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Kamran Ohi P E
4.8(
177
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Mr. Ohi came to our home to inspect the foundation and support walls prior to us doing home renovation work. He did a thorough visual inspection and level measurements and located some small issues, but, thankfully, recommended that no foundation work be done. Mr. Ohi was pleasant to be with and knowledgeable about residential support structures."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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OGV Structural Engineering, LLC
5.0(
30
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Having major remodel on lower level. Contractor tried to rope me into major work (and project delay) suggesting normal cracks on cinder block walls indicated a foundation issue. When I pushed back, he put project on hold stating I needed a structural engineer to certify. I called the first two people on home advisor locally and Omid got back to me in 2-3 min, was at my house within an hour and delivered a certified report within 3-4 hours. He listened to the situation and spoke with my contractor to hear his assessment before beginning his assessment measures. He directly pushed back on what contractor stated and provided simple solution for one crack that was more than hairline. Report was meticulous, he spoke with contractor directly, and saved this project. It was more affordable than what was suggested on average costs. While I couldn’t divorce from the unethical contractor mid project—I would have been stuck with no out without the work of Omid!"
Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
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Triple J Consulting, LLC
4.9(
62
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We needed some advice on a structural engineering concern arising during a kitchen renovation and we needed it fast and simple to understand. Azzam was able to come to our house fairly quickly and provide both a diagnosis of the problem and some some reasonable solution options that were practical and doable. He was able to simply answer all my questions in a way that a non structural engineer could understand. I highly recommend Triple J Consulting"
Basement Wall Assessment
Horizonal Crack
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Apac Engineering, Inc.
4.6(
78
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Customers say: Quick response

"The engineer was very prompt, very clear. He gave me exactly the information I needed to make a decision, and more. He has also worked in my neighborhood before."
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Steel Pilasters

+1

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Structurist Consulting Engineers
4.7(
22
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bashir and Noorullah were a pleasure to work with. They were very detailed, providing a full set of plans to have a load-bearing wall removed in my home. Bashir was attentive and he and Noorullah answered all my questions. I would have no problem providing a strong recommendation for Structurist for any structural engineering needs especially when it comes to your home."
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(
17
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Serving Germantown, 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Jeffrey M. Owad, PE
5.0(
4
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"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
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Supplemental Support Beam & Column
Bowing-Cracking CMU Wall

+31

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Willoughby Design, LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Todd has been a pleasure to work with. We asked him for help in designing plans for a renovation for our 1960s home. The existing home had a one-car garage, and we wanted to expand that to a two-car garage and add an extra room for a second work-from home office, as both my husband and myself work remotely. After reviewing our lotâ s survey, it was discovered that we were too close to the property line to expand the current garage, which necessitated putting the new garage on the other side of the house. This added another layer of complexity to the project, as we now needed to incorporate the existing single-car garage space into our home as usable living area. Todd listened to our ideas for repurposing the space, and provided good recommendations of his own. As others have mentioned, he worked well with our builder and quickly answered questions from the county permit office, expediting the permit approval process. We would have no hesitation in using Todd for our next project."
Eagle's Nest
Eagle's Nest
Eagle's Nest
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Eagle's Nest

+12

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
103
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were excellent. They quickly made a draft that only needed 3 minor adjustments. The final product was exactly what I needed. They referred me to a structural engineer for review. The whole process took half of the time that they initially estimated. I would definitely use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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Their expertise in identifying potential problems early and implementing durable solutions safeguards your home’s integrity.

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

A structural engineer's report provides a professional assessment of a property's structural condition. It typically includes an evaluation of the foundation, key structural elements like roof trusses, floor joists, studs, beams, and rafters. The report will also contain a detailed description of the engineer's findings, often supported by photographs, and provide recommendations to correct any identified issues. Depending on the scope of the inspection, it might also include an assessment of property drainage, potential issues from environmental conditions like extreme weather or tree placement, and an estimated time and cost for any recommended repairs.

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.

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