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Last update on December 26, 2025

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Obsidian, Inc.

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Obsidian, Inc.

4.78(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

We have been providing professional engineering services in the Richmond, Virginia area since 2001. Our Residential Services Include: Structural Engineering, Residential Home Inspections, Real Estate Structural inspections, House Plans and Renovation Plans, Building Permits, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) plans, Richmond ADU Fire Sprinkler Plans, Foundation Studies, Richmond Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) Guidance, Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Guidance, and Load Bearing Wall Removal/Beam Sizing anywhere in the State of Virginia or North Carolina. Other Engineering Services Include: Land Development, Planning and Zoning Assistance.

"Very knowledgeable, provided a lot of options and details"

Cara C on August 2025

We have been providing professional engineering services in the Richmond, Virginia area since 2001. Our Residential Services Include: Structural Engineering, Residential Home Inspections, Real Estate Structural inspections, House Plans and Renovation Plans, Building Permits, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) plans, Richmond ADU Fire Sprinkler Plans, Foundation Studies, Richmond Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) Guidance, Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Guidance, and Load Bearing Wall Removal/Beam Sizing anywhere in the State of Virginia or North Carolina. Other Engineering Services Include: Land Development, Planning and Zoning Assistance.

"Very knowledgeable, provided a lot of options and details"

Cara C on August 2025

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Geotech-Environmental Solutions, LLC

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Geotech-Environmental Solutions, LLC

4.32(
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Customers say: Quality work
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Geotech-Environmental Solutions, LLC is a professional engineering firm providing engineering consulting services to residential and commercial clients. We pride ourselves on our industry-leading expertise. Call today to schedule an appointment! **Disclaimer: PLEASE BE AWARE WE DO NOT DO PERK TESTING!**

"Tried to rip me off. Was not at all happy."

Christine S on March 2021

Geotech-Environmental Solutions, LLC is a professional engineering firm providing engineering consulting services to residential and commercial clients. We pride ourselves on our industry-leading expertise. Call today to schedule an appointment! **Disclaimer: PLEASE BE AWARE WE DO NOT DO PERK TESTING!**

"Tried to rip me off. Was not at all happy."

Christine S on March 2021

CM&A Engineering, PLC

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CM&A Engineering, PLC

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

CM&A ENGINEERING, PLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Very professional and thorough. Completed the job and generated a professional report I can use to get appropriate repairs completed."

Diane P on April 2024

CM&A ENGINEERING, PLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Very professional and thorough. Completed the job and generated a professional report I can use to get appropriate repairs completed."

Diane P on April 2024

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Kefficient

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Kefficient

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

Kefficient is an experienced Crawl Space Repair and Waterproofing company serving homeowners in the greater metro Richmond area. We are a family owned and operated company, and we pride ourselves on the quality of our service and our commitment to our customers. We use only the best quality products and proven solutions to permanently repair your home.

"The job was performed as described."

Michael B on December 2020

Kefficient is an experienced Crawl Space Repair and Waterproofing company serving homeowners in the greater metro Richmond area. We are a family owned and operated company, and we pride ourselves on the quality of our service and our commitment to our customers. We use only the best quality products and proven solutions to permanently repair your home.

"The job was performed as described."

Michael B on December 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

Net Cad Drafting

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Net Cad Drafting

4.50(
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Customers say: Terrific value
30 years of experience

We draft and design all types of house plans for new homes, remodeling work as well as additions. We also work with commercial plans for build outs as well as new construction and additions. We keep up with all the latest codes and design work for county or city approval as well as ease of construction.

We draft and design all types of house plans for new homes, remodeling work as well as additions. We also work with commercial plans for build outs as well as new construction and additions. We keep up with all the latest codes and design work for county or city approval as well as ease of construction.

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Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing of VA

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Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing of VA

3.92(
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Customers say: Super punctual
60 years of experience

Additional phone numbers - (804) 674-4100. Additional e-mail - [email protected]. Voice Star Number- (302) 525-0055

"I signed a contract with them in January 2019 and paid a deposit. They never contacted me again until the contract expired. Five months later and I still didn't get my deposit back."

Nedal S on June 2019

Additional phone numbers - (804) 674-4100. Additional e-mail - [email protected]. Voice Star Number- (302) 525-0055

"I signed a contract with them in January 2019 and paid a deposit. They never contacted me again until the contract expired. Five months later and I still didn't get my deposit back."

Nedal S on June 2019

ED'S HOME REPAIR

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ED'S HOME REPAIR

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

-general home improvement/maintenence contractor -all work is supervised by me and i accept responsability for anypersons working for me on bigger or specialty jobs i may require the use of other contractors but only if all parties agree before hand -i have over 20 years experience and strive to complete jobs on time with cleanliness and safety a top priority -one stop shop sets me apart from others

-general home improvement/maintenence contractor -all work is supervised by me and i accept responsability for anypersons working for me on bigger or specialty jobs i may require the use of other contractors but only if all parties agree before hand -i have over 20 years experience and strive to complete jobs on time with cleanliness and safety a top priority -one stop shop sets me apart from others

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Whisler Contracting Services

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Whisler Contracting Services

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

Whisler Contracting Services is your full-service building and remodeling contractor. We take our work very seriously, meeting and talking with each client about his or her concerns. Every member of our staff is experienced and certified. We hold ongoing training and safety seminars to ensure up-to-date styles and techniques. Owner, Bryan Whisler, makes it a point to visit each jobsite and discuss any questions or concerns with the client. We want to provide each of our clients with a superior product at a great price.

"My project was adding additional deck area. Brian Whisler offered a fair price for my custom job. As an engineer and homeowner, my expectations are pretty high from the get-go...Brian got there just fine. Here is where the bar was raised: In all my experience with contractors, never has anyone cleaned up the work site daily, or cared enough to remove lumber from my lawn daily to prevent grass damage. I could go on, but I think my message is clear that I am thrilled with my new deck. I will most certainly call Brian first when my next project comes along."

Art A on May 2018

Whisler Contracting Services is your full-service building and remodeling contractor. We take our work very seriously, meeting and talking with each client about his or her concerns. Every member of our staff is experienced and certified. We hold ongoing training and safety seminars to ensure up-to-date styles and techniques. Owner, Bryan Whisler, makes it a point to visit each jobsite and discuss any questions or concerns with the client. We want to provide each of our clients with a superior product at a great price.

"My project was adding additional deck area. Brian Whisler offered a fair price for my custom job. As an engineer and homeowner, my expectations are pretty high from the get-go...Brian got there just fine. Here is where the bar was raised: In all my experience with contractors, never has anyone cleaned up the work site daily, or cared enough to remove lumber from my lawn daily to prevent grass damage. I could go on, but I think my message is clear that I am thrilled with my new deck. I will most certainly call Brian first when my next project comes along."

Art A on May 2018

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DFC home improvement

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DFC home improvement

4.33(
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Customers say: Quality work
24 years of experience

We are a Christian owned, residential builders and home improvement company. We believe serving you and your family is our first priority. There is no job to small or large for our our dedicated team. Message us today for a free estimate! We offer a design service with 3d realistic design renders for your projects to visualize the outcome. Ask us about our budget kitchen and bathroom. We can design your space based on your budget, while focusing on achieving your desired look. Financing and monthly payments available.

"Overall the quality of work turned out nice. However, the experience with DFC Home Improvement was not exceptional. The administration process was messy to say the least. This ranged from permits being disapproved due to submitting incorrect blueprints to the county and long winded conversations with the owner Brian. A word of advice is to screenshot and save all quotes DFC Home Improvements sends out, as I believe they are modified and update previous versions on their site. Ultimately, we were happy with the quality of work. The project was completed in six weeks, when expected to finish in five. The total cost was $45,950 when the quote was for $38,750 about 18.5% over estimate. I have other projects that I wanted to complete in the future, but I think I will find another contractor for those."

Tom B on May 2024

We are a Christian owned, residential builders and home improvement company. We believe serving you and your family is our first priority. There is no job to small or large for our our dedicated team. Message us today for a free estimate! We offer a design service with 3d realistic design renders for your projects to visualize the outcome. Ask us about our budget kitchen and bathroom. We can design your space based on your budget, while focusing on achieving your desired look. Financing and monthly payments available.

"Overall the quality of work turned out nice. However, the experience with DFC Home Improvement was not exceptional. The administration process was messy to say the least. This ranged from permits being disapproved due to submitting incorrect blueprints to the county and long winded conversations with the owner Brian. A word of advice is to screenshot and save all quotes DFC Home Improvements sends out, as I believe they are modified and update previous versions on their site. Ultimately, we were happy with the quality of work. The project was completed in six weeks, when expected to finish in five. The total cost was $45,950 when the quote was for $38,750 about 18.5% over estimate. I have other projects that I wanted to complete in the future, but I think I will find another contractor for those."

Tom B on May 2024

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

Trusses and rafters each have advantages and disadvantages, so one isn’t necessarily better than the other. For example, trusses are more affordable and often come in prefabricated kits, so they’re easier to build than rafters. However, rafters are available in a variety of designs, so it’s easier to find one that fits your style preferences. Plus, if you want to build an attic at some point down the line, it’s far easier to do that with rafters rather than trusses.

Precast concrete can be reinforced with rebar, wire mesh, or other materials to improve its strength and add stability. Precast concrete for large construction projects is often pre-stressed as well for greater structural strength. Reinforced concrete is durable and strong, making it an ideal choice for many construction projects.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well.

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