Do monolithic slabs have footers?

• <div><p>All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.</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: How do various elements of desk design impact the overall assembly cost?

• <div><p>Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.</p></div>

Q: Are walls on the top floor load-bearing?

• <div><p>Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor&rsquo;s foundation.</p></div>

Q: Is a structural engineer’s report worth it?

• <div><p>A structural engineer&rsquo;s report is almost always worth it, as it can help you avoid buying or overpaying for a home with structural issues. The most important thing the report does for you is provide peace of mind that you won&rsquo;t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property. </p></div>

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This company was dedicated and affordable. He came out to my property and gave me a quote and followed up right after. He worked with my schedule and made sure I was satisfied! Nothing was left unfinished. He exceeded my expectations! Went above and beyond what i asked of him. I even booked him...
LFS Services, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
Exceptional service! I requested the services for my senior parents, and they told me that they were very pleased with the process pre-, during, and post- repair of their foundation. They mentioned how punctual the team was and the fact that they could feel the difference in the flooring after...
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Spray Foam Very trustworthy. Good communication. Masked everything that was needed and cleaned up when they finished. Highly recommend
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Reviewed in December 2023
Curtis Dean is a wealth of knowledge who graciously shared this knowledge with us not only on the day of his inspection, but also days after when we were getting quotes from other companies. We are more than pleased with our new water filtration system. It is well worth the investment! We chose...
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The project was excellent, on time, friendly and would definitely use again .. I will recommend to any company.
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Totally Awesome Job!!!!!! I highly recommend them, true to their promise. Quality work from start to finish. Great personality
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I was unable to stay around for the install but the foreman made sure to keep me updated on the progress and was very thorough in keeping the area in the same condition if not better. Great job by Blake, Lashun, and Osvaldo.
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Reviewed in December 2021
Good and prompt service. My senior mother felt at ease with the inspector
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Hunter was a nice person. There was no service fee. He quoted me for everything that was needed fixing and let me know what major and needed to be repair asap and what was minor that could wait. I will be using him again! Highly recommended.
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Foundation Repairs & Home Improvements Inc

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Serving Union Springs, AL and surrounding areas

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"This company is owned and run by "old school" professional people who do what they say they will do. Everyone from the office staff to the crew that did the work to the owner Greg McBride were wonderful to work with. I wish I had know about them 4 years ago and I would have used them for everything in and around my home. I trust them and will use them in the future."

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

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.

A structural engineer’s report is almost always worth it, as it can help you avoid buying or overpaying for a home with structural issues. The most important thing the report does for you is provide peace of mind that you won’t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property.

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