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Q: Is a pier and beam the same as a crawl space?

• <div><p>Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as &ldquo;crawl space foundations,&rdquo; but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation. </p></div>

Q: Are beams and joists the same?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What types of projects require a structural engineer’s expertise?

• <div><p>Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.</p></div>

Q: Can I do my own structural calculations?

• <div><p>No, it&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: What factors affect assembly costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.</p></div>

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Last update on June 11, 2024

Reviewed in June 2024
BC Construction and Mechanical are the most professional and detail driven company I have ever hired. Their knowledge of structurally sound Construction methods was impressive and truly appreciated. Thank you Blake & Cody.
BC Construction and Mechanical LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
I am pleased to highly recommend Owen Bitar Construction. We had Owen and his crew build a covered porch onto our 100+ yr. old house, as well as a beautiful storage building. He respectfully and carefully listened to what our desires were, offering his ideas and expertise, resulting in...
Bitar Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
Rick walked me through the project and gave me exactly what I needed to make my shop whole! The new roof makes the old structure look great and feel safe with the warranty backing the quality work done. Will definitely use them again in the future and recommend them to anyone that needs a...
Premier Roofing Services, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2020
I contacted In Depth via email; Dillon called me the next day and was available to stop by for an estimate soon after that. I wanted to salvage as much wood from the previous owner's mill-working (?) structure as possible to use elsewhere on my property. Although I decided not to go with the...
In Depth Excavation
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Reviewed in May 2019
When selling my home the buyer's inspector found structural damage to my trusses. Not knowing how to handle the situation, I got recommended to Premier Painting Company LLC. From there they handle everything. They worked with a structural engineer to get a plan for a fix right away. Premier...
Premier Painting Company LLC
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Reviewed in April 2019
The day I posted on Home Advisor I was contacted by Dennis who came to the house that day to see the project. There were several issues that had to be addressed. The house was built in 1974 and it appeared that some prior work had been done on the drain field. The system had failed and work was...
Septic Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2019
WOW, WOW, WOW!, 15 stars for 3 different sections but I will elaborate. When you are looking for a home improvement (at least for me) you are considering 3 main components; price, quality and customer service, usually you sacrifice a little of one for the other but I’m not overselling when I...
Bluegrass Construction and Decks
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Reviewed in March 2019
WOW, WOW, WOW!, 15 stars for 3 different sections but I will elaborate. When you are looking for a home improvement (at least for me) you are considering 3 main components; price, quality and customer service, usually you sacrifice a little of one for the other but IÃ¢Â Â m not overselling when...
Bluegrass Construction & Decks
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Reviewed in November 2017
Do not hire these people, I'm sure Aaron will rebut this review however my experience was beyond unacceptable. Aaron gave me a quote said he would have someone contact me within two weeks, this was the first week in Aug. 2017. After giving him a check for half the cost of the contract and...
Eco Roof Service, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2015
<p>We called in Universal Landscape to clean up the front of our house as it looked frumpy. Randy gave us an estimate a day or so later and we agreed. Randy removed all the dirt and concrete in the front of the house. He found that the front of our house structure was rotten. Apparently the...
UNIVERSAL LANDSCAPE CORP
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Engineered Structures Global Design, PLLC

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Serving Arlington, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Customers say: Quick response

"Good engineer and very responsive."

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Response time4 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Triple V Consultants & Associates

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Serving Arlington, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Professional, on time and on budget. Recommended engineer."

Response time1 day

49 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by45%of homeowners

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McCann Structural Solutions

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Serving Arlington, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I've been fortunate to work with him for 20 years.He is an extremely qualified structural engineer and a competent individual! You can trust Mike to do a great job!!!"

Response time1 day

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American Concrete N Masonary

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Serving Arlington, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed a garden path from my house to my art studio, and I wanted it to match the concrete path already going from my house to the garage. Not a big job, but American Concrete Construction was willing to take it on. Their main guy, Sinisia Moli, came right out one day to evaluate the job, then returned the next day to survey, dig out the path, frame it, and put in rebar. Cement was poured the following day. And now I have my garden path. Which, incidentally, matches the other, much older path perfectly. ... Sinisia Moli of American Concrete Construction is a man of experience, good aesthetics, and common sense. He is also friendly, upbeat, and generally a pleasure to have around. Best of all, unlike so many of his colleagues who work in various construction trades, Moli talks to women. He doesn’t insist on talking to your husband. ... I am definitely keeping American Concrete Construction in mind for future projects."

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Beyler Consulting, LLC

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Serving Arlington, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They got me on the schedule short notice, came out and did the structural review, and answered all my questions."

Response time2 days

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by90%of homeowners

Serving Arlington, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. The repair has been in place on a commercial building for 20 years now without failure. Have repeated it on other properties several times without failure."

+11

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Resilient Structures, PLLC

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Serving Arlington, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In\norder to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is\nbased on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Aqueous Solutions Inc

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Serving Arlington, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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"THEY WERE ON TIME AND GOT THE JOB DONE QUICKLY. THEY WERE SUPERB. NO MORE LAKE IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE."

Recommended by87%of homeowners

Serving Arlington, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

EEI has been in business for 6 years. With offices in Reno NV, Carlsbad CA, and Camarillo CA EEI provides Environmental, Engineering and Architectural services. If you need Engineering or Architectural services please send an e-mail to [email protected]. A complete company profile can be seen at www.eeitiger.com, or call us in Reno at (775) 746-1980 to discuss how we can assist you.

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Schemmer Consulting Group

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Serving Arlington, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

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At, Schemmer Consulting Group, PLLC, we are committed to common sense, real-world engineering solutions. We started, Schemmer Consulting Group, PLLC, because after years in the building industry we continued to see something missing in our industry that cost homeowners untold stress and frustration, contractors lost time and money, and realtors and lenders left unable to satisfy their client's needs. We decided to do something about it, and then, Schemmer Consulting Group,

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as “crawl space foundations,” but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation.

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.

Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.

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.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

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