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Avatar for Consulting Structural Engineering Services, Inc. (CSES)
Consulting Structural Engineering Services, Inc. (CSES)
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Serving Silver Firs, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"John, the firm’s principal engineer, responded quickly and made the inspection almost immediately. We were completely satisfied with the experience."
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Triple V Consultants & Associates
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Serving Silver Firs, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I used Triple V as the Project Engineer for a garage conversion to single family residence for my son’s family. Vic not only did the engineering for us, he also did the structural drawings we submitted to the county as part of our permit package. He delivered the plans promptly, and worked collaboratively with us to resolve issues we identified and revise the drawings accordingly. The county building department approved the plans and issued the permit. During the project construction Vic patiently responded to questions from us (we’re DIY’ers, not professional builders) and offered/provided certifications to revisions we jointly agreed to. Overall, Triple V provided what was promised at an outstanding value."
Response time1 day
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Adam McNulty
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Serving Silver Firs, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

17yrs in Maintenance and Repair. I Specialize in Electrical and Mechanical Diagnostics with a solid background in Fabrication.\n\nI have proficiently and safely carried out structural repairs on many different things, steel frames, support beams, pressure vessels...etc\n\nI do most any light residential projects and promise to bring the same dedication to my trade in whatever projects you may have.\n\n

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, professionals reinforce the foundation with additional supports or piers to prevent future sinking.

If you’re building new construction or adding onto your existing home, hiring a structural engineer is not only worth it but it’s probably required by your local building department. Structural engineers will ensure you aren’t making your home unsafe in the building process, which is crucial from a safety perspective but also a legal one. It’s also worth hiring a structural engineer if you’re making changes to structural components, like removing a load-bearing wall.

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.

The National Association of Home Builders requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a sinking foundation, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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