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Q: Do services include structural reinforcement?

• <div><p>Yes, professionals reinforce the foundation with additional supports or piers to prevent future sinking.</p></div>

Q: How do professionals ensure durability in wall construction?

• <div><p>Through proper drainage solutions and compacting the foundation soil.</p></div>

Q: What building codes apply to spiral staircases?

• <div><p>Building codes for spiral staircases will vary by your location. Most local codes will specify minimum tread width, riser height, handrail requirements, and headroom. These standards help ensure safety and accessibility for all users. Always check local codes before you begin the installation to ensure compliance and avoid costly modifications or fines.</p></div>

Q: What do structural engineers look for when doing an inspection?

• <div><p>Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:</p><ul><li><p>Dry rot</p></li><li><p>Infestation</p></li><li><p>Shifting or<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/quarter-inch-crack-my-foundation-major-concern.htm"> cracking foundations</a></p></li><li><p>Erosion</p></li><li><p>Water damage</p></li><li><p>Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Can a one-story house have a load-bearing wall?

• <div><p>Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.</p></div>

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Last update on February 25, 2022

Reviewed in February 2022
Polena Engineering is fast, accurate and very accommodating. Heather M. is friendly and helpful and always returned emails promptly. I will only use Polena for my survey projects!
Polena Engineering, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2018
B&G Remodeling did excellent work on the structure in my yard. The structure had a few imperfections and B&G worked through them to vinyl side the structure.
B&G Remodeling Services
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Reviewed in December 2015
Generally very well. There was some delay in getting the actual estimate from the time it was measured and evaluated. More than 2 weeks for the estimate, which seemed long to me. When demo commenced there was an additional layer of siding that needed removal. Also, the sheeting was...
D-Wing Construction Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2015
Tim was the only one that provided me with a very detailed estimate, including structure, material, and hardware (bolts, screws) he uses to build quality decks. His price was very competitive and actually lower than most. He was always friendly, easy to contact, and easy to schedule. The...
Tracy Home Improvement
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Reviewed in July 2015
<p>I had one multilevel deck and one other separate deck that had rotted over time and needed major repairs. While most of the companies I spoke with wanted to tear up and rebuild the entire deck structures, RSB informed me they thought the frame and flooring were still sound and suggested they...
Rock Solid Builders Inc
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Reviewed in July 2015
<ul> <li>I would not hire this contractor again. This contractor gave us a bid based on plans provided by us. The plans called for 6 piers with footings to be placed below the frost line, and a foundation wall with footings below the frost line. The contractor completed the walls per the plan,...
BGR Construction Inc
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Reviewed in July 2015
BEFORE THE WORK <br /> We met with Andy last year at the end of the season to discuss our options. Our patio was old and falling apart after years of chipmunks, roots, weeds and erosion. We had two short, collapsing staircases. We had gotten quotes from three other companies. We chose Seasonal...
Seasonal Landscape Solutions
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Reviewed in June 2014
We went with a stamped concrete design. It looked great. We weren't as pleased with how the steps turned out. There were gaps in the back that had to be filled in. This possibly was because we had a retaining wall in the front that wasn't removed for better bracing. My guess is that they...
Tmw Enterprises Paving & Maintenance
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Reviewed in September 2013
Brian, the owner and general contractor for Midwest Construction is a high energy individual that we felt delivered more for our money than any other general contractor would have. He is passionate about his work and really cares about the quality of his results. When you work with Brian you...
MIDWEST CONSTRUCTION CO OF CHICAGO INC
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Reviewed in July 2013
Ted Carlson was great. Following up on a recommendation from my carpenter, I had made phone calls to two other structural engineering companies before I realized that they were not headed by licensed Professional Engineers (P.E.s). After they hesitated and rejected the job I offered, I found...
Structural Dynamics Inc
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Great Lakes Builders Inc

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Serving Praire Grove, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1946

Customers say: Super punctual

"Martin and Jake are the absolute best to work with. They were thorough, efficient, professional and so easy to work with for our basement structural work. They took time to explain what needed to be done, coordinated with different contractors (plumbing, electrical), and were able to complete our project on time while we were out of town for just a week(!!). I can't recommend Great Lakes Builders more - they were a pleasure to work with and we will absolutely be using them again for any future work we need. 5+ stars!"

Response time1 day

Response rate92%

Recommended by97%of homeowners

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Structural Design Corp

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Serving Praire Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

"structural integrity assessment of our home"

Response time5 days

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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HOME INSTALLATION PROFESSIONALS INC

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Serving Praire Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The entire crew including Brian Weinstock, the owner, was very hands on and extremely helpful throughout the whole process in every way. The crews treated our home as if it was their own and cleaned up very well each day. Brian was very honest, he stuck to the proposal and contract, Everything looks fantastic and it couldn't have gone more smoothly!!! We would highly recommend him to anyone."

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American Custom Homes

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Serving Praire Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I would like to start off with precise, warm welcome and highly responsible of what they are doing. They really know what they are doing and from start from start to end it has been a great project with new experiences and great craftsmanship. Thanks again guys and i hope to have more work for you soon...
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Serving Praire Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

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"Painting was not completed as desired. Many incomplete areas with paint splashes and spills on floor (the latter was cleaned up by their cleaning crew when I complained). Painter was let go and several others were asked to complete the work but none did a great job and still many areas not completed. I stopped the process and will finish it myself.
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Recommended by57%of homeowners

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A2 Engineering Services P.C

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Serving Praire Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, professionals reinforce the foundation with additional supports or piers to prevent future sinking.

Through proper drainage solutions and compacting the foundation soil.

Building codes for spiral staircases will vary by your location. Most local codes will specify minimum tread width, riser height, handrail requirements, and headroom. These standards help ensure safety and accessibility for all users. Always check local codes before you begin the installation to ensure compliance and avoid costly modifications or fines.

Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:

Dry rot
Infestation
Shifting or cracking foundations
Erosion
Water damage
Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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