Are foundation walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.</p></div>

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Q: What exactly does a structural engineer do?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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: Will a bank finance a house with foundation problems?

• <div><p>It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won&rsquo;t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing. </p></div>

Q: How can I tell if a home I purchased in an earthquake zone is bolted to the foundation?

• <div><p>Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2024
Great, painting walls and fixed a door. Quality was excellent and would highly recommend this company.
HALO Painting & Remodeling
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Reviewed in October 2023
THis review system only allows one category. The company did a complete repair and refinish of my front door, including painting upon completion, a new storm door placed on the same front door, a removal and replacement of my side storm door as well as replacement of the side trim that had been...
Guillot Construction LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
They arrived at the time they said they would. They had more than sufficient numbers of crewmembers who were very proficient and who took pride in their work. They were very careful to avoid any damage to nearby structures and vehicles. They worked quickly but safely. The cost for the...
Quality Tree Service
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Reviewed in August 2022
I can't say enough how it went, they were fast, efficient, affordable, did a very clean job, were able to remove trees very near to structures. They had the equipment, manpower, and experience. Never thought it would turn out so INCREDIBLE. My thanks to all involved!
Henske Tree Services, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
47yr old home renovation where walls were removed, ceiling fictures removed and new switches/outlets/fictures were installed or relocated. Jeff was able to track down lines and either repurpose them or abandon them altogether. He did not cut coners or rig anything, he did everything by the book....
B Real Electrical Service
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Reviewed in July 2021
I had a pile of construction debris and some tree branches the crew cut to make room for the new construction. They took all but the branches and this is why I give them a 4.5. I will hire them again.
Champange's Complete Clean Outs
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Reviewed in April 2021
This Pro was the one that gave him the estimate he was happy with them he was glad he gave me good ratings on this but the fact was that he didn't need no structure built-in or repairs because it was in good conditions
MDH Construction Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2013
We visited the Rhodes store in Ocean Springs to spec out replacement flooring for the majority of our house. We would be replacing the builder-default wall-to-wall carpeting in our living, dining, hallway, and home office areas, and the vinyl in our kitchen, with hardwood flooring, and the...
Rhodes Flooring America
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Reviewed in October 2012
My wife and I wanted to have a pool installed and both agreed that we would not install a pool without a screen enclosure (screen room). Trent Sonier with Aluminum Designs was recommended to us so we contacted him for an estimate. Trent was on-time for our first meeting and very knowledgable...
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Reviewed in June 2012
Nothing much to tell.......... He came, he saw, he inspected, he coordinated and persuaded, he re-engineered the roof, improving it greatly, he taught me how a roof should be done, he supplied exactly the right materials and saved money in the process, he brought out a vigorous and professional...
Strong Roofing Inc
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Monroe Engineering Works, LLC

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Serving Saucier, MS and surrounding areas

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"Scott did a great job of explaining the engineering issues in our project and was timely in getting us the completed plans"

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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.

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

Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

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