Are foundation walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.</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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Q: What types of projects require a structural engineer’s expertise?

• <div><p>Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.</p></div>

Q: How long does a structural assessment typically take?

• <div><p>A few hours for inspection, with a detailed report following in a week.</p></div>

Q: Are brick houses safer in an earthquake?

• <div><p>According to the <a href="https://www.earthquakecountry.org/step4/urmwalls/#:~:text=Houses%20built%20of%20unreinforced%20masonry,and%20the%20roof%20is%20critical.">Earthquake Country Alliance</a>&mdash;a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness&mdash;reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn&rsquo;t as stable as other building materials and methods.</p></div>

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Big Sky Builders
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Reviewed in July 2025
We had our basement completely built out from scratch. James and his crew did an amazing job and took extra effort to make sure we were happy with the finished project. He was prompt, was there when he said he would be, and customized things as we desired. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed in April 2024
Even though we did not choose this company, I would still highly recommend them. We were deciding between two company’s and it was literally a coin toss. I would have no issue hiring them if we need any other concrete work. They are professional, on time, and the cost is very reasonable!
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Reviewed in January 2024
Ryan Seminario/Black Iron Construction installed a sliding door package in our living room. It was difficult to find someone willing to do a smaller project but Ryan was totally on board. This project required installing a header and re-constructing the wall to fit the doors, putting up...
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Reviewed in December 2022
We were so impressed with the expertise on our kitchen cupboards, that we ordered a cool metal railing for our remodel. Blaine is an expert welder, and offers cost effective solutions. He has been great to work with!
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Reviewed in November 2020
We had an engineer redesign our home’s ductwork, and implementing it would involve moving the existing furnace, removing some of the old ductwork, and making new custom ductwork pieces. The owner, Doug Johnson, came to our home and assured us his company could do it all, including the custom...
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The initial contact was very positive, it wasn't until we closed that things went down hill. Due to engineering flaws in the design of the home, they have been performing warranty work on my home for almost 5 years now. Some issues, such as a basement door that leaks, have not been resolved. At...
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In business since 1995

EEI has been in business for 6 years. With offices in Reno NV, Carlsbad CA, and Camarillo CA EEI provides Environmental, Engineering and Architectural services. If you need Engineering or Architectural services please send an e-mail to [email protected]. A complete company profile can be seen at www.eeitiger.com, or call us in Reno at (775) 746-1980 to discuss how we can assist you.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.

Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.

A few hours for inspection, with a detailed report following in a week.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

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?

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