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About us
Cramer Engineering, LLC, is a comprehensive structural engineering consulting firm that serves multiple industries such as commercial, industrial, and residential. We specialize in structural and forensic engineering on any project, big or small. We can provide engineering for commercial buildings, residential homes, foundations, basements, roofs, retaining walls, and bridges. We provide inspections for professional and unbiased opinions. We work hard to deliver our projects on time and under budget so that our clients are successful and satisfied. We work throughout Northeast Ohio.
Business highlights
23 years of experience
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.2113 Reviews
| Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
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| 72% | ||
| 12% | ||
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| 11% |
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Gabe _.
Aug 2025
Engineer Structural
I paid $2,800 for a stamped structural inspection with engineering recommendations. James Cramer was on site under 10 minutes, took a few photos, and left?no floor elevation survey, no crack-width measurements, no wall-plumbness checks, no moisture probing, no borings/test pits, and no test-pile torque data.
The document I later obtained (I did not receive it directly; I saw a screenshot claiming an email was sent and eventually got a copy through my card dispute) was basically a photo log that recommended full-perimeter helical underpinning ~8 ft on center to 15?20 ft depth. There were no calculations, no soil/torque criteria, no load take-offs, and no permit-ready drawings. It also pushed an $8,000 upsell for ?permit plans.?
In my opinion: this is a do-not-use situation and a poorly run business. My experience felt scam-like and aligns with other public reviews I?ve seen.
Carol W.
May 2023
Engineer Structural
Kyle Richardson has been available many times to give us needed information and guidance about our house. He is great!
CynthiaHudson H.
Nov 2022
Engineer Structural
waiting for summary on condition of house.
Joe R.
Sep 2022
Engineer Structural
Kind and courteous and very professional
Charles Y.
Mar 2022
Engineer Structural
Good communication and overall service.
Athena M.
Feb 2022
Engineer Structural
Very professional
Brittany M.
Nov 2021
Engineer Structural
They were prompt. Kyle was very very nice. They were a lot cheaper than my other guy.
Paul L.
Aug 2021
Engineer Structural
Kyle did an excellent job. Heâ s experienced and knowledgeable in structural engineering.
John R.
Jun 2021
Engineer Structural
Cramer Engineering provided me with the information that I needed to evaluate and repair the foundation of my home. Zach Bingham answered all of my followup questions in a timely manner and provided me with a comprehensive written report. The cost of the inspection was well spent and saved me a considerable amount of money in that I did not spend money on unneeded repairs.
Lynn D.
Apr 2021
Was told I would get the results of their assessment in 2 weeks, been over a month and repeated calls and texts in the past week have gone unanswered. Paid $550.00 for nothing.
Response from Cramer Engineering, LLC
"Things change. Our typical turnaround time is 2 weeks, however, this has been the busiest spring we've had which changed AFTER your inspection. Your house is not falling apart, you needed a report for a future remodel. Sometimes other clients have immediate needs that need to be addressed for actual structural issues to save their home. You never reached out to the person that actually did your inspection and was handling the report until last week even though you had their information from the start. We provided you the service you were quoted and it covered everything we discussed on-site, so you didn't pay "$550 for nothing." Sorry, it was not in the originally anticipated timeframe."
SHEREE K.
Apr 2021
Engineer Structural
Hired to develop a plan for removing a load-bearing wall for a residential home remodel. Kyle showed up on time and that is the only positive in my experience. My home has a full basement with glass block windows and a hip roof. The plan was submitted to the city of Fairview Park, Ohio for review and it was approved and the renovation commenced on April 6, 21. In the process, my contractor discovered the entire weight of my home was centered over the basement window with an incorrect pitch of the structural beam. The city building inspector issued a stop-work order. When I contacted Cramer Engineering I was advised there would be a $450 fee for making an addendum to the original drawing. I expressed that the problem was a severe oversight on their part and it was unbelievable they wanted to charge me for their gross mistake. I was literally living in a freezing home as my ceiling was opened. As of this writing, I am awaiting another engineering firm to CORRECT what Cramer did. This is how Cramer Engineering treats senior citizens. Kyle Richardson from Cramer refused to return my contractor's plea for help as well as mine. RUN DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM.
Response from Cramer Engineering, LLC
"We issued you a full refund for our mishandling of the situation, and we provided you the structural letter you needed to move forward. The pitch cut on the LVL beam is common, and fully capable of handling the minimal attic loads this beam is supporting (not your entire house). The post coming down over a glass block window is fully acceptable with the header that was installed over the window. You did not reach out to the Project Manager one single time about this issue until after this issue was over and dealt with, instead of contacting others with no knowledge of the project. Our track record proves this is not our standard of business."
Stephanie A.
Mar 2021
Engineer Structural
Cramer Engineering was able to give us solid information on a crack in our foundation. We had a few companies come out with lots of buzz words and huge price tags. So for peace of mind we called Cramer Engineering to get factual information on what was going on. They were very knowledgeable and explained everything, They even advised how we could fix the issue on our own. They were able to give us answers and save us thousands of dollars on unnecessary repairs.
Tim B.
Feb 2021
Engineer Structural
Awesome experience he was straight forward and saved us a bunch of money. We repaired the cracks in the basement as advised and saved THOUSANDS!!!!!
Kristi D.
Nov 2020
Engineer Structural
This engineering firm produced exactly what was requested in a professional and timely manner.
Alicia N.
Nov 2020
Engineer Structural
We have some spots that are unlevel throughout our home. Kyle was very knowledgeable about what is causing the issues and also provided us with other areas to keep an eye on based on the age of our home. Assessment was done in a timely manner as well.
Willard C.
Oct 2020
Engineer Structural
Quick response to my inquiry. When here at my home, the engineer was thorough, polite, and knowledgeable. He answered all of my questions, took the time to understand the problem, and investigated it thoroughly. His answers were clear and understandable to me. He reviewed his report over the phone with me, and is sending the recommendations today.
Phil F.
Sep 2020
Engineer Structural
Timely call back, when so many others donâ t. Fast service
Terry W.
Jul 2020
Engineer Structural
My experience was a very favorable one and it may lead to me working with them again as opportunities arise.
Mike H.
Jul 2020
Engineer Structural
Hiring him helped get me $7000 off my house.
Michael M.
Jul 2020
Engineer Structural
Kyle and his helper explained everything that they did to repair our basement wall. It was done in a timely manner from start to finish. we are very happy with Cramer Engineering, LLC
Daniel K.
Jun 2020
Engineer Structural
Very good but most expensive.
Donald H.
Apr 2020
Engineer Structural
Mr. Dunlap very cordual took his pictures made a report and got back to me. He was very good. Other people charge up to twice as much for the job. A good deal.
Darren C.
Apr 2020
Engineer Structural
Responsive. Knowledgeable. Great job.
Jennifer K.
Mar 2020
Engineer Structural
project not started yet!
IVan B.
Jan 2020
Engineer Structural
Professional and punctual.
Licensing
Licensed*
Trade License Number
COA.04280
Trade License Locale
OH
Trade License Expiration
06/30/2026
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FAQ
Cramer Engineering, LLC is currently rated 4.2 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cramer Engineering, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, Cramer Engineering, LLC does not offer free project estimates.
No, Cramer Engineering, LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Cramer Engineering, LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, Cramer Engineering, LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, Cramer Engineering, LLC does not offer warranties.