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Kiro Engineering LLC
5.0(
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Serving Huntingdon Valley, 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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Serving Huntingdon Valley, 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(
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Serving Huntingdon Valley, 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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Glenwood Engineering, LLC
4.6(
152
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Serving Huntingdon Valley, 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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Structure Professionals
4.6(
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Serving Huntingdon Valley, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I had the pleasure of working with Structure Professionals for the renovation of my kitchen, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results! They expertly help design the space by incorporating a load-bearing beam, transforming my kitchen into a beautiful open-concept layout that flows seamlessly with the rest of the home. They were responsive, on time, and always ready to answer any questions I had throughout the process. I highly recommend Structure Professionals, A fantastic experience all around!"
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Betegh Architecture
5.0(
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Serving Huntingdon Valley, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"After being in contact qith several other companies Betegh Architecture was the best choice. Mr. Betegh was beyond professional, responded quickly to our many questions, and reasonable prices. We were not exactly sure what we needed to get a certificate of Occupancy but Mr. Betegh knew exactly what to do and shared every detailed with us. We will definitely hire them again in the future."
Architects & Building Design Project
Architects & Building Design Project
Remodeling - General Project
Additional Photos
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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PROPER DESIGN ENGINEERS
5.0(
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Serving Huntingdon Valley, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I would give Proper Design 10 stars if I could. Eugene went above and beyond, he was super responsive and performed the job ahead of time and helped us tremendously. I would recommend him for any structural job design."
Structure design and build
Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Bruttaniti Architecture
4.7(
10
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Serving Huntingdon Valley, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Anthony and John were a pleasure to work with! They took our vision and made it a reality! Their suggestions in some of the planning were spot on and made our house our dream home. They were responsive to our requests and would take the time to explain to us why they were suggesting certain features. So easy to work with, friendly, funny and timely! True professionals with the added touch of feeling like you’re working with family. They were truly invested in our project and it truly showed in EVERY detail. I would welcome the opportunity to work Bruttaniti Architecture in the future and would certainly recommend them to anyone for any of your architecture needs!!"
Former kitchen before redesign and renovation
Fitzpatrick Kitchen
New kitchen with buffet counters
Fitzpatrick Kitchen
New kitchen with island

+22

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Structural engineers can perform various inspections on different structures in your home. These inspections usually include a report detailing the engineer’s findings and recommendations for repairs so you can determine your next course of action for repairs, replacements, or new builds. Some of the most common structural engineering reports include:

  • Full home inspection: $350–$1,000

  • Foundation: $300–$800

  • Load-bearing walls: $300–$1,000

  • Roof: $150–$600

  • Chimney: $200–$500

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.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

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