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Cecil Engineering P.C.
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Serving Waddy, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"Cecil Engineering showed up in a timely matter and was very professional and knowledgeable in what he does."
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Kevin Henshaw Home Inspections
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Serving Waddy, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Customers say: Quick response

"Mr. Henshaw visited my home to inspect it the same day I called! And at a much more reasonable rate than other structural engineers I talked to. I am very thankful to have learned about Mr. Henshaw through Homeadvisor.com! Very courteous and professional. Highly recommended!"
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Elite Stucco & EIFS Solutions
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Serving Waddy, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

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"Elite Stucco was great! Their price was very reasonable and they were very professional. They kept the job-site clean and got our repair done quickly. The quality of the work was excellent! Would highly recommend"
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

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.

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.

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.

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