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Avatar for ANCO Engineering
ANCO Engineering
8700 Rosaryville Road
4.55(
20
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Approved Pro
ANCO Engineering
8700 Rosaryville Road
4.55(
20
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 years of experience

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


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Area Engineering, Inc.
1456 W. PULASKI HWY
4.72(
147
)
Approved Pro
Area Engineering, Inc.
1456 W. PULASKI HWY
4.72(
147
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

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


ZIGN CONSULTING ENGINEERS LLC
21226 HICKORY FOREST WAY
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Approved Pro
ZIGN CONSULTING ENGINEERS LLC
21226 HICKORY FOREST WAY
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
11 years of experience
Emergency services offered

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.

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.


Structures R Us
3704 Red Oak Lane
4.85(
62
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Approved Pro
Structures R Us
3704 Red Oak Lane
4.85(
62
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

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


Avatar for AZALEAS TO ZINNIAS
AZALEAS TO ZINNIAS
4934 Bucks School House Road
4.78(
235
)
Approved Pro
AZALEAS TO ZINNIAS
4934 Bucks School House Road
4.78(
235
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
940 local quotes requested

Kyle Hodges, the owner and sole proprietor of Azaleas to Zinnias, has been affiliated with the company for nearly 15 years. Throughout those years he has developed a wide-based knowledge of everything from plants, plant and hardscape design, natural stonework, pavers and water features, just to name a few, through avenues not limited to hands-on and in-class training. He strives hard to incorporate our clients' wants and needs into designs, as well as educate and guide clients to choices best suited to their individual properties. His enthusiasm for developing long-term client relationships really shows. Richard Wike, the founder of Azlaeas to Zinnias, started the company in 1989 and now works as a consultant. We are experienced in all phases of garden design, installation, lighting, hardscapes, maintenance, and container plantings. No project is too small, and the attention to detail and customer wishes are evident in all our work. Succession of color of flowers, foliage and textures is an important feature that we incorporate to make our gardens unique. In addition, we like to form a collaborative relationship with a client that can last years through garden transitions and changes. We love what we do ...And it shows!

"Wonderfully! They did an Outstanding job for me. They trimmed the bushes and trees nicely, weeded, and mulched beautifully, with clean, cut edges between the mulch and lawn. They arrived before 8 am on the appointed day and beautified my home exterior for the photo shoot 3 days later. Am very pleased."

Sue B on July 2020

Kyle Hodges, the owner and sole proprietor of Azaleas to Zinnias, has been affiliated with the company for nearly 15 years. Throughout those years he has developed a wide-based knowledge of everything from plants, plant and hardscape design, natural stonework, pavers and water features, just to name a few, through avenues not limited to hands-on and in-class training. He strives hard to incorporate our clients' wants and needs into designs, as well as educate and guide clients to choices best suited to their individual properties. His enthusiasm for developing long-term client relationships really shows. Richard Wike, the founder of Azlaeas to Zinnias, started the company in 1989 and now works as a consultant. We are experienced in all phases of garden design, installation, lighting, hardscapes, maintenance, and container plantings. No project is too small, and the attention to detail and customer wishes are evident in all our work. Succession of color of flowers, foliage and textures is an important feature that we incorporate to make our gardens unique. In addition, we like to form a collaborative relationship with a client that can last years through garden transitions and changes. We love what we do ...And it shows!

"Wonderfully! They did an Outstanding job for me. They trimmed the bushes and trees nicely, weeded, and mulched beautifully, with clean, cut edges between the mulch and lawn. They arrived before 8 am on the appointed day and beautified my home exterior for the photo shoot 3 days later. Am very pleased."

Sue B on July 2020


Avatar for Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
8511 Gue Rd
4.78(
212
)
Approved Pro
Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
8511 Gue Rd
4.78(
212
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
1599 local quotes requested

We understand how important it is to have confidence in the people who design your landscape. We have a friendly staff of highly creative and capable people, and we pride ourselves in our excellent service recognized around DC area, Maryland and Virginia. That’s how we’ve built our business throughout more than 18 years and mostly through referrals. For more than a decade, Xtra Care Landscaping & Design, Inc, has provided professional lawn and yard maintenance as well as comprehensive landscaping design-build services to residential and commercial clients throughout the metropolitan Washington, DC area.Whether you choose mowing and edging, artificial turf or mulching our competitive pricing and professional service is among the best in the area, and be sure to ask about our complete landscape design-build services guaranteed to blend your home or office seamlessly into it’s natural surroundings. Call us for any of the listed services: Yard & Maintenance, Hardscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Lighting, Artificial Turf, Decks, Landscape Design, Going Green, Concrete Art, Or Commercial Maintenance!

"We are pleased with the work to clear our lot and are looking forward to designing our front planting beds with them."

Dan H on April 2025

We understand how important it is to have confidence in the people who design your landscape. We have a friendly staff of highly creative and capable people, and we pride ourselves in our excellent service recognized around DC area, Maryland and Virginia. That’s how we’ve built our business throughout more than 18 years and mostly through referrals. For more than a decade, Xtra Care Landscaping & Design, Inc, has provided professional lawn and yard maintenance as well as comprehensive landscaping design-build services to residential and commercial clients throughout the metropolitan Washington, DC area.Whether you choose mowing and edging, artificial turf or mulching our competitive pricing and professional service is among the best in the area, and be sure to ask about our complete landscape design-build services guaranteed to blend your home or office seamlessly into it’s natural surroundings. Call us for any of the listed services: Yard & Maintenance, Hardscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Lighting, Artificial Turf, Decks, Landscape Design, Going Green, Concrete Art, Or Commercial Maintenance!

"We are pleased with the work to clear our lot and are looking forward to designing our front planting beds with them."

Dan H on April 2025


Avatar for NatureVision
NatureVision
4.88(
8
)
Approved Pro
NatureVision
4.88(
8
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2608 local quotes requested

NatureVision has been servicing counties throughout Maryland since 2003. With over 500 new clients a year our company is growing steady and ready for whatever job or task you have. Now offering home heating oil tank draining and removal. From landscaping and tree services, home maintenance, and environmental remediation we will go above and beyond to provide the best in class workmanship to our customers. 443-825-1920

"Performed work as requested."

Robert T on February 2025

NatureVision has been servicing counties throughout Maryland since 2003. With over 500 new clients a year our company is growing steady and ready for whatever job or task you have. Now offering home heating oil tank draining and removal. From landscaping and tree services, home maintenance, and environmental remediation we will go above and beyond to provide the best in class workmanship to our customers. 443-825-1920

"Performed work as requested."

Robert T on February 2025


Avatar for JS Landscaping LLC
JS Landscaping LLC
836 Woods Road
4.76(
83
)
Approved Pro
JS Landscaping LLC
836 Woods Road
4.76(
83
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
148 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

We are a company that brings landscaping to the community of Anne Arundel County. We are focused on bringing the best quality with attention and details. Landscaping can be stressful and time consuming. Don’t waste time doing it by yourself. Let our experts help you get the job done. When Pasadena, MD, residents want experienced exterior home care, they come to JS Landscaping. We have 10 years of experience and have been in business for 3 years. You can rest assured that we have you covered.

"They are coming weekly for lawn care and are doing a great job! The price is reasonable and the employees are nice. We had them do a small hardscaping project with weeding and they did a pretty good job!"

Katie S on October 2024

We are a company that brings landscaping to the community of Anne Arundel County. We are focused on bringing the best quality with attention and details. Landscaping can be stressful and time consuming. Don’t waste time doing it by yourself. Let our experts help you get the job done. When Pasadena, MD, residents want experienced exterior home care, they come to JS Landscaping. We have 10 years of experience and have been in business for 3 years. You can rest assured that we have you covered.

"They are coming weekly for lawn care and are doing a great job! The price is reasonable and the employees are nice. We had them do a small hardscaping project with weeding and they did a pretty good job!"

Katie S on October 2024


Avatar for The Outdoor Advantage LLC
The Outdoor Advantage LLC
526 Belfast Rd
4.48(
757
)
Approved Pro
The Outdoor Advantage LLC
526 Belfast Rd
4.48(
757
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
5746 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

The Outdoor Advantage, LLC has been making customers happy in central Maryland by performing quality work at reasonable prices since 2002. We specialize in hardscape design and installation, mulching, hauling, planting, gutter cleaning, landscaping, power washing, snow removal and general outdoor maintenance. We help the homeowner add value to their land and create beauty according to the homeowner’s budget and dreams. It is our pleasure to serve the homes of Carroll County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City. We also have several customers as far south as Montgomery County.

"The work is good, but was a little excessive."

Keith H on July 2024

The Outdoor Advantage, LLC has been making customers happy in central Maryland by performing quality work at reasonable prices since 2002. We specialize in hardscape design and installation, mulching, hauling, planting, gutter cleaning, landscaping, power washing, snow removal and general outdoor maintenance. We help the homeowner add value to their land and create beauty according to the homeowner’s budget and dreams. It is our pleasure to serve the homes of Carroll County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City. We also have several customers as far south as Montgomery County.

"The work is good, but was a little excessive."

Keith H on July 2024


Avatar for Leonard's Landscaping LLC
Leonard's Landscaping LLC
Based Out Of
4.83(
23
)
Approved Pro
Leonard's Landscaping LLC
Based Out Of
4.83(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
600 local quotes requested

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

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Engineer structurals FAQs

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.

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