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Green Engineering, Inc.
5.0(
20
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Engineer - Structural

Serving South Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Harun from Green Engineering come in my home and was hired for Analyst Structural issue. He is very professional with knowledge and experience with great communications He offers us very original decision for our project I will recommend him for everybody who need structural engineer."
Engineering
Foundation
Load bearing wall design
Home inspection
Testing heating unit

+19

Response time1 day
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Crosstown Engineering and Home Inspection
4.9(
33
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Engineer - Structural

Serving South Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Josiah from Crosstown Engineering performed a thorough inspection of our foundation. He also explained what was causing the thin cracks we were beginning to see around the home. Afterwards, we received a full report listing recommendations to fix the problems and tips for preventing further problems in the future. Very satisfied."
Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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MOB Montano's Onpoint Building
5.0(
9
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving South Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Offers commercial services

"Montana’s did a superior job on the design and plans for my bardominium buildout project. Greg was very attentive to details, professional, timely and thorough. He made the process so much easier by bringing in his expertise of being a hands on builder for many years giving him a more well rounded understanding of construction. I highly recommend using them for your next residential or commercial project."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kamran Mouzoon Architects (KMA)
4.7(
11
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving South Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have been so pleased with all of the work Kamran Mouzoon has done for us. Our project was outside the box, to say the least, and he was eager to take it on for us. His design is very creative and incorporates all the elements we wanted. We are so happy with him and his professionalism that we have contracted with him for our next project. Perhaps more important than any of the above, is the fact that he is a kind and genuine man of integrity.!"
1503 TUAM Unit A
1503 TUAM Unit A
1503 TUAM Unit A
1503 TUAM Unit A
1503 TUAM Unit A

+24

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Richardson Group Construction
5.0(
9
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving South Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired The Richardson Group Construction to replace 4 sheets of drywall after having some water damage. They gave me a good price and were very friendly! They did a great job and left the area clean! Would definitely recommend!!!"
Livingroom/kitchen
Concrete Work
Response time2 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for MARIO SANCHEZ & ASSOCIATES CORP.
MARIO SANCHEZ & ASSOCIATES CORP.
5.0(
10
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving South Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mario did an excellent job making a pier and beam foundation for my future home. He replied quick (during the holidays as well), and was very communicative. He worked around my budget without any issues. After many attempts of looking for someone to do this for my new home, Mario was the right man for the job. Would definitely call him again for any future projects."
Container Homes Renders
CHANTLI
Septic Design
Render View 1
Sandoval's Foundation Design

+46

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.5(
108
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving South Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

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.

Structural engineers specialize in all aspects of a building’s structural integrity, including the foundation. Foundation engineering is a critical part of structural engineering, so structural engineers are experts in foundation design. Many foundation repair companies either have a structural engineer on staff or one they work closely with, so be sure you look for that when deciding who to hire for foundation repair.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

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