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Q: What are the typical warning signs of a structural issue in my home?

• <div><p>Indications include cracks in walls, uneven floors, and sticking doors or windows that suggest foundation movements.</p></div>

Q: Can a one-story house have a load-bearing wall?

• <div><p>Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.</p></div>

Q: How high can you build a single brick wall?

• <div><p>A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.</p></div>

Q: Is a structural engineer’s report worth it?

• <div><p>A structural engineer&rsquo;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&rsquo;t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property. </p></div>

Q: Where are most load-bearing walls located?

• <div><p>Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.</p></div>

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Last update on September 30, 2025

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Very professional and high quality craftsmanship, I would and will use them again. They build the entire building from the Concrete.
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Reviewed in November 2024
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Reviewed in September 2024
Missouri Metal Roofing, along with Yolanda, Zenon, and the team, did an outstanding job replacing the roof on our house. They were highly professional, maintained a clean work environment, and communicated clearly throughout the process. The attention to detail and quality of their work exceeded...
Missouri Metal Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
The work was done well, and on time. They cleaned up everything, made adjustments we ask for and are super friendly. I would highly recommend Berck Construction.
Bercks Construction
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Reviewed in May 2022
Knowledgeable of concrete. Hard working and committed to doing the job right and making customer pleased with the work performed.
Straight Edge FLAT Work
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Reviewed in July 2021
We had storm damage to our roof and wanted to replace it with a metal roof. This company was recommended to us and we couldn't be happier! They did a great job really fast. We now recommend them to everyone and when we have our siding redone we will be hiring them again!
Missouri Metal Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2020
Two very nice salesman came out to give us an estimate. They had all kinds of fancy equipment, spinning lasers and the like. They also had videos to explain the work they wanted to do. They said we needed piers on 3 sides of our house, and mud jacking in the center. $30,000 estimate. The next...
Foundation Recovery Systems
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Reviewed in July 2019
The engineer was thorough and professional. It rained 1.5 inches while he worked on the AC unit and it barely slowed him down. He tested, cleaned and recharged my system. Pricing was reasonable.
Mechanical Climate Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
We are very pleased with the job TrueSon did on our home. They got it all done in one day and that included taking all the old roof off, repaired some of the roof structure and cleaned up.
TrueSon Exteriors L.L.C.
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Reviewed in September 2014
The original construction of the walkway from the driveway to the front door was extremely poor quality. Frank and his crew re-poured the walkway and added a patio to replace an area that was originally a landscape bed in order to improve the structural integrity of the entire area. I love the...
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Advanced Foundation Repair & Replacement

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Serving Centralia, MO and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Two years ago my wife and I noticed that our foundation was beginning to settle. We had huge cracks in the dry-wall and our front door wasn't opening and closing properly. We decided to contact Advanced Foundation Repair and Replacement, owner Frank Matyiko. He got a structural engineer to our house. The engineer recommended that we needed twelve piers in order to fix our foundation. the entire construction project went as planned. Advance Foundation provided us with a transferable warranty in case we decided to sell our home.
The overall experience was wonderful their crew was very professional and we would use them again and recommend them to anyone!!
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MABS Engineering LLC

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Serving Centralia, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

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MABS Engineering provides top-tier structural engineering, façade consulting, structural detailing, integrated design and detailing, and structural inspection, in addition to construction consulting for all types of buildings. Known for their exceptional service, the firm offers clients personalized, dedicated, and innovative engineering solutions. Licensed in all states.

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Tri-State Restoration & Construction LLC

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Serving Centralia, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

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"Contractor was easy to work with easy to talk to, he pointed out issues that would of became a problem for us down the road and was able to get those fixed, overall a good experience and would work with him again."

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Indications include cracks in walls, uneven floors, and sticking doors or windows that suggest foundation movements.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.

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.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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