How do you choose a residential structural engineer?

• <div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>Do you have experience working in my specific area?</p></li><li><p>Do you have professional indemnity insurance?</p></li><li><p>What will your structural report cover?</p></li><li><p>Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?</p></li><li><p>How long have you been in business?</p></li><li><p>Do you have a list of customer references?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How can you tell if a crack is structural?

• <div><p>Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren&rsquo;t uneven across the gap, and don&rsquo;t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don&rsquo;t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.</p></div>

Q: Are all exterior walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

Q: How do various elements influence the cost of assembling a unit?

• <div><p>Costs depend on unit complexity, labor, wall mounting needs, and additional accessories like floating shelves.</p></div>

Q: How much does a structural engineer cost?

• <div><p>The average cost to hire a structural engineer is about $550, with prices generally ranging from $200 to $1,500. Structural engineers may charge a flat rate, by the project, by square footage, or an hourly rate, which is typically between $100 and $250. Many jobs, such as inspections and structural calculations, are billed at a flat rate, which often falls between $300 and $800. The final cost depends on several factors, including the project's type, scope, size, complexity, ease of access for inspection, and your geographic location.</p></div>

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Last update on March 15, 2025

Reviewed in March 2025
Luke, Isaiah and the rest of his team were great to work with and professional from start to finish. We had repairs done to our island and replaced our whole first floor wood flooring. TCB was excellent with communication and made the whole project a breeze. I am very satisfied with the work...
Tri-Star Custom Builders
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Reviewed in March 2024
They are a wonderful group of craftsmen! They did a complete remodel to my bathroom demo and re frame and re run plumbing and electrical and the whole 9 yards. Has issues where my floor was rotten (house was built in 1960) but they overcame it and fixed the rotten floor. I had extensive amount...
CCJ Services - Vision Floor
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Reviewed in August 2023
Highly recommend Titian concrete! From start to finish Zach kept us in the loop with the whole project . And the crew was very professional and efficient 10/10 will use again
Titan Concrete Company
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Reviewed in April 2022
Mark Brown/MWB Construction did a phenomenal job with my LVP flooring install, demo, removal of a fireplace, and repair of a dryer vent. He's punctual, professional, friendly, and very tidy. He's very responsive to texts and calls and keeps you apprised of the progress of the project. He...
M W B Construction
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Reviewed in February 2022
Excellent products, integrated perfectly with the existing structure. Basically gave us a whole new room that we can use throughout the year.
The Plantation Room Company Inc
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Reviewed in June 2021
I was in serious need of a top structural engineer to evaluate exterior remodeling on my home. Previously I hired someone representing themselves as a contractor to complete some comprehensive work on my home. The individual quit before the work was complete, leaving me figure out the rest....
R4 Engineering, PLLC
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Reviewed in February 2020
We hired James Williams to build a covered patio and add a door and window for a 2-3 week job, we paid him for half of the job, he left saying he would return that next Monday and never returned. He kept putting us off saying he would return after the roof he ordered was in. After 5 weeks of...
JPW Custom Building & Renovations
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Reviewed in March 2018
We purchased a new existing home from this builder. We reported bubbled and delaminated wood floor planks on our inspection. We closed on the home in July of 2017. After closing, We discovered to what extent there was a problem. Also, we discovered from the subcontractors the 1200 square feet...
Southern Lifestyle Homes
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Reviewed in March 2017
Michael Ajakie did our first major renovation in 1999 completely gutting the kitchen, living room, dining room, bedroom, master bathroom and installed hurricane resistant windows. Michael and his team were always on time, highly ethical and the quality of work was exceptional. His attention...
Ajakie Construction Company
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Reviewed in January 2015
I got them off the internet, and I checked them on Angie's List, but they didn't have great reviews, so I didn't use them at first. I found out that I was going to have to have this work done, after all it is structural repair, and my house is on the river. My contractor spoke to them, and he...
Nash Structural Solutions
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R4 Engineering, PLLC

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Serving Unionville, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"great to work with would recommend to anyone in need of structural engineer"

Response time6 hrs

Response rate97%

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Infinity Engineering LLC

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Serving Unionville, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mark was great! He was very thorough and helped us identify what most critically needed to be addressed in our home. Having him offer a neutral 3rd party opinion helped ease our minds regarding the various projects that need to be completed. Highly recommend."

After Showing Added Second Floor and New Porch

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MTW Engineering, PLLC

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Serving Unionville, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

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"I called and was able to get in inspection done the next day. Very professional and courteous. Highly recommend."

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JM Structural Consulting LLC

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Serving Unionville, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

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JM Structural Consulting LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Old Country Architecture

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Serving Unionville, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

Old Country Architecture is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Brandon Small Engine

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Serving Unionville, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Brandon Small Engine is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Lauderdale, AL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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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?

Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren’t uneven across the gap, and don’t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don’t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.

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.

Costs depend on unit complexity, labor, wall mounting needs, and additional accessories like floating shelves.

The average cost to hire a structural engineer is about $550, with prices generally ranging from $200 to $1,500. Structural engineers may charge a flat rate, by the project, by square footage, or an hourly rate, which is typically between $100 and $250. Many jobs, such as inspections and structural calculations, are billed at a flat rate, which often falls between $300 and $800. The final cost depends on several factors, including the project's type, scope, size, complexity, ease of access for inspection, and your geographic location.

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