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Last update on September 16, 2025
Serving North Charleston, SC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"I drew the architectural plans myself, with 40 years in construction I know how, didn't seem like the engineer paid much attention to them"
Serving North Charleston, SC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Cecil Engineering showed up in a timely matter and was very professional and knowledgeable in what he does."
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Serving North Charleston, SC and surrounding areas
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"We needed a structural engineer to ensure the foundation in a home we are buying was structurally sound. Steve was very professional, responsive and was able to get out to the house quickly to meet our deadline. He did a great job, was thorough, and reasonably priced. I would absolutely recommend him."
Serving North Charleston, SC and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"We thought we had foundation problems and contacted CNT for an estimate on repairs. ED VanOsdol came out at the specified
time to give us a quote. Ed generated a computerized lay out of the structure of the house and then crawed under the house and made pictures of the structure. He indentified one problem area which was minor and a potential problem area. He explained
what was happening to the foundation and because it was so minor, he told me how I could fix it myself. I told him that I would
pay for the inspection, but he said it was not necessary. If I ever do have problems with my foundation, I will certainly use them
for the repairs. I would recomend CNT to everyone. They are very professional and honest.
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Serving North Charleston, SC and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
The big thing about our company is that we stand by our work and we strive towards being recommended by our customers for work needed by thier friends and family.That is how we advertise is by pleasing our customers and letting them spread the word that we are someone to call for anything.I as owner of the company,am on every job personally working.I am 100% hands on and enjoy doing what I do.
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Serving North Charleston, SC and surrounding areas
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Serving North Charleston, SC and surrounding areas
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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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