Do monolithic slabs have footers?

• <div><p>All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.</p></div>

How do you choose a residential structural engineer?

• <div><p>The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:</p><ul><li><p>Do you have experience working in my specific area?</p></li><li><p>Do you have professional indemnity insurance?</p></li><li><p>What will your structural report cover?</p></li><li><p>Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?</p></li><li><p>How long have you been in business?</p></li><li><p>Do you have a list of customer references?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Last update on May 25, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
The project was started without a permit which caused a 2 month delay. Inspections were not ordered so we had to pay an additional fee to the engineer to inspect and write a letter saying building was done to code. The tongue and groove ceiling material sat out in the weather and was knowingly...
Superior Home Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2025
Theodore Samson and Ron Samson did an excellent job of updating my property! They did carpentry replacing rotting wood structures and painting entire outside buildings and dog agility equipment. They kept me informed of when they would arrive on a regular basis and what they were doing to...
T. Samson General Contracting
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Reviewed in January 2025
The construction done by Lucky and his sons was excellent! The new addition was built stronger than our house! I don’t know that we could have a better job from anyone else. We met Lucky after speaking with 8 other contractors, he had already googled our house so he had an idea of the job before...
Lucky Underwood Construction
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Reviewed in June 2023
The Inspector was very knowledgeable, answered all my questions regarding the mechanicals, he was very thorough during the time of inspection. The report was very in depth. I felt educated and informed on the structure of the home we purchased after our inspection. I would definitely recommend...
Lakeshore Home Inspection
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Reviewed in November 2019
We were very pleased, with John and his crew. They were on time, called the evening before, to confirm time. Workmanship, skills and care, much appreciated. John and crew removed carpet, pad and installed beautiful engineered vinyl tongue and groove planks. Then clean floor of scraps, place...
Solid Flooring Solutons
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Reviewed in April 2019
Mid-Florida welding fabricated a metal structure for my business and it came out phenomenal! I would highly recommend them and will definitely be using their services next time I can! 10/10!!
Mid-Florida Welding Services, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2017
They came out and provided a quote on the spot after a professional analysis of my foundation problem. The salesman (Phil) explained the repair process and showed us video and photo examples he compared his recommendation of push piers with other possible fixes. We got and signed the contract...
Fadely Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2017
Very pleased with the service provided. They kept me from making costly mistakes. Very professional organization would recommend them to anyone needing structual engineering services.
High Tower Construction Consultants LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
He had a helper put a piece of ribbed roofing over structure. The helper nailed the nails in the roof but missed the wood the roof was supposed to be attached to. Built enclosure also leaked when it rained. He never came out to fix/repair the mistakes. Hired someone else to do repairs
Dan Hezlep Services, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
When I called the office I was told the engineer(?) would call me back to discuss the situation. My call was never returned. <br />
Foundation Services of Central Florida Inc
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PJM Structural

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"Pedro is a very professional Structural Engineer. Very knowledgeable."

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"Luis performed the work beautifully, timely and responded immediately to an issue that came up three years after his work was completed. The work was approved by all government agencies."

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Fielden Engineering, LLC

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"On time and clear understanding of what we needed and in a timely manner Will hire in the future for any other job it may rise Thank you very much for all the help I n the process"

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VLGV Construction Advisory

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At Master Wood Flooring, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.\n\n

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Holmes Drafting Services, LLC

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Serving Summerfield, FL and surrounding areas

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Holmes Drafting Services, LLC is a owner operated drafting company specializing in the creation of building plans for all types of construction. Whether your project is a small residential addition or a light commercial project we can get the plans turned around quickly and get your project engineered, permitted and ready for construction. With over a decade in the industry we would be more than happy to get your project on track and ready to become a reality.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.

Any issue that affects the structural integrity or soundness of a home is considered a structural issue. In addition to foundation cracks, other signs of structural issues include roof leaks, bowing walls, sloping floors, gaps around windows and doors, and more.

The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:

Do you have experience working in my specific area?
Do you have professional indemnity insurance?
What will your structural report cover?
Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?
How long have you been in business?
Do you have a list of customer references?

The costs depend on the type of wood, labor, roofing material, permits, and whether additional storage or enclosed walls are included.

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