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Atlantic Coast Engineering
4.3(
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Serving Sanibel, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Jed Hannon is an experienced Structural Engineer. We required two inspections, one for required paperwork and another in order to make a major structural decision. Jed provided both services. We had full confidence in Jed's professional knowledge as well as his informal advice. We would not hesitate to recommend."
Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Michael D. Stewart P.E., LLC
4.7(
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Serving Sanibel, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Have already recommended him. Of the 4 structural engineers I contacted from Home Adviser he was the only one to respond and did immediately."
Atrium
Naples YMCA
Channelside Apartments
City Walk
City Walk

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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Arna Construction
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Serving Sanibel, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arna Construction did a great job on all the work I needed on my house.. All the workers were professional, friendly and kept me updated on every step. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for repair or updates on your home, you won’t be disappointed."
Cape Coral Roof
Aluminum Buckskin Standing Seam Roof
Standing Seam 24g Galvalume Roof
Exterior Renovations
Exterior Siding

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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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JCI Home Services LLC
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Serving Sanibel, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"JCI remodeled our house for us, from flooring to walls, bathrooms to kitchen, electrical and plumbing. They were pleasant, accommodating, on time, and on budget. They gave us a plethora of options to choose from, and we were able to pivot along the way as unknown issues arose without any delays. They were a pleasure to work with and we recommend them."
Roofing Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Roofing Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Roofing Project

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage.

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.

Structural engineers specialize in all aspects of a building’s structural integrity, including the foundation. Foundation engineering is a critical part of structural engineering, so structural engineers are experts in foundation design. Many foundation repair companies either have a structural engineer on staff or one they work closely with, so be sure you look for that when deciding who to hire for foundation repair.

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