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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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Bix Basement Systems

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Bix Basement Systems

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Customers say: Quality work
65 years of experience

Bix Services is a full service basement, foundation and crawl space repair company with access to more than 28 patented products by Basement Systems, Inc. and Foundation Supportworks, Inc.

Bix Services is a full service basement, foundation and crawl space repair company with access to more than 28 patented products by Basement Systems, Inc. and Foundation Supportworks, Inc.

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EHM

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EHM

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Customers say: Quality work
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

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Burke Engineering Sales Co

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Burke Engineering Sales Co

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Welcome to Burke Engineering Sales! We have been serving the Siouxland since 1952. Our President GR "Jerry" Gardiner feels the foundation of Burke Engineering has been built on its reputation of excellent customer service and selling quality products at a competitive price. Burke Engineering professional staff can meet your specific needs as well as write hardware and door schedules for your specific projects. We Specialize In: • Hollow metal doors and frames • Wood doors • Finish hardware • Acoustical ceilings • Access flooring • Chain link fence Provided Trades, Services, and/or Products • Construction materials • Acoustical and ceiling work • Access flooring system installation • Fence construction • Wood and Plastic Laminated Doors • Finish Hardware - Builders Hardware • Hollow Metal Doors and Frames See what a difference it makes when you give Burke Engineering and BTB Limited the opportunity to work with you on your next project.

Welcome to Burke Engineering Sales! We have been serving the Siouxland since 1952. Our President GR "Jerry" Gardiner feels the foundation of Burke Engineering has been built on its reputation of excellent customer service and selling quality products at a competitive price. Burke Engineering professional staff can meet your specific needs as well as write hardware and door schedules for your specific projects. We Specialize In: • Hollow metal doors and frames • Wood doors • Finish hardware • Acoustical ceilings • Access flooring • Chain link fence Provided Trades, Services, and/or Products • Construction materials • Acoustical and ceiling work • Access flooring system installation • Fence construction • Wood and Plastic Laminated Doors • Finish Hardware - Builders Hardware • Hollow Metal Doors and Frames See what a difference it makes when you give Burke Engineering and BTB Limited the opportunity to work with you on your next project.

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

Most structural engineers offer free quotes, regardless of the size of the job. For simple inspections when buying or selling a home, engineers typically charge a flat fee that may be based solely on your home’s foundation type and square footage. For larger projects, like new construction and major home renovations, an engineer will either perform an analysis of your project and site and provide you with a formal estimate, or they will do a more in-depth assessment and in-person site inspection before coming up with a per-hour or per-project cost estimate. In most cases, the estimate is free.

Hiring a structural engineer costs about $550 on average. However, prices range from as low as $200 up to $1,500. Structural engineers may charge by project, hourly, or by the square footage, making it important to understand how your chosen engineer structures their estimates. Additional cost factors include project type, the scope of work, the size of the project, and your geographic location.

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.

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