
Serving Sharpsville, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"First time Iâ d ever hired a structural engineer, so canâ t say."

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Last update on March 20, 2026

Serving Sharpsville, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"First time Iâ d ever hired a structural engineer, so canâ t say."

Serving Sharpsville, 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."





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Serving Sharpsville, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1988
Free estimates
"First time using Gerhart Engineering. Will use again."
Serving Sharpsville, 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."





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Serving Sharpsville, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Alta Design Associates, Inc. is an organization of professionals that find satisfaction in pleasing their clients, through quality work and reasonable rates. Our staff is experienced with the design and construction of projects both large and small, ranging from single family custom homes to large scale heavy and highway construction. Members of Alta Design Associates, Inc. have been formally educated in architecture and engineering, and have years of on-site and off-site experience, which allows the application of theory in a practical manner. \n\nAlta Design Associates, Inc. is committed to achievement in all aspects of professional service in order to exceed our clients' expectations. We succeed in our projects not only by providing quality designs, technical expertise, effective management, economical solutions and accurate construction documents, but by sharing our honesty, responsibility, positive attitude, hard work and integrity with our clients. \n\nOur principal is registered as a Professional Engineer in the various states that we serve, including: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Vermont, Georgia, Florida, and Virginia. Please contact Alta Design Associates Inc., to learn more about us!\n\n\n\n\n
No, it’s not legal for unlicensed individuals to conduct structural calculations for buildings or building repairs. Not only do licensing requirements prevent DIYers from tackling this project, but mistakes can also be extremely dangerous and put your property and anyone inside or near it at risk of severe injury or even death. You should always hire a licensed and certified local structural engineer to make structural calculations.
Yes, all states require structural engineers to carry the proper license, with specifics determined by each state. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to confirm that the structural engineer you’re considering holds the required licensing to tackle your job. Hiring an unlicensed structural engineer will not only cause issues with permits but it could also lead to an unsafe building. The cost of a professional, licensed, and experienced engineer is well worth the investment.
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?
Structural engineers typically charge between $100 and $250 per hour, but many jobs won’t be based on a per-hour fee. Instead, the structural engineer will offer a flat rate for the inspection and structural calculations. The flat rate for a structural engineer costs an average of around $550, but you could see prices ranging from $300 to $800, depending on the complexity of your project and how easy it is to access certain parts of your home for the inspection.
Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.
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