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Kiro Engineering LLC
5.0(
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Serving Salford, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mina was friendly and very professional. He addressed all structural issues and gave great, detailed advice. I highly recommend Kiro Engineering."
Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Kiro Engineering, LLC
4.8(
79
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Serving Salford, 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 Salford, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

NEC Solutions LLC is a licensed Pennsylvania Civil & Structural Engineering firm with over 5 years of experience. (Direct :610-888-9818) We offer complete services for residential and commercial projects, from design to permitting and construction.\nCivil Services: Soil testing for septic systems, site surveys, contour mapping, stormwater design, and construction layout.\nStructural Services: New construction design, additions, structural drawings for permits and construction, foundation design/calculations, foundation and deck inspections, evaluations for renovations, solar panel permits with load calculations.\nDrafting Services: CAD drafting, 3D modeling, quantity takeoffs, permit packages.\nPermit Services: City of Philadelphia L&I permits, PennDOT HOP permits, full township coordination.\nWe ensure accuracy, code compliance, and professional service on every project.\nWebsite: www.necsolutions.us\nEmail: [email protected]\nMobile: 610-888-9818

Swimming Pool permit
Swimming Pool permit
Rebuild Condemn House
Rebuild Condemn House
Rebuild Condemn House

+35

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Glenwood Engineering, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Salford, 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
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Structure Professionals
4.6(
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Serving Salford, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JENA Engineering Corp.
5.0(
2
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Serving Salford, 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%
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing.

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.

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.

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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