How do you choose a residential structural engineer?

• <div><p>The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:</p><ul><li><p>Do you have experience working in my specific area?</p></li><li><p>Do you have professional indemnity insurance?</p></li><li><p>What will your structural report cover?</p></li><li><p>Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?</p></li><li><p>How long have you been in business?</p></li><li><p>Do you have a list of customer references?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Are foundation walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.</p></div>

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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: How do professionals ensure durability in wall construction?

• <div><p>Through proper drainage solutions and compacting the foundation soil.</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>

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Last update on February 24, 2026

Reviewed in February 2026
Russ tackled a job that I would call a high degree of difficulty doing structural work on an existing dwelling and deck. The guys had great attitude and got the job done with no drama!
Coastal Marine Construction
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Reviewed in December 2025
We highly recommend Cozy Concepts Inc. and will be hiring them again soon for other remodeling projects. They were always on time, polite, considerate about causing the least disruption to the household, and very meticulous about getting the remodel done correctly. We have an old house so...
Cozy Concepts Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2025
ADJ Construction Company is very professional and accommodating. The team was very detail oriented and very conscientious of project budget and change orders. The finished project (replacement of front entrance door with a custom door w/sidelight, offset with custom siding and added a roof...
ADJ Home Improvement LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Kris and his team initially moved us into the house. We live in an area that's not accessible with large trailers. We had a damaged exterior post that was compromising the structure of the home. Kris and I reviewed several design/repair options and settled on adding a room so this...
Keller Moving and Construction LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Joel and his crew did an excellent job installing a retaining wall structure to prevent erosion. That also laid sod and trim some trees. Very thorough job and left everything cleaned up when finished. We were very pleased.
Green World Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
David is a very pleasant individual. He actually made time on a Sunday to come over for his estimate, knowing we were given the run-around by other professionals previously. When he called us, he guaranteed us over the phone that he could help us with our structural reinforcement plan, which...
David A. Weightman, P.E.
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Reviewed in February 2022
Customer service is fantastic. Cost a bit more than we wanted to pay. They have a multi-component cost structure that we werenâ t ready to take advantage of, but May in the future.
Clean Power Wash
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Reviewed in July 2021
We had John Davis Construction build us a 20x20 screened in porch addition. John Davis and his team are highly skilled carpenters and builders who take great pride in their work. John was communicative from start to finish and followed through on all tasks. John works well with owners by...
Davis Design and Construction
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Reviewed in January 2020
Not sure if I picked the correct category as TSK Construction did multiple repair and remodeling jobs for me. I hired TSK to do some major repairs on a rental property that I acquired that was in very bad condition. TSK replaced all the wooden windows in the house with nice vinyl insulating...
TSK Construction - Home Facebook
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Reviewed in May 2018
Waterworks explained in detail the process of building our patio at our first meeting. The owner is an engineer who gave me a complete description of the foundation which was lmportant to me because of the sandy soil in this area. The price was reasonable, quality excellent and the job completed...
Waterworks of Delmarva, LLC
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

Through proper drainage solutions and compacting the foundation soil.

The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:

Do you have experience working in my specific area?
Do you have professional indemnity insurance?
What will your structural report cover?
Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?
How long have you been in business?
Do you have a list of customer references?

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.

Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.

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