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Q: Do I need a structural engineer or an architect?

• <div><p>Whether you&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: Do structural engineers do free quotes?

• <div><p>Most structural engineers offer free quotes, regardless of the size of the job. For simple inspections when buying or selling a home, engineers typically charge a flat fee that may be based solely on your home&rsquo;s foundation type and square footage. For larger projects, like new construction and major home renovations, an engineer will either perform an analysis of your project and site and provide you with a formal estimate, or they will do a more in-depth assessment and in-person site inspection before coming up with a per-hour or per-project cost estimate. In most cases, the estimate is free.</p></div>

Q: How does an engineer assess a building’s structural integrity?

• <div><p>Through detailed analysis of load paths, materials, and existing damages.</p></div>

Q: What do structural engineers look for when doing an inspection?

• <div><p>Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:</p><ul><li><p>Dry rot</p></li><li><p>Infestation</p></li><li><p>Shifting or<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/quarter-inch-crack-my-foundation-major-concern.htm"> cracking foundations</a></p></li><li><p>Erosion</p></li><li><p>Water damage</p></li><li><p>Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Are brick houses safer in an earthquake?

• <div><p>According to the <a href="https://www.earthquakecountry.org/step4/urmwalls/#:~:text=Houses%20built%20of%20unreinforced%20masonry,and%20the%20roof%20is%20critical.">Earthquake Country Alliance</a>&mdash;a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness&mdash;reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn&rsquo;t as stable as other building materials and methods.</p></div>

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Last update on March 17, 2023

Reviewed in March 2023
Rich and his team did an incredible job with my home renovation, that I hired him to work on the family cottage. The exterior of the home needed updating. There was rotted wood that encased the foundation columns, which Rich replaced. The deck was not structurally sound. Rich and his team...
A2Z Renovations LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
From the very beginning, speaking with Jack on what was needed, to having Vic go over every detail for the front door & 2 windows to having Vic's crew do the work, they were all absolutely amazing. There was more structural work than expected & they were so very professional & extremely...
Vanger Windows & Doors
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Reviewed in March 2020
A very large tree fell in a heavy wind storm and did extensive damage to the roof and interior of our home creating holes in our roof and crushing part of the eves. We called Couto Construction because they did work for us before and we felt confident they had the right skilled workers and could...
Couto Construction Inc
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Reviewed in May 2019
Marc designed a free standing multi-use structure that functions as a combined yoga/painting studio. It could also be converted to a 2-car garage if desired. He listens well, is thoughtful, creative and adheres to solid architectural principles.
Guzman Prufer, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2018
Mauricio is a superstar. He designed and built a custom CATIO for me. It is beautiful, I only wish I could post photos of the project. I gave him a small photo from the internet and he expertly estimated the materials he'd need with very little waste. What wasn't needed was returned to...
HANDYMAN4YOU.Pro
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Reviewed in January 2017
After a few mis-steps in a structurally difficult house, the job went well in a time-efficient manner.
CARJON Air Conditioning & Heating Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
Planning went rather smoothly. The implementation of their plan as designed was a different story. <br /> I received a call at work from the builder saying the frost walls that were planned by ACE actually ended beneath ground level and did I want his foundation crew to raise them to the...
AQUIDNECK CONSULTING ENGINEERS
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Reviewed in September 2011
The job could NOT have been better from start to finish!! The owner, Gene was quick to reply to my phone call, and met me at my house for an estimate on time as promised. He outlined the job specifics from how he would take out the existing floor, to the prep for pouring the concrete, to the...
GP Concrete Construction
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Taddonio Engineering, LLC

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Serving Tiverton, RI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

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"Adam was wonderful. He was punctual, articulate, very knowledgeable, along with a pleasant personality! He gave us a structural report for the insurance company within 24 hours! Lastly, His price was very reasonable. I highly recommend that you hire Adam for structural engineering assessment."

Response time1 day

Response rate85%

385 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving Tiverton, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

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"Steven was very professional and took his time to explain what I needed to do to complete my project. He gave me a fair price and checked in with me regularly to see how the project was going. I would highly recommend him for the job. He has a great attitude and understands structural designs."

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Aquidneck Consulting Engineers, LLC

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Serving Tiverton, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

"The response time was fast and the engineer was through and the rate was reasonable."

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New England Home Renovations LLC

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Serving Tiverton, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

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Emergency services offered

"In summary I have to say Richard was excellent! He came when he said he would and finished the work when he said it would be finished. As I solicited multiple bids for the work NE Renovations was among the most competitive. As the work was completed I was so pleased I ended requesting he come back to do additional jobs. He was very accomadating and even explained various options on how best to accomplish the additional work.
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LifeCycle Transitions

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Serving Tiverton, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"The contractor did a good job. It only took him about 4 hours of work and buying materials at Home Depot, but I am satisfied."

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Recommended by77%of homeowners

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

Most structural engineers offer free quotes, regardless of the size of the job. For simple inspections when buying or selling a home, engineers typically charge a flat fee that may be based solely on your home’s foundation type and square footage. For larger projects, like new construction and major home renovations, an engineer will either perform an analysis of your project and site and provide you with a formal estimate, or they will do a more in-depth assessment and in-person site inspection before coming up with a per-hour or per-project cost estimate. In most cases, the estimate is free.

Through detailed analysis of load paths, materials, and existing damages.

Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:

Dry rot
Infestation
Shifting or cracking foundations
Erosion
Water damage
Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

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