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Kamal Essaid
4.7(
100
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Kamal Essaid helped us with structural inspection. Excellent service! He was available in a short notice. He also charges less/reasonable compared to other engineering companies I contacted in Raleigh area."
Crack in Wall foundation
close look at crack of 3/8"
Front door
Foundation settlement
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Ground To Structure Engineering and Inspection
4.7(
13
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeremy was great to work with and very detailed and professional with his review of my homeâ s structure as well as the report he provided. Based on his findings I did have work done on my 62 year old home foundation to hopefully insure I get another 62. Thank you Jeremy!"
Charlotte Reno
Charlotte Reno
Charlotte Reno
Charlotte New Const
Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stonewall Structural Engineering, PLLC
3.1(
19
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Connor from Stonewall Structural Engineering showed up promptly on time. He went under my 93-year-old house without hesitation to check out the foundation issues. Within two hours he walked me through all his findings in detail and gave me some suggestions. I received a detailed, sealed report in 4 days with pictures, and multiple ways to resolve my issues. I hope to never need a structural engineer again, but I'll definitely be using Stonewall if I need an inspection again."
Kateri 7
Truss entry
Corner condos
Hall
St. Patricks

+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
127
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am having a full master bath and kitchen remodel done with new layouts in both rooms and knocking out a wall. Evolution worked with me to quickly get a drawing done of the new layouts so that the contractor could get started on the project. They made sure to include me in the process so that the design would be done exactly as my wife and I envisioned. They communicated effectively throughout the process and were always courteous and professional. I recommend them to anyone with drafting needs."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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William Siegel
5.0(
2
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

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.

Load Path Section
Framing Plan
Framing Plan
Details
Foundation Plan

+3

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tommy Lee White Architect, PLLC.
5.0(
6
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Architect

Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Tommy Lee did an amazing job in designing and executing our new addition to our home last year. This included a new kitchen, bathroom and deck. We have an old but beautiful center-hall colonial home in Maplewood, NJ and he was able to keep the aesthetic while giving a very sharp, modern clean new space. My family is so happy with the results, no regrets. Tommy Lee was easy to work with, flexible and always accessible. I highly recommend him for any home project needing an architect, big or small."
Farm House
Farm House
Kitchen Addition
Kitchen Addition
Kitchen Addition

+24

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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APEX Drafting LLC
3.9(
7
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. \nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. \nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. \nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

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Structural Engineering FAQs, 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. 

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 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.

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

  • Fire-resistant

  • Unaffected by pests

  • Longer-lasting

  • Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

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