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Groundworks

132 Rocky Step Road
4.47(
51
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•Approved Pro

Groundworks

132 Rocky Step Road
4.47(
51
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
29 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Since 2003, Groundworks has specialized in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across West Virginia. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your basement, foundation, or crawl space. WV027473 (WV)

"They will change the contract, promise a refund and never send it. They also will not respond to inquiries. Promised call backs that never happen. Promised call from manager, never received. We had the work done in May and they are still keeping my money as of August. If they change the work order do not pay the full amount unless you get a new contract. I made the mistake of trusting them."

John S on August 2024

Since 2003, Groundworks has specialized in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across West Virginia. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your basement, foundation, or crawl space. WV027473 (WV)

"They will change the contract, promise a refund and never send it. They also will not respond to inquiries. Promised call backs that never happen. Promised call from manager, never received. We had the work done in May and they are still keeping my money as of August. If they change the work order do not pay the full amount unless you get a new contract. I made the mistake of trusting them."

John S on August 2024

Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing of VA

8382 Terminal Rd
3.92(
63
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Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing of VA

8382 Terminal Rd
3.92(
63
)
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

Hatfield Building & Excavating

400 Royal Birkdale Dr
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Hatfield Building & Excavating

400 Royal Birkdale Dr
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26 years of experience

At Hatfield Building and Excavating we offer a multitude of services to fit your contracting needs. From pressure washing job sites to constructing a new home or office location from start to finish. We offer warranties on all services provided with on-call technical support following completion of the job. **Free Estimates!** it doesn't cost you anything to dream, and we can turn your dreams into realities!

At Hatfield Building and Excavating we offer a multitude of services to fit your contracting needs. From pressure washing job sites to constructing a new home or office location from start to finish. We offer warranties on all services provided with on-call technical support following completion of the job. **Free Estimates!** it doesn't cost you anything to dream, and we can turn your dreams into realities!

SMOLEY ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS

19 N Court St
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SMOLEY ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS

19 N Court St
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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.

Advantage Home & Environment Inspections

4 Greenview Dr
5.00(
1
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Advantage Home & Environment Inspections

4 Greenview Dr
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

WE ARE ENGINEERS. We provide Friendly & Quality Home Inspections and Structural Residential Assessments/Inspections: Samuel A. Wood, MSCE, PE, is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer who owns and operates Advantage Home & Environment Inspections, Inc., established in 1995 and is Licensed or Registered in the States of West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia. He has been an ASHI, American Society of Home Inspectors, Member since 1996 with over 12,800 home & structural inspections completed or had oversight on in West Virginia and Ohio. He is also the first and past President of the West Virginia Association of Home Inspectors, WVAHI. As a Lt. Colonel with the US Army Corps of Engineers, he retired in 1992 with 20 years of Active Duty Service. He has a Undergraduate Degree from Penn State University in Mathematics and a Masters of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Stanford University. While on Active Duty as the Facilities Engineer for Aberdeen Proving Ground and the Senior Director of Engineering and Housing for the Third Infantry Division in Bavaria, Germany, he was responsible for the design & construction of new housing and the maintenance of existing older housing totaling over 13,000 housing units. Sam is also nationally recognized and sought out as an Expert Engineer and Speaker on “Residential Foundation, Basement & Crawl Space, & Structural Movement and Repairs; Their recognition, Causes, and Cures” for over 12 years now. He has given Structural Repair presentations at West Virginia Tech, Inspection Training Associates (A National Home Inspector Training Company) in Las Vegas for two years, with presentations at other National Home Inspection organizations, such as ASHI and NAHI and Franchises in Phoenix, Philadelphia, Fort Lauderdale, Anaheim, Orlando, and at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas. For a full list of presentations, please request a copy of his resume.

WE ARE ENGINEERS. We provide Friendly & Quality Home Inspections and Structural Residential Assessments/Inspections: Samuel A. Wood, MSCE, PE, is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer who owns and operates Advantage Home & Environment Inspections, Inc., established in 1995 and is Licensed or Registered in the States of West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia. He has been an ASHI, American Society of Home Inspectors, Member since 1996 with over 12,800 home & structural inspections completed or had oversight on in West Virginia and Ohio. He is also the first and past President of the West Virginia Association of Home Inspectors, WVAHI. As a Lt. Colonel with the US Army Corps of Engineers, he retired in 1992 with 20 years of Active Duty Service. He has a Undergraduate Degree from Penn State University in Mathematics and a Masters of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Stanford University. While on Active Duty as the Facilities Engineer for Aberdeen Proving Ground and the Senior Director of Engineering and Housing for the Third Infantry Division in Bavaria, Germany, he was responsible for the design & construction of new housing and the maintenance of existing older housing totaling over 13,000 housing units. Sam is also nationally recognized and sought out as an Expert Engineer and Speaker on “Residential Foundation, Basement & Crawl Space, & Structural Movement and Repairs; Their recognition, Causes, and Cures” for over 12 years now. He has given Structural Repair presentations at West Virginia Tech, Inspection Training Associates (A National Home Inspector Training Company) in Las Vegas for two years, with presentations at other National Home Inspection organizations, such as ASHI and NAHI and Franchises in Phoenix, Philadelphia, Fort Lauderdale, Anaheim, Orlando, and at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas. For a full list of presentations, please request a copy of his resume.

United Structural Systems Ltd Inc

723 Chenault Bridge Rd
4.72(
18
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United Structural Systems Ltd Inc

723 Chenault Bridge Rd
4.72(
18
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Customers say: Super punctual
37 years of experience

United Structural Systems is a family-owned business specializing in foundation repair, wall realignment, and waterproofing systems. We are constantly researching new and innovative ways to service our customers. Additional phone numbers - (304) 346-7777, (513) 561-0300. Additional fax - (513) 561-030. Additional DBA - Perma Jack - United Structural Systems.

"This one-star rating is generous! We are seven weeks into a four-day job at our house! The have been back three times to finish the job and it is still not done. My back yard is a mud pit! I have been informed by the "office" that it will take two more weeks before I can be put on the schedule for a crew to come back. The crew is working from their Lancaster office, and the managers won't return phone calls and are hiding behind the receptionist. I work just a few miles from their Lexington office, so I decided to pop in and talk to a different person only to find out that there is no staff in this office. The website for the Lexington office has a picture of the building and posted hours of 9 am to 6 pm, but it is just a building with mailboxes and a few shared meeting rooms used by several companies. Customer service is absolutely horrible. Think twice before hiring USS!"

Gary T on July 2025

United Structural Systems is a family-owned business specializing in foundation repair, wall realignment, and waterproofing systems. We are constantly researching new and innovative ways to service our customers. Additional phone numbers - (304) 346-7777, (513) 561-0300. Additional fax - (513) 561-030. Additional DBA - Perma Jack - United Structural Systems.

"This one-star rating is generous! We are seven weeks into a four-day job at our house! The have been back three times to finish the job and it is still not done. My back yard is a mud pit! I have been informed by the "office" that it will take two more weeks before I can be put on the schedule for a crew to come back. The crew is working from their Lancaster office, and the managers won't return phone calls and are hiding behind the receptionist. I work just a few miles from their Lexington office, so I decided to pop in and talk to a different person only to find out that there is no staff in this office. The website for the Lexington office has a picture of the building and posted hours of 9 am to 6 pm, but it is just a building with mailboxes and a few shared meeting rooms used by several companies. Customer service is absolutely horrible. Think twice before hiring USS!"

Gary T on July 2025

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing.

The process involves initial consultation, concept development, detailed planning, regulatory approvals, and integration of contractor work for project execution.

While concrete walls do not need to "breathe" in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.

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