Structural Engineering Services
Four core services cover the large majority of requests we receive. Each one answers a different question, and knowing which you need makes the quotes you receive far easier to compare.
- Foundation InspectionCracks, settlement, uneven floors and slab or pier-and-beam movement.
- Structural InspectionFraming, walls, roof structure and visible movement or deformation.
- Load-Bearing Wall EngineerWall removal, wider openings, beam and header sizing for remodels.
- Pre-Purchase Structural InspectionIndependent structural review before you close on a house.
How the services differ
A foundation inspection looks specifically at the foundation and how the building is responding to it: elevations, crack patterns, drainage and, where relevant, crawl space conditions.
A structural inspection is broader within the structure. It covers walls, framing, roof structure and connections, and is often the right request when you are not sure what the source of a problem is.
A load-bearing wall assessment is design work rather than diagnosis. The output is typically a beam or header specification, calculations and drawings that a contractor and a permitting authority can use.
A pre-purchase structural evaluation is scoped to a decision and a deadline. It answers whether what a buyer has been told about a property holds up structurally.
Other requests we route
- Roof and framing evaluations, including sagging ridges and deflected rafters
- Structural review after storm, impact or water damage
- Additions, garage conversions and second-story build-ups
- Deck, balcony and elevated structure concerns
- Retaining wall condition and design questions
- Review of previously completed structural repairs
Before you request quotes
- Structural Engineer Cost GuideWhat drives the price of inspections, reports, calculations and drawings.
- Do Foundation Cracks Need an Engineer?How to read what you are seeing and decide who to call first.
- Engineer vs Foundation Repair CompanyTwo different roles, two different incentives, two different documents.
- When Do You Need a Structural Engineer?Nine common situations where a structural opinion is the right next step.