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OGV Structural Engineering, LLC
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Serving Middle River, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I had a great experience working with Omid Gharavi of OGV Structural Engineering for structural engineering permit services for my home in Baltimore. He was knowledgeable, professional, and easy to work with. The drawings he prepared and stamped, along with the engineering letter, were approved by the county without issue, allowing me to move forward with my home project. I truly appreciate his expertise and would highly recommend his services."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by35%of homeowners
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Apac Engineering, Inc.
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Serving Middle River, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Customers say: Quick response

"Used APAC in connection with a home inspection before buying a home. APAC was friendly and knowledgeable and provided a written analysis and recommendations within one day."
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Structural Solutions, Inc.
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Serving Middle River, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

"I initially contacted Peter by phone and he was very responsive. I had a quick turn around time for a home inspection but wanted to get a structural engineer to answer some specific questions. The appointment/site visit were setup via phone. Peter was there on time and professional. I could not be happier with the insights provided."
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ELMECH Industrial Services, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Middle River, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

"Jennifer Moon, the Project Manager was very knowledgeable with respect to the field of structural engineering. She made me feel comfortable knowing that her company could facilitate the needs that I required. Her customer service skills were outstanding. I would definitely do business with her again, and recommend her company to a friend."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Alder Hill Engineering, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Middle River, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"I contacted Marcus to do my home inspection at the recommendation of a friend. His professionalism, attention to detail, and general knowledge was invaluable throughout the home inspection process. He went above and beyond to perform a high quality inspection. The report was well organized and easy to understand, and Marcus was a pleasure to work with."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

A structural engineer’s report is almost always worth it, as it can help you avoid buying or overpaying for a home with structural issues. The most important thing the report does for you is provide peace of mind that you won’t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property.

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

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