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Henry N Shepard, II, PE

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Henry N Shepard, II, PE

4.83(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 years of experience

We are South Carolina's premiere company for all your structural engineering and design needs. Locally owned and operated, with more than 30 years of experience, providing friendly and quality service. Call today for your next project!

"Henry was very responsive and professional. We had several conversations regarding the scope of work and he was "on point" with his suggestions and final design notes, etc. Based on this project, should I need additional work done, I will be reaching out to him again."

Pat C on August 2024

We are South Carolina's premiere company for all your structural engineering and design needs. Locally owned and operated, with more than 30 years of experience, providing friendly and quality service. Call today for your next project!

"Henry was very responsive and professional. We had several conversations regarding the scope of work and he was "on point" with his suggestions and final design notes, etc. Based on this project, should I need additional work done, I will be reaching out to him again."

Pat C on August 2024

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Superior Builders SC LLC

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Superior Builders SC LLC

4.97(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full-service construction company specializing in large home renovations and new home construction. We strive to provide you with not only top-shelf work, but a quality experience that is unmatched. Your satisfaction is our top priority and to us that means a high level of respect with a healthy dose of creative workmanship. Our passion truly lies in helping you generate creative ways to meet (and exceed) your expectations for your most beautiful home. Don't take my word for it, please check out our reviews! Reach out to me here: Phone: 843-532-3903 Email: [email protected]. (We are only able to service James Island, Downtown Charleston and majority of Mount Pleasant at this time due to travel time.)

"We highly recommend Superior Builders, they were great to work with and did an excellent job on our garage. We had them back to remodel our home as well."

Anne W on September 2020

We are a full-service construction company specializing in large home renovations and new home construction. We strive to provide you with not only top-shelf work, but a quality experience that is unmatched. Your satisfaction is our top priority and to us that means a high level of respect with a healthy dose of creative workmanship. Our passion truly lies in helping you generate creative ways to meet (and exceed) your expectations for your most beautiful home. Don't take my word for it, please check out our reviews! Reach out to me here: Phone: 843-532-3903 Email: [email protected]. (We are only able to service James Island, Downtown Charleston and majority of Mount Pleasant at this time due to travel time.)

"We highly recommend Superior Builders, they were great to work with and did an excellent job on our garage. We had them back to remodel our home as well."

Anne W on September 2020

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EHM

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EHM

4.50(
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Customers say: Quality work
71 years of experience

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

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3R Repair Right & Remodeling

4.67(
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3R Repair Right & Remodeling

4.67(
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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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ACE Preferred Inspections, Inc

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ACE Preferred Inspections, Inc

3.46(
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Customers say: Super punctual
28 years of experience

Additional address 447B Jessen Ln, Charleston, SC 29492. Additional phone number (877) 832 0455

"DO NOT LET THEM IN YOUR HOME WITHOUT PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE! BEWARE! This company and its inspector, C. Scott Burns, do not follow accepted home inspection standards and caused thousands of dollars in damage to my property during a home inspection. Despite providing pictures, documents, and fulfilling every request, the owner, Jeffery Donaldson, refused to pay for the damage. He only communicated through a generic customer support email and repeatedly refused to identify himself. A quick search of court records in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties will show that he has been involved in numerous lawsuits. I have been forced to seek legal action as well. STAY AS FAR AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY AS POSSIBLE. If you are buying or selling a home in the Charleston, SC area, ask who the inspector is and ensure you get a copy of their insurance policy before allowing them into your home. They will refuse to repair any damage caused by their incompetent inspectors. I am extremely disappointed in this company and its owner, Jeffery Donaldson. I will never let this shady business near any of my homes or my clients’ homes. I want to warn everyone to avoid the same painful process I and many others have experienced. There are many other reputable, knowledgeable, and well-trained inspection companies in the Charleston area, such as Cardinal, Hometeam Inspections, or literally ANYONE ELSE besides ACE Preferred Inspections."

Derrick B on February 2025

Additional address 447B Jessen Ln, Charleston, SC 29492. Additional phone number (877) 832 0455

"DO NOT LET THEM IN YOUR HOME WITHOUT PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE! BEWARE! This company and its inspector, C. Scott Burns, do not follow accepted home inspection standards and caused thousands of dollars in damage to my property during a home inspection. Despite providing pictures, documents, and fulfilling every request, the owner, Jeffery Donaldson, refused to pay for the damage. He only communicated through a generic customer support email and repeatedly refused to identify himself. A quick search of court records in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties will show that he has been involved in numerous lawsuits. I have been forced to seek legal action as well. STAY AS FAR AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY AS POSSIBLE. If you are buying or selling a home in the Charleston, SC area, ask who the inspector is and ensure you get a copy of their insurance policy before allowing them into your home. They will refuse to repair any damage caused by their incompetent inspectors. I am extremely disappointed in this company and its owner, Jeffery Donaldson. I will never let this shady business near any of my homes or my clients’ homes. I want to warn everyone to avoid the same painful process I and many others have experienced. There are many other reputable, knowledgeable, and well-trained inspection companies in the Charleston area, such as Cardinal, Hometeam Inspections, or literally ANYONE ELSE besides ACE Preferred Inspections."

Derrick B on February 2025

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1st Choice Painting and Construction

5.00(
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1st Choice Painting and Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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

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

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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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Matrix Technology Services

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Matrix Technology Services

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12 years of experience

Matrix Technology Services is an Oklahoma grown company founded and operated by a born and raised Oklahoma Veteran. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction will not be matched. With over 20 years of experience in electronics and low voltage wiring, we bring a unique combination of abilities and qualifications. We are a Bicsi Certified company. Knowledge and education are an integral part of our operation and philosophy. We seek to provide only the most qualified ICT cabling professionals in the industry. Contact us today to see how we can improve your ICT experience.

Matrix Technology Services is an Oklahoma grown company founded and operated by a born and raised Oklahoma Veteran. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction will not be matched. With over 20 years of experience in electronics and low voltage wiring, we bring a unique combination of abilities and qualifications. We are a Bicsi Certified company. Knowledge and education are an integral part of our operation and philosophy. We seek to provide only the most qualified ICT cabling professionals in the industry. Contact us today to see how we can improve your ICT experience.

LOCKLAIR CONSULTING INC

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LOCKLAIR CONSULTING INC

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32 years of experience

Civil Engineering services for site development design and permitting to include development consulting for property optimization, wetland delineation & permitting, roads, drainage, water, sewer, parking, landscaping, permitting with all local and state agencies for commercial and residential development.

Civil Engineering services for site development design and permitting to include development consulting for property optimization, wetland delineation & permitting, roads, drainage, water, sewer, parking, landscaping, permitting with all local and state agencies for commercial and residential development.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

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. 

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.

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. 

Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren’t uneven across the gap, and don’t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don’t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.

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