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Q: What is the hardest stage in building a house?

• <div><p>The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits. </p></div>

Q: Are walls on the top floor load-bearing?

• <div><p>Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor&rsquo;s foundation.</p></div>

Q: How deep does a monolithic slab need to be?

• <div><p>The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation&mdash;which are built into a monolithic slab&mdash;sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.</p></div>

Q: What does a structural engineer's report include?

• <div><p>A structural engineer's report provides a professional assessment of a property's structural condition. It typically includes an evaluation of the foundation, key structural elements like roof trusses, floor joists, studs, beams, and rafters. The report will also contain a detailed description of the engineer's findings, often supported by photographs, and provide recommendations to correct any identified issues. Depending on the scope of the inspection, it might also include an assessment of property drainage, potential issues from environmental conditions like extreme weather or tree placement, and an estimated time and cost for any recommended repairs.</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>

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Last update on July 23, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Did a fantastic job! Was available quickly and I highly recommend! 10 out of 5 stars!
Scapular Engineering Firm
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Reviewed in July 2025
Fast professional and friendly. Spot on when it came to the estimate all the way around. Job site was clean and looked better than it ever did before Buxton started the job. We would recommend Buxton waterproofing every time! Raymond Buxton is what I would call an honest hard working family man,...
Buxton Waterproofing
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Reviewed in November 2024
Check around because there is more honest ac techs around the area. I scheduled an appointment and they had two guys look at ac unit and quoted me $8,000 to fix and I had another company come out and fixed my issue for $200 so do not trust them. They even had the audacity to request me to pay...
CONTROLLED AIRE
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Reviewed in August 2024
Very dependable, project completed timely and exactly as communicated. Friendly and hard working.
Guinn Forestry Services, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Friendly affordable and goes the extra mile to meet your needs
Shipman Land Solutions, LLC.
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Reviewed in May 2023
We contacted Wells Professional Painting (Steve & Julie) September 2022 as we were wanted to have the exterior of the home stained/painted & several repairs completed prior to winter. They promptly came out and reviewed the house, discussed what needed to be completed and provided us with an...
Wells Professional Painting
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Reviewed in December 2022
He explained everything that was going on so we could understand it and did not try to upsell us on things we did not need.
ET Heating & Cooling LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
Max was very professional about the job what it would include and payment. He rewired my garage just like brand new and in a timely Manor
Randolph Electrical Contracting
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Reviewed in July 2020
titan has done a superior job very professional they got done just what he said and in the time frame that was agreed to . i would highly recommend titan for all your paving needs. 💯👍
Titan Outdoor Construction
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Reviewed in April 2020
Tom Rogers and his crew worked good together. Finished the job with great results. I recommend for any of your paint jobs.
Rogers Painting
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Advanced Foundation Repair & Replacement

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Serving Viburnum, 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 Viburnum, 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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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

A structural engineer's report provides a professional assessment of a property's structural condition. It typically includes an evaluation of the foundation, key structural elements like roof trusses, floor joists, studs, beams, and rafters. The report will also contain a detailed description of the engineer's findings, often supported by photographs, and provide recommendations to correct any identified issues. Depending on the scope of the inspection, it might also include an assessment of property drainage, potential issues from environmental conditions like extreme weather or tree placement, and an estimated time and cost for any recommended repairs.

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.

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