Why should I pick steel for my new support beam?

• <div><p>You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:</p><ul><li><p>Fire-resistant</p></li><li><p>Unaffected by pests</p></li><li><p>Longer-lasting</p></li><li><p>Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Do I need to hire a structural engineer for a home inspection?

• <div><p>Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing. </p></div>

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Q: How long does a structural assessment typically take?

• <div><p>A few hours for inspection, with a detailed report following in a week.</p></div>

Q: How do material selection and structural changes influence the cost of a garage remodel?

• <div><p>Costs depend on material choices, labor, and the extent of structural modifications.</p></div>

Q: Can I build over a stump?

• <div><p>Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well. </p></div>

Q: Do I need to hire a structural engineer for a home inspection?

• <div><p>Most lenders and homeowner&rsquo;s insurance companies don&rsquo;t mandate a structural engineer&rsquo;s inspection, so in most cases, it&rsquo;s not required. However, it&rsquo;s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you&rsquo;re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing. </p></div>

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Last update on June 23, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Kennon always does a good job. He responds quickly with honest and balanced Engineering Prescriptions. As a Custom Home Builder and remodeler, there have been a few times where we really needed an answer and engineered fix to move forward on what we had discovered. He was there in a timely...
K Crockett Designs, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
The job went as well as anyone could expect. Ray and his team showed up when they said they would and finished ahead of schedule. As a civil engineer I have seen all kinds of concrete work from the great to the ugly. Ray and his crew did some of the best I have ever seen. I definitely will use...
Blackwater Concrete Construction
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Reviewed in April 2024
Ronnie and his crew have done several things for us at our home. Everything theyâ ve done has been top notch. The latest list, Iâ ve had them build stairs and take out a wall to open the kitchen to the living room. Ronnie worked quickly and efficiently to get the engineering done, get the...
Cornerstone Construction Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
Extremely personal, very competitive pricing, they completed the site work preparation for a major parking lot along with building site. Also provide tree removal. Will be hiring again for next project I highly recommend this company for any of your needs. This was a very difficult scope of...
Wildgray Landworks, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2020
C. J. Benintende installed hickory wood flooring in our entire first floor kitchen, dining room, laundry room, recreation room, master bedroom, living room and hallways. In order to accomplish this he had to remove tiling in some of the rooms and expertly level all of the previously un-level...
Unique Installations
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Reviewed in June 2016
Very satisfied with their work. 465 sq.Ft of engineered Maple 1\2 "x 5" . excellent completion And finish. The finished product was well worth the cost And raised the value of the house. On a difirent note- i think taking at least -15 minutes daily for clean-up would be profitable for...
Artwork by Ant
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Reviewed in September 2015
Second attempt to find a local home inspector not only knowledgeable but able and willing to write up issues. And once again, discovered this guy wasn't that kind of home inspector. <br /> I should have just told him to go home when he arrived on site and said he wouldn't have much to do...
Home Inspection Services Inc
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Reviewed in January 2013
It was a toss-up between Bulldog Electric and another top rated company. I chose Tim because he was eagle-eyed, knowledgeable about many construction issues and conscientious enough to warn me about a warped/cracking beam in my roof. And he gave me a heads-up that the reason the circuit breakers...
BULLDOG ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in January 2011
We were building a house and needed a substantial structure to support the overhanging granite countertop on our kitchen island. We wanted something unique and decided to check out Iron and Canvas Workshop. Joe Strange was very nice to work with and helped us design a beautiful yet simple...
Iron and Canvas Workshop
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BrightWork Building Engineering, LLC

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Serving Loxley, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Small jobs welcome

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"This company made a prompt inspection of my structure. The written report was thorough and everything I had hoped for."

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Hilltop Farms Structural Engineering Consultants PC

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Serving Loxley, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Offers commercial services

"He always had pratical solutions and never went to the extreme."

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

A few hours for inspection, with a detailed report following in a week.

Costs depend on material choices, labor, and the extent of structural modifications.

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

Fire-resistant
Unaffected by pests
Longer-lasting
Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well.

Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing.

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