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Structures R Us
4.7(
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I had an issue with my inground pool floating after a week of heavy rain. Cyrus contacted me quickly and set up an appointment to inspect my pool the very next day. Cyrus was extremely professional and explain everything in layman terms. I highly recommend Cyrus if you are looking for a well qualified structural engineer. Thank you Cyrus!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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OGV Structural Engineering, LLC
5.0(
31
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"OGV Structural Engineering was fast, efficient, and highly professional. They delivered exactly what was needed with clear communication and great attention to detail. I would definitely recommend them."
Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by34%of homeowners
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Structurist Consulting Engineers
4.7(
22
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend working with Structurist Consulting. They were responsive, readily available, gave more time than anticipated on a complicated structural examination and most importantly, really nice."
Stair and foundations
Deck Plan
Segmented Retaining wall with Geogrids
Custom Build home
Response time4 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kapital Drafting L.C.
4.7(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We tasked Gary with a very quick turn around on a project involving a total renovation of an existing structure as well as an addition. We had a very tight time constraint and Gary was able to accommodate us, utilizing his expertise to help us make thoughtful changes to our original design and educating us on Maryland code where needed! His final product is beautiful and it was exciting to see the “after” Reno elevations! I would use him again without a second thought and recommend him to my friends. Kelly Z."
Elevation and plan views of facades
Kapital generated, Architectural Floor Plan
Proximity to water body at rear elevation
Facade dimensions and detail
Side elevation detail

+30

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pillaris Engineering & Consulting, LLC
5.0(
4
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff was a great partner to us, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone requiring architectural engineering services. He was clear and transparent, willing to provide expert guidance and advise, and the work product delivered was of high quality and just what we needed."
Supplemental Support Beam & Column
Supplemental Support Beam & Column
Supplemental Support Beam & Column
Supplemental Support Beam & Column
Bowing-Cracking CMU Wall

+31

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AK Jones Design
4.5(
17
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are a commercial business located in Georgetown Washington DC. We hired Aaron to help us acquire a floor plan and site plan. Not only did Aaron provide quality work, he responded to our messages/emails right away and he completed our drawings before the deadline we needed them by. It was very refreshing to have an overall positive experience doing business with this company! Thank you again."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage.

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.

Building codes for spiral staircases will vary by your location. Most local codes will specify minimum tread width, riser height, handrail requirements, and headroom. These standards help ensure safety and accessibility for all users. Always check local codes before you begin the installation to ensure compliance and avoid costly modifications or fines.

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. 

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

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