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Kiro Engineering, LLC
4.8(
79
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Prospect Park, 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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Glenwood Engineering, LLC
4.6(
152
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Prospect Park, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I had a great experience working with Glenwood Engineering LLC. I was in the process of selling my home and the buyer's mortgage company was requiring a structural engineer to certify the home was structurally sound as the joists in the basement had some previous termite damage. An engineer was able to come out in less than a week and although the initial report indicated some repairs that would be necessary everything needed was clearly stated. I was able to get a contractor to come do the repairs and Glenwood Engineering LLC was able to send the engineer out for a reinspection only two days after the repairs were complete. The customer service was outstanding and thanks to how quickly they were able to send an engineer out both for inspection and for reinspection we were able to close on time. I would definitely use their services again."
Building permit
Framing and Elevations
Support Plan
photo of the wall
support of wall

+19

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
GRIMALDI CONTRACTORS
4.4(
92
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Prospect Park, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had extensive structural problems in a home I purchased. Grimaldi Contractors were amazing. Mark was there with his professional staff and made the process so easy every step of the way. Everything was explained to me thoroughly and I felt at ease knowing that the job was being done right. I was more than happy with the end result. They are truly experts in structural repair. I highly recommend them and will be referring them to all of my family and friends. Thank you Grimaldi Contractors for a job well done!"
Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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NEC Solutions, LLC
5.0(
16
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Engineer - StructuralDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Prospect Park, 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

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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PROPER DESIGN ENGINEERS
5.0(
5
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Prospect Park, 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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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Prospect Park, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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. 

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)

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.

The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:

  • Do you have experience working in my specific area?

  • Do you have professional indemnity insurance?

  • What will your structural report cover?

  • Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?

  • How long have you been in business?

  • Do you have a list of customer references?

A structural engineer’s report is almost always worth it, as it can help you avoid buying or overpaying for a home with structural issues. The most important thing the report does for you is provide peace of mind that you won’t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property.

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