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Last update on April 10, 2025
LUX Foundation Solutions is a fully licensed and insured foundation repair, waterproofing, crawlspace repair and masonry service contractor. Providing services to a large part of central and Northern Virginia. With Combine Experience of over 25 years!
"Very, very disappointing experience; Lux replaced the foundation of my 1850 log cabin. The design was bad, the communication was bad, the execution was bad. Throughout the entire process, they were making mistakes. I now need to pay another company to fix the mess they left behind. I would strongly suggest not using this company!"
Don H on August 2024
LUX Foundation Solutions is a fully licensed and insured foundation repair, waterproofing, crawlspace repair and masonry service contractor. Providing services to a large part of central and Northern Virginia. With Combine Experience of over 25 years!
"Very, very disappointing experience; Lux replaced the foundation of my 1850 log cabin. The design was bad, the communication was bad, the execution was bad. Throughout the entire process, they were making mistakes. I now need to pay another company to fix the mess they left behind. I would strongly suggest not using this company!"
Don H on August 2024
Established in 1993, JES stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of Virginia and Maryland, we bring our local expertise closer to you. JES proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At JES, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!
"JES Foundation contracts all their electrical work out to Root Electric. In the process of installing my new sump pump, back-up sump pump, and sump pump alarm system, it was determined that a new dedicated outlet could not be created due to my existing electrical panel being too small. Thus, I needed to get an electrical panel upgrade. Through JES Foundation, a date and time was arranged to have my new electrical panel upgrade installed. The lead Root electrician Andrew, and his assistant Andy, dd a terrific job installing the new upgraded electric panel. They were both very friendly, efficient, and professional. Andrew afterwards walked me through everything that was done, and answered any questions that I had. They also cleaned up afterwards very well. I highly recommend Root Electric and JES Foundation to anyone who needs their expertise."
Janice M on January 2025
Established in 1993, JES stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of Virginia and Maryland, we bring our local expertise closer to you. JES proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At JES, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!
"JES Foundation contracts all their electrical work out to Root Electric. In the process of installing my new sump pump, back-up sump pump, and sump pump alarm system, it was determined that a new dedicated outlet could not be created due to my existing electrical panel being too small. Thus, I needed to get an electrical panel upgrade. Through JES Foundation, a date and time was arranged to have my new electrical panel upgrade installed. The lead Root electrician Andrew, and his assistant Andy, dd a terrific job installing the new upgraded electric panel. They were both very friendly, efficient, and professional. Andrew afterwards walked me through everything that was done, and answered any questions that I had. They also cleaned up afterwards very well. I highly recommend Root Electric and JES Foundation to anyone who needs their expertise."
Janice M on January 2025
At S&S Waterproofing we have over 25+ years of combined experience in Waterproofing and foundation repair. We never use sub-contractors and aren't a franchise owned company that uses high pressure sales tactics. We are a certified foundation repair specialist and install hydraulic push piers and helical piers. We offer a lifetime transferable warranty and free inspections.
"Steve was great to work with - knowledgeable, flexible with scheduling, and always available to answer questions. His crew was courteous and efficient. We are very happy with the results. Highly recommend!"
Nadine T on January 2024
At S&S Waterproofing we have over 25+ years of combined experience in Waterproofing and foundation repair. We never use sub-contractors and aren't a franchise owned company that uses high pressure sales tactics. We are a certified foundation repair specialist and install hydraulic push piers and helical piers. We offer a lifetime transferable warranty and free inspections.
"Steve was great to work with - knowledgeable, flexible with scheduling, and always available to answer questions. His crew was courteous and efficient. We are very happy with the results. Highly recommend!"
Nadine T on January 2024
Exterior Waterproofing Experts is a Class A General Contractor in the state of Virginia since 1997. Our service protects your home against wet basements, water leaks, flooding, water seepage, foundation leaking, and wall seepage. We have been doing subcontract grading and drainage work for many years. We have completed many waterproofing contracts for residents of Fairfax County, including: Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington, McLean, Great Falls, Potomac, and Vienna, Virginia (VA). We are now offering to work directly for clients, passing the savings on to the homeowners. It is our belief that water problems are best solved from the outside before water gets into your home.
"My basement had mold and evidence of water damage in July/August, and I was referred to Exterior Waterproofing Experts. The majority of the mold was on the side of my house, but the salesperson made a strong pitch about the need to waterproof the front of my home by digging up the garden down to the foundation. My wife was largely convinced, so we went ahead with the $8000 project. Six months later, the insulation behind the waterproofed front of the house is sopping wet. When the salesperson came back to my home to take a look, his explanation was that the water probably came up through the floor. His words were along the lines of "99% of the time the water comes up through the front." At this point, I feel like I have an expensive solution to a problem I didn't really have."
Ben W on March 2021
Exterior Waterproofing Experts is a Class A General Contractor in the state of Virginia since 1997. Our service protects your home against wet basements, water leaks, flooding, water seepage, foundation leaking, and wall seepage. We have been doing subcontract grading and drainage work for many years. We have completed many waterproofing contracts for residents of Fairfax County, including: Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington, McLean, Great Falls, Potomac, and Vienna, Virginia (VA). We are now offering to work directly for clients, passing the savings on to the homeowners. It is our belief that water problems are best solved from the outside before water gets into your home.
"My basement had mold and evidence of water damage in July/August, and I was referred to Exterior Waterproofing Experts. The majority of the mold was on the side of my house, but the salesperson made a strong pitch about the need to waterproof the front of my home by digging up the garden down to the foundation. My wife was largely convinced, so we went ahead with the $8000 project. Six months later, the insulation behind the waterproofed front of the house is sopping wet. When the salesperson came back to my home to take a look, his explanation was that the water probably came up through the floor. His words were along the lines of "99% of the time the water comes up through the front." At this point, I feel like I have an expensive solution to a problem I didn't really have."
Ben W on March 2021
With over 30 years experience in Basement Waterproofing and Mold Remediation services, Andrew A. Altman, Sr. Is a top rated veteran with a proven record beyond belief! In fact the certified, professional Staff has a combined experience of over 60 years. When you hire Best Buy Waterproofing, you are hiring the very best in the industry! They have the WIT attitude ( Whatever It Takes ) and customer satisfaction is their #1 priority as they are "Comitted To Excellence!" Best Buy Waterproofing is licensed, bonded, insured, and certified. They have earned the reputation of standing behind their incredible work and customer satisfaction. They offer free estimates and the very best financing available. They even have No payments & No Interest for 18 months! Best Buy Waterproofing stands behind their lifetime of the structure warranty on their systems. Also on all sump pump systems and their intelligent battery back ups! Best Buy is the ONLY company who offers this kind of warranty on those services as Strength is their Foundation! If you need a dry basement certificate, call us immediately. We are operational 24/7 365!
"Dan was highly professional and offered an excellent evaluation of my needs. He actually went into the crawl space to better understand my needs. A good neighbor and a person to know. Thank you."
Arsalan S on November 2024
With over 30 years experience in Basement Waterproofing and Mold Remediation services, Andrew A. Altman, Sr. Is a top rated veteran with a proven record beyond belief! In fact the certified, professional Staff has a combined experience of over 60 years. When you hire Best Buy Waterproofing, you are hiring the very best in the industry! They have the WIT attitude ( Whatever It Takes ) and customer satisfaction is their #1 priority as they are "Comitted To Excellence!" Best Buy Waterproofing is licensed, bonded, insured, and certified. They have earned the reputation of standing behind their incredible work and customer satisfaction. They offer free estimates and the very best financing available. They even have No payments & No Interest for 18 months! Best Buy Waterproofing stands behind their lifetime of the structure warranty on their systems. Also on all sump pump systems and their intelligent battery back ups! Best Buy is the ONLY company who offers this kind of warranty on those services as Strength is their Foundation! If you need a dry basement certificate, call us immediately. We are operational 24/7 365!
"Dan was highly professional and offered an excellent evaluation of my needs. He actually went into the crawl space to better understand my needs. A good neighbor and a person to know. Thank you."
Arsalan S on November 2024
Small business, self employed, use subcontractors that I can trust, minimum consultation and visit fee $295. That includes, site visit, inspection, and a verbal on site report and follow up with contractors as needed . The fee for site visit and inspection is a flat fee, basically it is the charge to drive to your location and provide a verbal report. This fee does not include a written formal report. A written report is approximately an additional $300. I work evenings and weekends as needed, structural, architectural and mechanical design, inspections and reports, fronsic, expert witness. Please contact by phone or email: Kamran@ohi-group.com. I will be on Vacation from July 9th till July 25th
"I went great"
robert w on March 2019
Small business, self employed, use subcontractors that I can trust, minimum consultation and visit fee $295. That includes, site visit, inspection, and a verbal on site report and follow up with contractors as needed . The fee for site visit and inspection is a flat fee, basically it is the charge to drive to your location and provide a verbal report. This fee does not include a written formal report. A written report is approximately an additional $300. I work evenings and weekends as needed, structural, architectural and mechanical design, inspections and reports, fronsic, expert witness. Please contact by phone or email: Kamran@ohi-group.com. I will be on Vacation from July 9th till July 25th
"I went great"
robert w on March 2019
Structurist Consulting Engineers, PLLC provides a wide array of structural engineering services and design in collaboration with Architects, building designers, general contractors, developers and private property owners.
"everything good"
John J on September 2023
Structurist Consulting Engineers, PLLC provides a wide array of structural engineering services and design in collaboration with Architects, building designers, general contractors, developers and private property owners.
"everything good"
John J on September 2023
Free Phone calls | $100 per home visit. Pablo Lopez is a licensed architect here in Springfield, VA who has a full time job as an architect. During my free time, I give architecture advice to homeowners who are looking to do any kind of renovations in their Northerm Virginia home. Bathrooms, kitchens, basements, living areas, small/large areas, corners, open concepts, furniture and landscaping. I help homeowners bring up the best of their homes with the least amount of investment. I understand the dificulties of overtaking renovations. Not only the economical burden but also the amount of time and energy required. I really want to help you make the most out of your budget and resources. So you can improve your home without breaking the bank. Together, we will look for all the options and will help you find the most cost-effective project that is right for you. I will also help you find the contractors in your area that will get the job done for you, in the time and money that works best for you. Please, call me for a free consultation. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Free Phone calls | $100 per home visit. Pablo Lopez is a licensed architect here in Springfield, VA who has a full time job as an architect. During my free time, I give architecture advice to homeowners who are looking to do any kind of renovations in their Northerm Virginia home. Bathrooms, kitchens, basements, living areas, small/large areas, corners, open concepts, furniture and landscaping. I help homeowners bring up the best of their homes with the least amount of investment. I understand the dificulties of overtaking renovations. Not only the economical burden but also the amount of time and energy required. I really want to help you make the most out of your budget and resources. So you can improve your home without breaking the bank. Together, we will look for all the options and will help you find the most cost-effective project that is right for you. I will also help you find the contractors in your area that will get the job done for you, in the time and money that works best for you. Please, call me for a free consultation. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Our engineering firm specializes in providing professional Civil Engineering services in both the public and private sectors for construction and development projects including Geotechnical Eng., Pavement Eng., and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection. MTES provides tailored geotechnical exploration and investigation services to our clients designed to fit the need and scope Our services include: Geotechnical Investigations Foundation inspection and repair Deep Foundation Design for Bridges, High-Rises, and other Structures Slope Stability Analyses Geotechnical Instrumentation Structural design and inspection Observation and Testing of Compacted Fill and (Site) Earthworks Observation and Logging of Drilled Shaft Excavations and Construction Coordination and Implementation of Full-Scale Shaft Load Testing Observation of Pile Foundation Systems Vibration Monitoring Peer Reviews
Our engineering firm specializes in providing professional Civil Engineering services in both the public and private sectors for construction and development projects including Geotechnical Eng., Pavement Eng., and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection. MTES provides tailored geotechnical exploration and investigation services to our clients designed to fit the need and scope Our services include: Geotechnical Investigations Foundation inspection and repair Deep Foundation Design for Bridges, High-Rises, and other Structures Slope Stability Analyses Geotechnical Instrumentation Structural design and inspection Observation and Testing of Compacted Fill and (Site) Earthworks Observation and Logging of Drilled Shaft Excavations and Construction Coordination and Implementation of Full-Scale Shaft Load Testing Observation of Pile Foundation Systems Vibration Monitoring Peer Reviews
We are structural Engineers, our expertise include new building design, addition. Alteration, deck construction and underpinning of foundation and related works. We also provide inspections and permitting services Minimum Consultation fee including site visit is $400.00. This fee includes on site verbal finding and recommendation. For a written report signed and sealed by Professional Engineer, we charge additional fee starting from $500.00depending on scope of work. Structural design and drawing preparation fees vary based on the scope of work. We prepare permit ready drawings per the jurisdiction code requirement. We also provide permit expediting service for additional fee.
"Prior to any demolition work, I called on Zign Consulting to help me figure it out whether it would be simple or complicated to remove two walls that were separating the kitchen and living space. I really appreciated Sit's communication and responsiveness throughout; the day of the site visit she inspected the first floor and basement and provided sound advice. Based off of her recommendations, I removed the two walls without any issue and am currently enjoying my new open floor plan. I am happy to support a woman-owned, woman-run business and will call upon Sit and her team again for future projects."
Sandi T on February 2021
We are structural Engineers, our expertise include new building design, addition. Alteration, deck construction and underpinning of foundation and related works. We also provide inspections and permitting services Minimum Consultation fee including site visit is $400.00. This fee includes on site verbal finding and recommendation. For a written report signed and sealed by Professional Engineer, we charge additional fee starting from $500.00depending on scope of work. Structural design and drawing preparation fees vary based on the scope of work. We prepare permit ready drawings per the jurisdiction code requirement. We also provide permit expediting service for additional fee.
"Prior to any demolition work, I called on Zign Consulting to help me figure it out whether it would be simple or complicated to remove two walls that were separating the kitchen and living space. I really appreciated Sit's communication and responsiveness throughout; the day of the site visit she inspected the first floor and basement and provided sound advice. Based off of her recommendations, I removed the two walls without any issue and am currently enjoying my new open floor plan. I am happy to support a woman-owned, woman-run business and will call upon Sit and her team again for future projects."
Sandi T on February 2021
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.