"After calling StructuralMD and confirming that this service was what we needed, an appointment was quickly set up and George (Chief Engineer) showed up on time. He closely inspected the area in question and provided a great deal of detail regarding his findings. George answered every question we had and spent whatever time required to provide additional guidance, suggestions and tips. His inspection confirmed that there were no structural issues, and helped us prepare to hire a contractor to complete the (non-structural) work that we originally sought. He also urged us to contact him again to ask any other questions that might have. A professional outfit with excellent customer service!"
"Very professional experience with Mina, the engineer who thoroughly explained his findings and suggested remedies. He confirmed house settlement suspicions and causes in a lengthy, detailed report complete with photos. I trust Kiro Engineering and would highly recommend them for structural engineering consultation and peace of mind."
"Ed is very knowledgeable and thorough in his inspection. He is transparent and unbiased with his evaluations and shared lot of information which otherwise we will not know. We highly recommend him for any structural consultation"
We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal \nresponsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. \nAccurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true \nprofessionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make \ntheir concerns the basis of our business.
"Home Advisor connected me to Structural Workshop LLC for a last minute project on a 203K loan application. Ms. Pawloski contacted me in a matter of seconds, sent a structural engineer at the property to evaluate a crack in the foundation, the same day, and sent the report for the visit the next day. I cannot recommend them enough. E-mail communication was fast and effective. I will request their services in the future. This is a company that knows what "time sensitive" means and will give you great quality work. Tatiana Sava"
"After hurricane sandy in 2012 a lot of people in Brooklyn and Long Island got flooded a lot of home owners received flood damages or lost their property due to Hurricane Sandy... I am living on Cony Island Seagate area at that time I was home with my Family and how a remember the water came up to my house and flooded my basement and first floor of my house... I was very scared and desperate.... We basically lost everything at the first and basement floor... We have received some help from FEMA like every homeowner in that area but the rest was huge loss from our pockets... We found structureline based on recommendations and we started to do renovation...Nicholas the General Manager helped us out to apply for a small loan so we could begin the renovation...We needed to do a complete house renovation .... They took off the walls in the basement and 1st floor, they did mold disinfection, replaced all drywall's, wiring, boiler, windows, doors, siding etc.. They did remodeling on the master bathroom from the first floor and kitchen, they did a wonderful job...We love their new engineered Hardwood floor and the new design of the bathroom with the big bathtub and shower cabinet ... The price we spend ed was a little higher than we were expected because we did some design work in the living room and Kitchen but for sure it worth it....If Someone will ask me for a recommendation for sure I will recommend Structureline because they helped me out at that time ....Thanks"
"GENUINE PROFESSIONALS & EXCELLENT FOLLOW-THROUGH. These guys are DETERMINED to deliver a GREAT END DELIVERABLE, and follows up to ensure this is the case. Not only was I provided with all the appropriate engineering drawings and calculations but they also stayed with me through the process until the necessary approvals were secured, making sure the township had what they needed. FULL SERVICE OPERATION AT REASONABLE FEES."
"We had known about this problem for some time and had also had a structural engineer evaluate our situation. We may be putting our house up for sale soon and decided it was finally time to get the wall fixed. Armed with my own research and the engineers evaluation, we searched for a contractor to perform the work we knew we needed to have done. Upon contacting Foundation Experts, Larry got back to me very quickly and we set up an appointment for him to inspect the wall. He was VERY thorough in explaining what needed to be done to stabilize the wall to prevent any further movement/damage. He said we should have the wall "pinned". He quoted us $4000 to do the whole job (10 pins along a roughly 25ft. long wall). They also designed the system so that the re-bar would pass through the top course of block and attach to the house sill plate above the wall to help lock it in place. The price was on par with most other estimates (slightly cheaper actually), but we decided to go with Foundation Experts mostly because they were very thorough with their evaluation, were honest (I was armed with a lot of info about our situation and felt very confident that what he proposed to do was exactly what needed to be done) and they did not pressure us at all. I also really liked the fact that they routinely work with engineers and felt that they had a better grasp on executing the work over other contractors we contacted. They also will work with the township if permits are needed. We scheduled for the work to start the following week. Their team took about 2 days to do the work. They were very professional and did not make a mess at all. They put plastic up to prevent concrete dust from getting everywhere in the basement and cleaned up thoroughly. Larry was present during the bulk of the work and made sure that everything went smoothly. They even worked with us on the payment method. He made it very clear if we have any issues/concerns or questions to call them anytime. He also stressed that if we sell the house and potential buyers have any questions/concerns to contact him and they will work with us as best they can. The wall is now fixed and my wife and I feel better knowing that our wall won't come crashing down during then next heavy rain! We also feel better knowing that we won't have to worry about foundation issues coming up if/when we sell our house. All in all, it was a great experience! "
Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts
Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.
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?
Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.
Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.
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.
The Sea Bright, NJ homeowners’ guide to structural engineering services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
The cost of a structural engineer is easily justifiable given the value they bring to the table. Use this guide to see what hiring your professional will total in New York, NY.
