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Q: Why hire a structural engineer for home projects?

• <div><p>Provides expert analysis, ensuring safety and compliance with building codes.</p></div>

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

• <div><p>Structural engineers specialize in all aspects of a building&rsquo;s structural integrity, including the foundation. Foundation engineering is a critical part of structural engineering, so structural engineers are experts in foundation design. Many foundation repair companies either have a structural engineer on staff or one they work closely with, so be sure you look for that when deciding <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/who-do-i-hire-foundation-repair.htm">who to hire for foundation repair</a>.</p></div>

Q: How do I know if I need a structural engineer?

• <div><p>You need to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-hire-a-structural-engineer.htm">hire a structural engineer</a> when building or modifying any component with a structural load in your home. Common situations where you would need a structural engineer include home inspections when buying or selling a home, investigating possible issues with your foundation, beams, load-bearing walls, or chimneys, breaking ground on a new home or structure on your property, and renovating an old part of your home that could threaten any structural integrity. Home additions and bump-outs also require an engineer. </p></div>

Q: What exactly does a structural engineer do?

• <div><p>A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.</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 November 27, 2024

Reviewed in November 2024
We live in the Coos Bay area, and have found it is notorious for people giving estimates and never showing up to do the work. Kent was a very welcome exception to this rule, and not only showed up but did a fantastic job over the course of a week tearing down an old solarium we had that leaked...
Roland Kent Wagner
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Reviewed in October 2024
I couldn't be happier with the professional team that completed my home project. They excavated, poured concrete for the foundation, set the blocks for the mobile home, built 3 decks, hooked up water and sewer, ran new electrical service and installed gutters to include creating a drainage...
United Property Improvement Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2024
My job was large with several buildings, power lines and structures in way of tree falling process, Mike missed most of them?
Lucero Construction & Tree Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2023
Started when they said they would and completed in a timely manner. Clean work site and quality work. I highly recommend Good Life Residential Construction
GOOD LIFE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in August 2023
This is a great company. They also did a HUGE job rebuilding plumbing in our new church. This included breaking up a concrete floor in the ladies bathroom and digging down about 3 or 4 feet to replace the drain pipe. All this work for a VERY GOOD price!!
Cornerstone Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
Leon & Seth were very professional and helpful. They did the inspection and gave me a good quote. I had questions and they answered them. Will definitely use them again for my next home project
DaBella - Eugene
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Reviewed in October 2022
The work was done wonderfully, everything went as planned. Peak ascent excavation was fairly priced, professional and very respectful.
Peak Ascent Excavation
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Reviewed in May 2022
I had some ideas of what I wanted and Elias understood right away. I had them refinish our dining room table and they transformed it, so beautiful! I had matching pieces made for our family room, two cabinets, and some floating shelves. We are so pleased with everything. We are planning to...
Elias Woodworking
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Reviewed in June 2021
Wonderful! I had TM Concrete update my 60 year old cement patio with porcelain tiles. They had to do some demo, pour new cement with re-bar in addition to prepping the old cement. Approx 800 sq ft. I was very glad the owner of the company, David, did my job. He was very professional, courteous,...
TM Concrete
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Reviewed in May 2017
Very well. D Allen's people performed a top quality install, were very prompt, efficient and cost-effective. Cleaned up and removed former/demo'd materials and were careful of landscaping and structure of home. Very good overall value of the project, quality and price.
D Allen & Sons Contracting
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Tim Wilkinson-Engineering

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Serving Coos Bay, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Wilkinson Engineering, LLC is a Consulting Engineering firm based in Portland, Oregon offering services in the field of structural engineering including complex design, owner representation, value engineering, feasibility studies, investigations, finite element analysis, peer review and forensic analysis for commercial and residential clients. Our firm also offers unique design services in the areas of renovation/rehabilitation, preservation of historical structures, due diligence reports, seismic evaluations and other special projects including LEED Platinum and ecoroofs.\n\nOur mission is to provide superior professional services and we deliver by ensuring each project receives continuous personal attention. Our commitment to delivering sound, creative engineering conveyed through clear concise documents within budget and on schedule is assured through the Principal's involvement in every project to ensure timely and competent direction.

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Precision Structural Engineering, Inc.

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Serving Coos Bay, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

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Precision Structural Engineering, Inc., specializes in structural design, code checks and peer review. No project is too big or too small. We are competitive, committed, and above all else, we care. Give us a call today!

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Serving Coos Bay, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

EEI has been in business for 6 years. With offices in Reno NV, Carlsbad CA, and Camarillo CA EEI provides Environmental, Engineering and Architectural services. If you need Engineering or Architectural services please send an e-mail to [email protected]. A complete company profile can be seen at www.eeitiger.com, or call us in Reno at (775) 746-1980 to discuss how we can assist you.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Provides expert analysis, ensuring safety and compliance with building codes.

Structural engineers specialize in all aspects of a building’s structural integrity, including the foundation. Foundation engineering is a critical part of structural engineering, so structural engineers are experts in foundation design. Many foundation repair companies either have a structural engineer on staff or one they work closely with, so be sure you look for that when deciding who to hire for foundation repair.

You need to hire a structural engineer when building or modifying any component with a structural load in your home. Common situations where you would need a structural engineer include home inspections when buying or selling a home, investigating possible issues with your foundation, beams, load-bearing walls, or chimneys, breaking ground on a new home or structure on your property, and renovating an old part of your home that could threaten any structural integrity. Home additions and bump-outs also require an engineer.

A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.

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.

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