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>

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Q: What qualifications should a structural engineer have?

• <div><p>Proper licensing and experience in residential and commercial structural projects.</p></div>

Q: Are horizontal cracks structural?

• <div><p>Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage. </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: Do squeaky floors mean structural damage?

• <div><p>No, squeaky floors do not always mean there is structural damage. The noise is often caused by friction from issues like loose floorboards, gaps between the subfloor and joists, or loose subflooring. While many squeaks are harmless, persistent or worsening noise could indicate a more severe problem. If you notice other signs of structural damage&mdash;such as soft or sagging floors, cracks running from the wall to the ceiling, or horizontal cracks in your foundation&mdash;it's best to have a professional inspect your floor to determine the root cause.</p></div>

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Total industrial auto building renovation including concrete, electrical, HVAC, lighting, roof, etc. They did an excellent job. Always on time and on budget. They handled all of the plans, engineering and permitting. Great communication and the staff, which includes in-house design, is...
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Reviewed in September 2023
Bruno Construction did a great job remodeling my home. Mike and his team were fantastic. Always on time and thorough. Mike was great in listening to my ideas and understanding what my goals and vision for our remodel were. His ideas to make our home more suitable for our needs were great. He...
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Reviewed in August 2022
The design and ideas were so valuable to planning our build. Lexi asked all the right questions to make the perfect design so we didn't need to make any changes during construction. Saving money and time. Thank you Lexi.
iAMdesignbuilt
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Reviewed in May 2022
I received a great quote and was impressed by how quickly the job was completed. The project turned out beautiful and it was exactly what I envisioned! Thank you Lorenzo Noto Engineering!
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Reviewed in January 2022
The foundation of our home in Oak Hills (North Monterey County) was settling. The repair would be a complex undertaking. My wife and I had two separate contractors come in to evaluate and bid on the foundation repair. Both of them said that the job was beyond their capabilities, despite having...
Avalon Structural Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2020
Our sales person, Dan (the owner) was very knowledgable and helpful. His mobil showroom has so many sample of product to choose from. We had thought we wanted engineered hardwood but after a discussion with Dan we choose luxury vinyl and we are very pleased with the decision and results. We...
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Reviewed in December 2017
First there process of transmitting construction documents, getting a proposal and signing a contract was the easiest and smoothest i heave experienced. The principal engineer communicated well and finished the work in a very timely manor. Signed plans were delivered immediately. Excellent job.
Design Everest
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Reviewed in August 2016
Construction Superheroes.. I had Max Baggett and his crew of construction professionals build a workshop and storage building for me last year.. I was so happy with the work that I contacted Max again this year to rebuild my old deck.. Started completely from scratch, removing dirt, grading,...
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Reviewed in November 2015
The quality of Nick Yegge's work is terrific and everyone who works for him is top-notch. All sub-contractors he hired were excellent too. We had a unique experience, I think, because this house was built on stilts on the ocean bluff 45 years ago with an unusual architecture. There were...
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Reviewed in March 2013
We were extremely pleased with the quality of the work and the value for price paid. We had problems with drainage on the property and water in the crawl space. They were very flexible and willing to work with us to come up with a good plan. We had previously hired a civil engineer who provided...
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Mastodon Engineering Group, LLC

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Serving Castroville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"Mastodon Engineering Group is a heck of a company. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Mark is a really respectful man. I really liked working with Mark. Super professional, high integrity, very charismatic. I like people who are easy to talk to and have a sense of humor. He meets all those standards for me. He is very efficient and that is a plus."

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Serving Castroville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Medina Remodeling Company

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Serving Castroville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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"I liked Fred M. but I can not spend that kind of money for my bathroom. I looked at his work and I would say is very good,but just to much for me,to spend on a rental.
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EEI has been in business for 6 years. With offices in Reno NV, Carlsbad CA, and Camarillo CA EEI provides Environmental, Engineering and Architectural services. If you need Engineering or Architectural services please send an e-mail to [email protected]. A complete company profile can be seen at www.eeitiger.com, or call us in Reno at (775) 746-1980 to discuss how we can assist you.

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Wright Engineers of California, Inc.

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Wright Engineers provides one-stop multi-discipline engineering solutions for public and private clients throughout the West and nationwide. Our staff is comprised of a team of over 100 of the best of the best. Engineers are licensed in 34 states, including the entire Western Region. \n \n

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

Proper licensing and experience in residential and commercial structural projects.

Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage.

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

No, squeaky floors do not always mean there is structural damage. The noise is often caused by friction from issues like loose floorboards, gaps between the subfloor and joists, or loose subflooring. While many squeaks are harmless, persistent or worsening noise could indicate a more severe problem. If you notice other signs of structural damage—such as soft or sagging floors, cracks running from the wall to the ceiling, or horizontal cracks in your foundation—it's best to have a professional inspect your floor to determine the root cause.

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