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Advanced Structural Engineering, LLC
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Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Al was great to work with. He was very professional and prompt.He did N excellant job finished our project as planned and ontime. He also beat all other prices and we really got a gppd deal.I definately give him a five star and would love to work with his company again and will recommend him!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
TAS Engineering, LLC
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Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Tom at TAS Engineering was professional, friendly, helpful, patient and highly competent and efficient. He did the assessment of my attic structural issue and identified the simplest and most cost-effective solution. He ensured that my contractor did the work to his specifications and provided the certified engineering letter that all had been addressed properly. This was exactly what I needed. I would highly recommend him and would hire him again."
Response time2 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Innovative Structural Services
4.6(
50
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Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Darren was professional and courteous. He called to let us know he was running a bit late. He was great at explaining things and very thorough. He got an official report to us in a timely manner. But most importantly he assured us the house we were about to purchase was structurally sound. He even suggested ways to keep the small structural shifts in the older home from occuring."
New Floor Plan Level 1
New Floor Plan Level 2
Org. Floor Plan Level 1
Org. Floor Plan Level 2
Garage Addition Plan

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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Jeremy A. Gold Structural Services
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Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Jeremy was extremely professional and efficient and was so amazing to work with!!! He literally called me the very night that I submitted a request for an engineer. Very impressive and would absolutely hire him again or refer him to anyone who needs a structural engineer."
Floor Framing
Evidence of Water
Minor Water Damage
New Piping and Evidence of Past Leak
Minor Water Damage

+24

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Medeiros Architectural Group, Inc.
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Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Mr. Medeiros was very easy to talk to and exchange ideas. He communicated well - in person and online - and his written work was well laid out. His references were easy to get in touch with and answered all of our questions. We, in the end, went with another architect, for various small reasons. None of which were because we felt that Mr. Medeiros wouldn't provide all that we needed. It was a tough decision. If you are looking for an architect that will design your dream project thoroughly and professionally, you should take the time to meet with Mr. Medeiros."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Industrial Strength, Ltd.
5.0(
3
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Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bryan came out and was very thorough with the inspection. He was very informative and explained things well, I will definitely be using him and his business if the need ever arises. I would highly recommend him!"
Vibration Analysis
Corroded Stairs
Bearing Wall Review
Pit Dewatering
Rough Framing

+1

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

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.

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