We're a well established business with over 22 years of unmatched expertise. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We're very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. Call ANCO Engineering, Inc., today and we'll be there in your time of need.
"Anthony was very quick to respond and to schedule a site visit. He is personable and was patient with my questions."
John B on January 2022
We're a well established business with over 22 years of unmatched expertise. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We're very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. Call ANCO Engineering, Inc., today and we'll be there in your time of need.
"Anthony was very quick to respond and to schedule a site visit. He is personable and was patient with my questions."
John B on January 2022
Structural design for residential and commercial. New , renovation, addition and underpinning. Licensed professional Engineer in DC, MD and VA We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
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vernon t on June 2025
Structural design for residential and commercial. New , renovation, addition and underpinning. Licensed professional Engineer in DC, MD and VA We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Job 1. Fire DamagedHome Job 2. Tree Damaged Home "
vernon t on June 2025
Area Engineering, Inc. is a full service structural engineering company providing investigation, assessment, design, expert testimony, and forensic reports for existing buildings, new construction, and remodeling projects. We have over 10 yrs of experience in structural design and documentation of residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal building structure conditions. Typically, a verbal structural site inspection cost is $450, and a follow-up structural letter, documenting our findings, is $150 additional. Engineering design, reports, and testimony vary in cost. Please call us today for more details! Thank you.
"They were very professional and knew there stuff. They were very nice."
Prissie C on November 2024
Area Engineering, Inc. is a full service structural engineering company providing investigation, assessment, design, expert testimony, and forensic reports for existing buildings, new construction, and remodeling projects. We have over 10 yrs of experience in structural design and documentation of residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal building structure conditions. Typically, a verbal structural site inspection cost is $450, and a follow-up structural letter, documenting our findings, is $150 additional. Engineering design, reports, and testimony vary in cost. Please call us today for more details! Thank you.
"They were very professional and knew there stuff. They were very nice."
Prissie C on November 2024
MD Registered professional engineer in State of MD DC VA PA. Approval of existing plans and Sealing for counties permits. Identifications and removal of load bearing walls. Over 30 years of structural engineering experience Foundations settlement evaluation and recommendations Design of wood , steel and concrete structures
"Cyrus was very professional in helping to get my project completed."
Mazariegos B on March 2025
MD Registered professional engineer in State of MD DC VA PA. Approval of existing plans and Sealing for counties permits. Identifications and removal of load bearing walls. Over 30 years of structural engineering experience Foundations settlement evaluation and recommendations Design of wood , steel and concrete structures
"Cyrus was very professional in helping to get my project completed."
Mazariegos B on March 2025
G&G Landscape serves Harford County, Baltimore County, and the surrounding areas, providing landscape and hardscape installs and maintenance for both private homes and commercial businesses. We are experts in both paver and concrete patios, garden design, yard grading, and any of your outdoor maintenance needs. Designs are customized based on clients' wants, needs, and budget. Clients also receive full renderings of design proposals upon acceptance. Contact us for your free estimate!
"The G&G team was professional and knew their trade. They worked quickly and made sure the area was clean and free of all debris. The job they did with the mulch was done quickly and improved the flower beds 100%."
Peter B on April 2025
G&G Landscape serves Harford County, Baltimore County, and the surrounding areas, providing landscape and hardscape installs and maintenance for both private homes and commercial businesses. We are experts in both paver and concrete patios, garden design, yard grading, and any of your outdoor maintenance needs. Designs are customized based on clients' wants, needs, and budget. Clients also receive full renderings of design proposals upon acceptance. Contact us for your free estimate!
"The G&G team was professional and knew their trade. They worked quickly and made sure the area was clean and free of all debris. The job they did with the mulch was done quickly and improved the flower beds 100%."
Peter B on April 2025
With over 20 years of experience, we offer quality services at reasonable prices. Landscape design and installation. Creating outdoor oasis with fire pits, decks, pergolas. Weeding and mulching landscape beds. Trimming small trees, hedges and bushes. Planting shrubs, flowers and trees. Pavers, patios, walkways, retaining walls and planters! Honest, reliable, and talented. Quality over quantity. We believe in just making our customers visions come to life and loving the product they worked so hard to pay for.
"Paid 1000 for a 32x16 ft spot to be lvl for a pool they did a terrible job it’s at least 4in off and when I called to complain or get some $$ back since the work was not done correctly Kyle basically told me to kick rocks and not his problem. Will be taken his company to court with pictures and texts showing the work that was paid for wasn’t done properly. Stay away from this company at all costs."
Alex (Male) F on June 2024
With over 20 years of experience, we offer quality services at reasonable prices. Landscape design and installation. Creating outdoor oasis with fire pits, decks, pergolas. Weeding and mulching landscape beds. Trimming small trees, hedges and bushes. Planting shrubs, flowers and trees. Pavers, patios, walkways, retaining walls and planters! Honest, reliable, and talented. Quality over quantity. We believe in just making our customers visions come to life and loving the product they worked so hard to pay for.
"Paid 1000 for a 32x16 ft spot to be lvl for a pool they did a terrible job it’s at least 4in off and when I called to complain or get some $$ back since the work was not done correctly Kyle basically told me to kick rocks and not his problem. Will be taken his company to court with pictures and texts showing the work that was paid for wasn’t done properly. Stay away from this company at all costs."
Alex (Male) F on June 2024
B&W Landscaping & Home Improvement Corp in Baltimore, MD: Your trusted experts for leaf removal, Landscaping, deck and patio construction, tree services, mulching, weeding, Handyman, Deck painting, power washing, retaining walls and snow removal We serve Baltimore, MD, Joppatowne, MD, Middle River, MD, Aberdeen, MD, Brooklyn Park, MD, Havre De Grace, MD, and the surrounding areas. Landscaping Contractor, Hardscape Contractor, Quality Landscaping, Professional Landscape Company, Affordable Landscaping Services General Landscape Company For more information, visit our website: bwlandscapingandhomeimprovement.com
"They did exactly what they said they'd do, within the time they said for the price agreed upon. They were extremely professional"
Lenore P on May 2025
B&W Landscaping & Home Improvement Corp in Baltimore, MD: Your trusted experts for leaf removal, Landscaping, deck and patio construction, tree services, mulching, weeding, Handyman, Deck painting, power washing, retaining walls and snow removal We serve Baltimore, MD, Joppatowne, MD, Middle River, MD, Aberdeen, MD, Brooklyn Park, MD, Havre De Grace, MD, and the surrounding areas. Landscaping Contractor, Hardscape Contractor, Quality Landscaping, Professional Landscape Company, Affordable Landscaping Services General Landscape Company For more information, visit our website: bwlandscapingandhomeimprovement.com
"They did exactly what they said they'd do, within the time they said for the price agreed upon. They were extremely professional"
Lenore P on May 2025
We are providers of construction services in the Maryland area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom for the needs of each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the years in business, JC brothers contracting LLC has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all your construction needs!
"Carlos and team were amazing. They were quick and the yard looks amazing. Will definitely use them again."
Kristina J on April 2025
We are providers of construction services in the Maryland area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom for the needs of each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the years in business, JC brothers contracting LLC has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all your construction needs!
"Carlos and team were amazing. They were quick and the yard looks amazing. Will definitely use them again."
Kristina J on April 2025
Cousins Landscaping and Hardscape, LLC provides a wide array of landscaping services from hardscape additions to custom planting designs. Our services are not only limited to patios and retaining walls, as we also offer design and installation services for decks, outdoor kitchens, and water features. We also have a team of carpenters and masons that can fufill any of your house renovation needs. If you need help deciding on what you want or need, we have a design team of landscape architects, engineers, and horticulturalists that will custom design your yard based on your needs and budget. We return all calls the same day and offer seasonal discounts throughout the year. Please contact us today to set up a consultation, where we will send out an expert based on your needs. **Please keep in mind that we have a minimum of $2500 for all projects due to the cost of sending a crew out for the day. All projects vary depending on size and scope, material, and labor involved. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
"Their service was perfect, we actually hired them again for out business. They did patios , landscaping, mowing for out business and they did a phenomenal job. Silverio ,the owner, is superb, perfect to work with, helpful and responds quickly. He helps you with your vision and very knowledgeable."
rachel c on January 2023
Cousins Landscaping and Hardscape, LLC provides a wide array of landscaping services from hardscape additions to custom planting designs. Our services are not only limited to patios and retaining walls, as we also offer design and installation services for decks, outdoor kitchens, and water features. We also have a team of carpenters and masons that can fufill any of your house renovation needs. If you need help deciding on what you want or need, we have a design team of landscape architects, engineers, and horticulturalists that will custom design your yard based on your needs and budget. We return all calls the same day and offer seasonal discounts throughout the year. Please contact us today to set up a consultation, where we will send out an expert based on your needs. **Please keep in mind that we have a minimum of $2500 for all projects due to the cost of sending a crew out for the day. All projects vary depending on size and scope, material, and labor involved. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
"Their service was perfect, we actually hired them again for out business. They did patios , landscaping, mowing for out business and they did a phenomenal job. Silverio ,the owner, is superb, perfect to work with, helpful and responds quickly. He helps you with your vision and very knowledgeable."
rachel c on January 2023
Ridley's Landscaping started as a small, family-owned business in 2015. Over the years, our commitment to eco-friendly, high-quality landscaping services has earned us a loyal customer base in Baltimore and surrounding counties. Ridley's Landscaping offers extensive landscaping and lawn care services, from routine trimming, weeding, and maintenance to snow removal and elaborate landscape redesigns. We are passionate about creating flourishing, sustainable outdoor spaces. Our experienced team will bring your creative vision to life, transforming your landscape into a stunning, sustainable haven. Read more below on all the services I offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"It went very well I explained my problems with my existing lawn issues. He quickly addressed my concerns and completed the job. I was surprised to know that I have a one year guarantee if by chance a plant needs replaced. I can't wait to see what it looks like after a few weeks as the plants begin to grow."
Rosemary M on March 2025
Ridley's Landscaping started as a small, family-owned business in 2015. Over the years, our commitment to eco-friendly, high-quality landscaping services has earned us a loyal customer base in Baltimore and surrounding counties. Ridley's Landscaping offers extensive landscaping and lawn care services, from routine trimming, weeding, and maintenance to snow removal and elaborate landscape redesigns. We are passionate about creating flourishing, sustainable outdoor spaces. Our experienced team will bring your creative vision to life, transforming your landscape into a stunning, sustainable haven. Read more below on all the services I offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"It went very well I explained my problems with my existing lawn issues. He quickly addressed my concerns and completed the job. I was surprised to know that I have a one year guarantee if by chance a plant needs replaced. I can't wait to see what it looks like after a few weeks as the plants begin to grow."
Rosemary M on March 2025
The timeline for basement ceiling modifications spans four to 12 weeks, with the specific duration depending on your chosen method and project complexity. Floor-lowering projects often require more time due to careful excavation and foundation reinforcement processes.
Weather conditions, permit processing, and unexpected structural discoveries can extend the projected timeline. Most homeowners should prepare for some disruption to normal household activities during critical construction phases.
Converting previously unusable basement space into a functional living area often increases your home's assessed value, which may impact property tax obligations. Tax assessment practices vary significantly between municipalities, with some jurisdictions basing calculations on finished square footage.
To avoid surprises, contact your local tax assessment office before beginning construction to understand potential tax implications and budget accordingly for any anticipated increases.
Engaging a qualified structural engineer represents an essential first step for any basement ceiling project. These professionals evaluate foundation integrity, soil conditions, and load-bearing requirements to determine feasibility and recommend appropriate approaches.
Their expertise helps prevent potentially catastrophic structural issues while ensuring compliance with building codes. Although this consultation adds to initial expenses, it provides crucial guidance that may prevent costly mistakes or safety hazards.
Historic or aging properties present unique challenges when modifying basement ceiling heights. Older construction methods, outdated materials, and accumulated settlement issues require specialized assessment. Heritage designations may impose additional restrictions or requirements on modification approaches.
House-raising often provides advantages for older homes with compromised foundations, as it allows simultaneous foundation repair or replacement during the ceiling height modification process.
While professional contractors must handle all structural modifications, homeowners with appropriate skills may complete certain finishing aspects independently. Tasks potentially suitable for DIY include non-structural elements like painting, trim installation, or basic finishing work.
However, all excavation, foundation modification, and house-lifting operations require specialized equipment and expertise. Attempting structural work without proper qualifications creates significant safety risks and potential property damage.