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Kiro Engineering LLC
5.0(
89
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Emmaus, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mina is extremely knowledgeable, clear, patient, and upfront. I never hired a structural engineer before and was feeling intimidated by the process. Kiro Engineering understood my issues and home renovation desires and provided me several solutions to make sure the result was safe and properly executed. Through conversation it was clear that Kiro is equally at home dealing with a homeowner like myself as well as very high end extensive and commercial projects. I can’t recommend Kiro enough for any structural engineering projects."
Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Kiro Engineering, LLC
4.8(
79
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Emmaus, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional experience with Mina, the engineer who thoroughly explained his findings and suggested remedies. He confirmed house settlement suspicions and causes in a lengthy, detailed report complete with photos. I trust Kiro Engineering and would highly recommend them for structural engineering consultation and peace of mind."
Utility Room Concrete Column
Services
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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NEC Solutions, LLC
5.0(
16
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Engineer - StructuralDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Emmaus, 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

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Johnson Surveying & Construction Services, Inc.
4.5(
593
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Emmaus, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This surveyor was one of the few surveyors that actually got back to me to handle my survey. The price was fair and the actual survey of my property went smooth."
surveying 1970
house and property survey
Response time5 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Mercale Studios, LLC
4.6(
9
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Emmaus, 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 Emmaus, 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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Steven Glickman Architect
3.9(
5
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Emmaus, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Offers commercial services

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Steven Glickman Architect is a registered architect with more than twenty-five years of experience with residential design, additions, historic renovations and green design.

Exterior Elevation
Front Elevation
Site Plan
Exterior views
Archway to addition

+12

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J Fletcher Biggar Architects
5.0(
1
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Architect

Serving Emmaus, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

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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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Hex 9 Architects, LLC
New to Angi
Architect - For Business

Serving Emmaus, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hex 9 Architects, LLC, 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.

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

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. 

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. 

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

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