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Q: How do contractors cut a doorway in a concrete block wall?

• <div><p>First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it&rsquo;s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening&mdash;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&rsquo;ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. </p></div>

Q: Why do retaining walls lean?

• <div><p>Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.</p></div>

Q: Can engineers provide solutions for structural problems found during inspections?

• <div><p>Yes, they offer plans for repairs or reinforcements to address issues.</p></div>

Q: Do structural engineers draw house plans?

• <div><p>Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They&rsquo;ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.</p></div>

Q: Do structural engineers do free quotes?

• <div><p>Most structural engineers offer free quotes, regardless of the size of the job. For simple inspections when buying or selling a home, engineers typically charge a flat fee that may be based solely on your home&rsquo;s foundation type and square footage. For larger projects, like new construction and major home renovations, an engineer will either perform an analysis of your project and site and provide you with a formal estimate, or they will do a more in-depth assessment and in-person site inspection before coming up with a per-hour or per-project cost estimate. In most cases, the estimate is free.</p></div>

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Last update on November 22, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Brent completed the job tasks as agreed. Installed baseboards, quarter round trim, small carpentry work. He also adjusted some doors. He did an excellent job. I highly recommend him! He was professional, courteous and respectful of our home and his prices are reasonable.
Brent Killingsworth
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Reviewed in June 2024
Had the lattice on my shed replace and wood supports replaced and painted. They were prompt and finished job when promised. Great work and very pleased the results! Will use again with my next project.
Coastal Lawn & Landscape LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Fast, friendly, and affordable. This company is professional and did an amazing job. Thank you Hansen Electrical Contracting. I will be referring everyone I know to you guys.
Hansen Contracting, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2023
Rating listed is for all work completed with the primary rating based on availability and flexible schedule, and negotiation of services offered. Company was available in an emergency when others were not. Company completed a temporary roof repair as they prepared for the permanent work. ...
O’Hara industries LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
I was really impressed. Most contractors show up and leave a mess when they are done. They did a fantastic job, and put down protective pads through the house. Finished the job when they said they would and were very polite. Very impressed with this company and will gladly recommend them to...
Seal Team Home Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
Amazingly! Anytime we ever need limbs or trees removed I will be calling Barbara with Quality Tree and Debris. She and her crew will Work diligently until the job is done. They work efficiently and safely and they go above and beyond. In fact, one time a limb feel wrong and chipped one of our...
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Reviewed in June 2021
Tony does exceptionally good work. Very detailed oriented and goes above and beyond to make sure every detail is perfect. Built our fence for a large backyard snd we love it. We will be using Tony for other things in the near future. I can say we would recommend this company over anyone else.
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Reviewed in December 2020
The work that completed was beyond my satisfaction.J and T Construction was respectable towards my family and without question did a excellent job.
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Reviewed in October 2015
Very reliable and professional service.Had to track a "leak" in the walls and repair with minimal damage to structure. Good man to rely on..
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Reviewed in August 2012
My partner's truck broke down very close to Richard's Garage which is why it went into that particular shop. Truck was evaluated and serviced the next day and was ready the following day. Service was very prompt and they were flexible about vehicle drop-off and pick-up. Truck ran fine for...
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

Yes, they offer plans for repairs or reinforcements to address issues.

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

Most structural engineers offer free quotes, regardless of the size of the job. For simple inspections when buying or selling a home, engineers typically charge a flat fee that may be based solely on your home’s foundation type and square footage. For larger projects, like new construction and major home renovations, an engineer will either perform an analysis of your project and site and provide you with a formal estimate, or they will do a more in-depth assessment and in-person site inspection before coming up with a per-hour or per-project cost estimate. In most cases, the estimate is free.

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