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Last update on June 05, 2026
Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."
+23
Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
Citadel, offers a full range of Architectural, Engineering and Construction services that foster innovative structures that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Through our unique innovative process, we help to develop intimate and functional structures. Whether it is design, engineering, or construction , Citadel aims to give its clients the best service available. \n
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Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The tile in the bathroom looks great... so far. Jose also replaced a kitchen sink faucet and connections. Because he was also handling the plumbing connections in the bathroom, this seemed like something that should be in his wheelhouse. Well, 3 months later the kitchen sink had a serious leak and I had to have everything don again, and he charged $300 to unhook the faucet and reinstall in and two hoses. I could have done this myself, but was not nearby to do so. I thought he had done a good job, but since such a simple repair was a total failure, now I have to wonder what other surprises might pop up in the quality of his work, which cost about $7k in labor alone. Not feeling confident at this moment."
+63
Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
Free estimates
"Carlos and his team communicated well with me from start to finish. They showed up on time and answered any questions I had. They kept the work area tidy and cleaned up along the way. Worksmanship was fantastic! Definitely will use them for every project I have and would recommend them to anyone! Thanks Carlos"
+8
Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Jake and his team were great. They installed as agreed and did so in a professional manner. The project took a couple of days but they held to their word and did everything well. Very customer focused and will work until you are happy. Highly recommend."
+24
Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Provider was suppose to return and finish laying sand on the patio. Since job was very close to complete, I paid him rather than wait. I never heard from him again. The sand has since washed out in spots and another provider is correcting the situation with polymeric sand. Other than the sand issue, the patio looks good in the way it is laid out. Provider was punctual, and the project went very fast considering it was in the middle of the winter.
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Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They did a great job!"
+7
Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very professional. Delivered designs and plans as promised and on time and continuously updated us on status of project. Highly recommend this firm."
Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Borderline was very responsive to my request for a survey. They were able to come within a few days and charged 1/3 of what some other surveyors wanted. They even marked more points along the line than the expensive guys were willing to do. They were very pleasant to deal with and very patiently answered all of my questions. I highly recommend them."
+6
Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"E-Squared built our house in 2013 and was an amazing company to work with. Everything was handled professionally and in a timely fashion. Should we ever decide to build again, they are who we will use."
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.
Yes, all states require structural engineers to carry the proper license, with specifics determined by each state. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to confirm that the structural engineer you’re considering holds the required licensing to tackle your job. Hiring an unlicensed structural engineer will not only cause issues with permits but it could also lead to an unsafe building. The cost of a professional, licensed, and experienced engineer is well worth the investment.
The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:
Do you have experience working in my specific area?
Do you have professional indemnity insurance?
What will your structural report cover?
Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?
How long have you been in business?
Do you have a list of customer references?
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.
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.
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