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Q: Do structural engineers draw house plans?

• <div><p>Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They&rsquo;ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.</p></div>

Q: How can I tell if a home I purchased in an earthquake zone is bolted to the foundation?

• <div><p>Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.</p></div>

Q: Do I need a structural engineer or an architect?

• <div><p>Whether you&rsquo;re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.</p></div>

Q: What are the key elements of quality framing work?

• <div><p>Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.</p></div>

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>

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Last update on September 18, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Tim and Jake replaced an old support beam and structural wall in our basement with new footings, posts, and steel beams through the length of the house. They handled the project from beginning to end with excellent communication and service. Before they could begin work, the engineer had to draw...
Diggs Building Technologies Corp.
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Reviewed in January 2024
Dave Nessel and his stellar company, Unique Construction NY Inc. are the BEST. Allow me tell you why- On May 15th 2022 at 5:45 p.m., my house was hit by, what electrical engineers later estimated, was at least 80,000 volts of lightning. That huge, direct surge of energy destroyed all the...
Unique Construction
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Reviewed in June 2022
To summarize quickly, I cannot speak highly enough of Diggs Building Technologies. I am absolutely blown away by what they accomplished and would hire them again without hesitation. Worth every penny. For the past 5 years, I have been restoring/rennovating a 1890 Balloon Frame Colonial in...
Diggs Building Technologies Corp.
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Reviewed in November 2021
I'm hesitant to say how awesome Shapiro Construction is because I would not mind keeping them all to myself. But they helped me so much, I want to give others the chance to choose their services. First, Mr. Shapiro is incredibly talented in all the things! Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC,...
Shapiro Construction
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Reviewed in March 2021
The communication was very poor with messages relayed to the owner through an office assistant. She was very polite, but it made for much confusion. The job, which cost us over $10k, was initiated with the owner, but others did the work. I questioned doing a job of this magnitude in the winter...
Westside Building and Restoration, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2021
Steve designed Tuteurs for my garden and the Senate House Boxwood Garden, He also made a cover for a fountain basin and covers for garden urns . He has an eye for design and proportion. In addition he created substantial metal hoops that provide structural support for burlap used to cover...
SCP Metal Fabrication, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2020
Fred is a builder and very experience and knowledgeable about building and structures.
Ridgeline New York Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2018
The owner explained all that needed to be done clearly both before giving a quote and during the project. His crew was courteous, hard-working, and knowledgeable. When the garage roof was discovered to have structural damage, they rebuilt it with speed and impressive craftsmanship. Both house...
Lyndsey Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2017
It went great. I couldn't be happier. The quality of the work was outstanding and exceeded what I was imagining. From general discussion it was clear that they got what I was looking for, and the results were even better than I expected. The workmanship was great, and the quality of materials...
Casa Builders, Inc - Friedlander Construction
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Reviewed in June 2017
There are many layers to each job. Prepping all the underlayment and structure was carefully and expertly completed and then the new roof installed. Dan and his crew were conscientious, informative and the site was cleared of all debris. His bid was reasonable and the job was completed on...
Dan Bie Custom Contracting Inc
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P.E. Services

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Serving Rosendale, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Sorry it took so long to write this review, but Mike was great. He used a floor plan I created and engineered our vacation home that came out beautifully. The house is a couple years old now, no problems that I know of, so I would definitely hire him again."

Segmental Block Retaining Wall Section & Details

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Response time3 days

Recommended by94%of homeowners

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Thornton Engineering, PC

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Serving Rosendale, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1960

"very positive. he was candid and knowledgable"

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Mehyarco Construction & Engineering

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Serving Rosendale, NY and surrounding areas

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Mehyarco Engineering & Construction is a New Jersey-based home improvement and construction company specializing in residential renovations, structural repairs, and complex on-site construction solutions.\n\nUnlike typical contractors, our company is led by a New Jersey licensed Professional Engineer, allowing us to make informed engineering decisions directly in the field when conditions change or unforeseen issues arise.\n\nWe focus on quality workmanship, code-compliant construction, and practical solutions for homeowners, investors, and property managers.\n\nServices include kitchens, bathrooms, basements, structural modifications, framing, repairs, and permit-driven construction support.

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M. Gillespie & Associates

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Serving Rosendale, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

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"Mike, the owner of the firm, showed up on Saturday morning immediately after I placed a request to the Angie's list. He reassured he would do a study of the structural design of the railing (steel cable) and send me the confirmation on the very next business day. A very professional and friendly person with a reasonable rate. I highly recommend his service for those of you who could not find a civil engineer when the scope of the job is too small that most big firms are not interested. The entire process has been very pleasant and stress-free."

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

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.

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