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Advantage Home & Environment Inspections

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Advantage Home & Environment Inspections

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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.


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United Structural Systems Ltd Inc

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United Structural Systems Ltd Inc

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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


American Home Inspectors & Engineering Assessments

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American Home Inspectors & Engineering Assessments

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42 years of experience

American Home Inspectors and Engineering Assessments, Inc. is celebrating over 25 years of business and currently ranks as the oldest home inspection firm in West Virginia. Our quality professionals are available to provide clients with unbiased home inspections, engineering assessments, and special services customized to meet your needs. Our firm strives to always meet and exceed minimum national American Society of Home Inspector (ASHI) Standards, WV State Fire Marshals Commission Title 87-Series 5 Requirements for Home Inspectors and WV Engineering Law.

American Home Inspectors and Engineering Assessments, Inc. is celebrating over 25 years of business and currently ranks as the oldest home inspection firm in West Virginia. Our quality professionals are available to provide clients with unbiased home inspections, engineering assessments, and special services customized to meet your needs. Our firm strives to always meet and exceed minimum national American Society of Home Inspector (ASHI) Standards, WV State Fire Marshals Commission Title 87-Series 5 Requirements for Home Inspectors and WV Engineering Law.


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Kanawha Valley Home Inspections, LLC

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Kanawha Valley Home Inspections, LLC

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

Brett is the owner of Kanawha Valley Home Inspections, LLC. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology from the West Virginia Institute of Technology in Montgomery, WV. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of West Virginia, a certified West Virginia State Home Inspector and a certified Home Inspector with the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). Brett is a trained mold tester. Since beginning his career as a home inspector in 2006, Brett has performed over 3,000 inspections. He is a member of the West Virginia Association of Home Inspectors (WVAHI) and is currently serving as Vice President.

Brett is the owner of Kanawha Valley Home Inspections, LLC. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology from the West Virginia Institute of Technology in Montgomery, WV. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of West Virginia, a certified West Virginia State Home Inspector and a certified Home Inspector with the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). Brett is a trained mold tester. Since beginning his career as a home inspector in 2006, Brett has performed over 3,000 inspections. He is a member of the West Virginia Association of Home Inspectors (WVAHI) and is currently serving as Vice President.



SLS Land & Energy Development

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SLS Land & Energy Development

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For 40 years, SLS has been providing the regions most reliable professional development services to oil and gas clients. Need civil design? Surveying? Core drilling? Aerial mapping, high-tech drone services or 3D scanning? SLS is your go-to source for all things industry-related. Our drones can find gas and liquids and spot leaks from the sky. We can design anything from simple construction roads and excavations to well pads, bridges and even homes and commercial buildings.

For 40 years, SLS has been providing the regions most reliable professional development services to oil and gas clients. Need civil design? Surveying? Core drilling? Aerial mapping, high-tech drone services or 3D scanning? SLS is your go-to source for all things industry-related. Our drones can find gas and liquids and spot leaks from the sky. We can design anything from simple construction roads and excavations to well pads, bridges and even homes and commercial buildings.



Felidae Systems

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Felidae Systems

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Felidae Systems is a leading Engineering Consultancy Company which is engaged in Electrical Safety Audit, Industrial Automation, Harmonics Audit in India.We are supported by State-of-the-art infrastructural base that comprises various units such as Procurement, Production, Quality Testing, R&D, Warehousing & Packaging, Sales & Marketing, etc. The production unit is outfitted with cutting-edge production technology that helps us in manufacturing panels in compliance with global quality standards.

Felidae Systems is a leading Engineering Consultancy Company which is engaged in Electrical Safety Audit, Industrial Automation, Harmonics Audit in India.We are supported by State-of-the-art infrastructural base that comprises various units such as Procurement, Production, Quality Testing, R&D, Warehousing & Packaging, Sales & Marketing, etc. The production unit is outfitted with cutting-edge production technology that helps us in manufacturing panels in compliance with global quality standards.


JL CAD Designs

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JL CAD Designs

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JL CAD Designs provides design, drafting, digitizing, programming, plotting services, and temporary labor to Architects, Engineering firms, Manufacturers, government agencies and designers. JL CAD Designs is an independently owned organization. Our business classification is a minority owned small business in WV. JL CAD Designs provides a full range of quality services that meet your specific needs. See our Services page for more information.

JL CAD Designs provides design, drafting, digitizing, programming, plotting services, and temporary labor to Architects, Engineering firms, Manufacturers, government agencies and designers. JL CAD Designs is an independently owned organization. Our business classification is a minority owned small business in WV. JL CAD Designs provides a full range of quality services that meet your specific needs. See our Services page for more information.


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.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

In Charleston, structural engineering maintenance typically involves routine foundation inspections, especially due to the region’s clay-rich soils and frequent rainfall. After major storms or freeze-thaw cycles, it’s wise to check for moisture intrusion and settlement around beams, retaining walls, and crawl spaces. Coordinating drainage system checks with these inspections helps prevent water damage and ensures long-term structural stability, particularly in older or hillside homes.

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Homes in Charleston are ideal candidates for structural engineering projects if they show signs like foundation wall cracks, persistent basement dampness, or uneven floors—issues common in historic districts and hillside neighborhoods. If your home was built before 1970 or sits in an area with poor drainage, look for sticking doors, ceiling sagging, or evidence of previous flooding, as these often signal the need for structural repairs.

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Combining structural engineering work with upgrades like waterproofing or drainage improvements in Charleston can streamline your project and minimize future disruptions. For example, addressing foundation repairs and installing sump pumps together helps manage both stability and moisture. If you’re planning basement finishing or HVAC updates, prioritize structural repairs first. Coordinating these projects, especially during dry months, often results in smoother scheduling and greater long-term benefits.

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In Charleston, unexpected costs during structural engineering projects may include specialized soil testing, extra labor for properties on steep slopes, and mandatory permit or inspection fees. Homes in flood-prone or historic zones often require additional compliance steps. Uncovering asbestos or lead in older homes can also add to project scope, and material delivery may be more complex for properties with limited access or unique site conditions.

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In Charleston, you’ll find licensed structural engineers for major design changes, foundation repair specialists for settling or cracked bases, and general contractors with experience in structural upgrades. Geotechnical consultants are often needed for soil analysis, especially in hillside or river-adjacent neighborhoods. Contractors familiar with historic preservation and flood mitigation are valuable for older homes and properties near the Kanawha River, ensuring compliance with local building standards.

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