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SJW Engineering LLC
4.7(
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Serving Orchard Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Contacted SJW to do a structural analysis on a cantilever balcony I was adding to my home. The analysis was required by the Livingston County Building Commission. Even though I was just a homeowner and probably will never require a structural engineer in the future, Steven treated me with respect. We spent a lot of time on the phone going over my prints and options to achieve my goal. Steven was very informative and knowledgeable. What a great experience and people to work with⠦⠦ Thanks Steven!!!!!!"
Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Beam Engineering LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Orchard Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I canâ t recommend Ali enough! A neighbor recommended Ali after another structural engineer was five weeks late getting us our plan. I called Ali on a Friday and he told me he could come out on Saturday to measure and have the plans ready by Monday. He was positive, responsive, and went above and beyond answering all of my questions! It was such a great experience working with him."
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Dearborn Home Addition
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+9

Response time1 day
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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AAPEX Home Inspection Services
4.6(
11
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Serving Orchard Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great! This was my first experience with a home inspection. Bob was so thorough and answered every question I had. Bob made the process smooth and easy. I would definitely refer him to my family and friends."
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
JHB Group
New to Angi

Serving Orchard Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a reputable structural engineering consulting company. We are locally owned and operated and service the entire Ann Arbor & Detroit area for past 20 + years. We specialize in structural and soil engineer for all sorts of projects commercial and residential. We take pride in our ability to exceed expectations in all aspects of business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. \n

TCI Engineers
New to Angi

Serving Orchard Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

TCI Engineers has been in business since 1993, with over 25 years of experience! We specialize in all your Structural Engineer needs, and guarantee you a job well done! All the way from commercial to residential, we are your guys! We strive to exceed the clients expectations each and every time, and get the job done the way they want it. We work in a timely fashion and always pay attention to detail. Proudly serving Detroit & surrounding areas. Free estimates. Call today!\n

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

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.

Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well.

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