How do you choose a residential structural engineer?

• <div><p>The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:</p><ul><li><p>Do you have experience working in my specific area?</p></li><li><p>Do you have professional indemnity insurance?</p></li><li><p>What will your structural report cover?</p></li><li><p>Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?</p></li><li><p>How long have you been in business?</p></li><li><p>Do you have a list of customer references?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Do I need a structural engineer to knock down a wall?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: How do I know if cracks are structural?

• <div><p>The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.</p></div>

Q: Do squeaky floors mean structural damage?

• <div><p>No, squeaky floors do not always mean there is structural damage. The noise is often caused by friction from issues like loose floorboards, gaps between the subfloor and joists, or loose subflooring. While many squeaks are harmless, persistent or worsening noise could indicate a more severe problem. If you notice other signs of structural damage&mdash;such as soft or sagging floors, cracks running from the wall to the ceiling, or horizontal cracks in your foundation&mdash;it's best to have a professional inspect your floor to determine the root cause.</p></div>

Q: What are the signs of structural damage?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/signs-of-structural-damage.htm">Signs of structural damage</a> include foundation cracks, roof leaks, bouncy floors, crumbling concrete, and cracked or leaning chimneys. Structural damage can make itself apparent in various ways, and sometimes, there may not be obvious signs. Inspect your foundation and roof annually to stay ahead of potentially serious structural problems. </p></div>

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Integrity Roofers were very personable, managed the roofing job closely, had very competent and friendly crew. The options were explained and did (what i thought) a very difficult roofing pitch job in a very reasonable time. The crew cleaned up daily. At the finish of job they policed up all...
Integrity Roofing & Home Improvement
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Reviewed in March 2026
Alexander Excavating are very professional and are experienced very well in their business. We hired them to bring crush and run for our driveway, (approximately 125ft) plus widening of the space in front of our garage. They were here to do the job within 2 days and did prove to be very good at...
Alexander Excavating, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2025
I contracted Willie to do interior and exterior painting as well as rebuild front porch and build a new back deck. Willie and his crew were excellent. Always on time and stayed until the job was finished. Amazing craftsmanship and exceeded my expectations. Would definitely recommend
Willie B Construction
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Reviewed in March 2025
I needed some custom pieces welded for my wedding event floral business. I gave them my measurements and a photo of what I wanted and they delivered perfectly on several occasions. Their turnaround time was speedy as well and quality was top notch. Highly recommend!
Ellsworth Ironworks LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
Had him install our floor, we have places where it’s falling apart and buckling we paid 16,000.00 for a vinyl floor we thought was engineered wood. Highly disappointed and taking him to court We found him on Angie’s list but I don’t think he claimed the job on this site with Angie
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Marcus, David, khyree, mike, Blake, Russell, Abe, Dan tony, weâ re well organized, very quick, good cleanup and I am very satisfied with my windows.
West Shore Home Wilmington
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Reviewed in May 2023
The very best in the roofing business! I can't believe how smoothly they made the process. Exactly what I wanted and superior quality to boot! Plus, they were able to get it all covered by insurance. You will never find a more courteous, professional team. On-time and communicative throughout...
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Mcdaniels construction built a brand new deck balcony for me and I couldnâ t be happier! The construction of the deck is top quality and beautiful. They were very responsive to my texts and calls.
McDaniels & Sons Construction
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I am a New Home owner when I bought the house it didn't have gutters. When ît rains here most times it downpours so after discussing my concerns with my fiancé I began researching different companies. Although I know this is something that has to be done before It causes damage I was NOT...
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John, Catie, and Carlee were very professional and helpful throughout the whole process. They kept me apprised of what they would be doing each day and made sure we were satisfied with the work when they were done. John went out of his way to search for the hardware I wanted, a very...
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PJM Structural

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Serving Union Grove, NC and surrounding areas

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

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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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Family Safe Southeast

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:

Do you have experience working in my specific area?
Do you have professional indemnity insurance?
What will your structural report cover?
Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?
How long have you been in business?
Do you have a list of customer references?

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

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.

No, squeaky floors do not always mean there is structural damage. The noise is often caused by friction from issues like loose floorboards, gaps between the subfloor and joists, or loose subflooring. While many squeaks are harmless, persistent or worsening noise could indicate a more severe problem. If you notice other signs of structural damage—such as soft or sagging floors, cracks running from the wall to the ceiling, or horizontal cracks in your foundation—it's best to have a professional inspect your floor to determine the root cause.

Signs of structural damage include foundation cracks, roof leaks, bouncy floors, crumbling concrete, and cracked or leaning chimneys. Structural damage can make itself apparent in various ways, and sometimes, there may not be obvious signs. Inspect your foundation and roof annually to stay ahead of potentially serious structural problems.

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