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Kamran Ohi P E
4.8(
176
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Serving Newington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It went great! Mr. Kamran responded quickly and professionally to visit a property we were selling that the buyer was trying to have us concede thousands for issues that were minor. For our piece of mind we hired Mr. Ohi who providedus with a verbal assessment which was very thorough and indicated only minor repairs were needed. When we had purchased the house the settlement cracks were already there and they had not changed in 13 years. What we did not know was that those cracks should always be filled in. It was an $800-1500 repair and the buyers had been told it could be $5000-25000 by their unprofessional home inspector, exaggerating hone inspector. Having Mr. Ohi’s evaluation, which he allowed us to videotape gave us strength to negotiate from a position of power. If we were buying a home with any suspected structural issues, we would definitely call upon him again. Very reasonable, accessible and accommodating. Wish all providers could be so professional. The key with Mr. Ohi is that he isn’t in the business to offer repair services so give so you get an independent and unbiased opinion. In short he was a terrific provider. Highly recommend."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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OGV Structural Engineering, LLC
5.0(
30
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Serving Newington, 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
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
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Structurist Consulting Engineers
4.7(
22
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Serving Newington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive and professional. Arrived on time and completed the structural examination while explaining the issues that they discovered."
Stair and foundations
Deck Plan
Segmented Retaining wall with Geogrids
Custom Build home
Response time4 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Dadson Consulting, Inc.
4.7(
16
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Serving Newington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Daniel responded within the day, was able to come to the site within 24 hours, and provided the report within the day of inspection. His advice saved us a ton on the project and he also provided suggestions on how to do the job safely. Will definitely hire again."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pirmoz Structural Engineering
5.0(
25
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Serving Newington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Akbar was very professional in his approach (punctual, clear communication, honest, and transparent) and very thorough with the actual assessment. I would very much recommend him for any structural engineering work."
Basement Wall Repair Design
Garage addition
Second level addition
Retaining wall
Limited demolition to install anchors

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Parsoneault Consulting, LLC
4.9(
117
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Serving Newington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I needed someone to provide pushback against the local permitting department. I was told I needed a structural engineer to inspect the deck and that is what happened. I got constructive input on deck problems from the consultant and the permitting department backed off and started working with me. I view this as a success. The consultant communicates well and seems very knowledgeable."
KITCHEN REMODEL WITH STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS
PENINSULA WITH INDUCTION COOKTOP
PATRY AND WALL OVEN
CABINTE DEPTH REFRIGERATOR
APRON FRONT SINK

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Rock-River Engineering
4.6(
5
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Serving Newington, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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David was on time and very professional. He spent an appropriate amount of time evaluating the 2 areas we had requested. He documented the inspection w/ photos, measurements, and sketches. He provided a verbal preliminary report and is to provide a written final report w/ specifications for the mods we are proposing. (Removing a wall upstairs and a post downstairs.) We were happy to hear that our mods were going to be less complicated than originally thought and consequently less expensive. We have the peace of mind that the proposed changes are structurally sound and will be done correctly.


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

It is not recommended to cut or drill into LVL (laminated veneer lumber) beams. As major structural components of a home, their composite structure can be compromised by alterations, which can weaken them and lead to cracking over time. If you must make modifications to an LVL beam, it is crucial to consult a structural engineer or general contractor first. A professional can advise on whether it's safe and provide specifics on the appropriate bit size, depth, and directionality for any necessary drilling.

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.

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.

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.

Dormers must be able to bear the load of their own construction and the added window. The style of the dormer, however, will determine where the weight loads onto your home's structure. A gable dormer bears the weight on the side walls whereas a shed dormer bears it on the front walls.

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