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Kiro Engineering, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Villanova, 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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NEC Solutions, LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Villanova, 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

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Glenwood Engineering, LLC
4.6(
152
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Serving Villanova, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I had a small amount of water seepage in my basement and I wanted the expertise of a structural engineer to evaluate the possible cause(s) and to recommend remediation approaches. Glenwood Engineering was prompt to contact me as soon as a match was made and a structural engineer came to do a visual field visit. He identified a couple of causes and gave recommendations, giving priority to the easier solution first, observe the results and then if necessary, try the more radical solution. I feel that the suggestions were reasonable and appropriate. I paid for a written report which included photos taken on-site. I feel like I had a good experience."
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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Serving Villanova, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Betegh Architecture
5.0(
11
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Serving Villanova, 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 time4 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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PROPER DESIGN ENGINEERS
5.0(
5
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Serving Villanova, 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
5.0(
9
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Serving Villanova, 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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?

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

If you’re building new construction or adding onto your existing home, hiring a structural engineer is not only worth it but it’s probably required by your local building department. Structural engineers will ensure you aren’t making your home unsafe in the building process, which is crucial from a safety perspective but also a legal one. It’s also worth hiring a structural engineer if you’re making changes to structural components, like removing a load-bearing wall.

Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

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