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~ by Jesse Waltz, P. E.
Winter: A Great Time to Inspect Your Home's Foundation.
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JES News
JES is your resource for foundation repair, underpinning, crawl space moisture management and basement waterproofing. Read our latest news stories, download the latest press releases and photos in addition to learning more about JES' history and team of Professional Engineers.
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Looking for a news story? View the newest JES releases - from new hires and awards to speaking engagements and continuing education opportunities- or search archived releases, on the press releases page.
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Virginia Beach, VA
Office: (757) 558-9909
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Latest News
February 2013
This issue of Foundation View introduces readers to a new, free helical foundation systems design software. It also showcases a unique helical pile installation at a regional airport. Read this issue
November 2012
FoundationView is JES' newsletter for real estate agents, home inspectors, engineers, architects and other design professionals. Read this issue
September 2012
FoundationView is JES' newsletter for real estate agents, home inspectors, engineers, architects and other design professionals. Read this issue
June 2012
The first issue of FoundationView, JES' newsletter for real estate agents, home inspectors, engineers, architects and other design professionals. Read this issue
September 2011
"Ask The Experts" with JES
Sept. 24, 2011 - WNIS
Ask The Experts - September 24, 2011
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Cover story: Inspect home after disasters
By Michele Lerner
Washington Times - Washington-area residents are attuned to wild summer rainstorms and the occasional winter blizzard, but this summer they were tested twice within one week by more unusual natural disasters for the region: an earthquake and a hurricane. Read more
August 2011
How To Check Your Home for Structural Damage After An Earthquake
By Cathy Jett
Fredericksburg.com - If you're like me, you checked your house for damages after Tuesday's earthquakes. But other than obvious things such as collapsed chimneys and cracks in the walls, what was I supposed to look for? Luckily, I just got an email from JES, a structural engineering solutions firm with offices in Virginia, that includes a handy dandy checklist. Read more
Home and bridge inspections underway after Louisa quake
By Tara Morgan, WWBT
LOUISA, VA (WWBT) - Houses and bridges throughout the state are getting a close look after the Louisa quake. One home inspector said the phones have been ringing off the hook at his company about foundation problems. Read more
Inspectors find chimney damage to Virginia Homes
By Lindsey Mastis, WUSA9.com
ARLINGTON, Va. (WUSA) - There are three homes in a row along North Inglewood Street in Arlington that are all damaged from the earthquake. Todd Simmons, with JES Foundation Repair, said most of their calls after the earthquake are because of chimney damage. "Chimneys actually separate from the house," Simmons said. Read more
June 2011
Trade Names: JES Construction continues to grow
Richmond Times Dispatch
When Dale and Jerry Webb discovered that their West End house had sunk 10 inches into the ground, they asked JES Construction Inc. to send a crew for a diagnosis… Read more
Inside Business
JES, an engineering solutions company based in Virginia Beach, made the following announcements: Dave Stinnette, P.E. joined as Director of Engineering, Robert Tietjen joined as General Sales Manager… Read more
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About JES
Jesse Waltz, P.E., President
Scott Davis, P.E., Vice President
David E. Stinnette, P.E., Director of Engineering
