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
We provide structural engineering services including site inspections, design of houses, additions, garages and decks. We also do smaller projects such as removing a wall or sizing a beam. If you are a homeowner, realtor or contractor, we can help. Call us.
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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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts
Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.
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.
Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.
Costs depend on unit complexity, labor, wall mounting needs, and additional accessories like floating shelves.
A structural engineer's report provides a professional assessment of a property's structural condition. It typically includes an evaluation of the foundation, key structural elements like roof trusses, floor joists, studs, beams, and rafters. The report will also contain a detailed description of the engineer's findings, often supported by photographs, and provide recommendations to correct any identified issues. Depending on the scope of the inspection, it might also include an assessment of property drainage, potential issues from environmental conditions like extreme weather or tree placement, and an estimated time and cost for any recommended repairs.
The Rocky Mount, NC homeowners’ guide to structural engineering services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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