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Q: Are horizontal cracks structural?

• <div><p>Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage. </p></div>

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 factors affect assembly costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.</p></div>

Q: How can you tell if a crack is structural?

• <div><p>Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren&rsquo;t uneven across the gap, and don&rsquo;t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don&rsquo;t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.</p></div>

Q: How much weight does a 4-inch concrete slab support?

• <div><p>A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you&rsquo;re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.</p></div>

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Last update on November 04, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
I recently had the pleasure of working with Summit Land Development for my residential property project, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the initial consultation, the team displayed remarkable professionalism and expertise, ensuring that all my...
Summit Land Development, LLC.
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Reviewed in February 2025
Great company! Very reliable, honest and hard working. They went above and beyond our expectations. They dug out an embankment in our back yard and leveled it for a garage. They also removed several trees that were on the embankment leaning over our house. When finished they hauled off all of...
B&B Tree Removal and Grading, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
I hired Engineered Retaining Walls to remove a failing railroad tie stairway and retaining wall. The rebuild plan called for multiple, designer concrete block retaining walls and steps, to include several concrete pads. Art talked me through the process, making it easy to understand. Art even...
Engineered Retaining Walls, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
We recently had Grizzly Construction complete the repairs to our home due to storm damage. There was significant structural damage to trusses, beams, roofing, etc., and water damage upstairs and downstairs. Jeff Richbourg and his "cast of thousands" crew did an outstanding job on ALL...
Grizzly Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2022
It was excellent, keep me notified of every step of the job, very happy service and structure went very well.
MG Glass, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2018
We hired Rick and Jimmy to complete an unfinished installation of Hardie board siding, to install Hardie board soffets and fascia board, to replace gutters and down spouts and install new gutter screens. They did some structural repairs to weathered framing and replaced the weathered boards on...
Built More Homes
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Reviewed in January 2018
Each service call was friendly and efficient. Owner/manager Scott is capable and honest. For the diagnostic procedure for the check engine light, he told me exactly the problem, approximate cost for parts/labor, and even suggested the best option might be to go to a dealer. He did not charge for...
ELLER'S TIRE & SVC
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Reviewed in January 2016
I am a retired electrical engineer who was also once an electrician, I would definitely hire this gentleman again. He is a master electrician, very neat, prompt and pleasant.
Mr. Electric of Port Saint Lucie
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Reviewed in March 2014
<p>You would be hard pressed to find a more honest, ethical working individual in Western North Carolina area.</p> <p>If you have a Structural Project, Give Eddie Cook a call. The price and quality of work will satisfy the pickiest individual. I know for a fact; I am one for the exact spot for...
E & G Exteriors
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PJM Structural

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Serving Hayesville, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Pedro is a very professional Structural Engineer. Very knowledgeable."

+15

Response time4 hrs

Response rate86%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Hayesville, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

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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AquaDry Waterproofing & Structural Reinforcement

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Serving Hayesville, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Emergency services offered

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Very well. I feel so comfortable about the stability of my home. Jim, the owner of the company, was always looking for the best and most reasonable way to solve a problem. His crew was hard working and came to work when they said they would (except for the rainy periods of course). The house was empty so they stayed at my home (so they could be close to the job) and kept very good care of it.
It was an expensive repair but I believe I could not have found a better crew for the same price. Since I was out of state much of the time, they kept me informed at every step, which is helpful when you can not be there.
I definitely would recommend them for waterproofing but I was most impressed with their ability to do the structural reinforcement."

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Family Safe Southeast

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Serving Hayesville, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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"Saw display at home and garden show. Researched product and company, then ordered 4X4 shelter via telephone. Company provided additional details about testing and certification IAW FEMA standards upon request. Delivery and installation were on time and as promised."

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage.

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.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren’t uneven across the gap, and don’t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don’t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

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