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Bob Dennis - Structural Engineer
4.4(
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Serving Wellesley, 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
Structural Repair
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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AJA Engineering, LLC
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Serving Wellesley, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Aboud is an expert structural engineer who provides detailed assessments and reports. He is a great communicator, whose professionalism was a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a structural engineer."
Pine Lane, Westwood
Existing Condition
Pine Lane, Westwood
Existing Condition
Exterior Finished Construction

+61

Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Taddonio Engineering, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Wellesley, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Adam was wonderful. He was punctual, articulate, very knowledgeable, along with a pleasant personality! He gave us a structural report for the insurance company within 24 hours! Lastly, His price was very reasonable. I highly recommend that you hire Adam for structural engineering assessment."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
385 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Atlantic Coast Engineering
4.3(
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Serving Wellesley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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.
5.0(
4
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Serving Wellesley, 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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d. a. kinsella company
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Serving Wellesley, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had the pleasure of working with D. A. Kinsella Company to develop concept designs for a new home addition. Their architectural team was quick, professional, and came up with many detailed ideas to help ensure that we were happy with the design. David successfully coordinated with the city to determine project requirements early in the design phase, which was very helpful and saved us valuable time and effort. We highly recommend David to any homeowner considering a home redesign or new addition...!"
Waban House
Waban House
Waban House
Waban House
Waban House

+43

Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Fennell Engineering, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Wellesley, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sean Fennell came out at short notice to give his structural engineering perspective on my planned home rehab project in North Shore area, MA. I'd invited a Home Depot guy to come out and quote for Andersen windows as a point of comparison with Harvey windows which my contractor recommends on cost grounds. The Home depot guy, who was very shrewd and who has a builder's background, suggested I get a structural engineer in first. Which is how I got round to contacting Sean Fennell. Sean gave me useful and scientifically deducted information relating to roof framing, foundation works and insulation factors, after making a detailed inspection of the property. It's a 100 year old home with a lot of peculiarities so his insights should help ensure my project meets code. He also gave me a vote of confidence in the building contractor whom I've chosen after viewing the contractor's floorplans and preliminary approach to the project. I consider it money spent wisely. I would recommend Sean without hesitation if you're looking to start out on any home renovation project, big or small."
Shower
Bathroom with shower
Kitchen
Kichen renovation
Kitchen renovation

+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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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.

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

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.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

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