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>

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Q: What are the disadvantages of a cathedral ceiling?

• <div><p>Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you&rsquo;re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb. </p></div>

Q: Can water damage affect the structural integrity of my walls?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Why do retaining walls lean?

• <div><p>Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.</p></div>

Q: Are walls on the top floor load-bearing?

• <div><p>Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor&rsquo;s foundation.</p></div>

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Last update on December 17, 2023

Reviewed in December 2023
TLDR: slow, expensive, poor workmanship. I am giving them a 2 instead of 1 star just because I like Alan and his crewmen as human beings. I dont think they are necessarily trying to screw people, more just incompetent. I signed up for a time and materials contract with them because my building...
Masterfield Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
They were nice and professional. I have rather large cracks in my new house, hoping for an answer. They were unable to find the issue, probably should have hired a structural engineer. Was happy to hear they could find nothing obviously wrong. but still wonder about the Large cracks all over my...
Gold Star Inspections
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Reviewed in April 2019
Oh boy...Rod is absolutely the best in town! We decided on engineered hardwoods and Rod assured me the transitions between wood and tile would be relatively seamless. Those transitions were absolutely seamless! Rod and his crew showed up early and worked hard every day they were here, room by...
STOCKMAN'S FLOOR COVERING
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Reviewed in June 2018
Very knowledgeable engineer, good guy.
Double R Water Well Services, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2016
I called Robison Engineering Company, Inc. and within 2 hours two of their employees were at my home! Eric and C-Jay were polite, efficient, and more helpful than I could have imagined. They went under my house, examined the structure and ended up discovering a water leak I didn't know I had!...
Robison Engineering Company, Inc
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Reviewed in September 2016
Matt was prompt, courteous and honest. He noted that I would need a structural engineer, and did not continue the inspection because it was not worth doing until the engineer decided what needed to be done about the cracks in my walls. For that reason, I also add generous to my list. The only...
High Desert Inspections
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Reviewed in January 2015
Kurt Krug had a very professional crew. The first team pulled up about 6 square feet of my pavers for each support post, dug large holes to secure the steel uprights and used what seemed to be about 10 bags of concrete per hole. The construction crew took over next and put up the aluminum...
Great Basin Deck and Shade
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Reviewed in March 2014
<p>They did a total tear off, repairs to the structure to avoid future problems, installed copper flashing, top of the line 50 year shingle and ridge cap. Red Cloud did that job nearly 20 years ago and my roof still looks great. In fact, better than many of the homes in my neighborhood with new...
Red Cloud Construction
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Reviewed in October 2013
After too many years of cleaning and recleaning our carpet it was time to move to new carpeting, tile or flooring. We reviewed a number of suppliers online before we joined Angie's List. From Angie, I visited and talked briefly with several contractors before making an appointment to have my...
Teak & Hardwood Floors
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Reviewed in April 2005
KEVIN WAS MOST INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL WITH OUR QUESTIONS. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THAT OTHERS WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT STRUCTURAL ISSUES USE HIS SERVICES. I WOULD DEFINITELY USE HIM AGAIN.
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PJM Structural

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Serving Sparks, NV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"I had an urgent request to get a permit across the line and Pedro was on his A-game and helped me within hours. Very professional, well documented, etc. Other structural engineers I hired only gave me headaches. I'd use Pedro again any day. Thank you very much, and glad to be in business with you!"

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Response time4 hrs

Response rate86%

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Sierra BIM Solutions, LLC

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Serving Sparks, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He was very professional and on time."

Response time3 days

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Hanthel Consulting Prof. LLC

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Serving Sparks, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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"Loay was great to work with. He finished the design sooner than expected, demonstrating excellent efficiency. I highly recommend him for his superb knowledge and professionalism. I even recommended him to one of my family members, who also loved working with him. Overall, Loay is very knowledgeable and reliable, making him a top choice for design projects."

Response time3 hrs

Recommended by50%of homeowners

Serving Sparks, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

EEI has been in business for 6 years. With offices in Reno NV, Carlsbad CA, and Camarillo CA EEI provides Environmental, Engineering and Architectural services. If you need Engineering or Architectural services please send an e-mail to [email protected]. A complete company profile can be seen at www.eeitiger.com, or call us in Reno at (775) 746-1980 to discuss how we can assist you.

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Ralph Heninger PE

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Serving Sparks, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time5 days

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

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, 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.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

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