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Lawrence T. Butler, Professional Engineer, LLC

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Lawrence T. Butler, Professional Engineer, LLC

4.77(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Welcome to Lawrence T. Butler, Professional Engineering, LLC! We have a single mission which is to achieve complete customer satisfaction! We are a civil/structural engineering firm that does residential projects up to large industrial projects! We specialize in commercial tenant improvements, residential inspections, and exempt architectural projects. Our prices start at $1,250 for structural assessments. Give us a call today!

"The service was excellent and Mr Butler was super responsive!"

Vanessa W on November 2024

Welcome to Lawrence T. Butler, Professional Engineering, LLC! We have a single mission which is to achieve complete customer satisfaction! We are a civil/structural engineering firm that does residential projects up to large industrial projects! We specialize in commercial tenant improvements, residential inspections, and exempt architectural projects. Our prices start at $1,250 for structural assessments. Give us a call today!

"The service was excellent and Mr Butler was super responsive!"

Vanessa W on November 2024

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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

Whitney Manufacturing, Inc

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Whitney Manufacturing, Inc

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29 years of experience

Whitney Manufacturing specializes in the design, engineering and fabrication of pre-engineered steel building systems. Whitney currently has 37 employees and approximately 40,000 square feet of office and fabrication area in Pryor, OK

Whitney Manufacturing specializes in the design, engineering and fabrication of pre-engineered steel building systems. Whitney currently has 37 employees and approximately 40,000 square feet of office and fabrication area in Pryor, OK

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Schneider Structural Engineering, Inc.

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Schneider Structural Engineering, Inc.

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38 years of experience

We provide Authoritative Structural Engineering Serviceswith an emphasis on quality, low prices, and customer service.

We provide Authoritative Structural Engineering Serviceswith an emphasis on quality, low prices, and customer service.

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R.W. Engineering & Surveying, Inc.

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R.W. Engineering & Surveying, Inc.

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R.W. Engineering & Surveying is an Omaha, Nebraska based professional civil engineering, land surveying, and construction administration firm. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of service to our clients in a timely and cost effective manner. We are an established firm with over 30 years of continued success in serving our clients in both the public and private sectors. Service areas include but are not limited to: * Civil Engineering * Land Surveying * Construction Administration * GPS Machine Controlled Modeling Please call us today so that we can begin working on your project.

R.W. Engineering & Surveying is an Omaha, Nebraska based professional civil engineering, land surveying, and construction administration firm. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of service to our clients in a timely and cost effective manner. We are an established firm with over 30 years of continued success in serving our clients in both the public and private sectors. Service areas include but are not limited to: * Civil Engineering * Land Surveying * Construction Administration * GPS Machine Controlled Modeling Please call us today so that we can begin working on your project.

JRS construction

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JRS construction

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32 years of experience

I do honest work I don't try to inflate cost two clients, I've been apart of a lot of large jobs and careers with other companies I previously worked with my father had the Behlen metal buildings dealership he is past I go from job to job when I get task completed I try to find another. I kind of like doing smaller jobs with the small crew it just seems easier I enjoy working with the owner or the project engineer to help solve problems make Corrections re-engineered I am not an engineer though, but sometimes it's just plain sense!

I do honest work I don't try to inflate cost two clients, I've been apart of a lot of large jobs and careers with other companies I previously worked with my father had the Behlen metal buildings dealership he is past I go from job to job when I get task completed I try to find another. I kind of like doing smaller jobs with the small crew it just seems easier I enjoy working with the owner or the project engineer to help solve problems make Corrections re-engineered I am not an engineer though, but sometimes it's just plain sense!

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits. 

Because of their composite structure, cutting or drilling LVL beams can compromise their integrity. We strongly advise contacting a general contractor or structural engineer before making any alterations to LVL beams. Professionals can also answer questions about choosing between a pier and beam versus slab foundation when designing your project.

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 pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

  • Fire-resistant

  • Unaffected by pests

  • Longer-lasting

  • Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

Trusses and rafters each have advantages and disadvantages, so one isn’t necessarily better than the other. For example, trusses are more affordable and often come in prefabricated kits, so they’re easier to build than rafters. However, rafters are available in a variety of designs, so it’s easier to find one that fits your style preferences. Plus, if you want to build an attic at some point down the line, it’s far easier to do that with rafters rather than trusses.

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