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Reviewed in September 2024
I hired David to inspect a home I was considering after the initial home inspection team noted some potential issues with the beams in the basement. David was easy to work with and came out on short notice to give a very thorough inspection of the home's foundation and made recommendations...
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Reviewed in January 2023
Had Betts Structural Engineering come and look at the foundation of a house we were in contract on. Josh came out and was professional and informative. He informed us the foundation was failing and explained what needed to be done. He throughly explained everything and told us how we could do...
Betts Structural Engineering LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
Did a great job. Very friendly and professional. Our patio door is working much better after Joe came over to fix it.
Joseph Posani
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Reviewed in June 2021
I am waiting on my lender to give final approval for the structural engineers report.
BG Engineering Group, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
We used Unique Hardwood Floor LLC three years ago to work on the floors of a 70 year old home that needed a great deal of work. Some floors needed repairs, some were replaced and others just needed to be refinished. It was a complicated job as they needed to blend the old and the new to create a...
Unique Hardwood Floor LLC
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Reviewed in September 2020
Parks Davis, Sr. was very nice and professional. He answered all our questions at the original visit and subsequently on the phone. We didn't hire his company as the proposed structure was more elaborate and expensive than we had anticipated.
AIS Renovations Ltd
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Reviewed in January 2020
Honest and upfront. The other company I had out tried to sell my items I didn t need. Thank you mark and stay dry
Stay Dry Waterproofing, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2019
This was my first home buying experience in Ohio. I was upfront with Merwyn and Gary and asked them to keep me in the loop and walk me through EVERYTHING. They were both fantastic. Merwyn would answer any question I had appropriately (meaning, he isn't a structural engineer so he would say he...
Home Inspection Services of Lancaster LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
Jay did a great job, the team were very prompt and helpful and completed the job very thoroughly. Since the initial treatment we have had no problems at all in the house. When termites have been found in other areas of our yard, Jay has been very quick to come out and treat any small termite...
1st Response Pest Management
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Stone, marble, and brick are common building materials of Neoclassical architecture, though you will also find wood flooring and a range of natural stone tiles. Since several home styles fall under Neoclassical architects' umbrella, a range of building materials—including traditional wood framing—will make an appearance.

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.

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.

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

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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