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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
42 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
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 time6 hrs
Response rate100%
12 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

"Mr. Mouzoon is a very personable fellow who takes a genuine interest in the needs of his clients (and prospective clients). Although I have not yet hired an architect due to personal circumstances that have forced me to postpone my project, I would definitely recommend Mr. Mouzoon to anyone seeking an experienced, high-quality architect."
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 rate100%
12 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.6(
116
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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%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Dwg, LLC
4.9(
10
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving South Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We asked for several changes during the plans development process. Each change was incorporated with no problems. The value was great for the cost. I would recommend using Top Dawg again, or for anyone who needs Professional Engineered approved plans."
Site Plan
Ground plan
Floor plan
Floor framing plan
Wall framing plan

+113

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

No, it’s not legal for unlicensed individuals to conduct structural calculations for buildings or building repairs. Not only do licensing requirements prevent DIYers from tackling this project, but mistakes can also be extremely dangerous and put your property and anyone inside or near it at risk of severe injury or even death. You should always hire a licensed and certified local structural engineer to make structural calculations.

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.

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.

While concrete walls do not need to "breathe" in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

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