Can you put a doorway in a structural wall?

• <div><p>Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.</p></div>

Are there benefits to consulting an engineer before home modifications?

• <div><p>Absolutely, as it ensures designs are viable and won’t compromise structural integrity.</p></div>

Does a structural engineer need to be licensed?

• <div><p>Yes, all states require structural engineers to carry the proper license, with specifics determined by each state. You can use Angi’s <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to confirm that the structural engineer you’re considering holds the required licensing to tackle your job. Hiring an unlicensed structural engineer will not only cause issues with permits but it could also lead to an unsafe building. The cost of a professional, licensed, and experienced engineer is well worth the investment.</p></div>

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Q: Are there benefits to consulting an engineer before home modifications?

• <div><p>Absolutely, as it ensures designs are viable and won&rsquo;t compromise structural integrity.</p></div>

Q: Why should I add structural support for my house after I raise it?

• <div><p>If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.</p></div>

Q: How can you tell if a crack is structural?

• <div><p>Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren&rsquo;t uneven across the gap, and don&rsquo;t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don&rsquo;t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.</p></div>

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Jerold and his crew do an excellent job with every project I give them. He has done several projects big and small at our home, our rentals and he recently did a remodel of our daughter’s kitchen. He has built decks, repaired exterior siding, installed doors, etc. He is my go to person for...
Elk Valley Construction
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Reviewed in December 2025
TRS Builders was totally professional from start to finish. The work was completed faster than expected and the crew was extremely knowledgeable and worked in sync like a hive of bees (I know from my beekeeping experience) and left no trace of any work done. The value for the cost was...
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Reviewed in September 2025
Our experience with T&A Contracting was excellent! They brought both skill and attention to detail in completing the repairs we needed and upgrading the exterior of our home. Their communication was prompt, and they answered our questions thoroughly. We’re very pleased with the results and look...
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Reviewed in August 2025
We are very pleased with the roofing work SDS Construction completed for Living Hope Church. The team was great from beginning to end and worked within the schedule of the church to minimize any disruption to scheduled services. If you’re in need of contracting services, we recommend SDS...
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Reviewed in February 2025
We had a complete yard, front and back, design and execution of the design. Work involved removal of original yard and over grown plantings and unwanted trees. That work was done with care but very thorough. Then the new design was brought to life and transformed our outdoor space and its enjoy...
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Reviewed in January 2024
Basement framing was done, including a family room, bedroom, and bathroom. Walls and soffits were all plumb. Excellent work!
Complete Renovations LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
They are extremely professional. They managed the entire building process from start to finish. They were very communitive throughout the whole process. They are great to follow up on after completing the project.
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Reviewed in September 2021
Jayden has excellent customer service! Heâ s honest and his work is outstanding. I would recommend him to anyone looking to remodel, build, or to just put finishing touches on a home or building. We had him mud, tape, and sand or drywall in our 1900â s home, and Jayden met and exceeded the...
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Reviewed in April 2021
Excellent workmanship, courteous and patient. They had to work around other people during the remodeling and they were very understanding. They worked long hours to get the project done in a timely fashion.
Rusty's Radiant Flooring
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Reviewed in March 2021
They came to the job on time and stayed till the job was done. They had all the material they needed to do the job with them. Had the job done in about 5 hrs. Thanks for a good job. Just bought the house and the building inspector we hired said there was 12 inches. There was actually only...
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

Absolutely, as it ensures designs are viable and won’t compromise structural integrity.

If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.

Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren’t uneven across the gap, and don’t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don’t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.

Yes, all states require structural engineers to carry the proper license, with specifics determined by each state. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to confirm that the structural engineer you’re considering holds the required licensing to tackle your job. Hiring an unlicensed structural engineer will not only cause issues with permits but it could also lead to an unsafe building. The cost of a professional, licensed, and experienced engineer is well worth the investment.

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