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 simultaneous construction tasks are recommended alongside this project?

• <div><p>While concrete walls do not need to &quot;breathe&quot; in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.</p></div>

Q: Can engineers provide solutions for structural problems found during inspections?

• <div><p>Yes, they offer plans for repairs or reinforcements to address issues.</p></div>

Q: What building codes apply to spiral staircases?

• <div><p>Building codes for spiral staircases will vary by your location. Most local codes will specify minimum tread width, riser height, handrail requirements, and headroom. These standards help ensure safety and accessibility for all users. Always check local codes before you begin the installation to ensure compliance and avoid costly modifications or fines.</p></div>

Q: Are beams and joists the same?

• <div><p>No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.</p></div>

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Last update on April 01, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
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...
JK Custom Builders LLC
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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 June 2015
I contacted him and send up the appointment, via Angies List. <br /> He communicated well before coming and was flexible in scheduling. <br /> He arrived at the appointed time, or even a few minutes early. <br /> He looked at both chairs. <br /> Both of them needed recliner mechanism...
Beckett Furniture Repair
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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...
All American Home Remodeling Inc
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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...
Daytime Exteriors LLC
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Betts Structural Engineering LLC

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Serving Englewood, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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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."

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Tracy S. Mitchell, PE

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Serving Englewood, 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 Englewood, 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 Englewood, 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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Response rate85%

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East Excavation Services, LLC.

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Serving Englewood, OH and surrounding areas

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WE DIG DREAMS!!\nEast Excavation Services, LLC., is a company that thrives off of honesty, integrity & trust. Our relationship with client's is our #1 mission above all. Not only do we want to create a positive outlook, we want to create long term relationships as well. Together, it is our mission to do all of the above & give our clients the best quality one can provide. We aren't your traditional company, we value much more than just the services provided. Our team is conditioned for success, from relations to job completion, we are here for you!\nSpecializing in: Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair and Excavating

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

While concrete walls do not need to "breathe" in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.

Yes, they offer plans for repairs or reinforcements to address issues.

Building codes for spiral staircases will vary by your location. Most local codes will specify minimum tread width, riser height, handrail requirements, and headroom. These standards help ensure safety and accessibility for all users. Always check local codes before you begin the installation to ensure compliance and avoid costly modifications or fines.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

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?

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