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CM&A Engineering, PLC

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CM&A Engineering, PLC

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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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Basement Detective

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Basement Detective

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

As an essential service, Basement Detective is still inspecting and servicing customers. We are taking extra precautions to ensure everyone’s health and safety in serving our customers, including: ✓Cleaning our hands often with soap and/or using hand sanitizer. ✓Wearing gloves during our inspections. ✓Ensuring we are covering any cough or sneeze. ✓Keeping a safe distance from people. ✓Wiping down equipment that is used during our inspections. We are a full service waterproofing and remodeling contractor. We pride ourselves on having honest technicians give honest evaluations. We offer solutions and options that are affordable and practical. Our waterproofing solutions carry a fully transferable lifetime warranty. We also offer many flexible financing options. Additional service areas: King George, Warren, Arlington, Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Frederick, Loudoun, Montgomery, Prince George’s & Prince William Counties

"Had a great experience with Chris Kuper at Basement Detective! My basement flooded from non-stop storms and I needed a sump pump installed along with complete renovation of my basement. They were very competitive in pricing and outstanding in results. Chris even helped coordinate with the contractor doing my basement renovation after the sump was installed to make sure none of the drainage was disturbed by the new work being done. I have since weathered at least 3 large storms and can hear the sump working as needed. Very happy with the results!"

Ian P on April 2020

As an essential service, Basement Detective is still inspecting and servicing customers. We are taking extra precautions to ensure everyone’s health and safety in serving our customers, including: ✓Cleaning our hands often with soap and/or using hand sanitizer. ✓Wearing gloves during our inspections. ✓Ensuring we are covering any cough or sneeze. ✓Keeping a safe distance from people. ✓Wiping down equipment that is used during our inspections. We are a full service waterproofing and remodeling contractor. We pride ourselves on having honest technicians give honest evaluations. We offer solutions and options that are affordable and practical. Our waterproofing solutions carry a fully transferable lifetime warranty. We also offer many flexible financing options. Additional service areas: King George, Warren, Arlington, Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Frederick, Loudoun, Montgomery, Prince George’s & Prince William Counties

"Had a great experience with Chris Kuper at Basement Detective! My basement flooded from non-stop storms and I needed a sump pump installed along with complete renovation of my basement. They were very competitive in pricing and outstanding in results. Chris even helped coordinate with the contractor doing my basement renovation after the sump was installed to make sure none of the drainage was disturbed by the new work being done. I have since weathered at least 3 large storms and can hear the sump working as needed. Very happy with the results!"

Ian P on April 2020


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Aquaguard Waterproofing

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Aquaguard Waterproofing

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Customers say: Super punctual
35 years of experience

Aquaguard Waterproofing "The Trusted Name in Waterproofing " Quality basement repair company in the area that has earned the reputation as "The Trusted Name in Waterproofing" We offer no obligation basement inspections and analysis. We are the area's certifed waterproofing. Aquaguard has serviced the region for more than 30 years. Based in Beltsville, MD, Aquaguard has thousands of satisfied customers in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia. Aquaguard's experience has shown that no two problems are the same. With a company-wide commitment to high quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, our primary goal is to solve your specific problem. Our inspection will involve a thorough examination of your foundation inside and out. We will explain the cause of your water problem, what can be done to correct it permanently and leave you with a free estimate. We also install Egress Windows. We employ the most experienced construction professionals in the waterproofing business and utilize time tested methods to solve basement water problem

"DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. I HAVE NEVER HAD SUCH A BAD EXPERIENCE WITH ANY COMPANY. TAKE A LOOK AT THE DOZENS OF 1 STAR REVIEWS THEY HAVE. I WISH I DID BEFORE I TRIED TO USE THEM. I wanted to add a basement window before selling my home. I was told it could be done in a couple weeks. Just give them half the fee for a down payment and they would start the process. So I paid $5200 to get started. After a couple weeks I asked when will the work be done. I was told a little longer. After three weeks I asked when was the permit submitted. They never said the permit was submitted. They always implied it. They would say things like it should be approved soon or it will be another week or two. I found the website where you can search for and view permits that have been submitted. Mine wasn’t on there. I asked and they said it’s because they’re waiting for document updates. But there is a place on the site for status that would show it was waiting for document updates. As best I can tell, they never did anything and lied to me the whole time. When I canceled, I found out that in the fine print of the contract they still get to keep 30% of the full price. They refunded $2100 of the $5200 and kept $3100."

Frank R on October 2024

Aquaguard Waterproofing "The Trusted Name in Waterproofing " Quality basement repair company in the area that has earned the reputation as "The Trusted Name in Waterproofing" We offer no obligation basement inspections and analysis. We are the area's certifed waterproofing. Aquaguard has serviced the region for more than 30 years. Based in Beltsville, MD, Aquaguard has thousands of satisfied customers in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia. Aquaguard's experience has shown that no two problems are the same. With a company-wide commitment to high quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, our primary goal is to solve your specific problem. Our inspection will involve a thorough examination of your foundation inside and out. We will explain the cause of your water problem, what can be done to correct it permanently and leave you with a free estimate. We also install Egress Windows. We employ the most experienced construction professionals in the waterproofing business and utilize time tested methods to solve basement water problem

"DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. I HAVE NEVER HAD SUCH A BAD EXPERIENCE WITH ANY COMPANY. TAKE A LOOK AT THE DOZENS OF 1 STAR REVIEWS THEY HAVE. I WISH I DID BEFORE I TRIED TO USE THEM. I wanted to add a basement window before selling my home. I was told it could be done in a couple weeks. Just give them half the fee for a down payment and they would start the process. So I paid $5200 to get started. After a couple weeks I asked when will the work be done. I was told a little longer. After three weeks I asked when was the permit submitted. They never said the permit was submitted. They always implied it. They would say things like it should be approved soon or it will be another week or two. I found the website where you can search for and view permits that have been submitted. Mine wasn’t on there. I asked and they said it’s because they’re waiting for document updates. But there is a place on the site for status that would show it was waiting for document updates. As best I can tell, they never did anything and lied to me the whole time. When I canceled, I found out that in the fine print of the contract they still get to keep 30% of the full price. They refunded $2100 of the $5200 and kept $3100."

Frank R on October 2024


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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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Freeland Engineering, P.C.

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Freeland Engineering, P.C.

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

We are a full service structural and civil engineering and architectural firm. We are licensed to practice in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC. We are also licensed Class A general contractors and specialize is assessing, designing and constructing projects throughout the Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia area.

"Better than I had hoped. The project I am doing with my deck is mired in county code requirements. Freeland Engineering worked with me on what I needed to do to be code compliant, then produced the report required to appease the county. Working with them was a great experience and I will go to them anytime engineering expertise is required. You need to be aware that this company is extremely busy and will require you to plan ahead in order for them to schedule you in. However, the results are worth the wait."

Greg J on November 2021

We are a full service structural and civil engineering and architectural firm. We are licensed to practice in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC. We are also licensed Class A general contractors and specialize is assessing, designing and constructing projects throughout the Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia area.

"Better than I had hoped. The project I am doing with my deck is mired in county code requirements. Freeland Engineering worked with me on what I needed to do to be code compliant, then produced the report required to appease the county. Working with them was a great experience and I will go to them anytime engineering expertise is required. You need to be aware that this company is extremely busy and will require you to plan ahead in order for them to schedule you in. However, the results are worth the wait."

Greg J on November 2021


"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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P&R Property Solutions, LLC

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P&R Property Solutions, LLC

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

An Engineer owned & led Class A Construction Company *Foundation Repairs - We repair foundations that have cracked, been damaged by water or settled poorly. *Structural Modifications & Repairs - We reinforce the structural integrity of buildings and rearrange structures like basements, sled or foundation walls. *Residential Construction & Remodeling - New home construction, home expansion and remodeling.

"Fantastic engineering, superb work with outstanding finished product. HIGHLY RECOMMEND P&R Solutions"

Stephen M on March 2024

An Engineer owned & led Class A Construction Company *Foundation Repairs - We repair foundations that have cracked, been damaged by water or settled poorly. *Structural Modifications & Repairs - We reinforce the structural integrity of buildings and rearrange structures like basements, sled or foundation walls. *Residential Construction & Remodeling - New home construction, home expansion and remodeling.

"Fantastic engineering, superb work with outstanding finished product. HIGHLY RECOMMEND P&R Solutions"

Stephen M on March 2024


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Mallory's Restorations Inc.

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Mallory's Restorations Inc.

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

Mallory’s Restorations Inc. is Fredericksburg’s trusted residential remodeling and construction firm. Our construction management team has built its reputation through providing a full range of contractor services to homeowners as well as real estate professionals looking for a one stop shop for projects requiring multiple trades and home inspection lists. We guarantee your satisfaction on each and every job.

Mallory’s Restorations Inc. is Fredericksburg’s trusted residential remodeling and construction firm. Our construction management team has built its reputation through providing a full range of contractor services to homeowners as well as real estate professionals looking for a one stop shop for projects requiring multiple trades and home inspection lists. We guarantee your satisfaction on each and every job.


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Elmech Industrial Services

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Elmech Industrial Services

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Customers say: Quick response
21 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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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Dormers must be able to bear the load of their own construction and the added window. The style of the dormer, however, will determine where the weight loads onto your home's structure. A gable dormer bears the weight on the side walls whereas a shed dormer bears it on the front walls.

Structural engineers can perform various inspections on different structures in your home. These inspections usually include a report detailing the engineer’s findings and recommendations for repairs so you can determine your next course of action for repairs, replacements, or new builds. Some of the most common structural engineering reports include:

  • Full home inspection: $350–$1,000

  • Foundation: $300–$800

  • Load-bearing walls: $300–$1,000

  • Roof: $150–$600

  • Chimney: $200–$500

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.

A structural engineer’s report is almost always worth it, as it can help you avoid buying or overpaying for a home with structural issues. The most important thing the report does for you is provide peace of mind that you won’t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property.

The National Association of Home Builders requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a sinking foundation, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.

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