"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."
"When I discovered that we needed a structural engineer, I was overwhelmed by trying to seek out a reputable engineer. I happened upon DL Engineering, Inc. on Home Advisor and decided to give them a shot; I'm very happy that I did. Garrett came out to observe a residential property for movement of the foundation. He was extremely professional, thorough, and personable. He answered all of my questions and didn't hesitate to show me various findings and explain why or why not it was an area of concern. Garrett provided me with a very detailed evaluation and I would highly recommend both Garrett and DL Engineering."
"Mike and his team were great. As part of an inspection to sell my house it was identified to have a structural engineer assess some findings. I reached out to multiple people and Mike was the first to respond, he had affordable rates and was very communicative. He was able to come out the very next day to make my tight deadline. He also bid on the work to be done which was affordable as well and we have contracted with him for the repairs."
"Metro Construction is an all around fabulous company to work with!! They replaced our roof in July 2013. The sales person, project manager and crew were all around professional and wonderful to work with. The work was done in a timely and well manner. Since last summer we have contracted with Metro again to replace all of the windows in our home this spring and paint the exterior of our home this summer. The windows are very good quality and the price was very comparable to the other bids we received. The crew that installed the windows did a great job and again were very professional and cleaned up very well after the job was done. The paint crew that painted our home were very meticulous and detailed. I would definitely recommend Metro Construction to any one needing home renovations done! "
"Nick did a very good job. He tore down our fence and the existing gates and hauled everything away. He brought in his crew and meticulously laid out the whole fence, built it, stained it, and finished it. He did the same for a few gate fences. The work was very high quality, and he completed it within the time he estimated. We did our due diligence on pricing. Nick gave us a completely fair price that included estimated costs for materials and labor. The fence and gates are very high quality work. We are happy and plan to use his company again for future jobs."
"My contact with Criterium- McCafferty Engineers was a delightful experience. Melissa the associate was very professional and prompt in getting the information I needed and was able to get our clients inspection done very quickly. Thank you Criterium-McCafferty Engineers you are our go to engineering company!!"
"I wanted my driveway and walkway widened. Balts tore the old stuff out in one day then prepped and poure on the next day. They did a great job for a fair price and it has held up well. "
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts
According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.
In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.
Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.
By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.
Structural engineers can perform various inspections on different structures in your home. These inspections usually include a report detailing the engineer’s findings and recommendations for repairs so you can determine your next course of action for repairs, replacements, or new builds.
Some of the most common structural engineering reports include:
Full home inspection: $350–$1,000
Foundation: $300–$800
Load-bearing walls: $300–$1,000
Roof: $150–$600
Chimney: $200–$500
The Larkspur, CO homeowners’ guide to structural engineering services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
The cost of a structural engineer is easily justifiable given the value they bring to the table. Use this guide to see what hiring your professional will total in Denver, CO.
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