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Avatar for Kiro Engineering, LLC
Kiro Engineering, LLC
4.8(
79
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Trappe, 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!"
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 Trappe, 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
GRIMALDI CONTRACTORS
4.4(
92
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Trappe, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
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 Trappe, 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

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Betegh Architecture
5.0(
11
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Trappe, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"After being in contact qith several other companies Betegh Architecture was the best choice. Mr. Betegh was beyond professional, responded quickly to our many questions, and reasonable prices. We were not exactly sure what we needed to get a certificate of Occupancy but Mr. Betegh knew exactly what to do and shared every detailed with us. We will definitely hire them again in the future."
Architects & Building Design Project
Architects & Building Design Project
Remodeling - General Project
Additional Photos
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Bruttaniti Architecture
4.7(
10
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Trappe, 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."
Former kitchen before redesign and renovation
Fitzpatrick Kitchen
New kitchen with buffet counters
Fitzpatrick Kitchen
New kitchen with island

+22

Response time3 days
2 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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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Trappe, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company staff and owner are great kind people. Worried about who to hire. This is the company to hire. Thank you so much for the kindness you showed me."
surveying 1970
house and property survey
Response time5 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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JPF Architects LLC
5.0(
5
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Trappe, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had a first-class experience with JPF Architects! Justin is a consummate professional who carefully listened to the vision we had for our project, was consultative, patient and offered insights through each step of the process. We wanted to build an addition to our property and had both a specific design in mind and strict HOA requirements within the development we reside in we needed to adhere to. We really appreciated how thoughtful Justin was and he's an incredibly talented, creative architect who knows how to bring a customer's vision to life. We highly recommend working with JPF Architect's for any architectural needs!!"
Blackberry Lane Residence
Walnut Street Renovation
1st Floor Plan
2nd Floor Master Bath
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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