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: How high can you build a single brick wall?

• <div><p>A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.</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>

Q: Why hire a structural engineer for home projects?

• <div><p>Provides expert analysis, ensuring safety and compliance with building codes.</p></div>

Q: For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be recommended?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.nahb.org/">National Association of Home Builders</a> requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/sinking-foundation.htm">sinking foundation</a>, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.</p></div>

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Last update on April 23, 2026

Reviewed in April 2026
They are skilled craftsmen who repaired our second story deck and made it like new again. They arrived on time and completed the job in a timely, workmanlike manner and within our budget. We recommend them without hesitation.
R & B Remodeling
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Reviewed in June 2025
I highly recommend Dickey Does It Services. I had a very short timeframe for the repair of my fence gate and the surrounding structural supports and Chris came through for me. The job was completed professionally, on time and at a reasonable cost.
Dickey Does It Services
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Reviewed in December 2024
Friendly and professional. Quality workmanship. I got a detailed written quote the same day and the project was completed VERY QUICKLY and exactly as discussed and documented in the written contract. I really liked that there was no attempt to oversell, the plan for the repair and replacement...
DHP Handyman
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Reviewed in October 2024
We are grateful to have found Midwest Complete Construction to replace our roof including the flat roof for our front porch. We have solicited a total of 7 bids before signing up with Midwest Complete Construction. (1) High quality of work with competitive price The crew has done a meticulous...
Midwest Complete Construction LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
Great! Everything is working great now. Ron is very good at working on old houses! Ours was built in 1908.
Metropolitan Plumbing Company
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Reviewed in December 2021
Absolutely phenomenal quality and service. We live in a 1986 two story Victorian and our roof needed a LOT of TLC. Not all contractors are qualified to work on a house with some of the unique characteristics and challenges of ours, or able to do so safely. Wilson Construction rose beautifully to...
Wilson Residential Construction Services, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2021
Great customer experience from initial quote to project completion. Able to do both construction and finish work. I would hire again and recommend to others.
Just Doors
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Reviewed in October 2019
Very nice gentleman. He is a retired Engineer and very professional. The quality of work was excellent.
Wood's Landing
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Reviewed in July 2016
Alan removed an older deck and built a new, second story deck using high quality cedar. His workmanship is excellent; the product is finished very well and is structurally very sound. Great workmanship. He completed ahead of the schedule requested.
Alan's Home Remodeling
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Reviewed in October 2015
**Update 10/19/15: <br /> <br /> TMI did call me to chat about the issues I experienced. Apparently the costs were correct (although I still think they are too high). The customer service rep did say that they should not have quoted anything for me over the phone. I appreciated the response,...
TMI - Total Maintenance Inc
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.

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?

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.

Provides expert analysis, ensuring safety and compliance with building codes.

The National Association of Home Builders requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a sinking foundation, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.

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