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PJM Structural

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PJM Structural

4.98(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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2023 years of experience

Licensed Structural Engineer with 13 years of structural design experience. I provide the following services: - New construction design (Residential, commercial, office, etc) - Remodels and Tenant improvements - Truss repairs - Bearing wall removal - Trellis, pergola and carport design - Concrete, Steel, Wood and Masonry design - Custom stairs

"Pedro was great to work with! After multiple attempts to work with other structural engineers, his rate was the lowest while being the most responsive and informative. He made the process smooth and efficient, providing excellent service and clear communication throughout the project. Highly recommend!"

Hilary C on July 2024

Licensed Structural Engineer with 13 years of structural design experience. I provide the following services: - New construction design (Residential, commercial, office, etc) - Remodels and Tenant improvements - Truss repairs - Bearing wall removal - Trellis, pergola and carport design - Concrete, Steel, Wood and Masonry design - Custom stairs

"Pedro was great to work with! After multiple attempts to work with other structural engineers, his rate was the lowest while being the most responsive and informative. He made the process smooth and efficient, providing excellent service and clear communication throughout the project. Highly recommend!"

Hilary C on July 2024


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Upstate Structural Repair LLC

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Upstate Structural Repair LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1999 years of experience

Welcome to Upstate Structural Repair. We have been doing structural repair work for close to 20 years. Working out of Taylors, SC but covering the Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, SC area and more We do everything from slab repairs, failing brick walls, floor leveling and more! Our expertise comes from understanding the way structures are built, there for we know how to repair them correctly. Upstate Structural Repair, we’ve been doing structural and foundation repairs for close to 20 years. Notice cracks in your foundation? Leaning brick wall? Floors are sagging? Call us today for your free estimate (864)214-0686.

"It went well. They were prompt, gave us a detailed estimate, and completed the work on the."

Lydia J on April 2019

Welcome to Upstate Structural Repair. We have been doing structural repair work for close to 20 years. Working out of Taylors, SC but covering the Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, SC area and more We do everything from slab repairs, failing brick walls, floor leveling and more! Our expertise comes from understanding the way structures are built, there for we know how to repair them correctly. Upstate Structural Repair, we’ve been doing structural and foundation repairs for close to 20 years. Notice cracks in your foundation? Leaning brick wall? Floors are sagging? Call us today for your free estimate (864)214-0686.

"It went well. They were prompt, gave us a detailed estimate, and completed the work on the."

Lydia J on April 2019


The BC Engineering Group, PLLC

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The BC Engineering Group, PLLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
2025 years of experience

We work extremely hard for the owner and our company strives to take care of all our client's unique needs and always have the owner's best interest at heart. We are very detailed and meticulous in our work. Our long-term vision is for us to become your go to Contractor with capabilities to do multiple types of projects. Call us today you will be relieved you did. Thank you

"Bryan was extremely knowledgeable and prompt. I would recommend him to anyone who needs some engineering done."

Patrick D on November 2025

We work extremely hard for the owner and our company strives to take care of all our client's unique needs and always have the owner's best interest at heart. We are very detailed and meticulous in our work. Our long-term vision is for us to become your go to Contractor with capabilities to do multiple types of projects. Call us today you will be relieved you did. Thank you

"Bryan was extremely knowledgeable and prompt. I would recommend him to anyone who needs some engineering done."

Patrick D on November 2025


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Andrew Roby General Contractor Inc

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Andrew Roby General Contractor Inc

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Andrew Roby is the premier custom residential contractor in the Carolinas, serving homeowners in Charlotte and Boone, NC. Specializing in new construction, custom homes, additions, kitchen and bath renovations, and handyman services, Andrew Roby "makes it home" for clients through exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service. The firm has built a portfolio of one-of-a-kind projects, thriving on lifetime bonds with homeowners, architects and designers.

"They did a great job, the6y were able to be creative with the older home and accomplished what we wanted to be accomplished."

Dan B on January 2023

Andrew Roby is the premier custom residential contractor in the Carolinas, serving homeowners in Charlotte and Boone, NC. Specializing in new construction, custom homes, additions, kitchen and bath renovations, and handyman services, Andrew Roby "makes it home" for clients through exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service. The firm has built a portfolio of one-of-a-kind projects, thriving on lifetime bonds with homeowners, architects and designers.

"They did a great job, the6y were able to be creative with the older home and accomplished what we wanted to be accomplished."

Dan B on January 2023



EHM

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EHM

4.50(
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Customers say: Quality work
1954 years of experience

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021


Fabrication and sales of, above ground, solid steel, tornado, hurricane and storm safe rooms.


Total Construction by Dale Lands LLC..

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Total Construction by Dale Lands LLC..

2.00(
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1988 years of experience

We are a full service General Contractor but we also offer many small services to help you with any needs. We do all kinds of new construction from residential to commercial and also offer many maintenance choices from your yard to your roof.

"Communication was great. The house is tall and on a hill. We talked to 3 different companies about doing the work. One company chose not to do it because the house is tall and sits on a hill. Of the other two companies, Total Construction had the best estimate and the people were so nice. I'm so glad they came out to do the work. Each day they cleaned up behind themselves and made it easy for my family to live in the home even though the work was being done. Everything looks so nice now. I know some of my neighbors will be using this company now because they loved watching the work & the outcome!! Great Company!!! Highly recommended!!"

Melynda S on March 2022

We are a full service General Contractor but we also offer many small services to help you with any needs. We do all kinds of new construction from residential to commercial and also offer many maintenance choices from your yard to your roof.

"Communication was great. The house is tall and on a hill. We talked to 3 different companies about doing the work. One company chose not to do it because the house is tall and sits on a hill. Of the other two companies, Total Construction had the best estimate and the people were so nice. I'm so glad they came out to do the work. Each day they cleaned up behind themselves and made it easy for my family to live in the home even though the work was being done. Everything looks so nice now. I know some of my neighbors will be using this company now because they loved watching the work & the outcome!! Great Company!!! Highly recommended!!"

Melynda S on March 2022


Kitty Hawk Engineering

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Kitty Hawk Engineering

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2008 years of experience

Kitty Hawk Engineering provides Structural and Civil professional engineering and LEED AP BD&C services to clients regardless of location. While their physical headquarters is in Kitty Hawk, NC, birthplace of flight, modern technology has made the world a much smaller place and has provided engineers the opportunity to serve clients regardless of their physical location. Kitty Hawk Engineering has experienced engineer(s) who have performed work on three continents and seven countries including the United States, Panama, Japan, Jordan, and Trinidad & Tobago. Building codes in most countries throughout the world tend to be less conservative than building codes in the US. As a result, designs conforming to US building codes are typically as robust or more than designs conforming to building codes in countries other than the US.

Kitty Hawk Engineering provides Structural and Civil professional engineering and LEED AP BD&C services to clients regardless of location. While their physical headquarters is in Kitty Hawk, NC, birthplace of flight, modern technology has made the world a much smaller place and has provided engineers the opportunity to serve clients regardless of their physical location. Kitty Hawk Engineering has experienced engineer(s) who have performed work on three continents and seven countries including the United States, Panama, Japan, Jordan, and Trinidad & Tobago. Building codes in most countries throughout the world tend to be less conservative than building codes in the US. As a result, designs conforming to US building codes are typically as robust or more than designs conforming to building codes in countries other than the US.


billys handyman service

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billys handyman service

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1990 years of experience

all aspects of home improvements and renovations. Normally, 2-3 employees, subcontractor would decide on size of the job which would be discussed with the home owner, billing is a material deposit and payment rendered every Friday until work completed, free estimates.

all aspects of home improvements and renovations. Normally, 2-3 employees, subcontractor would decide on size of the job which would be discussed with the home owner, billing is a material deposit and payment rendered every Friday until work completed, free estimates.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Yes, water damage can affect your walls' structural integrity. If the water or moisture sits on the walls for an extended period, it can weaken the drywall, plaster, wood framing, and other materials supporting the wall. That's why it's critical to dry out the area as soon as you notice it.

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.

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