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Kiro Engineering LLC

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Kiro Engineering LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

Structural Engineering Inspection, Assessment, and Design ____ Many Inspection and Design Options to Fit your Budget __ CALL NOW / EMERGENCY SERVICES _______Our service includes Structural Engineering, foundation design, and Structural Evaluation Services. Crack Evaluation, Diagnostics, and Crack Mapping. Foundation Walls Damage Diagnostics.Structural Shoring, foundations underpinning, and Helical Piles Design. Structural Design for Remodeling projects, including Wall Removal, Extensions, and Additions, Raising the foundations, and Flood Protection Projects. Forensic Engineering and Damage Assessments, including any structural damage caused by Fires, Floods, Vehicle Impact, Hails, Winds, Excessive Loading, Seepage, and Settlement.Demolition and "Make-Safe" Plans. Serving as an Expert Witness during the insurance appraisal process. _______________________________ Our Engineers are licensed in eight different states including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York; with a Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and Master in Construction Management. Licensed as a special inspector with both Philadelphia City and Ney York City. We are located in Hamilton, NJ serving Central and all South Jersey, all Philadelphia District, Bucks County (PA), Allentown, and Wilmington (DE). Please check our website: ______________________________ http://www.kiroengineering.com/ ______________________________ You can find more about our credentials, licensing, and reviews at: https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.KiroEngineeringLLC.43456082.html __________________Your home is your private kingdom, a safe and secure environment for you and your family. For your peace of mind, a thorough home inspection is crucial for a comfortable and durable residence. Your home is likely the biggest investment you will make, so protect yourself from a contractor's shoddy construction or a previous owner's lax maintenance by engaging the services of a professional engineer.

"Nice job, arrive on time, answer the questions promptly. Very helpful"

Li Z on September 2024

Structural Engineering Inspection, Assessment, and Design ____ Many Inspection and Design Options to Fit your Budget __ CALL NOW / EMERGENCY SERVICES _______Our service includes Structural Engineering, foundation design, and Structural Evaluation Services. Crack Evaluation, Diagnostics, and Crack Mapping. Foundation Walls Damage Diagnostics.Structural Shoring, foundations underpinning, and Helical Piles Design. Structural Design for Remodeling projects, including Wall Removal, Extensions, and Additions, Raising the foundations, and Flood Protection Projects. Forensic Engineering and Damage Assessments, including any structural damage caused by Fires, Floods, Vehicle Impact, Hails, Winds, Excessive Loading, Seepage, and Settlement.Demolition and "Make-Safe" Plans. Serving as an Expert Witness during the insurance appraisal process. _______________________________ Our Engineers are licensed in eight different states including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York; with a Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and Master in Construction Management. Licensed as a special inspector with both Philadelphia City and Ney York City. We are located in Hamilton, NJ serving Central and all South Jersey, all Philadelphia District, Bucks County (PA), Allentown, and Wilmington (DE). Please check our website: ______________________________ http://www.kiroengineering.com/ ______________________________ You can find more about our credentials, licensing, and reviews at: https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.KiroEngineeringLLC.43456082.html __________________Your home is your private kingdom, a safe and secure environment for you and your family. For your peace of mind, a thorough home inspection is crucial for a comfortable and durable residence. Your home is likely the biggest investment you will make, so protect yourself from a contractor's shoddy construction or a previous owner's lax maintenance by engaging the services of a professional engineer.

"Nice job, arrive on time, answer the questions promptly. Very helpful"

Li Z on September 2024


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Kiro Engineering, LLC

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Kiro Engineering, LLC

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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

Structural Engineering Inspection, Assessment, and Design: Offering a Range of Options to Fit Your Budget. Our services include Structural Engineering, foundation design, and Evaluation Services, covering Crack Evaluation, Diagnostics, and Mapping, as well as Foundation Walls Damage Diagnostics, Structural Shoring, and Helical Piles Design. We handle Remodeling projects, Forensic Engineering, and Demolition Plans. Our licensed Engineers, including special inspectors in Philadelphia and New York City, are based in Hamilton, NJ, serving Central and all South Jersey, Philadelphia District, Bucks County (PA), Allentown, and Wilmington (DE). Visit our website for more information: http://www.kiroengineering.com. For reviews and credentials, take a look at our Home Advisor profile here: tinyurl.com/HomeAdvisorKiroEngineering. Protect your investment by enlisting the expertise of a professional engineer here at Kiro Engineering.

"Meena took his time and throughly explained what has to be done to our home to improve living conditions. Not only did he not try to over sell us on products that were not necessary he steered us in the right direction which was greatly appreciated in these tumultuous financial times. We are extremely satisfied with his work."

Dennis M on August 2024

Structural Engineering Inspection, Assessment, and Design: Offering a Range of Options to Fit Your Budget. Our services include Structural Engineering, foundation design, and Evaluation Services, covering Crack Evaluation, Diagnostics, and Mapping, as well as Foundation Walls Damage Diagnostics, Structural Shoring, and Helical Piles Design. We handle Remodeling projects, Forensic Engineering, and Demolition Plans. Our licensed Engineers, including special inspectors in Philadelphia and New York City, are based in Hamilton, NJ, serving Central and all South Jersey, Philadelphia District, Bucks County (PA), Allentown, and Wilmington (DE). Visit our website for more information: http://www.kiroengineering.com. For reviews and credentials, take a look at our Home Advisor profile here: tinyurl.com/HomeAdvisorKiroEngineering. Protect your investment by enlisting the expertise of a professional engineer here at Kiro Engineering.

"Meena took his time and throughly explained what has to be done to our home to improve living conditions. Not only did he not try to over sell us on products that were not necessary he steered us in the right direction which was greatly appreciated in these tumultuous financial times. We are extremely satisfied with his work."

Dennis M on August 2024


Area Engineering, Inc.

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Area Engineering, Inc.

4.72(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Area Engineering, Inc. is a full service structural engineering company providing investigation, assessment, design, expert testimony, and forensic reports for existing buildings, new construction, and remodeling projects. We have over 10 yrs of experience in structural design and documentation of residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal building structure conditions. Typically, a verbal structural site inspection cost is $450, and a follow-up structural letter, documenting our findings, is $150 additional. Engineering design, reports, and testimony vary in cost. Please call us today for more details! Thank you.

"They were very professional and knew there stuff. They were very nice."

Prissie C on November 2024

Area Engineering, Inc. is a full service structural engineering company providing investigation, assessment, design, expert testimony, and forensic reports for existing buildings, new construction, and remodeling projects. We have over 10 yrs of experience in structural design and documentation of residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal building structure conditions. Typically, a verbal structural site inspection cost is $450, and a follow-up structural letter, documenting our findings, is $150 additional. Engineering design, reports, and testimony vary in cost. Please call us today for more details! Thank you.

"They were very professional and knew there stuff. They were very nice."

Prissie C on November 2024


GRIMALDI CONTRACTORS

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GRIMALDI CONTRACTORS

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 years of experience

We are a general contracting company offering residential and commercial repair, restoration and renovation services. Our company specializes in addressing and repairing structural issues, and we work with highly qualified structural engineers to provide the safest and most effective repair and reinforcement strategy. We maintain experienced carpentry, masonry and painting crews to provide full service on all projects. We will coordinate work with electrical and plumbing sub-contractors to maximize efficiency. We work with insurance companies to address and repair damages.

"Once project got started the crew was dependable and efficient. They answered all my questions. I was very happy with the completed project."

Donald B on October 2025

We are a general contracting company offering residential and commercial repair, restoration and renovation services. Our company specializes in addressing and repairing structural issues, and we work with highly qualified structural engineers to provide the safest and most effective repair and reinforcement strategy. We maintain experienced carpentry, masonry and painting crews to provide full service on all projects. We will coordinate work with electrical and plumbing sub-contractors to maximize efficiency. We work with insurance companies to address and repair damages.

"Once project got started the crew was dependable and efficient. They answered all my questions. I was very happy with the completed project."

Donald B on October 2025


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Funari Public Adjusters

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Funari Public Adjusters

4.90(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated Public Adjusting Firm that has been open since 1987. For over 30 years we have assisted homeowners through the property claims process and have bolstered our business based on our efforts to not only get the greatest settlement possible for our clients, but also by conducting ourselves as courteous professionals who treat our customers with a great deal of respect and consideration. Unfortunately the time when we usually meet for the first time is after some sort of tragic or catastrophic event in the life of a homeowner, i.e. a collapsed roof or burst stack pipe. However, given our attention to detail, knowledge of construction and vast amount of experience we are fully capable of walking you through these no doubt difficult to deal with situations and we can help you come out of it with a great sigh of relief and often a notion of surprise at how great and quick a settlement can come from the claims adjusting process. Give us a call for a free home walk-through and policy evaluation!

"????? Highly Recommended Review: Funari Public Adjusters I am writing to share my experience with Funari Public Adjusters, and I cannot say enough about the exceptional service provided by the owners, Chris and Vito, and their entire team of experts. From the very first call, they were immediately available and responsive, helping me during my critical time of need. The team went above and beyond in every aspect?from assigning a dedicated representative to handle my claim, to guiding me through the entire process from start to finish. Every staff member I interacted with was friendly, professional, and extremely helpful whenever I had questions. I have used this company on three separate occasions, and each time they exceeded my expectations: When a neighbor?s tree fell on the back portion of my home. When I experienced a theft at my rental property, resulting in damages and losses. Most recently, after heavy rains caused significant roof damage to my home, including my top-floor"

Henrietta y on August 2025

We are a family owned and operated Public Adjusting Firm that has been open since 1987. For over 30 years we have assisted homeowners through the property claims process and have bolstered our business based on our efforts to not only get the greatest settlement possible for our clients, but also by conducting ourselves as courteous professionals who treat our customers with a great deal of respect and consideration. Unfortunately the time when we usually meet for the first time is after some sort of tragic or catastrophic event in the life of a homeowner, i.e. a collapsed roof or burst stack pipe. However, given our attention to detail, knowledge of construction and vast amount of experience we are fully capable of walking you through these no doubt difficult to deal with situations and we can help you come out of it with a great sigh of relief and often a notion of surprise at how great and quick a settlement can come from the claims adjusting process. Give us a call for a free home walk-through and policy evaluation!

"????? Highly Recommended Review: Funari Public Adjusters I am writing to share my experience with Funari Public Adjusters, and I cannot say enough about the exceptional service provided by the owners, Chris and Vito, and their entire team of experts. From the very first call, they were immediately available and responsive, helping me during my critical time of need. The team went above and beyond in every aspect?from assigning a dedicated representative to handle my claim, to guiding me through the entire process from start to finish. Every staff member I interacted with was friendly, professional, and extremely helpful whenever I had questions. I have used this company on three separate occasions, and each time they exceeded my expectations: When a neighbor?s tree fell on the back portion of my home. When I experienced a theft at my rental property, resulting in damages and losses. Most recently, after heavy rains caused significant roof damage to my home, including my top-floor"

Henrietta y on August 2025


"I am a construction attorney who worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 32 years before I retired. I also maintained a par-time practice throughout that time. and represented many home buyers. I found Mr. Muehlbronner from AHI, Inc., to be by far one of the most, if not the most competent and rigorous inspectors that I have had the pleasure of working with in my career. He uncovered numerous problems in the 1st house that was under contract . We had to walk away from the first house. This was the second house that he inspected for us within a month. Mr, Muehlbronner was well worth every penny spent on his consultation and inspection services. I would wholeheartedly recommend him without reservation."

James M on October 2020

AHI, Inc is an Ambler, PA based Commercial Building Inspection, Residential Home Inspection, Pool Inspection and Environmental Testing Firm, owned and operated by expert Building Consultant, Peter Muehlbronner.

"I am a construction attorney who worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 32 years before I retired. I also maintained a par-time practice throughout that time. and represented many home buyers. I found Mr. Muehlbronner from AHI, Inc., to be by far one of the most, if not the most competent and rigorous inspectors that I have had the pleasure of working with in my career. He uncovered numerous problems in the 1st house that was under contract . We had to walk away from the first house. This was the second house that he inspected for us within a month. Mr, Muehlbronner was well worth every penny spent on his consultation and inspection services. I would wholeheartedly recommend him without reservation."

James M on October 2020


Structure Labs, LLC

5.00(
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Structure Labs, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Structure Labs, LLC, is a full service structural engineering consulting firm capable of assisting with all types of buildings, structures and design from the smallest residential evaluation to the most complex commercial project.

Structure Labs, LLC, is a full service structural engineering consulting firm capable of assisting with all types of buildings, structures and design from the smallest residential evaluation to the most complex commercial project.


"Mr. Graci provided a perspective buyer of my home with a report that indicated numerous serious problems with the house. He only came into the garage and never went to the first and second floors of the home and never climbed a ladder to throughly investigate the upper areas of the outside of the house. Despite this he made claims about interior floors and outside walls. His report was so disturbing that I hired another structural engineer to inspect the house. This engineer entered every room in the house, climbed a ladder to inspect the outside walls, and took measurements of cracks. His report refuted all but a small fraction of Mr. Graci’s report. I also had a contractor inspect the house, areas of his expertise, and his findings refute Mr. Graci. Therefore, I would be very careful and hesitant to hire Mr. Graci! He did not do professional work as it related to my house."

Jacqueline M on August 2020

Engineering Design and Inspection Consultant

"Mr. Graci provided a perspective buyer of my home with a report that indicated numerous serious problems with the house. He only came into the garage and never went to the first and second floors of the home and never climbed a ladder to throughly investigate the upper areas of the outside of the house. Despite this he made claims about interior floors and outside walls. His report was so disturbing that I hired another structural engineer to inspect the house. This engineer entered every room in the house, climbed a ladder to inspect the outside walls, and took measurements of cracks. His report refuted all but a small fraction of Mr. Graci’s report. I also had a contractor inspect the house, areas of his expertise, and his findings refute Mr. Graci. Therefore, I would be very careful and hesitant to hire Mr. Graci! He did not do professional work as it related to my house."

Jacqueline M on August 2020


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EHM

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EHM

4.50(
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Customers say: Quality work
71 years of experience

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021


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Ascend CG, LLC

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Ascend CG, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ascend Consulting Group is a small independent firm specializing in collaborative effort with our clients ranging from large developers to private homeowners. We remain involved throughout the duration of the project from the conceptual planning, design development and construction phase.

"John & his team at Ascend Consulting Group are fantastic structural engineers. They are very down to earth people that will go the extra mile to describe the situations and solutions at hand so the homeowners can fully comprehend everything going on. They have found a solution for every engineering challenge we have come across together. Their communication is the best I have ever experienced from a structural engineering firm and a credit to John's commitment to his trade. I will continue to work with them and I highly recommend you do to!"

Ian M on May 2023

Ascend Consulting Group is a small independent firm specializing in collaborative effort with our clients ranging from large developers to private homeowners. We remain involved throughout the duration of the project from the conceptual planning, design development and construction phase.

"John & his team at Ascend Consulting Group are fantastic structural engineers. They are very down to earth people that will go the extra mile to describe the situations and solutions at hand so the homeowners can fully comprehend everything going on. They have found a solution for every engineering challenge we have come across together. Their communication is the best I have ever experienced from a structural engineering firm and a credit to John's commitment to his trade. I will continue to work with them and I highly recommend you do to!"

Ian M on May 2023

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

Most structural engineers offer free quotes, regardless of the size of the job. For simple inspections when buying or selling a home, engineers typically charge a flat fee that may be based solely on your home’s foundation type and square footage. For larger projects, like new construction and major home renovations, an engineer will either perform an analysis of your project and site and provide you with a formal estimate, or they will do a more in-depth assessment and in-person site inspection before coming up with a per-hour or per-project cost estimate. In most cases, the estimate is free.

Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.

A split-level home is one that has several staggered floors connected by short staircases, while a split floor plan separates the primary bedroom from the rest of the bedrooms. Split floor plans are most often found in single-story homes, while split-level homes are always at least two stories.

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

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