Are foundation walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.</p></div>

Should I hire a construction manager for new construction?

• <div><p>A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/construction-management-fees.htm">construction managers are pricey</a>, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.</p></div>

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Last update on October 28, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Michael Perez of Cloudland Reflections LLC was excellent to work with. We hired him to build a railing and stairs to our front door and sunporch and stain them to match our fence. We had concerns about the structure of our interior sunporch which Michael agreed to give an estimate separately...
Cloudland Reflections LLC
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Reviewed in July 2025
I contacted them due to needing engineer for structure above my door. They did not hear to the timeline, did NOT communicate any updates, delays, etc. Terrible company to work with. Also, did not have an engineer involved in the plans and found out it would cost me more money. DO NOT use...
Evolution Drafting
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Reviewed in November 2019
Had a foot bridge built for a a 16-foot span over a drainage culvert. John and his team pulled the pre-existing footings that were improperly done by the previous owner, poured new footings and built a new structure that is much more solid. I elected to go with all composite materials for all...
EXACT EXTERIOR & INTERIOR REMODELING INC
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Reviewed in October 2019
Recommended a contractor that worked out really well they were able to coordinate the finishing of the structure with the roof replacement and addition roofing. crew made an effort to cleanup everything and owner came out to review the work being done. was able to get done in one day. Only issue...
Energy Masters LLC
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Reviewed in July 2017
Matt is very knowledgeable and was great to work with and the inspection was very reasonably priced compared to what other structural engineers charge. He was very responsive to phone calls and emails and showed up to our appointment right on time. He was very thorough and took the time to...
ZERRECON INC
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Reviewed in June 2017
James Morris came to my house on time and was very professional. He took his time evaluating my foundation and explained everything he was doing. He was very patient with all my questions and was able to complete my foundation report onsite. I would highly recommend Jendusa Design & Engineering,...
Jendusa Design & Engineering, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2016
1/04/2017 Update: Our legal counsel advised us that Carmel was in breach of contract and that we would not likely see any money or additional work from them. So, even though Carmel had offered in writing to reimburse us $1,600 to close the contract, the legal counsel advised us to walk away...
CARMEL BUILDERS INC
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Reviewed in March 2016
Wally did a very good job with the masonry around the garage. The structure is set on an incline and we were concerned about rainwater flow. The garage looks great and continues to be solid and completely waterproof. We also had him do the retaining wall after we saw another one that he did,...
WALLY KING MASONRY
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Reviewed in October 2015
We had a major siding project that included removing the entire exterior of the house, repair to the underlying structure and re-siding with Hardie products, We also replaced three windows with Marvin Infinity and installed insulaion where needed prior to wrapping the house. They did excellent...
Elite Exteriors, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2015
Accurate made a number of visits to answer my questions and explain the process. They suggested and I hired an independent structural engineer to look over the project before we settled the details which, though it also cost money, was a good thing to have done. It reinforced their assessment...
Accurate Basement Repair
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Splendid Engineering Inc.

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"Nothing Better could happen to this project. the Engineers were very knowledgeable and gave me a design that was elegant look wise plus value engineered."

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In business since 1977

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"They reviewed blue prints and made necessary structural changes. Approved and stamped prints after visiting site. They were prompt and saved me money with the changes they suggested."

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Civil Fox Engineering, LLC

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

No, squeaky floors do not always mean there is structural damage. The noise is often caused by friction from issues like loose floorboards, gaps between the subfloor and joists, or loose subflooring. While many squeaks are harmless, persistent or worsening noise could indicate a more severe problem. If you notice other signs of structural damage—such as soft or sagging floors, cracks running from the wall to the ceiling, or horizontal cracks in your foundation—it's best to have a professional inspect your floor to determine the root cause.

Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.

Costs depend on unit complexity, labor, wall mounting needs, and additional accessories like floating shelves.

A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

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