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Kamran Ohi P E
4.8(
177
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Serving Wheaton, 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."
1 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 Wheaton, 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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
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Apac Engineering, Inc.
4.6(
78
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Serving Wheaton, 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."
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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 Wheaton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive and professional. Arrived on time and completed the structural examination while explaining the issues that they discovered."
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(
17
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Serving Wheaton, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Willoughby Design, LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Wheaton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We have been working with Todd Willoughby since early in 2018. We had purchased a piece of land along the Chesapeake Bay and wanted to build a small but thoughtfully designed contemporary garden cottage for our retirement. After speaking with a number of architects we chose Todd and we have been very happy with that decision. Over several months, we worked have closely with him through the several design phases, culminating in a very complete set of construction documents, that we are now using for bidding. Throughout the process, we have found Todd to be personable, smart, perceptive and creative. He has been able to translate our ideas into working drawings that one of the contractors noted was called the most detailed he has ever seen. Todd has captured our vision for an environmentally friendly house with solar and rainwater harvesting. We have met with him many times talk through the many details, choices, and constraints you inevitably face. He has done all the coordination needed with the other specialties the engineers, surveyor, and solar energy firm. Having enjoyed this first part of the collaboration, we are hiring Todd to help us through the bid evaluations and construction admin phases. The best recommendation would be our actual house, but until we get there we can say Todd has done an excellent and professional job getting us this far, and we look forward to working with him through to a completed project."
Eagle's Nest
Eagle's Nest
Eagle's Nest
Eagle's Nest
Eagle's Nest

+12

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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William Siegel
5.0(
2
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Serving Wheaton, 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

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
91
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Serving Wheaton, 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
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Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.

Signs of structural damage include foundation cracks, roof leaks, bouncy floors, crumbling concrete, and cracked or leaning chimneys. Structural damage can make itself apparent in various ways, and sometimes, there may not be obvious signs. Inspect your foundation and roof annually to stay ahead of potentially serious structural problems. 

Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage.

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

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