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Mount Valley Foundation Services

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Mount Valley Foundation Services

4.83(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 years of experience

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!

"These guys are AWESOME! The work was completed in a timely manner and was completed accurately."

Kayleigh S on September 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!

"These guys are AWESOME! The work was completed in a timely manner and was completed accurately."

Kayleigh S on September 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.


M. Padgett Engineering & Construction

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M. Padgett Engineering & Construction

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10 years of experience

M. Padgett Engineering & Construction, LLC is a licensed engineering consulting and construction company serving the greater South Carolina area. No job too big or small. We are pleased to offer the following services and more. • Engineering o Residential Home Inspections and Commercial Property Inspections o Design Services: structural and mechanical work for light commercial and residential though we are knowledgeable in other fields. A large volume of our work is structural design, beams and floor systems sizing, foundations, HVAC calculations, plumbing layout, and similar items. o CAD, plans, drawings, blueprints o Letters of Opinion and Legal Deposition o Failure Analysis • General Contractor o Construction Management – Agency or At Risk o New Construction, Repairs and Remodels o Licensed for both Commercial and Residential o We do large and very small (even less than $1000) size jobs.

M. Padgett Engineering & Construction, LLC is a licensed engineering consulting and construction company serving the greater South Carolina area. No job too big or small. We are pleased to offer the following services and more. • Engineering o Residential Home Inspections and Commercial Property Inspections o Design Services: structural and mechanical work for light commercial and residential though we are knowledgeable in other fields. A large volume of our work is structural design, beams and floor systems sizing, foundations, HVAC calculations, plumbing layout, and similar items. o CAD, plans, drawings, blueprints o Letters of Opinion and Legal Deposition o Failure Analysis • General Contractor o Construction Management – Agency or At Risk o New Construction, Repairs and Remodels o Licensed for both Commercial and Residential o We do large and very small (even less than $1000) size jobs.


CR Construction

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CR Construction

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16 years of experience

Honest and dependable to the fields we are showing we do. We treat every job as if it was are own personal job. CR CONSTRUCTION is about making the customer's happy.We have 8 employees and one owner for every field we have we are qualified. We contract all work and for the billing we take checks,cash with a cash receipts on the spot,also take some credit cards. Most important we also offer senior citizen discounts,and work with customers as well if on a fixed income.

Honest and dependable to the fields we are showing we do. We treat every job as if it was are own personal job. CR CONSTRUCTION is about making the customer's happy.We have 8 employees and one owner for every field we have we are qualified. We contract all work and for the billing we take checks,cash with a cash receipts on the spot,also take some credit cards. Most important we also offer senior citizen discounts,and work with customers as well if on a fixed income.


SMOLEY ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS

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SMOLEY ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS

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26 years of experience

Multi-faceted planning, engineering and consulting firm, specializing in structural engineering for wood design, masonry, steel & concrete, green design, and wind engineering, serving architects, engineers, contractors, builders, developers, and owners from many business sectors. Practice areas include residential, office, retail, commercial, and industrial markets. Currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in PA, MD, WV, VA, DC, NC, & SC. Member ASCE, SEI, AWC.

Multi-faceted planning, engineering and consulting firm, specializing in structural engineering for wood design, masonry, steel & concrete, green design, and wind engineering, serving architects, engineers, contractors, builders, developers, and owners from many business sectors. Practice areas include residential, office, retail, commercial, and industrial markets. Currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in PA, MD, WV, VA, DC, NC, & SC. Member ASCE, SEI, AWC.


EHM

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EHM

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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

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

  • Fire-resistant

  • Unaffected by pests

  • Longer-lasting

  • Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

Because of their composite structure, cutting or drilling LVL beams can compromise their integrity. We strongly advise contacting a general contractor or structural engineer before making any alterations to LVL beams. Professionals can also answer questions about choosing between a pier and beam versus slab foundation when designing your project.

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

It’s possible to drill into an LVL beam, but you should always avoid it. LVL beams are major structural components of your home, and drilling into them can weaken them and lead to cracking over time. If you need to drill into an LVL beam, consult a structural engineer. They’ll know the bit size, depth, and directionality that’s safe to use when drilling.

If you’re building new construction or adding onto your existing home, hiring a structural engineer is not only worth it but it’s probably required by your local building department. Structural engineers will ensure you aren’t making your home unsafe in the building process, which is crucial from a safety perspective but also a legal one. It’s also worth hiring a structural engineer if you’re making changes to structural components, like removing a load-bearing wall.

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