Are foundation walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.</p></div>

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Q: Why should I add structural support for my house after I raise it?

• <div><p>If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.</p></div>

Q: Where are most load-bearing walls located?

• <div><p>Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.</p></div>

Q: How do various elements of desk design impact the overall assembly cost?

• <div><p>Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.</p></div>

Q: What types of projects require a structural engineer’s expertise?

• <div><p>Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.</p></div>

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Last update on October 24, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Someone hit my garage at a high speed. As an attached garage I was very concerned. As a quality contractor I knew it would be difficult to get it taken care of quickly. Adam came over in 2 days and was able to secure the structure so no further damage would occur. I was then worked into his...
Tornell Contracting, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2025
KZ Builder Bros LLC did a great job. Competitive bid, great communication and finished on time and on budget.
KZ Builder Bros, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
Seth, Tyler and Emanuel did excellent work on our crawl space encapsulation. Great guys and extremely clean work!
Groundworks
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Reviewed in December 2021
Excellent young company with educational background in construction management. I have already asked him to do another project in the spring when the weather is warmer.
Rebuild Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Owner and his employee took the time to answer any questions I had. Cleaned up the ground area after the work was completed, cleaned the roof off of debris, replaced screws, and replaced brackets holding up the gutter that were loose or bad. Very thorough and got the work done in a timely...
Absolute Seamless Gutters & Siding, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2018
Very well ! The engine in my Subaru Baja was running rough and Cody (manager) took it for a test drive and felt it was the motor mounts. They raised the engine and re-seated the mounts and the engine proceeded to run very smooth. Working with Cody and his staff, they have been very reliable and...
DAKOTA TIRE SVC
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Reviewed in July 2015
Wade did a great job for us. His workmanship is fantastic - he took his time prepping the worksite and placing block, ensuring everything was level and looked just right. Anytime he had any concerns about the design plans he took the time to discuss it with us to make sure we understood the...
Ultimate Patios
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Reviewed in April 2015
<ol> <li> <p>This was the first major renovation /upgrade to a 100 year old house in a historical area. There are bound to be a few ?surprises? when opening up a structure like that. No matter what was encountered, Cosgrove devised a cost-effective solution and kept things moving.</p> <br />...
Cosgrove and Sons
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Reviewed in December 2014
They ran into a problem and called me right away to inform me of the options. <br /> Luckily they were able to do it as planned. <br /> I did some research on the net about the fix and found this is a common problem with engine. <br /> Dealers cost to fix this would be quite a bit more money....
CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR CTR
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Reviewed in June 2014
This was my second experience with Olson-Legatt (they did my house back in 2009)-in both cases the work was clean, neat and done in two days or less (house was a day and a half-garage was less than one day). In both cases, the work was clean, neat and professional. One important note-my wife...
Olson & Legatt Roofing Inc
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.

If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.

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