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GEM ENGINEERING INC

485 Aviation Way
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GEM ENGINEERING INC

485 Aviation Way
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20 years of experience

Welcome to GEM Engineering, Inc.! Since we were established in 2005, GEM Engineering, Inc. has been a premier engineering consultant in the Cedar City area! We are locally-owned and -operated with over 80 years of combined experience in the field. Our friendly and professional staff strives to bring you high-quality work at reasonable prices. At GEM Engineering, Inc., we provide service for a variety of engineering types, including geotechnical, structural, and environmental. We specialize in percolation tests and Phase 1 ESAs for your convenience. Licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection, our AMRL-accredited engineers guarantee your satisfaction! Call now or stop in today to speak to a member of our staff.

Welcome to GEM Engineering, Inc.! Since we were established in 2005, GEM Engineering, Inc. has been a premier engineering consultant in the Cedar City area! We are locally-owned and -operated with over 80 years of combined experience in the field. Our friendly and professional staff strives to bring you high-quality work at reasonable prices. At GEM Engineering, Inc., we provide service for a variety of engineering types, including geotechnical, structural, and environmental. We specialize in percolation tests and Phase 1 ESAs for your convenience. Licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection, our AMRL-accredited engineers guarantee your satisfaction! Call now or stop in today to speak to a member of our staff.

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits. 

Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.

Structural engineers typically charge between $100 and $250 per hour, but many jobs won’t be based on a per-hour fee. Instead, the structural engineer will offer a flat rate for the inspection and structural calculations. The flat rate for a structural engineer costs an average of around $550, but you could see prices ranging from $300 to $800, depending on the complexity of your project and how easy it is to access certain parts of your home for the inspection.

Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:

  • Dry rot

  • Infestation

  • Shifting or cracking foundations

  • Erosion

  • Water damage

  • Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support

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