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Henry N Shepard, II, PE

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Henry N Shepard, II, PE

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 years of experience

We are South Carolina's premiere company for all your structural engineering and design needs. Locally owned and operated, with more than 30 years of experience, providing friendly and quality service. Call today for your next project!

"Henry was very responsive and professional. We had several conversations regarding the scope of work and he was "on point" with his suggestions and final design notes, etc. Based on this project, should I need additional work done, I will be reaching out to him again."

Pat C on August 2024

We are South Carolina's premiere company for all your structural engineering and design needs. Locally owned and operated, with more than 30 years of experience, providing friendly and quality service. Call today for your next project!

"Henry was very responsive and professional. We had several conversations regarding the scope of work and he was "on point" with his suggestions and final design notes, etc. Based on this project, should I need additional work done, I will be reaching out to him again."

Pat C on August 2024


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EHM

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EHM

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Customers say: Quality work
71 years of experience

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021


Fabrication and sales of, above ground, solid steel, tornado, hurricane and storm safe rooms.



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Matrix Technology Services

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Matrix Technology Services

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12 years of experience

Matrix Technology Services is an Oklahoma grown company founded and operated by a born and raised Oklahoma Veteran. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction will not be matched. With over 20 years of experience in electronics and low voltage wiring, we bring a unique combination of abilities and qualifications. We are a Bicsi Certified company. Knowledge and education are an integral part of our operation and philosophy. We seek to provide only the most qualified ICT cabling professionals in the industry. Contact us today to see how we can improve your ICT experience.

Matrix Technology Services is an Oklahoma grown company founded and operated by a born and raised Oklahoma Veteran. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction will not be matched. With over 20 years of experience in electronics and low voltage wiring, we bring a unique combination of abilities and qualifications. We are a Bicsi Certified company. Knowledge and education are an integral part of our operation and philosophy. We seek to provide only the most qualified ICT cabling professionals in the industry. Contact us today to see how we can improve your ICT experience.


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SMART Engineering, LLC

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SMART Engineering, LLC

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SMART Engineering is a client-focused, structural firm that specializes in residential design, consultations, renovations, additions, remodels, repairs, structural inspections/assessments, and more. It is owned and operated by Steven J. Slaughter Jr. who is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the states of South Carolina and Georgia. He has 10+ years of combined experience in civil/structural and aerospace engineering which has allowed him to work on very complex designs and projects that require simplified, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. Simple. Measured. Achievable. Reliable. Timely.

SMART Engineering is a client-focused, structural firm that specializes in residential design, consultations, renovations, additions, remodels, repairs, structural inspections/assessments, and more. It is owned and operated by Steven J. Slaughter Jr. who is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the states of South Carolina and Georgia. He has 10+ years of combined experience in civil/structural and aerospace engineering which has allowed him to work on very complex designs and projects that require simplified, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. Simple. Measured. Achievable. Reliable. Timely.


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26 years of experience

Multi-faceted planning, engineering and consulting firm, specializing in structural engineering for wood design, masonry, steel & concrete, green design, and wind engineering, serving architects, engineers, contractors, builders, developers, and owners from many business sectors. Practice areas include residential, office, retail, commercial, and industrial markets. Currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in PA, MD, WV, VA, DC, NC, & SC. Member ASCE, SEI, AWC.

Multi-faceted planning, engineering and consulting firm, specializing in structural engineering for wood design, masonry, steel & concrete, green design, and wind engineering, serving architects, engineers, contractors, builders, developers, and owners from many business sectors. Practice areas include residential, office, retail, commercial, and industrial markets. Currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in PA, MD, WV, VA, DC, NC, & SC. Member ASCE, SEI, AWC.


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Carolina House Plans, Inc.

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Carolina House Plans, Inc.

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35 years of experience

Carolina House Plans, Inc. has over 24 years of designing buildings to withstand hurricane winds and flooding on coastal beach front properties. CHP is a residential/commercial design firm that specializes in elevated house plans that meet FEMA regulations for flood zones and seismic conditions. CHP has also designed several Residential Care Facilities and Child Care Centers in the Charleston, SC.

Carolina House Plans, Inc. has over 24 years of designing buildings to withstand hurricane winds and flooding on coastal beach front properties. CHP is a residential/commercial design firm that specializes in elevated house plans that meet FEMA regulations for flood zones and seismic conditions. CHP has also designed several Residential Care Facilities and Child Care Centers in the Charleston, SC.

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

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.

Signs of structural damage include foundation cracks, roof leaks, bouncy floors, crumbling concrete, and cracked or leaning chimneys. Structural damage can make itself apparent in various ways, and sometimes, there may not be obvious signs. Inspect your foundation and roof annually to stay ahead of potentially serious structural problems. 

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.

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