"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!"
"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"
"Since I Moved to New York me and my husband we find that it will be a big problem for as to find a good contractor that can help us to get done the construction and remodeling at our new house that we bought in woodlands .. The first problem was that houston doesnt have any specific requirements, certification or license for contractors what means is it a big problem to track them .. The second problem we had that we did t have any friend for recommendations... We found a couple of contractor on home daviser and yelp and we decided to give a try... We received a couple of bids form them and we decided to go with the one that gave us the best bid ...,,Houston Renovation & Remodeling,, But after they begin the work we find out that this company has very poor experience in construction and the worst think was that they begin to overcharge us saying that a lot of thinks waren t indicated in the bid.. Yes we where very upset and we decided to not work with that company.. We called again the company's that we received the bids and we asked them to rebid the job and we asked them to specify all the details that will be included and witch not.. After we received the new Bids Structurelne Construction Has the most accurate bid they also specify all the details even the garbage removal... My husband sad that he will go with Structure Construction and I was agree with.. It took approximately 2 month for them to finish the Remodeling In our 4 bedroom House but we are very satisfied with the results .. They helped us to update the old 2 Bath, replacing all ceramic tiles and bathtubs.. We did replaced all flooring in the house we did update our old kitchen and closets... and walls Restoration, new moldings and painting. Now all looks great and we are happy with the changes we did in the house.. Hope i will call them soon for some exterior work and I am expecting to receive a good quote .. Thanks for all .."
"The town required structural drawings for the retaining wall around my pool and after speaking with and getting estimates from several Structural Engineering companies choose Magnus Engineering. The company was responsive and willing to provide the service quickly. James Strizki was the engineer; he was professional, patient and reassuring. He continued to follow-up even after receiving payment until I had the final inspection. They were reasonably priced and delivered the required signed sealed documents allowing me to finally close out the permits that were pending from the year before."
"The contractor is very good. They are very punctual. They provided the engineering drawings for the township, provided a detailed plan to replace the bowing wall, and the pinning of two other walls for structural support and the basement entrance. They also provided support for a high water table issue The crew was one of the best I have ever seen. They came, worked extremely hard and completed the job on time and as the building inspector said," a stellar job". They covered all objects in the basement to minimize the dust, and moved the washer and dryer, reconnecting them in their new locations. "
"We bought a house in an area with a high water table and discovered flooding and moldy basement walls only days after moving in. Having to rip out a finished basement to waterproof and then refinish was a pain, but worked exactly as advertised. After mold remediation, installing a french drain, battery backed sump pumps, discharge pipes, and structural reinforcements, we finally had a comfortable, dry, and fully usable basement. No musty smell, dry concrete slab and foundation walls. I would hire A-1 again for waterproofing any time."
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts
Yes, water damage can affect your walls' structural integrity. If the water or moisture sits on the walls for an extended period, it can weaken the drywall, plaster, wood framing, and other materials supporting the wall. That's why it's critical to dry out the area as soon as you notice it.
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.
Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.
Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing.
The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.
The Stanhope, NJ homeowners’ guide to structural engineering services
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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.
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.
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