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Q: Can I do my own structural calculations?

• <div><p>No, it&rsquo;s not legal for unlicensed individuals to conduct structural calculations for buildings or building repairs. Not only do licensing requirements prevent DIYers from tackling this project, but mistakes can also be extremely dangerous and put your property and anyone inside or near it at risk of severe injury or even death. You should always hire a licensed and certified local structural engineer to make structural calculations.</p></div>

Q: How high can you build a single brick wall?

• <div><p>A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.</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>

Q: Is a structural engineer the same as a builder?

• <div><p>No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.</p></div>

Q: Can I build over a stump?

• <div><p>Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well. </p></div>

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Last update on March 11, 2026

Reviewed in March 2026
Very professional crew to work with. The total house remodel was done exactly as I wanted it, so I could call it my home. Great communication from them and I would highly recommend them to everyone.
D SQUARED CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in February 2026
Does really nice masonry work and repairs. I would recommend them
TrueSet Masonry LLC
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Reviewed in September 2025
Replaced our out building in the woods after a huge limb fell on it. Did a quick job with it.
Evans Home Improvement
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Reviewed in September 2024
If you need concrete work done right for a fair price you won't find a better contractor. Very professional high quality work.
Calvary Home Solutions
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Reviewed in December 2021
Workers Zeb, Dylan, Danny, and Troy are excellent craftsmen who went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect.
Kiss Seamless Siding
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Reviewed in October 2021
Very professional and affordable. They did a commercial drywall install and repair for our business and did it over the weekend so we wouldnâ t suffer a lot of downtime. Really nice people. Couldnâ t be happier!
B&G Painting & Drywall
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Reviewed in June 2021
Buckeye Construction ran by Noah and crew were very professional, very polite and do great work!!! I Highly recommend this company!!! Thank you Angi for referring this company to me!!!
Buckeye Construction
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Reviewed in May 2020
What an amazing experience working with Mark. He designed our pergola to fit our needs and had it ready to install within 2 weeks. It’s beautiful, and super strong structurally, The installers did an amazing job and had I’m 18x20’ pergola up in only 5 hours! I can’t say enough about Quality...
Quality Built Pergolas
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Reviewed in March 2017
If you are seeking a company that functions with high standards I highly recommend Structum Structural Systems. They were quick to come out and assess the foundation taking interest in the property we were going to buy and the best way to correct the problems at a fair price.
Stratum Structural Systems
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Reviewed in March 2014
The first part that they did...boarding up and tearing down the structure (under his other company) were fine. The beginning of the build went fine, but then there began to be days and weeks when nobody showed up. For the entire summer of 2012, we had ONE guy that did all the work (and...
D&G Development
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Betts Structural Engineering LLC

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"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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"Sergio was excellent! He worked through some cold and wet weather to complete a pretty large repair at my church. The results were outstanding!"

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

No, it’s not legal for unlicensed individuals to conduct structural calculations for buildings or building repairs. Not only do licensing requirements prevent DIYers from tackling this project, but mistakes can also be extremely dangerous and put your property and anyone inside or near it at risk of severe injury or even death. You should always hire a licensed and certified local structural engineer to make structural calculations.

A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.

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

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well.

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