How do you choose a residential structural engineer?

• <div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>Do you have experience working in my specific area?</p></li><li><p>Do you have professional indemnity insurance?</p></li><li><p>What will your structural report cover?</p></li><li><p>Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?</p></li><li><p>How long have you been in business?</p></li><li><p>Do you have a list of customer references?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What are the typical warning signs of a structural issue in my home?

• <div><p>Indications include cracks in walls, uneven floors, and sticking doors or windows that suggest foundation movements.</p></div>

Q: Why hire a structural engineer for home projects?

• <div><p>Provides expert analysis, ensuring safety and compliance with building codes.</p></div>

Q: Are split-level and a split-floor plan the same thing?

• <div><p>A split-level home is one that has several staggered floors connected by short staircases, while a split floor plan separates the primary bedroom from the rest of the bedrooms. Split floor plans are most often found in single-story homes, while split-level homes are always at least two stories.</p></div>

Q: What are the key elements of quality framing work?

• <div><p>Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.</p></div>

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Last update on May 19, 2024

Reviewed in May 2024
Marc was amazing to work with. He not only put the roof and gutters on my house , but had to install siding as well. I am so amazed at how well they were able to match the siding. He always came back to insure everything was done correctly and we were happy. Pleasure working with this company...
Mason Company of Virginia, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2023
Hunter and his team are far and away one of my favorite contracting companies in town. I’ve called on them for help with numerous homes that I’ve renovated, and as a realtor, I recommend APP to any clients that need structural repair, waterproofing, etc. Not only do you get a prompt response to...
Appalachian Property Preservation, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2020
called about an enclosed back porch that needed some remodeling. found out that the porch was structurally unsound. david and his crew demolished and rebuilt the porch and added some ouside stairs. the process went well and david worked with me and provided different options. we had a few minor...
Classy Clean LLC - Home Facebook
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Reviewed in December 2016
RockFab quoted a completion date and met it. The cabinets doors were a perfect match with the pervious structure. VERY professional work. RockFab sales person was always available and responsive to any questions and concerns. I am thrilled with our kitchen remodeling!
Rockfab Kitchen & Bath
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Reviewed in October 2014
In early 2014, I moved to Bedford county from Maryland and purchased an older house. I needed some major work done and was unfamiliar with any contractors in the area. I consulted the yellow pages and found Dollman Construction. I called them to evaluate the project and requested an estimate....
Dollman Construction, Inc
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Reviewed in October 2014
Even though they had worked at my property last year, they used GPS and went to a wrong address. They did not start work until 10 AM, took about 45 minutes in lunch and work breaks, and quit at 5 PM for a work day of 6 1/4 hours. I suspect that the quote for this job would have been in this...
Danny Mason's Tree Service
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Reviewed in November 2013
Once we had decided on the flooring we wanted ,Rick came out and did all the measurements and also scoped out the structure under the floors to determine the best way to install the new floors. He showed up on time and did a very through job Rick is very professional and I don't think he missed...
FASHION FLOORS OF ROANOKE
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Reviewed in August 2013
This was a great experience. Jeff Dame, the owner, was not immediately available to do the work but followed up about a month after my initial call. He and his crew then came out a couple of days later and worked all week tearing down an old concrete retaining wall and rebuilding it. In doing...
J & D Masonry LLC
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McKinley Lewis Associates, PLLC

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Serving Thaxton, VA and surrounding areas

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"Mr Michael Easley, Very Professionalâ ¦â ¦ Responded Very Quickly Came Out And Did A Very Nice Jobâ ¦â ¦"

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Indications include cracks in walls, uneven floors, and sticking doors or windows that suggest foundation movements.

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?

Provides expert analysis, ensuring safety and compliance with building codes.

A split-level home is one that has several staggered floors connected by short staircases, while a split floor plan separates the primary bedroom from the rest of the bedrooms. Split floor plans are most often found in single-story homes, while split-level homes are always at least two stories.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

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