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Kiro Engineering LLC
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Serving Newtown, PA and surrounding areas

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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(
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Serving Newtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr Mikaeel immediately contacted me once I put in a request on Home Advisor. He explained his services and he offered me more options than I had received from other engineers. Those options included paying less money which I appreciated right away. He knew I didn't have much time to work with and we scheduled the next day. He arrived on time, was very personable, very professional, explained what I needed to know and also gave me great news. I will recommend him to anyone that needs a structural engineer Thank you Home Advisor!"
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Response time8 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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NEC Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Newtown, PA and surrounding areas

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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."
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Rebuild Condemn House

+35

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
GRIMALDI CONTRACTORS
4.4(
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Serving Newtown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mark and his crew did a great job in coordinating with the engineer and installing steel I-beams to support first floor joists. They were extremely attentive to my needs and saw to every detail in ensuring a first rate job. I highly recommend Grimaldi Contractors."
Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Joseph Primiano Architect
4.8(
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Serving Newtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Township requires architect plan so decided to go ahead with Joseph. He is very good in understanding the layout of home the moment he steps in. He proved to me that there are hvac lines passing through wall and also suggested me options how to tackle it. I would hire him again for sure."
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+5

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Structure Professionals
4.6(
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Serving Newtown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Structure Professionals was great. They came out quick and helped my real estate transaction keep moving. They educated us and helped us make the right decision to correct our issue. Highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PROPER DESIGN ENGINEERS
5.0(
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Serving Newtown, 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(
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Serving Newtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Bruttaniti Architects changed the way I live in my house. My kitchen renovation is among the most spectacular I have ever seen. Anthony walked me through removing a structural wall and offered great advice throughout the project. He gave me so many great ideas about things I didn’t even know I wanted. We trusted his creative talents and the end result is better than anything I imagined. He made working with my contractor very easy and worked seamlessly with the contractor to make my entire renovation experience rewarding. My main floor is now open concept and my kitchen is the true heart of my home."
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+22

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Johnson Surveying & Construction Services, Inc.
4.5(
593
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Serving Newtown, 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."
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house and property survey
Response time5 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%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. 

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.

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

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)

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