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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
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 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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Ground To Structure Engineering and Inspection

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Ground To Structure Engineering and Inspection

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

Structural Engineering, Inspection, and plans for Construction.

"Great guy and company!"

Joshua H on October 2024

Structural Engineering, Inspection, and plans for Construction.

"Great guy and company!"

Joshua H on October 2024

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Howard Verna Engineering PC

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Howard Verna Engineering PC

4.75(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

HowardVerna Engineering, PC provides and has provided foundation, framing, and full structural inspections on residential and small commercial buildings and perform residential structural designs for new homes and renovation/additions for existing homes in the Greater Charlotte area for the past six years. We provide thorough structural reports, designs and consultations that homeowners and contractors are able to understand and perform in a timely and cost effective manner. We aim to please!

"Damon Howard inspected the foundation of home we were contracted to buy, he found structural errors and listed them on the report. Very thorough and clear report! Took time to explain issues and recommended companies for repairs and then returned to make sure the were fixed correctly."

rachel w on March 2018

HowardVerna Engineering, PC provides and has provided foundation, framing, and full structural inspections on residential and small commercial buildings and perform residential structural designs for new homes and renovation/additions for existing homes in the Greater Charlotte area for the past six years. We provide thorough structural reports, designs and consultations that homeowners and contractors are able to understand and perform in a timely and cost effective manner. We aim to please!

"Damon Howard inspected the foundation of home we were contracted to buy, he found structural errors and listed them on the report. Very thorough and clear report! Took time to explain issues and recommended companies for repairs and then returned to make sure the were fixed correctly."

rachel w on March 2018

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Woodruff Engineering, PLLC

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Woodruff Engineering, PLLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Welcome to Woodruff Engineering, PLLC! We are Structural Engineers local to the Queen City with commitment to high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer personalized services with competitive prices to both small and large needs. We look forward to helping you take the next step in your endeavors!

"Tim was very professional, he was prompt in responding to messages. He showed up on the time for structural inspection and did thorough inspection. I highly recommend him considering my earlier experiences with other structural engineers, how they carry out their inspections and never give any definitive answers."

Shailendrasingh P on March 2025

Welcome to Woodruff Engineering, PLLC! We are Structural Engineers local to the Queen City with commitment to high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer personalized services with competitive prices to both small and large needs. We look forward to helping you take the next step in your endeavors!

"Tim was very professional, he was prompt in responding to messages. He showed up on the time for structural inspection and did thorough inspection. I highly recommend him considering my earlier experiences with other structural engineers, how they carry out their inspections and never give any definitive answers."

Shailendrasingh P on March 2025

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IDE Structural Engineers

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IDE Structural Engineers

4.97(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

** FEATURED IN ANGIE'S LIST MAGAZINE AS A 2011 BEST CONTRACTOR ** We are a Residential Structural Engineering Firm based in Charlotte, NC specializing in Structural Inspections and Residential Designs. From evaluating foundation cracks and wood damage during on-site structural inspections, to calculating beam sizes to replace bearing walls for renovations, to designing new 20,000 sq. ft. residential homes from the ground up.we do it all! Not only do we perform a forensic analysis of the symptoms during our structural inspections, we provide recommended structural repairs so that you can obtain equitable bids from your choice of contractors. As licensed Professional Engineers, our knowledge of structures in both the field and in design separates us from our competition because it allows us to provide feasible and cost effective solutions. We understand the importance of time, and we pride ourselves on quick turnaround times, quality work, and award winning customer service.

"Mr. Calvo came out to my home and thoroughly investigated the framing of the foundation, the walls, and the design plans for our kitchen renovation which included removing walls. This allowed us to provide the GC with a certified engineering plan for all necessary changes for the project to succeed and pass inspections. We received a certified carefully detailed diagram specifying the required changes. The plan drawing called for the contractor to communicate back any discrepancies. Months later the project is in process and Mr. Calvo quickly acknowledged my emailed changes and made modifications to his plan design so the GC could proceed without any delay to the project. I am very pleased with the services that Mr. Calvo and his firm, IDE, have provided."

Jeffrey W on January 2022

** FEATURED IN ANGIE'S LIST MAGAZINE AS A 2011 BEST CONTRACTOR ** We are a Residential Structural Engineering Firm based in Charlotte, NC specializing in Structural Inspections and Residential Designs. From evaluating foundation cracks and wood damage during on-site structural inspections, to calculating beam sizes to replace bearing walls for renovations, to designing new 20,000 sq. ft. residential homes from the ground up.we do it all! Not only do we perform a forensic analysis of the symptoms during our structural inspections, we provide recommended structural repairs so that you can obtain equitable bids from your choice of contractors. As licensed Professional Engineers, our knowledge of structures in both the field and in design separates us from our competition because it allows us to provide feasible and cost effective solutions. We understand the importance of time, and we pride ourselves on quick turnaround times, quality work, and award winning customer service.

"Mr. Calvo came out to my home and thoroughly investigated the framing of the foundation, the walls, and the design plans for our kitchen renovation which included removing walls. This allowed us to provide the GC with a certified engineering plan for all necessary changes for the project to succeed and pass inspections. We received a certified carefully detailed diagram specifying the required changes. The plan drawing called for the contractor to communicate back any discrepancies. Months later the project is in process and Mr. Calvo quickly acknowledged my emailed changes and made modifications to his plan design so the GC could proceed without any delay to the project. I am very pleased with the services that Mr. Calvo and his firm, IDE, have provided."

Jeffrey W on January 2022

RAND STRUCTURAL SERVICES, INC.

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RAND STRUCTURAL SERVICES, INC.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

PROVIDES STRUCTURAL REPAIR SERVICES, CRAWL SPACE MOLD REMEDIATION AND CRAWL SPACE MOISTURE CONTROL SYSTEMS.

"They were great to work with. Very professional and spot on the problem. Highly recommend John and his crew."

John K on April 2019

PROVIDES STRUCTURAL REPAIR SERVICES, CRAWL SPACE MOLD REMEDIATION AND CRAWL SPACE MOISTURE CONTROL SYSTEMS.

"They were great to work with. Very professional and spot on the problem. Highly recommend John and his crew."

John K on April 2019

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WHITLEY ENGINEERING INC

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WHITLEY ENGINEERING INC

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Whitley Engineering Inc is closed. Joel retired officially 10/29/2021.

"Extremely unprofessional and rude."

Brittany P on September 2021

Whitley Engineering Inc is closed. Joel retired officially 10/29/2021.

"Extremely unprofessional and rude."

Brittany P on September 2021

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Architect Builder Group PLLC

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Architect Builder Group PLLC

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

ABG is a top commercial and residential Architecture and Engineering Firm with a combined 5 year experience in the construction industry. Defined by our client-centric approach and hyper-responsiveness, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. Give Architect Builder Group PLLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Professionalism, knowledge and on Time delivery of project. Came across Architect Building Group on google search for a change of use. Worked with Alaa and his professionalism, knowledge and on Time delivery of project had us complete this complex process within 6 weeks. This was a huge saving for us given that we were paying rents already at the location without being operational. I will recommend them for all your architectural needs"

Kongnyuy A on March 2023

ABG is a top commercial and residential Architecture and Engineering Firm with a combined 5 year experience in the construction industry. Defined by our client-centric approach and hyper-responsiveness, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. Give Architect Builder Group PLLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Professionalism, knowledge and on Time delivery of project. Came across Architect Building Group on google search for a change of use. Worked with Alaa and his professionalism, knowledge and on Time delivery of project had us complete this complex process within 6 weeks. This was a huge saving for us given that we were paying rents already at the location without being operational. I will recommend them for all your architectural needs"

Kongnyuy A on March 2023

Howard Verna Engineering PC

4.70(
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Howard Verna Engineering PC

4.70(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our owner, Damon Howard, is a Licensed Professional Engineer in NC and SC. He has over ten years experience in the field and started his own company in April of 2010.

Our owner, Damon Howard, is a Licensed Professional Engineer in NC and SC. He has over ten years experience in the field and started his own company in April of 2010.

Yates Structural Engineering

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Yates Structural Engineering

4.67(
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Customers say: Terrific value
44 years of experience

We are licensed Engineers in NC, SC, and VA. All structural reports graphically define structural deficiencies and include structural repair specifications.

"I would not hire this engineer again. He was referred by Ram Jack in 2009 for a structural foundation assessment and signed off on them installing a pier at a 5 foot depth in soil on top of a rock that was not load bearing. 10 years later Ram Jack refuses to fix the situation per another certified engineers assessment under their lifetime warranty, and his personal liability expires after 6 years. Either he is incompetent, or he is doing people favors."

Matt C on August 2022

We are licensed Engineers in NC, SC, and VA. All structural reports graphically define structural deficiencies and include structural repair specifications.

"I would not hire this engineer again. He was referred by Ram Jack in 2009 for a structural foundation assessment and signed off on them installing a pier at a 5 foot depth in soil on top of a rock that was not load bearing. 10 years later Ram Jack refuses to fix the situation per another certified engineers assessment under their lifetime warranty, and his personal liability expires after 6 years. Either he is incompetent, or he is doing people favors."

Matt C on August 2022

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as “crawl space foundations,” but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation. 

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

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