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>

Do I need to hire a structural engineer for a home inspection?

• <div><p>Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing. </p></div>

Are foundation walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.</p></div>

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Q: Is a structural engineer the same as a foundation engineer?

• <div><p>Structural engineers specialize in all aspects of a building&rsquo;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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/who-do-i-hire-foundation-repair.htm">who to hire for foundation repair</a>.</p></div>

Q: What simultaneous construction tasks are recommended alongside this project?

• <div><p>While concrete walls do not need to &quot;breathe&quot; in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to hire a structural engineer for a home inspection?

• <div><p>Most lenders and homeowner&rsquo;s insurance companies don&rsquo;t mandate a structural engineer&rsquo;s inspection, so in most cases, it&rsquo;s not required. However, it&rsquo;s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you&rsquo;re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing. </p></div>

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Showed up late, needed battery for stud finder, tools died and DID NOT complete project. Used my tools. Even took materials from my project so now I don't have what I need. DO NOT HIRE. Left a mess and left after an hour and said he'd return next day. DID NOT RETURN. I had to hire someone...
MTD
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Reviewed in April 2024
All the business's personnel were very experienced and personable in conducting the removal of nine trees without any damage to close by structures. They did all the coordination with the neighboring property owners as to the significant care they will be taking
Executive Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
I needed my deck stairs repaired. This involved raising the top of the stairs up into place and engineering a beam system to support the. Ethan responded promptly and offered a solution at a reasonable price. Ethan is a hard worker, very efficient, and doesn't stop until the job is done, plus...
Home Plus
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Reviewed in July 2019
Friendly, professional, knowledgeable, quality workmanship. My husband dropped a boat anchor on our engineered wood flooring. Two dents plus a hole the size of a 50 cent piece. We also had scratches from our refrigerator which had been pulled out and pushed sideways by the people who...
Scott's Flooring
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Reviewed in October 2018
My wife and I have worked with several contractors over the past three years to remodel and refurbish the interior and exterior of our house. We’ve been fortunate in our choices of service providers and are pleased with most everyone we’ve worked with. But without doubt, one of our very best...
Red House Remodeling
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Reviewed in August 2015
According to the website, the person we met with is a "Foundation Expert." Per his advice, we needed about $8000 in beams because the cement blocks showed bowing/cracking. This house is only 650 sq feet and built in the 1950s. He basically implied that the walls had extensive damage and the...
Better Basement Technologies LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
I have a front porch overhang supported on four posts in a concrete stoop that supports a portion of a second story bedroom. One of these posts had rotted with cracking of the concrete around the two front posts. I hired a contractor that I have worked with for years to remove the rotten posts,...
BRITTAIN & SON CONCRETE CONSTR
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Reviewed in May 2013
Renco has not responded to requests to remedy or provide information. They their own interpretation of the repairs needed from the engineering report, but have not justified the work according to the report. Renco, made suggestions to the HOA as to the finish on the balcony, which was a lower...
RENCO Roofing
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Reviewed in November 2011
This was our first time dealing with a contractor. We wish we had investigated more options, especially with someone located locally. This company prefabs garages in Omaha, NE and they do a pretty good job. Ron, the salesperson, was very nice and as helpful as possible. It seemed difficult...
Garage Co.
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Reviewed in September 2011
As it turned out it wasn't something they were able to help me with at least at this point. It takes some structural repair first and then they would be able to do it. They were knowledgeable and friendly. They offered pointers on what needed to be done before they could provide their service....
Pingel Mudjacking
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"Excellent job from beginning to end. They laid down 130’ of plywood to run the skid loader from the road to the spot in the backyard. Only one small narrow rut/grass removed in the yard where the skid loader slid a board while turning the corner around the garage. I'd never ever think of complaining about that. Can't even imagine the number of trips made across those boards. 14 ton of dirt and around 4 yards of concrete was moved on those boards. Definitely impressed with over-excavating and compacting rock, great job vibrating the concrete which left very few noticeable air holes and putting on cure-n-seal when not asked. Great job on the finish and they removed the remaining plywood chips with a thatch rake leaving little to no signs they were even here."

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

While concrete walls do not need to "breathe" in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.

Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing.

Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.

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