Groundworks, previously Busy Dog Basement Technologies, specializes in helping homeowners with their waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space, and remodeling needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your foundation or basement.
"Just had ours put in, and it looks great. Our installation team ( Lenny, Terrence, and Manny ) were on time, friendly, hard working and meticulous. Lenny took time to explain things when I popped down and was very patient with questions while working incredibly hard. We have friends who literally live in a swamp who had Busy Dog a couple years ago and their system has worked perfectly. They were getting water in their basement several times a year-- now NOTHING. And I love the technology innovations by this company, the quality of the materials is top notch. Salesman Mike worked with us to set up the construction, he and their engineer came out several times to make sure they understood our tricky set up and worked to get the timing right for timing that worked for us"
Paula C on April 2025
Groundworks, previously Busy Dog Basement Technologies, specializes in helping homeowners with their waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space, and remodeling needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your foundation or basement.
"Just had ours put in, and it looks great. Our installation team ( Lenny, Terrence, and Manny ) were on time, friendly, hard working and meticulous. Lenny took time to explain things when I popped down and was very patient with questions while working incredibly hard. We have friends who literally live in a swamp who had Busy Dog a couple years ago and their system has worked perfectly. They were getting water in their basement several times a year-- now NOTHING. And I love the technology innovations by this company, the quality of the materials is top notch. Salesman Mike worked with us to set up the construction, he and their engineer came out several times to make sure they understood our tricky set up and worked to get the timing right for timing that worked for us"
Paula C on April 2025
AJA Engineering LLC is your area leader for all your structural engineering and architectural needs. We know that customer satisfaction is key to a great business, and ours is the highest around. When you want top quality work at a fair price, call the professionals at AJA Engineering LLC. Our verbal site consultation fee is $500. Please feel free to call my cell 339-222-7594 or our office at 781-536-8624. Regards Aboud
"Aboud was very prompt and professional with communications. He worked expeditiously and diligently with my project."
Jimmy Z on March 2025
AJA Engineering LLC is your area leader for all your structural engineering and architectural needs. We know that customer satisfaction is key to a great business, and ours is the highest around. When you want top quality work at a fair price, call the professionals at AJA Engineering LLC. Our verbal site consultation fee is $500. Please feel free to call my cell 339-222-7594 or our office at 781-536-8624. Regards Aboud
"Aboud was very prompt and professional with communications. He worked expeditiously and diligently with my project."
Jimmy Z on March 2025
Taddonio Engineering, LLC is a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!
"Good person work done fast"
Almas V on April 2025
Taddonio Engineering, LLC is a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!
"Good person work done fast"
Almas V on April 2025
We are a growing architecture firm located on the south shore of Massachusetts. We specialize in residential additions, renovation, structural design and new construction.
We are a growing architecture firm located on the south shore of Massachusetts. We specialize in residential additions, renovation, structural design and new construction.
At Meyer and Sons, Inc we offer Design Services for both New homes, additions, remodels, and Septic Designs. We are a full service Building contractor able to manage your construction project from start to finish. We offer Property Management Services for properties on Cape Cod. Meyer and Sons, Inc has been offering these services for more than 44 years
At Meyer and Sons, Inc we offer Design Services for both New homes, additions, remodels, and Septic Designs. We are a full service Building contractor able to manage your construction project from start to finish. We offer Property Management Services for properties on Cape Cod. Meyer and Sons, Inc has been offering these services for more than 44 years
Professional civil, structural, and marine engineering and land surveying services for residential, commercial and institutional structures.
Professional civil, structural, and marine engineering and land surveying services for residential, commercial and institutional structures.
Joseph D. Nardone Custom Carpentry is a building/remodeling company with over 15 years experience, based in Cape Cod, MA. Outstanding craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail is what seperates us from the rest and makes us the best.
Joseph D. Nardone Custom Carpentry is a building/remodeling company with over 15 years experience, based in Cape Cod, MA. Outstanding craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail is what seperates us from the rest and makes us the best.
• New Home Construction Only • Award Winning Home Designs • 20+ Years of Construction & Real Estate Experience • "A+" BBB Rating • Ultra Energy-Efficient Home Designs • We are the leading "Systems-Built" Custom Home Builder in Southeastern Massachusetts! • We utilize State of the Art CAD Design; Incorporating Modular, Panelized, SIP, & Traditional Stick-Built approaches for our clients • Owner, Dana Nilson, is a Certified Green Professional (CGP) with the NAHB • Energy Star Partner • New Construction Only
• New Home Construction Only • Award Winning Home Designs • 20+ Years of Construction & Real Estate Experience • "A+" BBB Rating • Ultra Energy-Efficient Home Designs • We are the leading "Systems-Built" Custom Home Builder in Southeastern Massachusetts! • We utilize State of the Art CAD Design; Incorporating Modular, Panelized, SIP, & Traditional Stick-Built approaches for our clients • Owner, Dana Nilson, is a Certified Green Professional (CGP) with the NAHB • Energy Star Partner • New Construction Only
No, it’s not legal for unlicensed individuals to conduct structural calculations for buildings or building repairs. Not only do licensing requirements prevent DIYers from tackling this project, but mistakes can also be extremely dangerous and put your property and anyone inside or near it at risk of severe injury or even death. You should always hire a licensed and certified local structural engineer to make structural calculations.
Yes, all states require structural engineers to carry the proper license, with specifics determined by each state. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to confirm that the structural engineer you’re considering holds the required licensing to tackle your job. Hiring an unlicensed structural engineer will not only cause issues with permits but it could also lead to an unsafe building. The cost of a professional, licensed, and experienced engineer is well worth the investment.
The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:
Do you have experience working in my specific area?
Do you have professional indemnity insurance?
What will your structural report cover?
Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?
How long have you been in business?
Do you have a list of customer references?
Structural engineers typically charge between $100 and $250 per hour, but many jobs won’t be based on a per-hour fee. Instead, the structural engineer will offer a flat rate for the inspection and structural calculations. The flat rate for a structural engineer costs an average of around $550, but you could see prices ranging from $300 to $800, depending on the complexity of your project and how easy it is to access certain parts of your home for the inspection.
Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.