Licensed Structural Engineer with 13 years of structural design experience.\n\nI provide the following services:\n- New construction design (Residential, commercial, office, etc)\n- Remodels and Tenant improvements\n- Truss repairs\n- Bearing wall removal\n- Trellis, pergola and carport design\n- Concrete, Steel, Wood and Masonry design \n- Custom stairs
Professional Engineering Service has been in the residential and commercial structural service industry for over a decade. Services are provided by experienced, licensed professional engineers. We provide residential structural plan certifications by a Registered Professional Engineer. This includes beams, foundation and retaining walls, columns and footings. Structural investigation such as cracks in basements and concrete slabs, saggy floors and roofs, certifications for manufactured homes for HUD and FHA.
We provide structural engineering services including site inspections, design of houses, additions, garages and decks. We also do smaller projects such as removing a wall or sizing a beam. If you are a homeowner, realtor or contractor, we can help. Call us.
From craftsman-style homes to post-modern architecture, we design projects of all shapes and sizes: retaining walls, home remodels and additions, historic renovations, concrete "tilt-ups", steel framed buildings, luxury swimming pools, commercial tenant improvements, and more. We investigate and structurally evaluate existing buildings, and can navigate the building permit process.\n\nOur company policy is simple: always follow through on promises, and always keep deadlines. Combine that with engineered solutions that are unmatched in detail and ease of construction, and the result is repeat customers who gladly refer our services to others. In short, we are not satisfied unless our clients are happy.\n\nAs a local family business we provide personal customer care and quick responses, keeping our clients' projects on schedule and under budget.\n\nStonewall Structural Engineering is your premier engineering firm from drafting table through construction. Give us a call today.
I am a licensed Professional Engineer providing structural engineering services for residential and small commercial projects. I work with homeowners, contractors, and design professionals to help move projects through the permit process by providing structural calculations, drawings, evaluations, and engineering letters as needed.\n\nIn-person structural inspections are available in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. Remote structural consulting is available in Delaware and North Carolina.\n\nTypical projects include load-bearing wall removal, beam and header sizing, additions, decks, foundation concerns, and framing evaluations. My goal is to provide practical, code-compliant structural solutions that are clear, efficient, and tailored to the project.
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts
It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.
The National Association of Home Builders requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a sinking foundation, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.
It is not recommended to cut or drill into LVL (laminated veneer lumber) beams. As major structural components of a home, their composite structure can be compromised by alterations, which can weaken them and lead to cracking over time. If you must make modifications to an LVL beam, it is crucial to consult a structural engineer or general contractor first. A professional can advise on whether it's safe and provide specifics on the appropriate bit size, depth, and directionality for any necessary drilling.
Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys.
Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:
The cost of a structural engineer is easily justifiable given the value they bring to the table. Use this guide to see what hiring your professional will total in Raleigh, NC.
Kick erosion to the curb with an eye-catching retaining wall. Retaining wall costs in Raleigh, NC, vary based on the material, but this guide will help you budget.
