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Systematic Engineering LLC
4.7(
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Serving Hanover, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I was highly impressed with Systematic Engineering. Jennifer from their main office was very cordial and friendly in setting up my appointment. The company's President, Frank, arrived promptly and gave me a professional and thorough assessment of what I needed to know about my property. I will definitely call on them again!"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Towers Concrete Inc
3.8(
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Serving Hanover, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Foundation is great and they were very pleasant until check cleared. Did not clean up after completing foundation and driveway. I have boards sitting in a pile in my yard that do not belong there. They did not start the wall because they could not get engineer drawings completed and now they will not return phone calls or messages. I'm very disappointed and disheartened since this is the 2nd contractor from Anji that has been unable to complete this job."
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
House Foundation
House Foundation

+18

Recommended by60%of homeowners
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DFC home improvement
3.8(
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Serving Hanover, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

"DFC is a really solid company who puts quality in all of their work. They really assisted us in a bind because the overhead cabinet started to fall of the wall. Apparently the people who renovated the kitchen during the house flip, they used the incorrect screws. DFC came to our rescue and rehung the cabinet and used the proper screws. My anxiety kicked in and I figured if the house flippers had hung that cabinet with the wrong screw, all of these were probably hung improperly too. I spoke to Brian about a renovation and they worked with us on every detail and aspect of our kitchen. Besides our bathroom, which was renovated in 2019, the kitchen is our favorite room in the house. They installed recessed lighting because the kitchen doesn't get much light because the back of the home faces the woods. This was nice because other contractors refused to installed recessed lighting in popcorn ceilings. They added an additional cabinet and pantry to maximize storage, previously that wall had been empty, which I am not a fan of wasted or empty space. They also made a custom shelf that is just so beautiful, it looks like something out of a magazine. Brian, Lillian, and team truly did a remarkable job in turning our drab and inefficient kitchen into a place anyone would love to cook. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for their overall home renovations."
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Investment Property Revamp
Investment Project Remodeling
Investment Project Remodeling

+133

Recommended by66%of homeowners
Wildest inc LLC
New to Angi

Serving Hanover, VA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Been with my partner for 17 yrs we have done everything from dirt to roof tops on houses hotels motel apartments when I say everything i mean everything you name we can do it ni job to small no job too big free estimates if contract is made no hassle guaranteed professional services, a 100%. We're class A contractors with a great team to get the job done in a timely manner. No need to worry we're here to save the day just one call away.

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.

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.

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

  • Fire-resistant

  • Unaffected by pests

  • Longer-lasting

  • Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

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