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Norton & Schmidt Consulting Engineers

About us

Norton & Schmidt Consulting Engineers was founded in 1967 by Willard S. Norton, P.E., and since that time has developed a staff capable of handling any size or type of project. The firm now includes 14 licensed Professional Engineers with a total staff of 29. It has consistently been the policy of Norton & Schmidt to provide a tailored service to meet the particular needs of each client. We provide design and inspection services for new construction, existing building renovation and restoration, parking garage restoration, general consulting, residential consulting and expert testimony. It is our goal to provide timely and reliable services to meet all of our client's needs. Special computer analysis, on-site engineering and specific existing condition review and restoration procedures are some examples. We have a staff qualified to use the hardware and software to provide complete computer-aided engineering design and drafting. Our staff is experienced with all building types and construction methods. Norton & Schmidt has engineers licensed in 42 states. Please see our website for more information.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
58 years of experience

Services we offer

M/E/P, construction progress reviews, drafting services, due diligence, exterior insulation & finish system (EIFS) services, forensic engineering, home inspection services (foundation, litigation support/expert witness/appraisal services, mechancial/electrical engineering, owner's rep services, residential design and plan review, restoration services, roof), special inspections/third-party inspections, structural design, structure

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.544 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
9%
3
2%
2
5%
1
5%
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Robert F.
May 2019
1.0
Beware. They were supposed to provide an independent, third-party assessment of what was required to repair our storm-damaged roof in compliance with the KCMO building code. But they were nothing more than "guns for hire," basically inventing something to put in a report to make our insurance company happy. They clearly care more about keeping a bunch of insurance-company work coming through their doors than providing an honest, ethical assessment. They also refused to communicate with us, and ignored what the city codes department repeatedly said about how the building code applies to our specific roofing issue.

Peter Y.
Jul 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Inspector visited my home and did a floor system inspection of sagging joists. His repair report was thorough and complete.

Kevin S.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Very realistic on what needed done, not over the top

Mark N.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Did not need $15K to $30K of repairs foundation companies recommended so it was well worth the money

Carl A.
May 2017
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
It went well.

Scott H.
Apr 2017
1.0
It was less than 30 minute and $350 to tell me I should check with landscaping services to see if they could improve drainage.

April R.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Ed came the next day, he squeezed us into his day. He thoroughly inspected the basement foundation inside and out, and explained his findings to us. He recommended a few things to do with the drainage of the guttering as well as the landscaping which we will do. He was very professional and remembered our names as well as our infant son the entire time he was there and addressed all of us by name every time he spoke to us. This service was well worth the money, we would highly recommend this company to any friends or family.

Matthew P.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
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Lorraine F.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
unknown

Sarah W.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Barney was right on time, we were given a 1 hour window and he showed up right at the start.  He did a thorough walkthrough of the basement looking from floor to ceiling on each wall.  He explained what exactly was happening to the house, likely causes, and told us the severity of the crack and that it was not yet bad enough to require a full excavation around the foundation.  He explained which cracks require attention and which do not, he even suggested some places to find good, inexpensive paint for after we have the work done since concrete sucks up paint so fast.  And most of all, he humored all of my father's questions that he asked even after Barney had already explained it before.  He gave us a detailed description of the work that needs to be done, including specific spacing and size requirements, and will email us a written plan for us to use with foundation companies.

PHOEBE M.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Brandon came over promptly at the day and time scheduled, to evaluate our roof prior to shingle replacement.
He thoroughly studied the involved structures from outside the house, the attic, and other rooms that related to the project.
During the inspection, Brandon was very informative about the structures, the design, and how it all interacts.
He was also personable and very knowledgeable.
A week later, Brandon emailed a report to me about the findings.
I would use Brandon and Norton & Schmidt Consulting Engineers again for future project evaluations.

Raymond U.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
We were real happy with them.  We had a crack in our floor and thought it was foundation.  It was from it being so dry and he said when we had the first rain that it would probably go away.  He was very thorough and knowledgeable.  We thought the price was good for them having to travel so far to get to us.  He explained things to us and why we needed to do some other things.  He stayed until he was finished and didn't try to rush through the job.

Stephen B.
Apr 2015
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
unknown

Steve M.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Very smooth. He did not recommend piers, and said a better investment would be sprinkler system to keep the moisture level in the soil around the house constant. He also recommended removing a couple of trees that were probably pulling a lot of water from the soil.

Ashlee F.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
It went well.  Ed was professional and punctual.  He was able
to look at my house within a week of calling. 
His written report was done a few days after viewing my house.



Carole D.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
unknown

DaNay M.
Jan 2015
4.0
$350

They basically came out and told me they couldn't help me and charged me their normal fee for doing it. They charged me $350 which is their normal rate. To be fair they came out and talked to me but they basically told me that they couldn't assist me that it wasn't safe what I was asking for.  They were saying that they needed somebody else to come up with some amount of it and then they could say they agreed or did not agree.


Barbara B.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
unknown

Drew H.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
unknown

Kathleen M.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
We had multiple wall cracks, ceiling cracks and cracks in the concrete basement floor. After getting several estimates from foundation repair companies recommending a wide range of costly remedies, we decided to take the advise of one such company and have a structural engineer first inspect our house and make recommendations. Base on the conditions of our house, the soil conditions, and the rain that we've enjoyed this year, his assessment was to invest in less costly remedies to our soil shifting problem. The company's representative was prompt, very professional, very helpful - answering all our questions, and very pleasant. If, in the future, we have the occasion to need the services they offer, we will not hesitate to call them.

Lynn P.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
unknown

Jennifer B.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
unknown

William N.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

GENIE S.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
unknown

Janus O.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
unknown
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Licensing

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FAQ

Norton & Schmidt Consulting Engineers is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Norton & Schmidt Consulting Engineers accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, Norton & Schmidt Consulting Engineers does not offer free project estimates.

No, Norton & Schmidt Consulting Engineers does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Norton & Schmidt Consulting Engineers does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Norton & Schmidt Consulting Engineers offers emergency services.

No, Norton & Schmidt Consulting Engineers does not offer warranties.