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Groundworks

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Groundworks

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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


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.


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.


Kanawha Valley Home Inspections, LLC

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Kanawha Valley Home Inspections, LLC

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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.



Randolph Engianeering Co Inc

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Randolph Engianeering Co Inc

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Randolph Engineering Co, Inc. is your local full service expert at structural engineering, civil engineering, and land surveying. We are here to help you with your land surveying or engineering needs for your buildings, bridges, and other structures. We have a wide variety of engineering services including structural engineering, civil engineering, land surveying, subdivision engineering, municipal engineering, environmental engineering, waste water engineering, storm water engineering, building engineering, and much more. We also offer building inspection services for structures, bridges, and various other buildings. We also offer expert land surveying services for subdivisions, farms, commercial land, industrial properties, and more. Our knowledgeable and skilled staff of engineers and designers work with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to ensure that all projects are in compliance and are designed in an efficient and cost effective manner. We have been your local full service expert at structural engineering, civil engineering, and land surveying in Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky for over 40 years! Call today with questions or details!

Randolph Engineering Co, Inc. is your local full service expert at structural engineering, civil engineering, and land surveying. We are here to help you with your land surveying or engineering needs for your buildings, bridges, and other structures. We have a wide variety of engineering services including structural engineering, civil engineering, land surveying, subdivision engineering, municipal engineering, environmental engineering, waste water engineering, storm water engineering, building engineering, and much more. We also offer building inspection services for structures, bridges, and various other buildings. We also offer expert land surveying services for subdivisions, farms, commercial land, industrial properties, and more. Our knowledgeable and skilled staff of engineers and designers work with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to ensure that all projects are in compliance and are designed in an efficient and cost effective manner. We have been your local full service expert at structural engineering, civil engineering, and land surveying in Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky for over 40 years! Call today with questions or details!



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.


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.


Advantage Home & Environment Inspections

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Advantage Home & Environment Inspections

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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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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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

A structural inspection report will include a detailed description of the structural engineer’s findings, applicable photographs, and recommendations to correct the issue. The contents of the report may depend on the scope of the inspection but might also include a time and cost estimate for recommended work to correct any structural problems found during the inspection. 

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren’t uneven across the gap, and don’t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don’t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

Yes, unresolved damage can decrease property integrity and market value.

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