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Evergreen Structures, LLC
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Serving Decatur, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My house has some settling issues. Ian came out and evaluated the house and structure. He did a thorough job, he was timely in his reporting back to me and made recommendations. I would recommend this company for structural issues."
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The Basement Kings
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Serving Decatur, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

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"Willie was extremely helpful over the phone and offered to go over to the house and give me an estimate free of charge on the same day we spoke (a Saturday at that!). He's been nothing but responsive, professional and honest regarding what needs to go into fixing our issues with our crawl space."
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Green Ox Energy Solutions
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Serving Decatur, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was an Angie's List Big Deal that we purchased. They were quite good but they got their information a little mixed up and had to switch it when they actually got here. It went well and the product seems to be doing a good job. We were happy with what was left. They seemed knowledgeable about what they were installing and where it should best be placed in the roof for us to get our money's worth."
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.

Through proper drainage solutions and compacting the foundation soil.

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.

Yes, professionals reinforce the foundation with additional supports or piers to prevent future sinking.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

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