Does a structural engineer need to be licensed?

• <div><p>Yes, all states require structural engineers to carry the proper license, with specifics determined by each state. You can use Angi’s <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to confirm that the structural engineer you’re considering holds the required licensing to tackle your job. Hiring an unlicensed structural engineer will not only cause issues with permits but it could also lead to an unsafe building. The cost of a professional, licensed, and experienced engineer is well worth the investment.</p></div>

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Q: Can a one-story house have a load-bearing wall?

• <div><p>Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.</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: What does a structural engineer's report include?

• <div><p>A structural engineer's report provides a professional assessment of a property's structural condition. It typically includes an evaluation of the foundation, key structural elements like roof trusses, floor joists, studs, beams, and rafters. The report will also contain a detailed description of the engineer's findings, often supported by photographs, and provide recommendations to correct any identified issues. Depending on the scope of the inspection, it might also include an assessment of property drainage, potential issues from environmental conditions like extreme weather or tree placement, and an estimated time and cost for any recommended repairs.</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>

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Customers beware! This review is for JK Custom Builders located in Arcanum OH. The Owner/Operator is also the GC/estimator. We hired this General contractor to complete a 16x30 addition onto our home. This entire project was a disaster from the start to an incomplete job. We eventually had to...
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Reviewed in June 2023
We lost out on thousands in selling our house because of Friedman and his shoddy work. I thought having a brand new garage would be a selling point, but not built by him I have a leaking garage that took 2 years to build and it cost ~30k Our garage was hit by a tree and was deemed unsafe. The...
Friedman Home Improvement & Masonry
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Reviewed in September 2019
My retaining wall was engineered for permanence and beautifully constructed to enhance my property. Earth Works Incorporated is your best bet for a happy landscaping outcome.
Earth Works, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2018
At the beginning of this project, I sought out recommendation(both here and friends) , and got multiple estimates. All of the estimates were in the same ball park. But all of them included the disclaimer that it depends on what they find. I went with Ken (Simpson Roof and Remodeling) as the...
Simpson Roofing and Siding
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Reviewed in June 2017
good work, just seem to have too much flexibility in the price, no structure
DryerVent Pro
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Reviewed in September 2015
Security Roofing went well beyond my expectations in the detail of their estimate, communication with my insurance company, level of workmanship, response to my concerns and over-all value. Using similar estimating tools as the insurance assessor, and excellent communication skills, Randy & Greg...
Security Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in October 2014
<p>As background we met with 3 contractors recommended on Angieslist. We met with all 3 and felt all 3 could do the job but pricing varied and 2 off the 3 didn't provide great detail. AAHR pricing was similar to one of the contractors but what stood out was the detail in the proposal. All the...
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Reviewed in May 2014
I found the owner, Scott Thompson to be professional. This was an insurance claim to replace the roof and shed, for an estate. The entire roof had to be replaced on both structures. He worked closely with the claims adjuster, to insure everything the insurance company wanted was included in...
Rugged Roof & Home Improvement LLC
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Reviewed in January 2013
Several homeowners in our immediate area were having their roofing replaced. A neighbor suggested we have ours inspected. We had an insurance adjustor also do his inspection and found we had more damage than we realized. We had two small areas of ceiling damage in two rooms (not structural) that...
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Betts Structural Engineering LLC

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Serving Brookville, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had Betts Structural Engineering come and look at the foundation of a house we were in contract on. Josh came out and was professional and informative. He informed us the foundation was failing and explained what needed to be done. He throughly explained everything and told us how we could do it ourselves for much cheaper than a contractor could do it. In the end he saved us from a long and expensive process if we proceeded with the house."

Response time12 hrs

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Tracy S. Mitchell, PE

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Serving Brookville, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

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"Quick response, meeting, and work completed. A much better experience than other engineers in the area. Highly recommend."

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American Basement Solutions

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Serving Brookville, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

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"They were very professional and efficient. They answered all my questions. Importantly, they left the area very clean. I will definitely use them again if I need crawl space or foundation work."

Recommended by85%of homeowners

Serving Brookville, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"Reed Engineering did a great job! Very polite, respectful of my property, professional and informative!"

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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

Yes, all states require structural engineers to carry the proper license, with specifics determined by each state. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to confirm that the structural engineer you’re considering holds the required licensing to tackle your job. Hiring an unlicensed structural engineer will not only cause issues with permits but it could also lead to an unsafe building. The cost of a professional, licensed, and experienced engineer is well worth the investment.

A structural engineer's report provides a professional assessment of a property's structural condition. It typically includes an evaluation of the foundation, key structural elements like roof trusses, floor joists, studs, beams, and rafters. The report will also contain a detailed description of the engineer's findings, often supported by photographs, and provide recommendations to correct any identified issues. Depending on the scope of the inspection, it might also include an assessment of property drainage, potential issues from environmental conditions like extreme weather or tree placement, and an estimated time and cost for any recommended repairs.

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.

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