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Q: Why should I add structural support for my house after I raise it?

• <div><p>If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.</p></div>

Q: How thick are LVL beams?

• <div><p>The standard thickness for an LVL beam is between <b>1.75 inches and 7 inches</b>. However, you can order LVL beams in non-standard sizes as well. When you work with a contractor, they can source beams that are the appropriate size for your project for you after assessing your blueprints.</p></div>

Q: What do structural engineers look for when doing an inspection?

• <div><p>Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:</p><ul><li><p>Dry rot</p></li><li><p>Infestation</p></li><li><p>Shifting or<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/quarter-inch-crack-my-foundation-major-concern.htm"> cracking foundations</a></p></li><li><p>Erosion</p></li><li><p>Water damage</p></li><li><p>Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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 is the 10 10 rule in construction?

• <div><p>The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn&rsquo;t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.</p></div>

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Last update on July 31, 2024

Reviewed in July 2024
They were excellent, professional and on time. Berith Builders were easy to reach by phone or email. Also they gave excellent advice if you were questioning several ways to do something.
Berith Builders
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Reviewed in November 2023
HB CONSTRUCTION was very well organized and systematic in how they approached the work of regrading my backyard, start t to finish. It was a big job , but they did it well and expeditiously. Very professional.
HB Construction
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Reviewed in November 2021
My husband and I came across 7th State Builders online. Eddie came out to our home for our initial consultation. He was punctual and professional. He listened to our vision and took the time to draw out a plan and explain the process. He was very knowledgeable and made some great suggestions. ...
7th State Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2020
100 year old house with additions in the 50s and 60s created complex foundation. Three visits to conduct engineering design. JES did good job explaining every step in the solution. Crew did a great job. Clean up was thorough.
JES Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in March 2019
We have been working with Todd Willoughby since early in 2018. We had purchased a piece of land along the Chesapeake Bay and wanted to build a small but thoughtfully designed contemporary garden cottage for our retirement. After speaking with a number of architects we chose Todd and we have been...
Willoughby Design, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2016
Mr. Corbin and his crew did a very good job building our composite deck and provided excellent customer service throughout. First off, we have a beautiful new deck that was priced very competitively compared to other contractors we spoke with - and for most that will probably be all you need to...
Corbin Home Improvements, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
My husband and I had a lot of questions and discussion with Robert before we made the choice to go with K&R Roofmasters. Robert was very patient and thorough in his presentation of what his company does when replacing a roof and in explaining our options. After his initial presentation, we had...
K&R RoofMasters, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2014
<p>JIM AND TOM WERE PUNCTUAL EVERYDAY.</p> <p>VERY KNOWLEDGABLE OF WHAT THEY HAD TO DO EXPLAINED WHY THESE STEPS WERE NEEDED.</p> <p>JIM THE OWNER OF COMPANY WAS ALWAYS CONCERNED IF WE WERE HAPPY WITH THE DAILY PROGRESS AND THE FINISHED PRODUCT. JIM GAVE A TIME FRAME OF 3 WEEKS TO COMPLETE...
TERMITE DAMAGE REPAIR CO
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Reviewed in October 2013
Be very, very careful. I had Anissa come to my house so I could describe what I wanted done - an overall design for the 4 br house including the kitchen and 2 bathrooms. She went around and took measurements and at the end, presented me with a bill for coming. She had not mentioned this before....
SKD Studios
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Reviewed in August 2013
The work was done in a timely fashion and we are pleased with the quality of the work that we received. Both sheds look like brand new structures after Greg and Gino completed the work. They were courteous and very professional when doing the work that we had contracted them to do. <br />
Fixall Home Repairs & Improvement Service
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William Siegel

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Serving Bushwood, MD and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

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I am a licensed Professional Engineer providing structural engineering services for residential and small commercial projects. I work with homeowners, contractors, and design professionals to help move projects through the permit process by providing structural calculations, drawings, evaluations, and engineering letters as needed.\n\nIn-person structural inspections are available in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. Remote structural consulting is available in Delaware and North Carolina.\n\nTypical projects include load-bearing wall removal, beam and header sizing, additions, decks, foundation concerns, and framing evaluations. My goal is to provide practical, code-compliant structural solutions that are clear, efficient, and tailored to the project.

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A & S Engineering LLC

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Serving Bushwood, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Emergency services offered

"Atam assessed my property and issued a report. Luckily he found no signs of structural problems - just normal aging"

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Rock-River Engineering

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Serving Bushwood, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It went well. I was pleased with the services that they provided and the plan that they came up with. I had no trouble submitting it to the city in order to obtain a permit. They were easy to work with, even coming out on Saturday or Sunday, or the evenings - whatever worked with my schedule. They are really friendly, helpful and easy to get along with. It was a great experience and I plan to go to them for some additional work that I am planning on doing."

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Shingle Construction Inc

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Serving Bushwood, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

"It was a great experience. I highly recommend them and I will use them for all my home repairs"

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Serving Bushwood, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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Leeward Engineering, LLC

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Serving Bushwood, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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Leeward Engineering, LLC has been in business since 2005, we are locally owned and operated structural engineering business. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. Call us today and we look forward to your future business!\n\n

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Wildest inc LLC

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Serving Bushwood, MD and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Been with my partner for 17 yrs we have done everything from dirt to roof tops on houses hotels motel apartments when I say everything i mean everything you name we can do it ni job to small no job too big free estimates if contract is made no hassle guaranteed professional services, a 100%. We're class A contractors with a great team to get the job done in a timely manner. No need to worry we're here to save the day just one call away.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.

The standard thickness for an LVL beam is between 1.75 inches and 7 inches. However, you can order LVL beams in non-standard sizes as well. When you work with a contractor, they can source beams that are the appropriate size for your project for you after assessing your blueprints.

Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:

Dry rot
Infestation
Shifting or cracking foundations
Erosion
Water damage
Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support

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.

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

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