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Kamran Ohi P E
4.8(
178
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Fairfax Station, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Responsive and thorough. I needed sizing calculations. Kamran called me to get more details about my project and determined he could help me right there over the phone. He ran several calculations and talked me through various options. we were done and I had the analysis in my email in 10 minutes. brilliant experience. I will definitely work with him again!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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OGV Structural Engineering, LLC
5.0(
31
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Fairfax Station, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Having major remodel on lower level. Contractor tried to rope me into major work (and project delay) suggesting normal cracks on cinder block walls indicated a foundation issue. When I pushed back, he put project on hold stating I needed a structural engineer to certify. I called the first two people on home advisor locally and Omid got back to me in 2-3 min, was at my house within an hour and delivered a certified report within 3-4 hours. He listened to the situation and spoke with my contractor to hear his assessment before beginning his assessment measures. He directly pushed back on what contractor stated and provided simple solution for one crack that was more than hairline. Report was meticulous, he spoke with contractor directly, and saved this project. It was more affordable than what was suggested on average costs. While I couldn’t divorce from the unethical contractor mid project—I would have been stuck with no out without the work of Omid!"
Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by34%of homeowners
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Structurist Consulting Engineers
4.7(
22
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Fairfax Station, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend working with Structurist Consulting. They were responsive, readily available, gave more time than anticipated on a complicated structural examination and most importantly, really nice."
Stair and foundations
Deck Plan
Segmented Retaining wall with Geogrids
Custom Build home
Response time4 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bitarchitects
5.0(
16
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Architect

Serving Fairfax Station, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Bitarchitects for a major renovation of our home and were extremely pleased with the experience. It was a substantial investment, and we valued the architects' expertise and guidance throughout the project. From the beginning, we had the opportunity to speak with several professionals, hear different perspectives, and make informed decisions. We worked closely with the architectural and design teams, followed by the structural and mechanical engineers, before moving into permitting. Although permitting presented some challenges, the team remained engaged and continued working with us until we successfully completed the process. Bitarchitects then helped us navigate construction and coordinate the different contractors, subcontractors, and agreements involved. Having one integrated team guide us step by step made a complex project much more manageable. We appreciated their knowledge, persistence, and continued support, and we highly recommend Bitarchitects."
Existing Cabin
1012 HANDY AVE
Leonard Remodel
HOFFMAN NEW RESIDENCE
The Mil Corporation

+1065

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
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Dadson Consulting, Inc.
4.7(
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Fairfax Station, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Daniel was very helpful providing a structural safety/soundness inspection after a tree fell on our house. He arrived on time, took his time and was thorough, and his report was detailed with pictures. I've since planned to hire Dadson Consulting for another job."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Fairfax Station, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evolution design worked with me on designing and addition for a 100 and 5 year old house. We worked on the dimensions of the addition Plus the materials. Evolution understood the local zoning which was amazing that they knew that. We have not started construction. And evolution can help pull the permits and I'm considering them for that as well. All in all it was a long project but it was done efficiently, working with several of the staff an the departments."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

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.

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.

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. 

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