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

Approved

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It went great! Mr. Kamran responded quickly and professionally to visit a property we were selling that the buyer was trying to have us concede thousands for issues that were minor. For our piece of mind we hired Mr. Ohi who providedus with a verbal assessment which was very thorough and indicated only minor repairs were needed. When we had purchased the house the settlement cracks were already there and they had not changed in 13 years. What we did not know was that those cracks should always be filled in. It was an $800-1500 repair and the buyers had been told it could be $5000-25000 by their unprofessional home inspector, exaggerating hone inspector. Having Mr. Ohi’s evaluation, which he allowed us to videotape gave us strength to negotiate from a position of power. If we were buying a home with any suspected structural issues, we would definitely call upon him again. Very reasonable, accessible and accommodating. Wish all providers could be so professional. The key with Mr. Ohi is that he isn’t in the business to offer repair services so give so you get an independent and unbiased opinion. In short he was a terrific provider. Highly recommend."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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OGV Structural Engineering, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Takoma Park, 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
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
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Triple J Consulting, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"After many calls to structural engineers and never getting a response back, I was thrilled when Azzam called me back and scheduled an assessment the same day. He explained everything very well, and taught me a few things about my house. Would absolutely hire again, without hesitation."
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(
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
 MD PE Stamp
VA PE Stamp
Steel Pilasters
DC PE Stamp
Steel Pilasters

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

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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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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William Siegel
5.0(
2
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I am a licensed Professional Engineer providing structural engineering services for residential and small commercial projects. I work with homeowners, contractors, and design professionals to help move projects through the permit process by providing structural calculations, drawings, evaluations, and engineering letters as needed.\n\nIn-person structural inspections are available in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. Remote structural consulting is available in Delaware and North Carolina.\n\nTypical projects include load-bearing wall removal, beam and header sizing, additions, decks, foundation concerns, and framing evaluations. My goal is to provide practical, code-compliant structural solutions that are clear, efficient, and tailored to the project.

Load Path Section
Framing Plan
Framing Plan
Details
Foundation Plan

+3

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Evolution Drafting
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evolution design worked with me on designing and addition for a 100 and 5 year old house. We worked on the dimensions of the addition Plus the materials. Evolution understood the local zoning which was amazing that they knew that. We have not started construction. And evolution can help pull the permits and I'm considering them for that as well. All in all it was a long project but it was done efficiently, working with several of the staff an the departments."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AK Jones Design
4.5(
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was having problems getting a permit 4 an elevator instalation in my home. AK did the engineer drawing and assisted me thru the complicated PG County permit process. I am extremely satisfied. HK D"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

No, squeaky floors do not always mean there is structural damage. The noise is often caused by friction from issues like loose floorboards, gaps between the subfloor and joists, or loose subflooring. While many squeaks are harmless, persistent or worsening noise could indicate a more severe problem. If you notice other signs of structural damage—such as soft or sagging floors, cracks running from the wall to the ceiling, or horizontal cracks in your foundation—it's best to have a professional inspect your floor to determine the root cause.

All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

  • Fire-resistant

  • Unaffected by pests

  • Longer-lasting

  • Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

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