Structural engineering services

What is included

• Beams, columns and connections
• Lateral and wind design
• Load paths checked from roof to footing
• Coordination with your architect or designer

Who usually needs it

General contractors, home builders, steel and metal building erectors, and designers who need an engineer of record.

What you get

Stamped and sealed structural drawings and calculations, ready for permit.

Typical turnaroundMost sets in 1 to 2 weeks

What is included

• Spread and continuous footings
• Slabs on grade and grade beams
• Retaining walls and piers
• Anchor bolt layouts for metal buildings

Who usually needs it

Builders and owners starting a new building, an addition or a retaining wall.

What you get

Sealed foundation plan and details, worked from your soils report. No report yet? We tell you if you need one.

Typical turnaroundMost foundation plans in about a week

What is included

• Structural check of your drawings
• Marked-up changes where something does not work
• Calculations to back the design
• Seal and signature once it meets code

Who usually needs it

Designers, drafters and builders whose plans need an engineer's seal for the permit office.

What you get

Reviewed, stamped plans, or a short list of what to change first.

Typical turnaroundOften a few days, depending on the set

What is included

• Site visit and measurements
• Cause of the problem, in plain words
• Whether it is serious or cosmetic
• A clear repair you can price

Who usually needs it

Homeowners, buyers, insurers and property managers who need a straight answer.

What you get

A written, sealed report with photos and a clear fix.

Typical turnaroundVisit within days, report soon after

What is included

• Grading and drainage
• Site plans for permit
• Retaining and slope questions
• Coordination with the structural design

Who usually needs it

Owners and builders who need the site worked out along with the structure.

What you get

Sealed site drawings for permit.

Typical turnaroundQuoted per site

What is included

• Beam and column replacement
• New openings in bearing walls
• Strengthening for new equipment or roof loads
• Foundation repair design

Who usually needs it

Owners and contractors changing or rescuing an existing building.

What you get

Sealed repair drawings and details your contractor can build from.

Typical turnaroundQuoted after a look at the site