Can you put a doorway in a structural wall?

• <div><p>Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.</p></div>

Does a structural engineer need to be licensed?

• <div><p>Yes, all states require structural engineers to carry the proper license, with specifics determined by each state. You can use Angi’s <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> 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.</p></div>

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Q: Will a bank finance a house with foundation problems?

• <div><p>It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won&rsquo;t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing. </p></div>

Q: How do professionals incorporate framing into existing structures?

• <div><p>By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.</p></div>

Q: Is precast concrete reinforced?

• <div><p>Precast concrete can be reinforced with rebar, wire mesh, or other materials to improve its strength and add stability. Precast concrete for large construction projects is often pre-stressed as well for greater structural strength. Reinforced concrete is durable and strong, making it an ideal choice for many construction projects.</p></div>

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Last update on October 30, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Fast, efficient, reliable. Got it done less than a week. Did structural repairs.
Summit Horizon Contractor Group LLC
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Reviewed in August 2017
Work took much longer than estimated. Then, when the engine died less than a year later, they refused to stand by their work. Ended up going to Specialized Import Auto Repair for a new (used Japanese) engine, and have been very happy with their work.
SUPERIOR AUTOMOTIVE SVC
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Reviewed in November 2016
The owner cleared the blockages, then suggested we have him run a camera through the piping to the septic tank. We discovered that the piping to the septic tank had come off and was lower than the tank inlet. The owner then showed us the septic tank had flaws, and the grade from the septic tank...
Drain Masters Inc
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Reviewed in February 2016
I met the owner and he listed to the engine with a mechanic's stethascope in the parking lot. He said he believed the sound was in the bottom half of the engine and around cylinder's 3 and 4. I explained that I had done a compression test and all 6 cylinders passed with flying colors so I knew...
SAND LAKE AUTOMOTIVE
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Reviewed in February 2016
They pulled the valve cover, inspected and listened to it. Their determination was that it was either a plate between the engine and transmission or the engine needed to be replaced. I paid for their time and labor, then sought another opinion.
SENIOR AUTOMOTIVE
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Reviewed in October 2015
First, let me apologize publicly to all of my friends and acquaintances that I have referred to 'Accurate' over the years. At one time, AJ was a man of integrity who stood behind the work in his shop and I was always positive about referring people to Accurate. AJ has since, come to find out,...
Accurate Import Center Inc
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Reviewed in January 2014
We recently purchased a house that we thought was "move-in ready," as in we wouldn't have to do any remodling or repairs - within 2 weeks of moving in our septic system failed. A+ took care of all the engineering, permitting, and materials procurement for the job. I should have contracted them...
A Plus Home Services Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
I took my vehicle in to check the engine because the light was on because of a suspected fault with my emissions system. They hooked up my car and said yes, they confirmed it was bad and needed to be replaced, but they said that those issues weren't worth fixing because I had more serious...
TUDOR AUTO CARE
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Reviewed in September 2013
Very nice people, tried to help, but think they do not know Subaru's very well maybe? Engine light came on, they replaced spark plugs, engine light went off, but then on again. They offered to look at it again free of charge. They ran diagnostics and said all is well, light was off, but then...
HALE'S TECHNICAL SVC
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Reviewed in August 2013
Very well. They comped the engine clean because they rolled down the back window and it wouldn't roll back despite hours of effort
Denali Detail LLC
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

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.

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Precast concrete can be reinforced with rebar, wire mesh, or other materials to improve its strength and add stability. Precast concrete for large construction projects is often pre-stressed as well for greater structural strength. Reinforced concrete is durable and strong, making it an ideal choice for many construction projects.

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