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PJM Structural
4.9(
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Serving Plains, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"I had an urgent request to get a permit across the line and Pedro was on his A-game and helped me within hours. Very professional, well documented, etc. Other structural engineers I hired only gave me headaches. I'd use Pedro again any day. Thank you very much, and glad to be in business with you!"
New Restaurant Building
Pipe support frame
Truss webs and bottom chord damage
Interior Space
Pipe support frame

+15

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Basement Kings
4.8(
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Serving Plains, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The basement king was a pleasure to work with. His knowledge is unmatched in the Texas area for sure. I received multiple quotes and talked to multiple companies and he was the best. He's passionate about his work and the manner in which it's done. If he says something, it happens. An added benefit was their cleanliness. Usually a job site of this size and complexity is a mess, but not with the basement kings. 10/10!"
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Onsite Structural Engineering
New to Angi

Serving Plains, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

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Since 2016, Onsite Structural Engineering has been working with clients on a variety of innovative engineering projects. We grew up and live here, so providing the Permian Basin quality service at a fair price is key. We have over 20 years of hands-on experience in structural engineering and over 30 years CAD drafting miscellaneous steel, structural steel, storage tanks, pressure vessels, and structural engineering drawings, etc. We aim to use the latest technologies to constantly improve the way our firm performs for you. Our main purpose is to serve clients across various sectors with practical engineering services, on time and within budget.

Response time4 hrs
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, water damage can affect your walls' structural integrity. If the water or moisture sits on the walls for an extended period, it can weaken the drywall, plaster, wood framing, and other materials supporting the wall. That's why it's critical to dry out the area as soon as you notice it.

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.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

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