Are foundation walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.</p></div>

Are there benefits to consulting an engineer before home modifications?

• <div><p>Absolutely, as it ensures designs are viable and won’t compromise structural integrity.</p></div>

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Q: Can I build over a stump?

• <div><p>Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well. </p></div>

Q: Do structural engineers draw house plans?

• <div><p>Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They&rsquo;ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.</p></div>

Q: Are there benefits to consulting an engineer before home modifications?

• <div><p>Absolutely, as it ensures designs are viable and won&rsquo;t compromise structural integrity.</p></div>

Q: What simultaneous construction tasks are recommended alongside this project?

• <div><p>While concrete walls do not need to &quot;breathe&quot; in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.</p></div>

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Elmer, the owner was fair in pricing and performance. Completed my garage in just a few hours including removing an old, leaking stove pipe. That required repairing the hole where the stove pipe was removed. Cleaned up completely . Good job .
E&C Roofing & Siding LLC
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Reviewed in March 2025
They were professional, knowledgeable. They even did part of project on a Sunday afternoon. Cost was great. They will be completing more electrical projects for our new home for us as well in the near future. Great company to work with.
Regal Electric
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Reviewed in July 2024
Highly recommend! Great communication, timely, and most important very reliable! Peterson Construction is not only a jack of all trades but whos meticulous about their work!
Peterson General Construction LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
They were very thorough and did a great job.
Dust & Shine, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
The crew was great when building our shed. Fast, friendly and cleaned up the work site when done. I only wish they were closer so we could have them build a new shed for us since we have since moved.
Smith Construction
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Reviewed in March 2023
We were remolding the inside of a flip house that we had bought. They came in and got it started. They tore everything up from walls, to cabinets to flooring and roofing. They did an outstanding job cleaning it up and making sure that there was no damage to anything we did not want removed...
SD Alternative Services Corp
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Reviewed in February 2023
Great job in dealing with uneven floors, crooked walls, rerouting water and sewer lines! As well as building an addition for an entry, roofing our garage, and laying laminate flooring in our log house.
Freedom Plumbing & Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
This company is just AMAZING with their care for the customers wishes. ALSO The workers cleanup after their project. HOW NICE. Just can't believe the whole tree removal and also the stump removal. THE COST WAS GREAT AND AFFORDABLE. Nice. These guys are so reliable you will not be sorry if you...
Action Lawn & Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2022
I hired KJ Drywall to frame, insulate, and sheetrock/texture a basement bedroom. Kevin did a great job. He was very knowledgeable about what needed to be done. He worked very hard and completed the job in a good time. He seems pretty efficient. We had a plumbing issue during his work, and he...
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Reviewed in March 2022
They have always been there when I needed help. I have used them for demolition after water damage and in the rebuilding they have great foresight on any project they have done for me.I have also used them for building my lawn furniture. Great Workmanship!
A&H Construction LLC
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well.

Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

Absolutely, as it ensures designs are viable and won’t compromise structural integrity.

While concrete walls do not need to "breathe" in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.

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