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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: How does an engineer assess a building’s structural integrity?

• <div><p>Through detailed analysis of load paths, materials, and existing damages.</p></div>

Q: What simultaneous construction tasks are recommended alongside this project?

• <div><p>While concrete walls do not need to &quot;breathe&quot; in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.</p></div>

Q: How deep does a monolithic slab need to be?

• <div><p>The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation&mdash;which are built into a monolithic slab&mdash;sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.</p></div>

Q: Do structural engineers do free quotes?

• <div><p>Most structural engineers offer free quotes, regardless of the size of the job. For simple inspections when buying or selling a home, engineers typically charge a flat fee that may be based solely on your home&rsquo;s foundation type and square footage. For larger projects, like new construction and major home renovations, an engineer will either perform an analysis of your project and site and provide you with a formal estimate, or they will do a more in-depth assessment and in-person site inspection before coming up with a per-hour or per-project cost estimate. In most cases, the estimate is free.</p></div>

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Last update on December 21, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
Glenn Gleason is a professional . A Skilled Craftsman who responded immediately to my request for help. He completely rebuilt a 60’ Deck Railing that had just been built. . . . That was not constructed to code utilizing notching with overcuts at every cut. The deck railing was very unsafe. It...
Rite Choice Builders
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Reviewed in August 2024
We hired this company to demolish and remove a structure on the family farm. They were on time, all work was completed promptly and correctly. The owner is a outstanding person and believes in doing good work for his customers. Should I ever have another project like this in the future? I will...
Carolina Demo and Debris Removal, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
Juergen Golomb is vey knowledgeable about his craft. He has an appreciation for older structures and is a talented artisan.
NC House Wash
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Reviewed in October 2019
The field Technician (Roger) made two visits to troubleshoot the unit. (I had previously hired 3 other companies that could not diagnose the problem correctly). His product knowledge, engine expertise, thoroughness and logical diagnostic process was exceptional and successful. He identified the...
Carolina Power & Generators, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2016
I can speak extremely highly of them. Before we took on replacing the heat pump, ducting etc I got bids from four different companies and made sure that they measured the cubic feet of the house and the glass surface and so on and so forth to get accurate bids because it is very technical to...
4 Seasons Heating & Air
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Reviewed in September 2015
They are okay. I only contact them when something goes wrong. In the summer here, there are storms in the afternoon and lightning will pop stuff out in a heartbeat. 2-3 weeks ago, the phone and internet were out. There was a hellacious lightning and torrential rainstorm, it was really bad and it...
TIME WARNER CABLE
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Reviewed in May 2014
Outstanding job overall. They installed a utility sink in our basement. The communication was excellent, we got a fair price quote. The team showed up on time and completed the job quickly and professionally. In addition to installing the sink, they recognized a deficiency in our current...
A R Crowell Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
The engineer that designed the '07 Volvo XC70 did an awful job, so i need to bring my car in to get the headlamps changed. Expensive..Volvo cars should reimburse every XC70 owner, but i digress..Leith Volvo fits me in at the last minute, and gets it done fast, AND they wash my car. I bring my...
Leith Acura Suzuki Kia Mitsubishi
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Reviewed in May 2013
My husband and I had just to moved to Pinehurst in the fall of 2012 because of the military. I decided to go to school full time and needed childcare services. I looked everywhere around Pinehurst, Southern Pines, and Aberdeen. I could not find a place that was under $150 a week that did...
SOLID ROCK BAPTIST PRESCHOOL
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Reviewed in April 2013
I had previous poor home inspection experiences, so I chose Mr. Agel based on Angie's List recommendations and also on his statement that he was in the business to make sure people had only good experiences. <br /> He returned my call fairly quickly and set an appointment. While I coordinated...
Agel's Home Inspections
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PJM Structural

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Serving Pinebluff, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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

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Response time4 hrs

Response rate86%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Pinebluff, 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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M.A. Colvin Engineering & Consulting, Inc.

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Serving Pinebluff, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

M.A. Colvin Engineering & Consulting, Inc. is a full service engineering firm. We are locally owned and operated by a native of the community. M.A. Colvin is a structural engineering specialist working for Progress Energy (formerly CP&L) simulating hot operational functions. \n\nWe pride ourselves on the highest quality work delivered in a timely fashion. We can help you with simple beam analysis though complex structural modeling. Our hourly rate is $200 and our minimum fee for a one page sealed letter is $400.\n\nWe would be happy to serve you and improve the structural safety of our community together.

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Coastal River Technologies

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Serving Pinebluff, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

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with over 18 years of experience in the industry, american society hvac engineers isnt it time to do more with what youve got

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Seven Lakes Engineering Services, Inc.

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Serving Pinebluff, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Seven Lakes Engineering Services, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business.We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

Through detailed analysis of load paths, materials, and existing damages.

While concrete walls do not need to "breathe" in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

Most structural engineers offer free quotes, regardless of the size of the job. For simple inspections when buying or selling a home, engineers typically charge a flat fee that may be based solely on your home’s foundation type and square footage. For larger projects, like new construction and major home renovations, an engineer will either perform an analysis of your project and site and provide you with a formal estimate, or they will do a more in-depth assessment and in-person site inspection before coming up with a per-hour or per-project cost estimate. In most cases, the estimate is free.

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