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Pittsburgh Design & Engineering Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Oakdale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I needed a qualified structural engineer for consultation on a new home construction due to some concerns I had about the foundation for the front porch. I was very pleased with the degree of knowledge and professionalism extended to me for all of my concerns. I highly recommend this business."
Cracks
Foundation wall cracks
Foundation wall cracks
Site Visit Before design
Response time2 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
JL & A Structural Engineers
4.0(
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Serving Oakdale, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Emergency services offered

JL & A Structural Engineers are qualified by experience, education and registration to design any type of Residential, Commercial or Industrial building including church structures, using concrete,steel or wood. We are also qualified in buildings structural inspections for renovation, fire restoration, safety, insurance or buying purposes and professional witness,. We can design your dog house or the Taj Mohol at a reasonable responsible price. Give us a call to set an appointment to appraise your problem, we are fast but thorough. We are competitive but ethical. We service Pittsburgh and metropolitan area. \n\n\n

Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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NEC Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Oakdale, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dee is a solid guy and excellent engineer. My project required him to design and create the engineering specs to navigate our town's permitting process. His thoroughness exceeded my expectations. I recommend and trust Dee on any future project."
Swimming Pool permit
Swimming Pool permit
E&S Detail
Proposed Design
Electric Plan

+10

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by54%of homeowners
Gerhart Engineering Company
4.0(
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Serving Oakdale, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

"Tim, is extremely Knowledgeable in his field. He showed up on time and he was pleasant and nice to work with. Tim put together drawings for a retainer wall I had built. I was very pleased with the drawing. He certified the drawing and signed off. Tim, thanks a lot. I highly recommend Tim if you need an experience Engineer that deals with retainer walls. Wanda. Langhorne, PA -Residence Customer."
Zhang Retaining wall in Sewickley, PA
 Custom drillrig@Wallanpaupack Dam
 D4 drilling for 100 kip anchor
 Installing residential seepage bed
 Tolans drill rig for extinguishing mine fire

+23

Recommended by91%of homeowners
RICK HORN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
4.5(
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Serving Oakdale, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

"Our job was difficult, particularly because the team had to work around our house elevator, which could not be compromised because my brother, who is wheelchair-bound, lives with us and uses it every day. Rick and Bob were both innovative and meticulous about the work. Their workers were polite and cleaned up after themselves every day. I could also see how the knowledge of the older craftsmen was being taught to the younger ones. I was very comfortable having these men in my home, and would highly recommend them to anyone needing work done on their home, particularly if you have something tricky. These guys will figure it out."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Elite Stucco & EIFS Solutions
4.1(
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Serving Oakdale, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elite Stucco was great! Their price was very reasonable and they were very professional. They kept the job-site clean and got our repair done quickly. The quality of the work was excellent! Would highly recommend"
After restoration and Limestone finish
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After restoration and limestone finish
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ed Brenkus
4.1(
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Serving Oakdale, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

"Ed responded to our request for a structural engineer consult very quickly, and was able to come out and give us a consult within 2 hours (and on a Saturday). His assessment of the detached garage walls of a home we are about to buy provided both us and the sellers much more peace of mind in moving forward with the deal; he provided options that would likely be more permanent (which is what we wanted) and cost less to repair, and represented the objective opinion we needed. All the contractors we had talked to were just confusing and upsetting us with differing recommendations and cost estimates. We highly recommend Ed Brenkus..."
Recommended by19%of homeowners
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TBT Engineering, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Oakdale, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time9 hrs
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage.

A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.

On average, 6 inches of concrete can hold around 150 pounds per square foot, but the exact weight that 6 inches of concrete can hold depends on factors such as the type of concrete, the reinforcement method, soil conditions below, and structural design. If you’re concerned about the longevity of your concrete patio, walkway, or driveway, hire a professional to help you choose an appropriate concrete thickness and reinforcement method for your needs.

You need to hire a structural engineer when building or modifying any component with a structural load in your home. Common situations where you would need a structural engineer include home inspections when buying or selling a home, investigating possible issues with your foundation, beams, load-bearing walls, or chimneys, breaking ground on a new home or structure on your property, and renovating an old part of your home that could threaten any structural integrity. Home additions and bump-outs also require an engineer.

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