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Southeast Engineers LLC

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Southeast Engineers LLC

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Customers say: True professional
25 years of experience

LIC: #23264, #17268, #10024.

"I was very disappointed. Their report was through, detailed and useless. It said the house had experienced normal and natural movement, and recommended putting in very expensive foundation pilings. This is certain to make it more difficult to sell, and they refused to add any mitigating discussion of whether such movement is common or the likely outcomes of actions taken or not taken. They took over 100 photographs of every flaw, problem and imperfection so nobody can ever claim they weren't thorough but they offered no engineering judgement or opinion at all. I got little more from them than I could have gotten for free from a piling salesman. It appeared they were not concerned at all about my needs as a customer, but only about covering themselves should any legal issues ever arise. The other part of this report had to to with roof construction. It stated that roof movement had occurred that was not normal, pointed out inadequacies in the framing, and recommended strengthening the construction. They still offered no engineering judgement, but this problem was at least more clear cut."

Walter E on June 2018

LIC: #23264, #17268, #10024.

"I was very disappointed. Their report was through, detailed and useless. It said the house had experienced normal and natural movement, and recommended putting in very expensive foundation pilings. This is certain to make it more difficult to sell, and they refused to add any mitigating discussion of whether such movement is common or the likely outcomes of actions taken or not taken. They took over 100 photographs of every flaw, problem and imperfection so nobody can ever claim they weren't thorough but they offered no engineering judgement or opinion at all. I got little more from them than I could have gotten for free from a piling salesman. It appeared they were not concerned at all about my needs as a customer, but only about covering themselves should any legal issues ever arise. The other part of this report had to to with roof construction. It stated that roof movement had occurred that was not normal, pointed out inadequacies in the framing, and recommended strengthening the construction. They still offered no engineering judgement, but this problem was at least more clear cut."

Walter E on June 2018

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13 years of experience

Matrix Technology Services is an Oklahoma grown company founded and operated by a born and raised Oklahoma Veteran. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction will not be matched. With over 20 years of experience in electronics and low voltage wiring, we bring a unique combination of abilities and qualifications. We are a Bicsi Certified company. Knowledge and education are an integral part of our operation and philosophy. We seek to provide only the most qualified ICT cabling professionals in the industry. Contact us today to see how we can improve your ICT experience.

Matrix Technology Services is an Oklahoma grown company founded and operated by a born and raised Oklahoma Veteran. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction will not be matched. With over 20 years of experience in electronics and low voltage wiring, we bring a unique combination of abilities and qualifications. We are a Bicsi Certified company. Knowledge and education are an integral part of our operation and philosophy. We seek to provide only the most qualified ICT cabling professionals in the industry. Contact us today to see how we can improve your ICT experience.

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12 years of experience

Istre Engineering Services is a Veteran Owned Civil/Structural Engineering Firm providing a variety of engineering services to the commercial, residential and Oil and Gas industries. Projects ranging from residential foundations and backyard pavilions to industrial steel equipment platforms and commercial building design, no project is too big or too small. Contact Istre Engineering Services to see how they can help you on your next Civil or Structural engineering project. Established in 2014, Istre Engineering Services supplies civil engineering services in Kaplan LA to a variety of industries, including civil, commercial, residential, structural and oil & gas. Since the first day, our mission statement has followed this golden rule: to provide professional services to our clientele with respect, integrity, passion, attention to detail, and the on-going service we would expect if it was our own project. Contact Istre Engineering Services for all your civil engineering in Lafayette LA. Istre Engineering Services is located at 5712 Percy Road, Kaplan, LA 70548. You can contact IES by phone at 337-522-1015.

Istre Engineering Services is a Veteran Owned Civil/Structural Engineering Firm providing a variety of engineering services to the commercial, residential and Oil and Gas industries. Projects ranging from residential foundations and backyard pavilions to industrial steel equipment platforms and commercial building design, no project is too big or too small. Contact Istre Engineering Services to see how they can help you on your next Civil or Structural engineering project. Established in 2014, Istre Engineering Services supplies civil engineering services in Kaplan LA to a variety of industries, including civil, commercial, residential, structural and oil & gas. Since the first day, our mission statement has followed this golden rule: to provide professional services to our clientele with respect, integrity, passion, attention to detail, and the on-going service we would expect if it was our own project. Contact Istre Engineering Services for all your civil engineering in Lafayette LA. Istre Engineering Services is located at 5712 Percy Road, Kaplan, LA 70548. You can contact IES by phone at 337-522-1015.

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

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?

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.

If you’re building new construction or adding onto your existing home, hiring a structural engineer is not only worth it but it’s probably required by your local building department. Structural engineers will ensure you aren’t making your home unsafe in the building process, which is crucial from a safety perspective but also a legal one. It’s also worth hiring a structural engineer if you’re making changes to structural components, like removing a load-bearing wall.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

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