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EHM

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EHM

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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

"I Can Do That"

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"I Can Do That"

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21 years of experience

My helper and I are both retired. I was an Engineer/ Project Manager for 40 years. I also have had this Handyman Business for the last 10 years. My helper was a General Contractor for 25 years. Dry wall work as a sub-contractor.

My helper and I are both retired. I was an Engineer/ Project Manager for 40 years. I also have had this Handyman Business for the last 10 years. My helper was a General Contractor for 25 years. Dry wall work as a sub-contractor.

CD Independent Contracting

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CD Independent Contracting

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Complete professional property management company that gives total peace of mind to our customers. We aim to satisfy our customers as well as our community. There's no project too small not one too big.Our family of professional employees welcomes customers into our family friendly business.

Complete professional property management company that gives total peace of mind to our customers. We aim to satisfy our customers as well as our community. There's no project too small not one too big.Our family of professional employees welcomes customers into our family friendly business.

SMOLEY ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS

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SMOLEY ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS

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26 years of experience

Multi-faceted planning, engineering and consulting firm, specializing in structural engineering for wood design, masonry, steel & concrete, green design, and wind engineering, serving architects, engineers, contractors, builders, developers, and owners from many business sectors. Practice areas include residential, office, retail, commercial, and industrial markets. Currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in PA, MD, WV, VA, DC, NC, & SC. Member ASCE, SEI, AWC.

Multi-faceted planning, engineering and consulting firm, specializing in structural engineering for wood design, masonry, steel & concrete, green design, and wind engineering, serving architects, engineers, contractors, builders, developers, and owners from many business sectors. Practice areas include residential, office, retail, commercial, and industrial markets. Currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in PA, MD, WV, VA, DC, NC, & SC. Member ASCE, SEI, AWC.

Serve PC Pro

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Serve PC Pro

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17 years of experience

To Residents and Businesses, ServePCpro is a certified IT services provider which offers reliable and affordable solutions to your computer needs. ServePCpro has everything to help you with any Desktop, Laptop, Printer and Network problems! Located in Salisbury, Maryland ServePCpro provides fast and efficient same-day or next-day on-site or on-line services. We have been working for the community since 2008 providing exceptional quality, savings, and post-service care. Call us today at 855-3772-776 or 443-365-0051

To Residents and Businesses, ServePCpro is a certified IT services provider which offers reliable and affordable solutions to your computer needs. ServePCpro has everything to help you with any Desktop, Laptop, Printer and Network problems! Located in Salisbury, Maryland ServePCpro provides fast and efficient same-day or next-day on-site or on-line services. We have been working for the community since 2008 providing exceptional quality, savings, and post-service care. Call us today at 855-3772-776 or 443-365-0051

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.

The standard thickness for an LVL beam is between 1.75 inches and 7 inches. However, you can order LVL beams in non-standard sizes as well. When you work with a contractor, they can source beams that are the appropriate size for your project for you after assessing your blueprints.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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