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Bob Dennis - Structural Engineer
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1960

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Was having a potential home inspected for structural integrity. Spoke to Bob on the phone a few times. Since the home’s basement primarily consisted of a giant crawl space, I was told Don would do the job. Ultimately, the day before the scheduled inspection, I couldn’t get ahold of Don. Bob said Don was “feeling sick,” so the job was off. Frustrating, but a blessing in disguise because we ended up going with Colonial Restorations (the home was built in the 1800s). Colonial Restorations, LLC is the “go-to” for older home inspections and repairs. Tom was amazing (his son Brad is soon to take over the business)! They were both prompt, professional, and thorough. Very pleased with their work and thorough report/estimate. Colonial Restorations, LLC PO Box 868 Fiskdale, MA 01518 508-735-9900"
Install Steel Beam
footing hole
Termite damage
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
Taddonio Engineering, LLC
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Serving Needham, 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!"
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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Atlantic Coast Engineering
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Jed Hannon is an experienced Structural Engineer. We required two inspections, one for required paperwork and another in order to make a major structural decision. Jed provided both services. We had full confidence in Jed's professional knowledge as well as his informal advice. We would not hesitate to recommend."
Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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RENE MUGNIER ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am a contractor that does structural repairs. I get hired by homeowners to work on their property and am often hired after they’ve consulted with Rene Mugnier and Associates. The engineers at this offices are extremely well versed in what they do, thorough and available. I recommend them to customers and friends and the time and I look forward to working on sites they are managing. I know the work is going to be top notch and professional."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fennell Engineering, Inc.
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fennell Engineering was extremely prompt and professional, and provided excellent service. Sean was personable, clear, and direct about the property inspected. He did a great job of explaining everything and provided a service report quickly. I would recommend Fennell Engineering to anyone looking for a structural engineer."
Shower
Bathroom with shower
Kitchen
Kichen renovation
Kitchen renovation

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Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

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.

A split-level home is one that has several staggered floors connected by short staircases, while a split floor plan separates the primary bedroom from the rest of the bedrooms. Split floor plans are most often found in single-story homes, while split-level homes are always at least two stories.

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.

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.

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