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Avatar for Foundation Engineering and Inspection LLC
Foundation Engineering and Inspection LLC
4.9(
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Serving Lago Vista, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I was able to finalize an appointment for the next day with Ashkan last minute during my options period. He was so thorough, addressing all of my issues and finding other issues that my home inspector didn't catch. He is very responsive, patient, and friendly and as others mentioned answered all of my questions and provided solutions for next steps. If I ever need a structural engineer, Ashkan is my go-to."
Interior Remodel, Austin TX
Load Bearing Wall Assessment & Beam Design
Retaining Wall Evaluation for City Permit
Carport Evaluation for City Permit
Deck Design

+9

Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GreenWorks Inspections & Engineering
4.8(
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Serving Lago Vista, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hunter H. was our specialist and he was fantastic! He was polite and on time, as scheduled. Hunter has a very professional demeanor and was very communicative about all the inspection steps.He was also very nice in allowing us to ask him any questions that we had throughout and very respectful of the property. Hopefully, we will not have to have another structural inspection for a very long time, but if we do, we definitely recommend GreenWorks and Hunter in particular."
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+8

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alaska Engineering, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lago Vista, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kamal was extremely helpful in surveying the structural integrity of our dock. He went through immense detail to outline everything that needed to be repaired and was very efficient in getting it back to me for our broker in the sale of our home. I highly recommend Alaska engine engineering!"
New Residential Builds
New Residential Builds
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New Residential Builds

+7

Response time11 hrs
Response rate91%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.5(
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Serving Lago Vista, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were excellent. They quickly made a draft that only needed 3 minor adjustments. The final product was exactly what I needed. They referred me to a structural engineer for review. The whole process took half of the time that they initially estimated. I would definitely use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Imagine Design Construction
4.4(
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Serving Lago Vista, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"JOE MEDINA OWNER OF IMAGINE DESIGN CONSTRUCT TOOK HIS TIME AND ALLOWED US TO BE A PART OF THE WHOLE INSIGHT OF EVERYTHING THAT WENT FROM DESIGNING OUR DREAM FLOOR PLAN AND OVER SEEING THE BUILDING I HAVE NEVER FELT MORE INVOLVED AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN AN OWNER GIVE 200% OF WHAT HE WAS DOING THANKS JOE WE ARE SO INCEDIBLY HAPPY IN OUR NEW HOME THANKS TO YOU"
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2nd Floor Unit Layout
3rd Floor Unit Layout
Door Lug Layout
1st Floor Stud & Channel Layout

+44

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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APEX Drafting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lago Vista, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.\nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

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.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

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