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Innovative Structural Services
4.6(
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

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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
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Org. Floor Plan Level 2
Garage Addition Plan

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Level Engineering CO (Main)
4.4(
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Very experienced structural engineer who could analyze our rooftop deck and give us a plan for doing the roof and hotub of our dreams!"
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Rotating Foundation
Sloping Foundation and Sloping Wall
Brick Siding

+14

Response time7 hrs
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Jeremy A. Gold Structural Services
4.9(
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Before getting any work done to your foundation: 1. Get a structural engineer to go out to look at your property. This is advice someone gave me. 2. Make sure that engineer is Jeremy. This is advice Iâ m passing on to you because he is amazing! Before I was told about getting a structural engineer, several people came out to look at the foundation, giving me an average quote of $20,000 though they never went under the house. Jeremy did go under the house and came out with dozens of photos. He showed, as well as told me, what was actually going on with the foundation. Later he emailed me a link to the photos and attached a summary of his observations. Heâ s polite, professional, meticulous, conscientious and knowledgeable. Heâ s very patient. Answered all of my questions. On top of that, heâ s really affordable. I donâ t often recommend people, but I highly recommend Jeremy."
Floor Framing
Evidence of Water
Minor Water Damage
New Piping and Evidence of Past Leak
Minor Water Damage

+24

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Medeiros Architectural Group, Inc.
4.9(
17
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Chuck did a fantastic job, his plans were very detailed and exactly what we talked about. Through the whole process Chuck has only been a text or a call away and has come to the site through out all the construction to check on the progress. Chuck is very easy to work with and we would for sure recommend him."
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Industrial Strength, Ltd.
5.0(
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

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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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Straight Edge Construction Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From the start I knew Ryan was the right person, because he called me, the only one of the engineers that actually called me. He communicated regularly, let me know straight up the results and explained it all to me. Is also willing to answer questions from my contractor."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vital Architecture, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Lafayette, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a great experience working with Vital Architecture and highly recommend her. For Little Village Childcare, she helped us save money by confirming certain landlord requests were not required by code and securing a waiver that saved space and costs. She also reduced civil engineering expenses by preparing the playground drainage plan herself. During construction, she provided extra support at no cost and helped us handle contractor changes wisely. For another church childcare project, she identified zoning issues early so everyone understood the risks. In Colorado Springs, she warned a tenant about higher plumbing costs required by childcare regulations, helping them avoid a bad lease. For an adult care project, she reviewed the food area and explained new kitchen and ventilation requirements. Carmen is knowledgeable, thorough, and truly looks out for her clients’ best interests."
Star light Subdivision
Fairview Littleton Co.
Hazel ADU
New Beach SFH
New Mixed use Mason Square

+22

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

Precast concrete can be reinforced with rebar, wire mesh, or other materials to improve its strength and add stability. Precast concrete for large construction projects is often pre-stressed as well for greater structural strength. Reinforced concrete is durable and strong, making it an ideal choice for many construction projects.

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.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

Dormers must be able to bear the load of their own construction and the added window. The style of the dormer, however, will determine where the weight loads onto your home's structure. A gable dormer bears the weight on the side walls whereas a shed dormer bears it on the front walls.

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