is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"This company is dependable and thorough in providing all inspections and documentation required to navigate through the permit process of La Porte, TX. Navigating the City system and requirements is very intimidating to me and he was very helpful in this stressful process."
Sherrie D on January 2025
is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"This company is dependable and thorough in providing all inspections and documentation required to navigate through the permit process of La Porte, TX. Navigating the City system and requirements is very intimidating to me and he was very helpful in this stressful process."
Sherrie D on January 2025
FIF Engineering, LLC, handles your basic inspection and engineering needs with 6+ years of experience. Licensed and experienced, we inspect with the keenest of eyes to ensure customer satisfaction! Give us a call to plan a project today! We specialize in Foundation Inspection, Framing inspection, New home construction inspection. Foundation Cracks? Hire an Expert This note below is about getting to the underlying cause (or causes) of foundation cracks (and related defects) which otherwise would remain the subject of speculation and ongoing concern. You want answers so what do you do? Unless you are one, it is time to hire a qualified foundation expert. My goal here is to give you some insights into the process so that you will be better prepared to evaluate, ask questions and make decisions. How do I define a qualified foundation expert? Look for a professional consultant having
"Great service! The technician was very personable. Very professional and thorough."
Donna S on May 2024
FIF Engineering, LLC, handles your basic inspection and engineering needs with 6+ years of experience. Licensed and experienced, we inspect with the keenest of eyes to ensure customer satisfaction! Give us a call to plan a project today! We specialize in Foundation Inspection, Framing inspection, New home construction inspection. Foundation Cracks? Hire an Expert This note below is about getting to the underlying cause (or causes) of foundation cracks (and related defects) which otherwise would remain the subject of speculation and ongoing concern. You want answers so what do you do? Unless you are one, it is time to hire a qualified foundation expert. My goal here is to give you some insights into the process so that you will be better prepared to evaluate, ask questions and make decisions. How do I define a qualified foundation expert? Look for a professional consultant having
"Great service! The technician was very personable. Very professional and thorough."
Donna S on May 2024
At Deavers Engineering, LLC, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality work, and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of our customers. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and to achieve complete customer satisfaction from the start to the completion of a project. With over 40 years of experience as a civil, structural, and soil engineer, we are one of the most reputable and reliable names in engineering throughout the greater Houston area. Structural Engineer reviews start at a minimum $400 and job is priced to size and scope.
"Came out and did the job."
Austin A on March 2024
At Deavers Engineering, LLC, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality work, and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of our customers. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and to achieve complete customer satisfaction from the start to the completion of a project. With over 40 years of experience as a civil, structural, and soil engineer, we are one of the most reputable and reliable names in engineering throughout the greater Houston area. Structural Engineer reviews start at a minimum $400 and job is priced to size and scope.
"Came out and did the job."
Austin A on March 2024
Our award-winning independent structural engineers and home inspectors are knowledgeable about the home you are looking to purchase, the foundation problems you face and the load-bearing-wall you'd like to remove. We understand how the soil and the structural mechanics associated with active soils can cause cracked walls among many other issues that homeowners face. We believe that exceptional client service produces quality projects and lasting relationships, and this core value drives all that we do. We truly value our clients (and it shows), because they arent simply our clients, they're our neighbors. Crosstown Engineering values expertise, professionalism, honesty/transparency and these are the core values that drive our 3rd Party Services.
"To start off the reception clerks are extremely rude, condescending, and abrupt. They definitely need to brush up their customer service skills. The inspection was conducted by an underling who basically just took elevation readings around the house and walked away within 28 minutes. This process according to them was supposed to take an hour and a half. They are now trying to make me pay for a report which they have not even given me. Utterly unprofessional, inept and would definitely not recommend this company."
Sheri C on June 2025
Our award-winning independent structural engineers and home inspectors are knowledgeable about the home you are looking to purchase, the foundation problems you face and the load-bearing-wall you'd like to remove. We understand how the soil and the structural mechanics associated with active soils can cause cracked walls among many other issues that homeowners face. We believe that exceptional client service produces quality projects and lasting relationships, and this core value drives all that we do. We truly value our clients (and it shows), because they arent simply our clients, they're our neighbors. Crosstown Engineering values expertise, professionalism, honesty/transparency and these are the core values that drive our 3rd Party Services.
"To start off the reception clerks are extremely rude, condescending, and abrupt. They definitely need to brush up their customer service skills. The inspection was conducted by an underling who basically just took elevation readings around the house and walked away within 28 minutes. This process according to them was supposed to take an hour and a half. They are now trying to make me pay for a report which they have not even given me. Utterly unprofessional, inept and would definitely not recommend this company."
Sheri C on June 2025
Gary Beck is the owner of Eco-Holdings (ECO), website: www.TexasEngineer.com) a Texas civil and structural engineering firm (F-7395) started in 2002. Gary was the 2022 President of The Foundation Performance Association (FPA), a Houston Texas based organization. The FPA is a professional organization that advances knowledge and engineering standards for foundations, concrete, soil, and framed structures. Gary is a consultant for Wood and Steel framing, Masonry, and Structural Insulated Panel construction. Special consulting if offered for drainage, flood mitigation, insulation, energy efficiency, solar power, home batteries, and sustainable building. Gary holds B.S. in Civil Engineering (Duke 1975) and became a Texas P.E. in 1981. He has over 40 years’ in the Construction, Manufacturing, Machinery, and Energy industries, is certified by the Structural Engineering Certification Board, is as T.D.I. Wind Storm program engineer, a has been a member of ASCE, GHBA, SIPA, and USGBC.
"Completed requested service in a timely manner."
Bud W on August 2016
Gary Beck is the owner of Eco-Holdings (ECO), website: www.TexasEngineer.com) a Texas civil and structural engineering firm (F-7395) started in 2002. Gary was the 2022 President of The Foundation Performance Association (FPA), a Houston Texas based organization. The FPA is a professional organization that advances knowledge and engineering standards for foundations, concrete, soil, and framed structures. Gary is a consultant for Wood and Steel framing, Masonry, and Structural Insulated Panel construction. Special consulting if offered for drainage, flood mitigation, insulation, energy efficiency, solar power, home batteries, and sustainable building. Gary holds B.S. in Civil Engineering (Duke 1975) and became a Texas P.E. in 1981. He has over 40 years’ in the Construction, Manufacturing, Machinery, and Energy industries, is certified by the Structural Engineering Certification Board, is as T.D.I. Wind Storm program engineer, a has been a member of ASCE, GHBA, SIPA, and USGBC.
"Completed requested service in a timely manner."
Bud W on August 2016
Heroes Lawn Care of Bellaire is locally-owned and proud to offer a wide variety of services, from custom fertilization programs, pest control, irrigation installation & repair, to complete landscape & outdoor living design/construction. Our owner is a local Kinkaid and Rice graduate. He has spent the past decade making and developing safe, effective lawn chemicals. After leaving Rice with his MBA in 2020, he started a local business to serve the community with his passion and knowledge of industry-leading landscape chemicals.
"The team from Heroes Lawn Care did an excellent job with solving my drainage problem. They were very professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. There have been some heavy rains recently, but I had no drainage issues. Thank you Heroes!"
Shera D on June 2025
Heroes Lawn Care of Bellaire is locally-owned and proud to offer a wide variety of services, from custom fertilization programs, pest control, irrigation installation & repair, to complete landscape & outdoor living design/construction. Our owner is a local Kinkaid and Rice graduate. He has spent the past decade making and developing safe, effective lawn chemicals. After leaving Rice with his MBA in 2020, he started a local business to serve the community with his passion and knowledge of industry-leading landscape chemicals.
"The team from Heroes Lawn Care did an excellent job with solving my drainage problem. They were very professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. There have been some heavy rains recently, but I had no drainage issues. Thank you Heroes!"
Shera D on June 2025
We are a family-owned, locally-operated company that has served our home, the state of Texas, for the past 10 years. We provide the highest-level of service to our customers by providing professional evaluations and excellent customer service. We will go above-and-beyond for you and your home. We look forward to hearing from you! Services offered: Foundation Inspections, Drainage Inspections, Foundation Repair & Inspections, Whole Home Inspections & Pre-Sale Inspections, Engineering Reports, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering
"I used Crosstown Engineering to perform a foundation inspection. The engineer arrived on time and was very thorough. Following the inspection, I received the written report promptly. The report relieved my concerns about foundation issues so that I avoided unnecessary foundation work. The report made recommendations for some repairs that would help to stabilize the foundation. I highly recommend Crosstown Engineering. I would use them again."
Rajia T on March 2025
We are a family-owned, locally-operated company that has served our home, the state of Texas, for the past 10 years. We provide the highest-level of service to our customers by providing professional evaluations and excellent customer service. We will go above-and-beyond for you and your home. We look forward to hearing from you! Services offered: Foundation Inspections, Drainage Inspections, Foundation Repair & Inspections, Whole Home Inspections & Pre-Sale Inspections, Engineering Reports, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering
"I used Crosstown Engineering to perform a foundation inspection. The engineer arrived on time and was very thorough. Following the inspection, I received the written report promptly. The report relieved my concerns about foundation issues so that I avoided unnecessary foundation work. The report made recommendations for some repairs that would help to stabilize the foundation. I highly recommend Crosstown Engineering. I would use them again."
Rajia T on March 2025
Mike's Complete Landscape and Yard Maintenance has been servicing the greater Houston, Fulshear, Katy, Sugar Land, Richmond and Cinco Ranch are for over 40 years and is excited to announce they now have expanded to the San Antonio Area. Please email all inquiries to - mikescompletelandscaping@gmail.com (Due to the nature of our business, we are often out in the field, so if we are unable to answer your call please leave us a voicemail). We also provide excavation and land clearing. Please email us, text us or call us. Thank you!
"Mike and crew are the best! They completed my yard in a timely manner. They kept in contact when there were weather delays. We worked together to come up with a design that was beautiful and within my budget. My backyard is now the paradise that I've always wanted."
Myrna H on March 2025
Mike's Complete Landscape and Yard Maintenance has been servicing the greater Houston, Fulshear, Katy, Sugar Land, Richmond and Cinco Ranch are for over 40 years and is excited to announce they now have expanded to the San Antonio Area. Please email all inquiries to - mikescompletelandscaping@gmail.com (Due to the nature of our business, we are often out in the field, so if we are unable to answer your call please leave us a voicemail). We also provide excavation and land clearing. Please email us, text us or call us. Thank you!
"Mike and crew are the best! They completed my yard in a timely manner. They kept in contact when there were weather delays. We worked together to come up with a design that was beautiful and within my budget. My backyard is now the paradise that I've always wanted."
Myrna H on March 2025
At Element Creations, we specialize in enhancing outdoor spaces with professional tree services. From precise tree trimming to complete tree removal, we ensure the health, safety, and beauty of your property. Whether you’re looking to maintain your trees, remove a hazardous one, or haul away debris, our skilled team delivers expert care and dependable results. In addition to tree services, we offer a wide range of outdoor solutions, including lawn mowing, acre mowing, sod installation, junk removal, pressure washing, concrete work, fence services, and gutter cleaning. Let us help you keep your property safe, clean, and stunning with our comprehensive services tailored to your needs!
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Cindy B on March 2025
At Element Creations, we specialize in enhancing outdoor spaces with professional tree services. From precise tree trimming to complete tree removal, we ensure the health, safety, and beauty of your property. Whether you’re looking to maintain your trees, remove a hazardous one, or haul away debris, our skilled team delivers expert care and dependable results. In addition to tree services, we offer a wide range of outdoor solutions, including lawn mowing, acre mowing, sod installation, junk removal, pressure washing, concrete work, fence services, and gutter cleaning. Let us help you keep your property safe, clean, and stunning with our comprehensive services tailored to your needs!
"Abel & his crew are awesome! Very detailed, professional & reliable. I have now retained him for my lawn & tree upkeep. I absolutely recommend him for any of your lawn needs. Pricing extremely reasonable!!!"
Cindy B on March 2025
Steven’s Custom Landscape Design & Irrigation has been serving Houston and the surrounding areas with all of their custom landscaping needs. In 1989, Steven Ricklefsen started a lawn service company that has transitioned into a Custom Landscape Design & Irrigation Company. Our #1 goal is customer satisfaction, and we are second to none! Our services include Home & Business: Irrigation, Lighting, Pavers & Flagstone, Outdoor Kitchens, Fire Pits, Covered Patios, Walk Ways, and Seasonal Color. We guarantee dependability, honesty & quality workmanship.
"Very well."
sue s on January 2025
Steven’s Custom Landscape Design & Irrigation has been serving Houston and the surrounding areas with all of their custom landscaping needs. In 1989, Steven Ricklefsen started a lawn service company that has transitioned into a Custom Landscape Design & Irrigation Company. Our #1 goal is customer satisfaction, and we are second to none! Our services include Home & Business: Irrigation, Lighting, Pavers & Flagstone, Outdoor Kitchens, Fire Pits, Covered Patios, Walk Ways, and Seasonal Color. We guarantee dependability, honesty & quality workmanship.
"Very well."
sue s on January 2025
You should replace floor joists as soon as you see clear signs of structural trouble—sagging floors, wide wall cracks, uneven door frames, wet or rotting wood, persistent squeaks, or windows that no longer latch. Tilted or sinking supports in the crawl space are another red flag. If you notice any of these signs, call a pro right away to keep your home’s structure safe.
If the joists are exposed from below, a pro can swap them out without touching the finished floor above. In an unfinished basement or crawl space, you’ll often see the joists and can easily reach them. When insulation, subflooring, or finished flooring blocks access, the crew must remove these materials before repairs can begin.
Sistering allows a pro to reinforce a cracked or undersized joist without tearing up the entire floor. The contractor slowly raises the frame, then fastens a new joist snugly against the damaged one to share the load. When done correctly, sistering restores full structural strength and keeps the floor level without the cost of a complete replacement.
Floor joists installed correctly in a stable environment can last for 100 years or more, often outlasting the house itself. However, termite damage, moisture, leaks, and other problems can significantly reduce a floor's lifespan. For instance, if the floor is exposed to consistent moisture, you'll likely need to replace the joists every 20 to 30 years.
Homeowners' insurance covers floor joist damage resulting from sudden and accidental events, such as fire, windstorm, or water damage from a burst pipe. It will not cover repairs resulting from gradual deterioration, poor maintenance, or termite infestations. Review your insurance policy and consult your provider to verify the conditions that guarantee full coverage. Doing so ensures you are fully aware of your responsibilities and can plan your repair work with complete confidence.
Floor joists are essential structural components that provide a stable foundation for your home. They directly transfer the weight of floors, furniture, and occupants to the foundation, ensuring stability and a safe living environment. Without these robust beams, the structure would face compromised load distribution, leading to potential safety hazards and costly repairs. Proper installation and maintenance are crucial for long-term durability and safety.