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Q: Can I do my own structural calculations?

• <div><p>No, it&rsquo;s not legal for unlicensed individuals to conduct structural calculations for buildings or building repairs. Not only do licensing requirements prevent DIYers from tackling this project, but mistakes can also be extremely dangerous and put your property and anyone inside or near it at risk of severe injury or even death. You should always hire a licensed and certified local structural engineer to make structural calculations.</p></div>

Q: What inspections do structural engineers do?

• <div><p>Structural engineers can perform various inspections on different structures in your home. These inspections usually include a report detailing the engineer&rsquo;s findings and recommendations for repairs so you can determine your next course of action for repairs, replacements, or new builds. Some of the most common structural engineering reports include:</p><ul><li><p>Full home inspection: $350&ndash;$1,000</p></li><li><p>Foundation: $300&ndash;$800</p></li><li><p>Load-bearing walls: $300&ndash;$1,000</p></li><li><p>Roof: $150&ndash;$600</p></li><li><p>Chimney: $200&ndash;$500</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How does an engineer assess a building’s structural integrity?

• <div><p>Through detailed analysis of load paths, materials, and existing damages.</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>

Q: How do you know if a wall is load-bearing?

• <div><p>The easiest way to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/load-bearing-wall.htm">tell if a wall is load bearing</a> is to check if it&rsquo;s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don&rsquo;t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you&rsquo;re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.</p></div>

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Last update on May 01, 2023

Reviewed in May 2023
My Deck project with Davis Contracting involved the replacement of all the floor boards and top railing board. In addition to this was the removal and replacement of rotten wood at the attachment points to my house wooden structure. All this deck work was expertly accomplished by highly...
Davis Contracting
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Reviewed in September 2022
Contacted Bob around February 2022 for consultation on foundation and concrete cracks on a residential home built in the mid 1960's. He responded within a couple days and came out to look at the job. The weather was too cold to make repairs immediately but due to the type of repairs and...
Rueter Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in November 2019
We had a deteriorated garage: called two other carpenters and they took a look, turned around and ran. Found Brian on the Web and he came promptly, told us he like rehabbing older structures, and did a fine job replacing rotted or missing slats, replacing structure on its foundation so that it...
Dunn Rite Handyman Services
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Reviewed in March 2019
Here's my story. I built most of my home and roofed or reroofed it over the last 30 years. It was time to the entire house once more. I've reached the point where I had no interest in hauling shingles up a ladder on my "free" time. Enter Angieslist. I contacted some 8 roofers or roofing...
Brodowski Home Improvements
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Reviewed in March 2017
A premium roofing installation / experience...at a premium price. Dave Minor was the third of three contractors I contacted for estimates. I had a roof that had fallen victim to major ice dam issues which resulted in significant damage to the interior of my residence. It is a complicated roof...
Dave Miner Exterior Home Improvements LLC
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Reviewed in June 2016
Purchasing a home in South Hadley with two 1970-era bathrooms resplendent with white and aqua tile, flowery pink wallpaper, and as we were to find out later, the heaviest cast iron tub (600 lbs.) the contactors had ever removed from a home, made it obvious that we needed two complete bathroom...
Just Building Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2015
John and Vaughn, the carpenter who works with him, undertook to repair the corner of my house where there was structural damage due to water damage and rot. The sill plate, several joists, parts of the plywood sheathing and siding needed to be replaced. They undertook the work immediately and...
Carenzo Remodel & Repair
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Reviewed in June 2015
Couldn't have gone better. John is thorough and seems to know every detail of Building Code. I followed him around and he offered helpful advice for possible repairs down the road, as well as answered my (novice homeowner) questions exhaustively without too much jargon. I did find a couple of...
JMR Inspections
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Reviewed in December 2014
From the design and planning to the construction and attention to detail, I couldn't be happier. These were the first contractors to understand my vision, have the expertise to engineer it, and be within my budget. They worked closely with me through each step, making sure all was as I wanted....
Goodnow Construction
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Reviewed in October 2014
We had the work done as part of the Solarize Amherst program which made it more doable from a financial standpoint and were very pleased with the outcome. <br /> Coordination and communication with the salespersons, office managers and installation crew was consistent, helpful and generally...
Northeast Solar
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Taddonio Engineering, LLC

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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"In renovating our beach cottage in Warwick, RI we found the roof needed structural work. Building inspector required a structural engineered plan. Adam was easy to communicate with. He was timely with his plan and follow up inspection. He was also available by text and phone for questions during the project. He was great to work with!"

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Creative Drives & Patios Masonry

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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"No money up front. Arrived a week after verified references. Took 2 days to finish up. Had drainage issue, these guys remediated and resurfaced complete driveway. Great value, committed to doing the job right and maintaining customer satisfaction."

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C.M. Technical Consulting, Inc.

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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

C.M. Technical Consulting is a full service Civil Engineering firm located in Springfield, Massachusetts. Among the services my company offers are Construction Control Documents with Building Assessments and Code Reviews to Building Departments per 780 CMR, Structural Inspections, and general engineering services. C.M. Technical Consulting performs porch/balcony/fire escape inspection to clients pursuant to 780 CMR 1001.3.2. C.M. Technical Consulting, Inc also performs all manner of structural inspections for residential and commercial clients, insurance companies and real estate management companies.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

No, it’s not legal for unlicensed individuals to conduct structural calculations for buildings or building repairs. Not only do licensing requirements prevent DIYers from tackling this project, but mistakes can also be extremely dangerous and put your property and anyone inside or near it at risk of severe injury or even death. You should always hire a licensed and certified local structural engineer to make structural calculations.

Structural engineers can perform various inspections on different structures in your home. These inspections usually include a report detailing the engineer’s findings and recommendations for repairs so you can determine your next course of action for repairs, replacements, or new builds. Some of the most common structural engineering reports include:

Full home inspection: $350–$1,000
Foundation: $300–$800
Load-bearing walls: $300–$1,000
Roof: $150–$600
Chimney: $200–$500

Through detailed analysis of load paths, materials, and existing damages.

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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