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Q: What is the 10 10 rule in construction?

• <div><p>The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn&rsquo;t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.</p></div>

Q: Are all exterior walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria. </p></div>

Q: How does an engineer assess a building’s structural integrity?

• <div><p>Through detailed analysis of load paths, materials, and existing damages.</p></div>

Q: How can I tell if a home I purchased in an earthquake zone is bolted to the foundation?

• <div><p>Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.</p></div>

Q: What qualifications should a structural engineer have?

• <div><p>Proper licensing and experience in residential and commercial structural projects.</p></div>

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Last update on May 15, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
Would not recommend. I asked him to come out and fix a leak on a sink that he installed a little less than a year ago, as well as replace two water supply valves. Was grossly over charged, when asked about the pricing structure his math did not add up to what he charged me. Worked for an hour...
Schlueter Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2025
Transforming a basement from an underutilized space into a functional part of the home is a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and the delicate art of listening to a client’s needs. Having experienced this process firsthand, I am delighted to provide my strongest recommendation for A1 Quality...
A1 Quality Construction Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2025
Had attic insulation done in the late fall and just had some crawlspace/basement insulation done. These are probably the most professional home repair folks I have ever dealt with. They follow through on their word. Are responsive and proactive. And for pricing no one would say this type of...
Home Comfort, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2023
If you need a door repair, door installed, frame work around the door and entryway floor repair, James Flanigan construction is the way to go. Man knows what he is doing. Quotes you a price, writes you up a bill of sale and gets started. Shows up on time and gets the job finished. Definitely...
James Flanigan Construction
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Reviewed in February 2023
Outstanding work! This team knows their business deeply, and it shows in the quality of their work. Our property required considerable pruning in large trees overhanging structures, as well as the removal of several dead/dying trees. In consultation, we discussed how to best prune established...
Right Way Tree & Outdoor Service
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Reviewed in July 2021
Great company! Very professional. When my basement flooded they came in and made this stress free for me and handled everything in a timely matter. My basement looks great now and I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend.
Illinois Remodeling Consultants
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Reviewed in July 2019
O Rourke Deck Services provided top-notch professionalism. Sean provided thoughtful, detailed communications for us and kept us up-to-date on each stage of construction. He designed and constructed the deck exactly to our specifications using the highest quality materials. The deck is now more...
O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2017
TEN WEEKS later I got my mower back, minus some parts and some other parts replaced with ones they must have found laying around (I assumed they had either broken or lost the parts which were on it originally). I was never called about the status of the mower, I always had to initiate the call....
Call-A-Tool Inc
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Reviewed in June 2015
This was our first use of Angie's List, and we are quite impressed with SF Pauli Builders. We were called on the same day of our original contact, and 2 additional times during the process. All who we talked to were very friendly and professional. The estimate to remount our deck steps was quick...
S.F. Pauli Builders, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2013
When we considered buying a house, it was discovered that at least some areas on the house were finished with Dryvit artificial stucco. We reached agreement with the seller that all Dryvit would be removed and replaced with convential hard-coat stucco. <br /> Following this work, we had The...
Davis/Unes Professional Inspections
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Advanced Foundation Repair & Replacement

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Serving Mossville, IL and surrounding areas

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"Two years ago my wife and I noticed that our foundation was beginning to settle. We had huge cracks in the dry-wall and our front door wasn't opening and closing properly. We decided to contact Advanced Foundation Repair and Replacement, owner Frank Matyiko. He got a structural engineer to our house. The engineer recommended that we needed twelve piers in order to fix our foundation. the entire construction project went as planned. Advance Foundation provided us with a transferable warranty in case we decided to sell our home.
The overall experience was wonderful their crew was very professional and we would use them again and recommend them to anyone!!
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

Through detailed analysis of load paths, materials, and existing damages.

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

Proper licensing and experience in residential and commercial structural projects.

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