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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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Complete Construction Contractors LLC

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Complete Construction Contractors LLC

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Customers say: Terrific value
25 years of experience

We are a state licensed and fully insured general contracting construction company who prides themselves in quality construction & ethical values.

We are a state licensed and fully insured general contracting construction company who prides themselves in quality construction & ethical values.

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Matrix Technology Services

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Matrix Technology Services

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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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Istre Engineering Services

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Istre Engineering Services

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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

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

The process involves initial consultation, concept development, detailed planning, regulatory approvals, and integration of contractor work for project execution.

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