't recommend them enough."

JIm M on November 2025


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SMART Engineering, LLC

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SMART Engineering, LLC

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SMART Engineering is a client-focused, structural firm that specializes in residential design, consultations, renovations, additions, remodels, repairs, structural inspections/assessments, and more. It is owned and operated by Steven J. Slaughter Jr. who is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the states of South Carolina and Georgia. He has 10+ years of combined experience in civil/structural and aerospace engineering which has allowed him to work on very complex designs and projects that require simplified, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. Simple. Measured. Achievable. Reliable. Timely.

SMART Engineering is a client-focused, structural firm that specializes in residential design, consultations, renovations, additions, remodels, repairs, structural inspections/assessments, and more. It is owned and operated by Steven J. Slaughter Jr. who is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the states of South Carolina and Georgia. He has 10+ years of combined experience in civil/structural and aerospace engineering which has allowed him to work on very complex designs and projects that require simplified, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. Simple. Measured. Achievable. Reliable. Timely.


Call and make an appointment today. We do it all and will beat ANY estimate!


Palmetto Outdoors Solutions

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Palmetto Outdoors Solutions

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We are a complete one stop shop outdoors solutions company. We are here to help enhance the beauty of your home to help keep you proud of your biggest investment. We make your house a home and when you get tired of being inside and want to go outside you have your outdoors paradise to enjoy.

We are a complete one stop shop outdoors solutions company. We are here to help enhance the beauty of your home to help keep you proud of your biggest investment. We make your house a home and when you get tired of being inside and want to go outside you have your outdoors paradise to enjoy.


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Architectural Engineering Services, LLC

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Architectural Engineering Services, LLC

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18 years of experience

We are consultants offering structural engineering expertise to our clients. Architectural Engineering Services, LLC is owned and operated by Michael J. Baily. Mr. Baily is a licensed professional engineer in the state of South Carolina and 15 other states. He has over 30 years of construction and engineering experience. He has worked both in the U.S. and overseas on heavy-civil/bridge, marine port facility, commercial building and residential construction projects. His broad and varied background helps him to provide his clients with the best solutions for their projects.

We are consultants offering structural engineering expertise to our clients. Architectural Engineering Services, LLC is owned and operated by Michael J. Baily. Mr. Baily is a licensed professional engineer in the state of South Carolina and 15 other states. He has over 30 years of construction and engineering experience. He has worked both in the U.S. and overseas on heavy-civil/bridge, marine port facility, commercial building and residential construction projects. His broad and varied background helps him to provide his clients with the best solutions for their projects.


Carolina House Plans, Inc.

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Carolina House Plans, Inc.

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35 years of experience

Carolina House Plans, Inc. has over 24 years of designing buildings to withstand hurricane winds and flooding on coastal beach front properties. CHP is a residential/commercial design firm that specializes in elevated house plans that meet FEMA regulations for flood zones and seismic conditions. CHP has also designed several Residential Care Facilities and Child Care Centers in the Charleston, SC.

Carolina House Plans, Inc. has over 24 years of designing buildings to withstand hurricane winds and flooding on coastal beach front properties. CHP is a residential/commercial design firm that specializes in elevated house plans that meet FEMA regulations for flood zones and seismic conditions. CHP has also designed several Residential Care Facilities and Child Care Centers in the Charleston, SC.


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ARK Professional Services Company LLC

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ARK Professional Services Company LLC

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12 years of experience

Local Civil Engineering & Consulting firm located on James Island. Experience in Land Development (residential, commercial, & industrial), Stormwater Design & Analysis, and Project Management, Construction Management.

Local Civil Engineering & Consulting firm located on James Island. Experience in Land Development (residential, commercial, & industrial), Stormwater Design & Analysis, and Project Management, Construction Management.


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Unlimited Drawings

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Unlimited Drawings

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19 years of experience

A local Design/Engineering/Management Firm located in Summerville, South Carolina with over 12 years of design and engineering experience. We established this company under the context of helping to build our community. With our low cost and our quick turn around time, we have built a solid reputation in the Low Country and recently began to spread through out the south east. Unlimited Drawings consist of three major branches... •UD Design •UD Engineering •UD Management

A local Design/Engineering/Management Firm located in Summerville, South Carolina with over 12 years of design and engineering experience. We established this company under the context of helping to build our community. With our low cost and our quick turn around time, we have built a solid reputation in the Low Country and recently began to spread through out the south east. Unlimited Drawings consist of three major branches... •UD Design •UD Engineering •UD Management


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3R Repair Right & Remodeling

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3R Repair Right & Remodeling

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

The big thing about our company is that we stand by our work and we strive towards being recommended by our customers for work needed by thier friends and family.That is how we advertise is by pleasing our customers and letting them spread the word that we are someone to call for anything.I as owner of the company,am on every job personally working.I am 100% hands on and enjoy doing what I do.

The big thing about our company is that we stand by our work and we strive towards being recommended by our customers for work needed by thier friends and family.That is how we advertise is by pleasing our customers and letting them spread the word that we are someone to call for anything.I as owner of the company,am on every job personally working.I am 100% hands on and enjoy doing what I do.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on material choices, labor, and the extent of structural modifications.

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

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.

Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:

  • Dry rot

  • Infestation

  • Shifting or cracking foundations

  • Erosion

  • Water damage

  • Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support

Yes, professionals reinforce the foundation with additional supports or piers to prevent future sinking.

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