Are there benefits to consulting an engineer before home modifications?

• <div><p>Absolutely, as it ensures designs are viable and won’t compromise structural integrity.</p></div>

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Q: Where are most load-bearing walls located?

• <div><p>Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.</p></div>

Q: How do professionals ensure durability in wall construction?

• <div><p>Through proper drainage solutions and compacting the foundation soil.</p></div>

Q: How do various elements of desk design impact the overall assembly cost?

• <div><p>Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.</p></div>

Q: Will a bank finance a house with foundation problems?

• <div><p>It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won&rsquo;t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing. </p></div>

Q: Are there benefits to consulting an engineer before home modifications?

• <div><p>Absolutely, as it ensures designs are viable and won&rsquo;t compromise structural integrity.</p></div>

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Last update on June 01, 2024

Reviewed in June 2024
High quality material, extremely fair and Eric is a pleasure to do business with. Excellent selection and accommodating to help source materials that may not be on hand at the moment. Will continue to use TTW as our main source for this type of material. Thanks Eric!
Tougas Timberworks
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Reviewed in April 2024
I decided to have a concrete floor poured in the basement of my 100+ years old home. I spoke with several area masonry contractors, but at our first meeting, Eagle was technically more knowledgeable than the others, and their price was very competitive. It was a decision I have not regretted....
Eagle Masonry & Excavating, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
I hired them to rip an old ceiling down and replace with new insulation and drywall. They had a new ceiling up in a day and had it painted shortly after. Absolutely amazing!
Perfect Stroke Painting
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Reviewed in January 2023
I have been using Hudson Brothers Construction for quite a few jobs as we get busy and cannot handle all of the additional work. I will not sub-contract any projects to any one other than Hudson Brothers as their attention to detail along with quality craftsmanship is hard to find these days. I...
Hudson Brothers Construction
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Reviewed in January 2021
Matt is very knowledgeable, a good engineer and systems designer. The installation was finished on schedule, and has made a huge difference in the interior environment of my house. The installation crew was cheerful and tidy.
Spring Climate, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
Great. Matt is a good engineer and made good recommendations on system size, locations. Crew was efficient, cleaned up well, were friendly and mindful of COVID-19 concerns.
Spring Climate, LLC - Norton Air Conditioners
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Reviewed in December 2015
The church building is a NY State Landmark, built in 1852 by the architect of Trinity Church, Wall Street New York. Richard Upjohn. The wrong kind of paint (applied beginning in the 1960s) caused water to be trapped behind the paint surface, literally dissolving the masonry and seeping into the...
Creative Stonework-Richard Finley
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Reviewed in May 2015
<p>The following is an evaluation of my interaction with Ralph Stanton, Jr., P.E., R.S., S.S. and the plan he developed for a septic system in East Canaan, CT. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />On August 13, 2013 I signed a (typical) contract that describes Mr. Stanton's work plan and the hourly rates...
Ralph Stanton Jr. P.E.
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Reviewed in November 2014
Dirk started the job of renovating in November of 2013. He did everything from removing all wallpaper from the walls, mold treatment , repainting with special paint to keep the mold from returning, to finishing the ceilings, to taking all of the windows ( 8) out, stripping repainting,...
Jamieson Limited LLC
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Reviewed in November 2013
Rick and Jim are ex-IBM engineers. They were so intelligent about how all the systems worked in the buildings, what needed attention immediately, what could be fixed in smart ways and how. They provided me with a list of people to work with that they recommended and they spent a lot of time...
1st Call Home Inspections Inc
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Taddonio Engineering, LLC

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Serving Lakeville, CT and surrounding areas

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"In renovating our beach cottage in Warwick, RI we found the roof needed structural work. Building inspector required a structural engineered plan. Adam was easy to communicate with. He was timely with his plan and follow up inspection. He was also available by text and phone for questions during the project. He was great to work with!"

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Angeltixi General Services LLC

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Mehyarco Construction & Engineering

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Mehyarco Engineering & Construction is a New Jersey-based home improvement and construction company specializing in residential renovations, structural repairs, and complex on-site construction solutions.\n\nUnlike typical contractors, our company is led by a New Jersey licensed Professional Engineer, allowing us to make informed engineering decisions directly in the field when conditions change or unforeseen issues arise.\n\nWe focus on quality workmanship, code-compliant construction, and practical solutions for homeowners, investors, and property managers.\n\nServices include kitchens, bathrooms, basements, structural modifications, framing, repairs, and permit-driven construction support.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

Through proper drainage solutions and compacting the foundation soil.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

Absolutely, as it ensures designs are viable and won’t compromise structural integrity.

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