How do you choose a residential structural engineer?

• <div><p>The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:</p><ul><li><p>Do you have experience working in my specific area?</p></li><li><p>Do you have professional indemnity insurance?</p></li><li><p>What will your structural report cover?</p></li><li><p>Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?</p></li><li><p>How long have you been in business?</p></li><li><p>Do you have a list of customer references?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Are all exterior walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria. </p></div>

Q: Can I cut or drill LVL beams?

• <div><p>It is not recommended to cut or drill into LVL (laminated veneer lumber) beams. As major structural components of a home, their composite structure can be compromised by alterations, which can weaken them and lead to cracking over time. If you must make modifications to an LVL beam, it is crucial to consult a structural engineer or general contractor first. A professional can advise on whether it's safe and provide specifics on the appropriate bit size, depth, and directionality for any necessary drilling.</p></div>

Q: What do structural engineers look for when doing an inspection?

• <div><p>Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:</p><ul><li><p>Dry rot</p></li><li><p>Infestation</p></li><li><p>Shifting or<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/quarter-inch-crack-my-foundation-major-concern.htm"> cracking foundations</a></p></li><li><p>Erosion</p></li><li><p>Water damage</p></li><li><p>Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Are beams and joists the same?

• <div><p>No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.</p></div>

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Last update on May 15, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
We needed a structural engineer for an upcoming home project. Carl was knowledgeable, professional and efficient.
WISE Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Excellent craftsmanship and impeccable dust free clean up as the job went alongÃ¢Â Â . Sylvan vast experience helped us to make the move and hire them as we felt very confident with him- we couldnÃ¢Â Â t have made a better choice and absolutely love our new engineered mueller hardwood floors!...
Desert Hardwood Flooring
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Reviewed in May 2021
We had the pleasure of contracting with IntegraBuild for the replacement of the support structure for our rotting and weakened back deck this spring. The owner, Darin Kupferschmid, was professional and kept excellent communication with us regarding scheduling and start date options. Steve and...
IntegraBuild
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Reviewed in January 2021
Ben McFadden took on the very difficult job of rebuilding the structure on my large deck. He replaced 6 large box columns, glue lam rim joists and numerous 2 X 10 joists. He did an excellent job. He also replaced my roof. Over 50 squares and much of it on 12 / 12 pitch. Not an easy job. Couldnt...
McFadden Construction LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
Vibrant Building Solutions repaired the peer and beam structure under my house. Ended up installing 21 new peers and the accompaning beams. My floors are now level and will stay that way forever!This is the most professional crew I have ever worked with. They showed up on time/early every day,...
Vibrant Building Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2018
Superbly. Mr. Van Patten advised and selected the design, materials and colors (to say nothing of the soundness of the structure) which was adroitly approved by our HOA and which fit perfectly into our existing house scheme and landscape.
Doug Van Patten
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Reviewed in August 2018
We were selling our home and had a home inspector tell us that we needed a structural engineer to look at a beam in our attic. We were fortunate to find Mr. Mina at Alpha Omega, who immediately scheduled a same-day appointment and did the inspection. He explained what he did and discussed his...
Alpha Omega
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Reviewed in June 2015
We asked EJay to remove two small windows and replace with larger window. He informed us of the structural work involved, including adding a header. My office window is directly across from this window,so I watched the entire process. The work was completed quickly and with attention to...
Go Pro Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2013
The engineers verbal assessment to me, on site, was totally different from the written report. Turns out he was wrong on both counts.
ACE Engineering, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2012
The trex decking was starting to pull apart on the surface. We knew it was an issue, and so showed the top of the deck to Dave and asked him if he could fix it. He investigated the source of the problem, and pointed out to us that there was not sufficient support under the deck. It was the lack...
Dave Fisher
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"I had an urgent request to get a permit across the line and Pedro was on his A-game and helped me within hours. Very professional, well documented, etc. Other structural engineers I hired only gave me headaches. I'd use Pedro again any day. Thank you very much, and glad to be in business with you!"

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

It is not recommended to cut or drill into LVL (laminated veneer lumber) beams. As major structural components of a home, their composite structure can be compromised by alterations, which can weaken them and lead to cracking over time. If you must make modifications to an LVL beam, it is crucial to consult a structural engineer or general contractor first. A professional can advise on whether it's safe and provide specifics on the appropriate bit size, depth, and directionality for any necessary drilling.

Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:

Dry rot
Infestation
Shifting or cracking foundations
Erosion
Water damage
Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support

The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:

Do you have experience working in my specific area?
Do you have professional indemnity insurance?
What will your structural report cover?
Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?
How long have you been in business?
Do you have a list of customer references?

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

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