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Kiro Engineering, LLC
4.8(
79
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Boyertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Don't let Contractors take advantage of you, and hire an independent professional engineer. We did have several cracks around the house including the foundations walls, interior walls and ceilings. We hired many contractors for estimates for the repairs, we did have huge difference in quoted starting from $7K to $35K, then we hired an independent engineer to do a full structural assessment. We hired Kiro Engineering to do the structural assessment. They have three options for the assessment. We chose the highest option with a full assessment and structural integrity for the entire house. The report was very detailed with photos, observations, and recommendations. We like the way it was organized. The report was simple to read and understand for a "layman" who is not a professional contractor. This report gave us the right cost estimate. We almost saved $25K."
Utility Room Concrete Column
Services
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Glenwood Engineering, LLC
4.6(
152
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Boyertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"They are always responsive! They assisted me with a complicated structural engineering situation at my home and did the work in a professional manner."
Building permit
Framing and Elevations
Support Plan
photo of the wall
support of wall

+19

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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NEC Solutions, LLC
5.0(
16
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Engineer - StructuralDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Boyertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dee finished the drawings in a timely manner. He made revisions to fine tune and included an optional alternate floor plan I requested for a very reasonable up charge. I’m sure I’ll be using Dee again in the future."
Swimming Pool permit
Swimming Pool permit
Rebuild Condemn House
Rebuild Condemn House
Rebuild Condemn House

+35

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Mercale Studios, LLC
4.6(
9
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Boyertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Wow. Our experience with Jeff was incredible especially since he maintained so much patience with us throughout the entire project. Jeff dealt with us changing stuff on him multiple times and he even dealt with two builders since one bailed on us. Jeff worked with us to create our forever home- we would recommend him to anyone and will continue to recommend!"
New house construction
New construction on existing foundation
New house construction
New house construction
New house construction

+2

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JENA Engineering Corp.
5.0(
2
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Draftsperson/CADDEngineer - Structural

Serving Boyertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

JENA Engineering Corp. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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APEX Drafting LLC
4.3(
6
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Boyertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.\nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Plan set 1
113 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J Fletcher Biggar Architects
5.0(
1
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Architect

Serving Boyertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

J Fletcher Biggar Architect focuses on providing clients with carefully considered design solutions that fit within their budgets. With a background in building & design spanning over 40 years, JFBA has a thorough understanding of the technical issues associated with residential construction as well as an appreciation for the design features that add beauty, comfort and value to a home. In addition to complete houses, much of the firm’s work involves smaller scale projects: interior remodeling, additions, auxiliary structures and even cottages. Once our client's requirements are thoroughly reviewed they are presented with design solutions enhanced by computer drawings and 3-D software so that each proposal can be properly understood & evaluated. JFBA provides careful documentation and contract administration services to help facilitate the successful completion of any project, large or small.

Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence

+27

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren’t uneven across the gap, and don’t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don’t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.

Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as “crawl space foundations,” but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation. 

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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