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Engineer On Call
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Serving Lake Oswego, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We needed a Structural Engineer quickly, Mark came out within hours of us contacting him. Within a week we had a permit for our job. I cannot say enough about Engineer On Call!! Would highly recommend Mark."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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The Design Department Inc
4.9(
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Serving Lake Oswego, OR and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Pat did a wonderful job of listening and creating a beautiful renovation to our home on the Oregon Coast. She is super-efficient and responsive. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great designer to design a new or existing renovation project."
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+6

Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Dluxe Construction LLC
4.8(
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Serving Lake Oswego, OR and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"During wind storm a tree fell on out buildings. A garage and 2 sheds. This company was fast in tarping garage roof to keep rain from getting in. Also, Anwar was quick to give estimates on repairing garage roof and sheds. His crews put new roof on garage and sheds as well as replacing broken rafters caused by the tree. They prepped and painted garage and sheds. They look brand new. Anwar interfaced with my insurance company to get additional considerations from the original insurance estimate. I was especially appreciative of his help. You can't go wrong by hiring Dluxe Construction!!!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Backyard Blueprint
5.0(
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Serving Lake Oswego, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matthew Bruce exceeded our expectations. Our 92-year-old dad fell while using the bathroom and injured himself. We needed an immediate response to make the bathroom safe. Matthew responded to my request very quickly. He asked questions about the situation that showed he had the expertise we needed. He came to the house within a day of agreeing to perform the work and completed the most urgent task that day. He needed other tools to complete the installation of the grab bar drilled into the shower tiles, so he had to return at a later time. He communicated clearly when he could return and completed the task. Additionally, he cleaned up after his work and was pleasant to workMatthew Bruce exceeded our expectations. Our 92-year-old dad fell while using the bathroom and injured himself, so we needed an immediate response to make the bathroom safe. Matthew quickly responded to my request, asking detailed questions that demonstrated his expertise. He came to our house within a day of agreeing to do the work and completed the most urgent task that same day. To install a grab bar drilled into the shower tiles, he needed additional tools, so he had to return later to finish the job. He communicated clearly about when he could come back and completed the task efficiently. Furthermore, he cleaned up after his work and was pleasant to work with. with."
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+4

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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JDV Architecture
5.0(
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Serving Lake Oswego, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"JDV Architecture was a dream to work with from start to finish. We gut remodeled/moved walls/deleted a bathroom and created an additional bedroom within the existing foot print of our 2600 sf home. All of JDVâ s spacial planning ideas looked great on paper, but the final product was better than we could have imagined. We could not have done this without Juanâ s vision. Start to finish JDV made this large and extensive remodel easy to manage."
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+8

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Outdraft, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lake Oswego, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Their work was incredible! Great creativity and communication was super easy. Their designs speak for themselves and I was extremely happy with the work product."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Leanto Architecture, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lake Oswego, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Leanto Architecture, LLC is a well established company in Portland, \nwhich serves the surrounding communities too. We offer the best in \ncustomer service as well as professionalism. We pride ourselves on \nintegrity so our work speaks for itself. Call us for your next job.\n\nwww.leantoarch.com for more info.

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+13

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

  • Fire-resistant

  • Unaffected by pests

  • Longer-lasting

  • Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

Signs of structural damage include foundation cracks, roof leaks, bouncy floors, crumbling concrete, and cracked or leaning chimneys. Structural damage can make itself apparent in various ways, and sometimes, there may not be obvious signs. Inspect your foundation and roof annually to stay ahead of potentially serious structural problems. 

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.

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