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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
16 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

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 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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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


Expert House Movers

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Expert House Movers

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Expert House Movers we specialize in Structural Home Elevation, Structural Moving, Foundation Repair including Push Piers/Piles and Shoring! We also are leaders in Flood Mitigation and Flood Prevention. Whether your project is big or small, let the Expert's help!

"They were wonderful. They did a great job. The knew what they're doing. They were smart and efficient."

Lucy C on August 2020

At Expert House Movers we specialize in Structural Home Elevation, Structural Moving, Foundation Repair including Push Piers/Piles and Shoring! We also are leaders in Flood Mitigation and Flood Prevention. Whether your project is big or small, let the Expert's help!

"They were wonderful. They did a great job. The knew what they're doing. They were smart and efficient."

Lucy C on August 2020


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EHM

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EHM

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Customers say: Quality work
72 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

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Customers say: Terrific value
31 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.


"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


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Elmech Industrial Services

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Elmech Industrial Services

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22 years of experience

We are the premier structural and civil engineering company serving Virginia, Maryland and the DC area. ELMECH Industrial Services' goal is to provide our customers the very best services and personal attention while maintaining a competitive cost and an efficient schedule. SERVICES: - Structural, Civil and Architectural Design - Commercial and Residential Building Design - Building/Home Inspection and Evaluation - Engineering Design & Drawings with PE Stamp for Construction Permits/Approval - Wood Construction - Residential Structural Design (Bearing Wall & Column Removal) - Construction & Permit Design Drawings (CAD Drawings) - Structural Steel, Light Gage Steel Framing - Concrete Design, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), Masonry Design - Architectural, Structural & Building Plans, Details and Specifications - Foundation Design, Retaining Walls - Home Additions Design & Drawings with PE Stamp for Construction Permits/Approval - Surveying

"The first engineer plan I received was on letter size paper as a PDF with blurry letters and numbers. No one could read it, not even with a magnifying glass. It did not meet the Montgomery County Building Permit inspection. IThe engineer explained everything well when he came to the house but did not provide a plan that met the requirements of Montgomery county. Because I lived far away I had to send my check US Postal mail and wait for the plan to be emailed to me which had me worried about whether I would be scammed. I offered to come to the engineer with the check but he turned me down. I had to have 3rd party conference call to get things going right."

Susan W on January 2018

We are the premier structural and civil engineering company serving Virginia, Maryland and the DC area. ELMECH Industrial Services' goal is to provide our customers the very best services and personal attention while maintaining a competitive cost and an efficient schedule. SERVICES: - Structural, Civil and Architectural Design - Commercial and Residential Building Design - Building/Home Inspection and Evaluation - Engineering Design & Drawings with PE Stamp for Construction Permits/Approval - Wood Construction - Residential Structural Design (Bearing Wall & Column Removal) - Construction & Permit Design Drawings (CAD Drawings) - Structural Steel, Light Gage Steel Framing - Concrete Design, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), Masonry Design - Architectural, Structural & Building Plans, Details and Specifications - Foundation Design, Retaining Walls - Home Additions Design & Drawings with PE Stamp for Construction Permits/Approval - Surveying

"The first engineer plan I received was on letter size paper as a PDF with blurry letters and numbers. No one could read it, not even with a magnifying glass. It did not meet the Montgomery County Building Permit inspection. IThe engineer explained everything well when he came to the house but did not provide a plan that met the requirements of Montgomery county. Because I lived far away I had to send my check US Postal mail and wait for the plan to be emailed to me which had me worried about whether I would be scammed. I offered to come to the engineer with the check but he turned me down. I had to have 3rd party conference call to get things going right."

Susan W on January 2018


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Whisler Contracting Services

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Whisler Contracting Services

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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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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)

The costs depend on the type of wood, labor, roofing material, permits, and whether additional storage or enclosed walls are included.

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.

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

A few hours for inspection, with a detailed report following in a week.

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