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PJM Structural

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PJM Structural

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 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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Soggy Bottom Waterproofing

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Soggy Bottom Waterproofing

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1992 Soggy Bottom Waterproofing has been keeping homes dry by turning unused floorspace into beautiful living areas. We are a local company with the goal of keeping our overhead down to keep your prices down. We treat each job as if it were our own homes, so quality comes first.

"Great came out at 8 am as promised worked all day to fix old French drain cheap plastic tubing system and install new sump pump good work !"

Charles C on June 2020

Since 1992 Soggy Bottom Waterproofing has been keeping homes dry by turning unused floorspace into beautiful living areas. We are a local company with the goal of keeping our overhead down to keep your prices down. We treat each job as if it were our own homes, so quality comes first.

"Great came out at 8 am as promised worked all day to fix old French drain cheap plastic tubing system and install new sump pump good work !"

Charles C on June 2020

Bodie's Home Electric

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Bodie's Home Electric

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner operated. Cost is determined by the job

"They did two projects for us in October. One was swapping out our old fuse box and the other was rewiring an exterior porch. Quick to return calls and set up schedules, with very reasonable rates! Recommended, and will definitely hire again."

K. Brooke S on November 2020

Owner operated. Cost is determined by the job

"They did two projects for us in October. One was swapping out our old fuse box and the other was rewiring an exterior porch. Quick to return calls and set up schedules, with very reasonable rates! Recommended, and will definitely hire again."

K. Brooke S on November 2020

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Booe Building & Remodeling

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Booe Building & Remodeling

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Founded in 1996, Booe Building & Remodeling has built a strong reputation of delivering a quality product. Our goal is to not only meet, but to exceed the expectations of our clients, ensuring consistent and clear communication from start to finish. Your vision is paramount and we hope to partner with you in capturing that in a wide range of products. The Booe Building & Remodeling team utilizes over 100 years of combined experience in remodeling, construction, carpentry and mechanical engineering to bring efficient systems and a smooth process to its homeowners.

Founded in 1996, Booe Building & Remodeling has built a strong reputation of delivering a quality product. Our goal is to not only meet, but to exceed the expectations of our clients, ensuring consistent and clear communication from start to finish. Your vision is paramount and we hope to partner with you in capturing that in a wide range of products. The Booe Building & Remodeling team utilizes over 100 years of combined experience in remodeling, construction, carpentry and mechanical engineering to bring efficient systems and a smooth process to its homeowners.

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EHM

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EHM

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Customers say: Quality work
71 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

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Family Safe Southeast

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Family Safe Southeast

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

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

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

Cornerstone Construction

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Licensed and Insured Class A Contractor with over 44 years of experience in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Cornerstone Construction is a faith based organization that values, cares for and respects its customers and clients privacy. The organization continues to provide quality handyman services, home remodeling, and problem solving solutions across the states of Virginia and North Carolina. The founder of the company continues to guarantee the services provided up to 5 years longer then competing contractors and continues to stand by its core mission that "there is no job to small and there is no job to large". Cornerstone Construction also specializes in Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, Painting, Framing, Flooring, Trim and Fixture installation, concrete, plaster, drywall. The company is equipped for vertical construction and provides financing opportunities as well.

Licensed and Insured Class A Contractor with over 44 years of experience in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Cornerstone Construction is a faith based organization that values, cares for and respects its customers and clients privacy. The organization continues to provide quality handyman services, home remodeling, and problem solving solutions across the states of Virginia and North Carolina. The founder of the company continues to guarantee the services provided up to 5 years longer then competing contractors and continues to stand by its core mission that "there is no job to small and there is no job to large". Cornerstone Construction also specializes in Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, Painting, Framing, Flooring, Trim and Fixture installation, concrete, plaster, drywall. The company is equipped for vertical construction and provides financing opportunities as well.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

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.

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. 

Hiring a structural engineer costs about $550 on average. However, prices range from as low as $200 up to $1,500. Structural engineers may charge by project, hourly, or by the square footage, making it important to understand how your chosen engineer structures their estimates. Additional cost factors include project type, the scope of work, the size of the project, and your geographic location.

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.

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