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

Approved

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Kamran dd a fantastic job. He reached out to me quickly and had his associate come by to look at the walls I was removing. I received an estimate for the work. Kamran worked extra long on the project to help me utilize the beams that I had pre purchased. I would recommend anyone who need a professional engineer recommendation to use OHI engineering"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Spire Architecture, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Spire for a 1st floor remodel of a 1930's cottage on Chesapeake Bay. They were knowledgable and fun to work with."
New Home - Ocean City, MD
 The existing house
 New Home in Davidsonville, MD
New Home - Ocean City, MD
Demolition

+36

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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OGV Structural Engineering, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

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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
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by34%of homeowners
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Apac Engineering, Inc.
4.6(
78
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Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Customers say: Quick response

"Arrived at scheduled time; performed an in depth walk through and visual assessment; discussed issues in depth; provided verbal assessment of nature of problems and suggested repair actions.. Very satisfied with service provided and associated cost. Definitely would use APAC again."
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Steel Pilasters

+1

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Structurist Consulting Engineers
4.7(
22
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Serving Laurel, 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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kapital Drafting L.C.
4.7(
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Serving Laurel, 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.6(
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Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evolution Drafting did a great job modifying my existing plans and updating for Arizona codes and took care of the structural engineering as well."
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

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Proper licensing and experience in residential and commercial structural projects.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

Stone, marble, and brick are common building materials of Neoclassical architecture, though you will also find wood flooring and a range of natural stone tiles. Since several home styles fall under Neoclassical architects' umbrella, a range of building materials—including traditional wood framing—will make an appearance.

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