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EEI Engineering & Inspections

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EEI Engineering & Inspections

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Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 local quotes requested

EEI Engineering & Inspections, offers the following services that entail, but are not limited to: (1) Structural Inspections: Foundation cracks, Drywall cracks, Brick Veneer cracks, Foundation walls & piers, all issues located within a Crawl Space, Floor Bumps/Sagging/Slopes, Joists, Beams, Girders, Connections & Hangers, Footings, Structural Headers & Beams, Wall Removal, create openings in Load Bearing wall, Non-loading Bearing & Load Bearing walls, all issues in Attic space, Rafters & Ceiling joists, Roof Trusses, Floor Trusses, Chimney, Porch/Deck, Awnings, Attic conversion (to storage/living area), etc. (2) We also provide Design Services, which are also not limited to the following: Full House Structural Design Drawings, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), Blueprints/Plot plans, Retaining wall design, Renovations (adding room/add on's etc.), Porch/Deck, Screened-in porch, Awning, Chimney, Permitting, etc. Give us a call and we look forward to working with you!

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Patrick C on February 2025

EEI Engineering & Inspections, offers the following services that entail, but are not limited to: (1) Structural Inspections: Foundation cracks, Drywall cracks, Brick Veneer cracks, Foundation walls & piers, all issues located within a Crawl Space, Floor Bumps/Sagging/Slopes, Joists, Beams, Girders, Connections & Hangers, Footings, Structural Headers & Beams, Wall Removal, create openings in Load Bearing wall, Non-loading Bearing & Load Bearing walls, all issues in Attic space, Rafters & Ceiling joists, Roof Trusses, Floor Trusses, Chimney, Porch/Deck, Awnings, Attic conversion (to storage/living area), etc. (2) We also provide Design Services, which are also not limited to the following: Full House Structural Design Drawings, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), Blueprints/Plot plans, Retaining wall design, Renovations (adding room/add on's etc.), Porch/Deck, Screened-in porch, Awning, Chimney, Permitting, etc. Give us a call and we look forward to working with you!

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Patrick C on February 2025


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Stonewall Structural Engineering, PLLC

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Stonewall Structural Engineering, PLLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

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. Our 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. As a local family business we provide personal customer care and quick responses, keeping our clients' projects on schedule and under budget. Stonewall Structural Engineering is your premier engineering firm from drafting table through construction. Give us a call today.

"They were helpful in my deciding which waterproofing people I should hire."

Ann R on July 2018

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. Our 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. As a local family business we provide personal customer care and quick responses, keeping our clients' projects on schedule and under budget. Stonewall Structural Engineering is your premier engineering firm from drafting table through construction. Give us a call today.

"They were helpful in my deciding which waterproofing people I should hire."

Ann R on July 2018


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JDS Consulting

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JDS Consulting

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16 years of experience

Field Engineering From soils testing to remodeling, our commercial and residential services help guide projects to completion with creative solutions that reduce time and costs. Structural Inspections and Designs Repairs for structural wood components Evaluations of inspection items Full-framing or full-truss inspections Renovation inspections and designs Evaluations for warranties and homeowners Home-inspection items Foundation inspections and repairs Geotechnical Inspections and Designs Third-party footing and monolithic slab inspections Helical pier foundation designs and inspections Timber pile foundation designs and inspection

Field Engineering From soils testing to remodeling, our commercial and residential services help guide projects to completion with creative solutions that reduce time and costs. Structural Inspections and Designs Repairs for structural wood components Evaluations of inspection items Full-framing or full-truss inspections Renovation inspections and designs Evaluations for warranties and homeowners Home-inspection items Foundation inspections and repairs Geotechnical Inspections and Designs Third-party footing and monolithic slab inspections Helical pier foundation designs and inspections Timber pile foundation designs and inspection


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DIY Retaining Wall LLC

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DIY Retaining Wall LLC

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3 years of experience

Here at DIY Retaining Wall®, we bring your retaining wall project to fruition. Whether you need guidance on how to build a retaining wall yourself, want to know how much it will cost, or need to hire an engineer we have you covered. We offer engineered drawings in Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

Here at DIY Retaining Wall®, we bring your retaining wall project to fruition. Whether you need guidance on how to build a retaining wall yourself, want to know how much it will cost, or need to hire an engineer we have you covered. We offer engineered drawings in Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.


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Matrix Technology Services

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Matrix Technology Services

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12 years of experience

Matrix Technology Services is an Oklahoma grown company founded and operated by a born and raised Oklahoma Veteran. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction will not be matched. With over 20 years of experience in electronics and low voltage wiring, we bring a unique combination of abilities and qualifications. We are a Bicsi Certified company. Knowledge and education are an integral part of our operation and philosophy. We seek to provide only the most qualified ICT cabling professionals in the industry. Contact us today to see how we can improve your ICT experience.

Matrix Technology Services is an Oklahoma grown company founded and operated by a born and raised Oklahoma Veteran. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction will not be matched. With over 20 years of experience in electronics and low voltage wiring, we bring a unique combination of abilities and qualifications. We are a Bicsi Certified company. Knowledge and education are an integral part of our operation and philosophy. We seek to provide only the most qualified ICT cabling professionals in the industry. Contact us today to see how we can improve your ICT experience.



PS Pond Inspections, PLLC

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PS Pond Inspections, PLLC

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Stormwater Control Measure Annual Maintenance Inspections. We are stormwater nerds who would love nothing more than to inspect your stormwater device. PS is a staff of local professional engineers who are Stormwater BMP Inspection and Maintenance certified. We provide inspections of the following BMPs/SCMs: ponds, wetlands, bioretention cells, infiltration systems, permeable pavement, sand filters, rainwater harvesting, cisterns, level spreaders, treatment swales, dry ponds, proprietary devices, storm filters. We also provide training for groundskeepers and landscapers to keep your device in compliance and aesthetically pleasing. In the event that your device needs modifications, we are professional engineers with expertise in the design of stormwater devices who can prepare engineering modification reports and plans to suit your needs.

Stormwater Control Measure Annual Maintenance Inspections. We are stormwater nerds who would love nothing more than to inspect your stormwater device. PS is a staff of local professional engineers who are Stormwater BMP Inspection and Maintenance certified. We provide inspections of the following BMPs/SCMs: ponds, wetlands, bioretention cells, infiltration systems, permeable pavement, sand filters, rainwater harvesting, cisterns, level spreaders, treatment swales, dry ponds, proprietary devices, storm filters. We also provide training for groundskeepers and landscapers to keep your device in compliance and aesthetically pleasing. In the event that your device needs modifications, we are professional engineers with expertise in the design of stormwater devices who can prepare engineering modification reports and plans to suit your needs.




Proper Home Repair and Painting

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Proper Home Repair and Painting

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Proper home repair and painting offers 100% satisfactory, and affordable services for your home. We are a small business, I do the work, That I bid, No sub contactors! I rely strongly on my reputation and will go the extra mile to satisfy our clients. (AFFORDABLE)

"Mr. Ramos came to my house the same day I requested quotes. He looked over the deck and emailed the quote by the next day. Before starting the project I had a few more questions and he came back again the next day and answered all of them. Mr. Ramos' crew came on the morning he promised and worked throughout the day. The project took several days and when I found some issues with the job he came back and even pointed out one other problem I missed. They came back the next day and completed the job. I believe Mr. Ramos is an honest professional who works hard to please his customer. I would use his services again."

Susan B on November 2018

Proper home repair and painting offers 100% satisfactory, and affordable services for your home. We are a small business, I do the work, That I bid, No sub contactors! I rely strongly on my reputation and will go the extra mile to satisfy our clients. (AFFORDABLE)

"Mr. Ramos came to my house the same day I requested quotes. He looked over the deck and emailed the quote by the next day. Before starting the project I had a few more questions and he came back again the next day and answered all of them. Mr. Ramos' crew came on the morning he promised and worked throughout the day. The project took several days and when I found some issues with the job he came back and even pointed out one other problem I missed. They came back the next day and completed the job. I believe Mr. Ramos is an honest professional who works hard to please his customer. I would use his services again."

Susan B on November 2018

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

You need to hire a structural engineer when building or modifying any component with a structural load in your home. Common situations where you would need a structural engineer include home inspections when buying or selling a home, investigating possible issues with your foundation, beams, load-bearing walls, or chimneys, breaking ground on a new home or structure on your property, and renovating an old part of your home that could threaten any structural integrity. Home additions and bump-outs also require an engineer.

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.

It’s possible to drill into an LVL beam, but you should always avoid it. LVL beams are major structural components of your home, and drilling into them can weaken them and lead to cracking over time. If you need to drill into an LVL beam, consult a structural engineer. They’ll know the bit size, depth, and directionality that’s safe to use when drilling.

On average, 6 inches of concrete can hold around 150 pounds per square foot, but the exact weight that 6 inches of concrete can hold depends on factors such as the type of concrete, the reinforcement method, soil conditions below, and structural design. If you’re concerned about the longevity of your concrete patio, walkway, or driveway, hire a professional to help you choose an appropriate concrete thickness and reinforcement method for your needs.

If you’re building new construction or adding onto your existing home, hiring a structural engineer is not only worth it but it’s probably required by your local building department. Structural engineers will ensure you aren’t making your home unsafe in the building process, which is crucial from a safety perspective but also a legal one. It’s also worth hiring a structural engineer if you’re making changes to structural components, like removing a load-bearing wall.

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