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Avatar for Appalachian Property Preservation, LLC

Appalachian Property Preservation, LLC

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Appalachian Property Preservation, LLC

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

Appalachian Foundation Services is a locally owned and operated business. We specialize in foundation and structural repairs as well as basement and crawl space waterproofing. We hold a Class A contractor's license and offer a full line of repairs and restoration services to properties within Roanoke, VA and surrounding counties. We offer our services to property management companies, real estate agents, homeowners, and mortgage servicers. Our mission is to repair and preserve the condition of our client’s investments. Our focus is providing quality customer service to our clients and providing the services requested in a timely manner. We look forward to becoming your solution.

"APP initially came in to encapsulate our crawlspace and renovate our bathroom in our new home due to water damage. Some structural issues were discovered, and they were able to fix those as well. Our bathroom turned out beautifully and we could not be more grateful to Hunter and his team – Nathan Patterson, Robert Railton, and Steven Ingold. Our crawlspace is now fully encapsulated, complete with new plumbing and new jacks under the bathroom. Their communication was fantastic, they thoroughly explained what was needed each step of the way and were extremely patient with my design changes. They did a very thorough job that will last a long time. We love how the bathroom turned out, thank you SO much for bringing our dreams to life! We look forward to working with APP again on any future projects!"

Virginia K on February 2023

Appalachian Foundation Services is a locally owned and operated business. We specialize in foundation and structural repairs as well as basement and crawl space waterproofing. We hold a Class A contractor's license and offer a full line of repairs and restoration services to properties within Roanoke, VA and surrounding counties. We offer our services to property management companies, real estate agents, homeowners, and mortgage servicers. Our mission is to repair and preserve the condition of our client’s investments. Our focus is providing quality customer service to our clients and providing the services requested in a timely manner. We look forward to becoming your solution.

"APP initially came in to encapsulate our crawlspace and renovate our bathroom in our new home due to water damage. Some structural issues were discovered, and they were able to fix those as well. Our bathroom turned out beautifully and we could not be more grateful to Hunter and his team – Nathan Patterson, Robert Railton, and Steven Ingold. Our crawlspace is now fully encapsulated, complete with new plumbing and new jacks under the bathroom. Their communication was fantastic, they thoroughly explained what was needed each step of the way and were extremely patient with my design changes. They did a very thorough job that will last a long time. We love how the bathroom turned out, thank you SO much for bringing our dreams to life! We look forward to working with APP again on any future projects!"

Virginia K on February 2023

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Community Housing Partners

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Community Housing Partners

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50 years of experience

Community Housing Partners (CHP) is a 501(c)(3) community development corporation that serves the needs of low-wealth and low-income individuals and families in the southeast. Our mission is to create affordable, green, sustainable housing opportunities and services for the people and communities we serve. Since 1975, CHP has served over 206,000 people, including senior citizens, women and children in transition, formerly homeless people, single female heads-of-household, and other individuals of low-income and low-wealth. Our activities include sustainable development, architectural design, construction, energy services, homeownership facilitation, and housing management. These efforts, in concert with public and private partnerships, enable us to create and sustain communities of choice that promote vitality in neighborhoods, foster wealth-building for individuals, and contribute to a better environment for future generations.

Community Housing Partners (CHP) is a 501(c)(3) community development corporation that serves the needs of low-wealth and low-income individuals and families in the southeast. Our mission is to create affordable, green, sustainable housing opportunities and services for the people and communities we serve. Since 1975, CHP has served over 206,000 people, including senior citizens, women and children in transition, formerly homeless people, single female heads-of-household, and other individuals of low-income and low-wealth. Our activities include sustainable development, architectural design, construction, energy services, homeownership facilitation, and housing management. These efforts, in concert with public and private partnerships, enable us to create and sustain communities of choice that promote vitality in neighborhoods, foster wealth-building for individuals, and contribute to a better environment for future generations.

TRUESDELL ENGINEERING INC

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TRUESDELL ENGINEERING INC

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22 years of experience

Truesdell Engineering specializes in structural engineering and design for architectural projects. We have extensive experience in residential, light commercial, institutional, and historic renovations.

Truesdell Engineering specializes in structural engineering and design for architectural projects. We have extensive experience in residential, light commercial, institutional, and historic renovations.

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

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Xpert Foundations Inc

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Xpert Foundations Inc

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Customers say: True professional
28 years of experience

OSHA 10 Certified – as Foundation Specialists – we offer the highest quality and environmentally safe products for all your foundation needs. With us you can have a solid foundation right from the beginning or have a pre-existing foundation restored better than new. We offer residential and commercial construction options. Serving the Virginia and Maryland areas, and beyond, on projects ranging from new construction to both small and large remodeling and renovation jobs. Xpert Foundations takes pride in meeting and exceeding the needs of our clients, making sure the project is completed in a timely manner, on or below budget and that they are truly satisfied with the results. 

OSHA 10 Certified – as Foundation Specialists – we offer the highest quality and environmentally safe products for all your foundation needs. With us you can have a solid foundation right from the beginning or have a pre-existing foundation restored better than new. We offer residential and commercial construction options. Serving the Virginia and Maryland areas, and beyond, on projects ranging from new construction to both small and large remodeling and renovation jobs. Xpert Foundations takes pride in meeting and exceeding the needs of our clients, making sure the project is completed in a timely manner, on or below budget and that they are truly satisfied with the results. 

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Hiring a structural engineer costs about $550 on average. However, prices range from as low as $200 up to $1,500. Structural engineers may charge by project, hourly, or by the square footage, making it important to understand how your chosen engineer structures their estimates. Additional cost factors include project type, the scope of work, the size of the project, and your geographic location.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

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