Structural Engineering for the Carolinas

Structural Assessments & Inspections

We offer site evaluations and written engineering assessments for home owners, building owners, potential home buyers, and real estate agents. Services include:

• Residential structural assessments
• Commercial structural assessments
• Foundation and settlement investigations
• Structural inspections for real estate transactions
• Due diligence inspections for property acquisitions
• Construction defect evaluations
• Expert engineering opinions and documentation

Condition Assessments

We can perform comprehensive evaluations of structural components and building systems to help determine current condition, risk factors, and recommended repairs or monitoring so that owners can make informed decisions. Services include:

• Comprehensive structural condition assessments
• Structural diagnostics and forensic investigations
• Property due diligence assessments
• Foundation and settlement evaluations
• Moisture damage and deterioration assessments
• Maintenance and rehabilitation planning

Structural Plan Review

We provide independent structural plan reviews for projects requiring a licensed Professional Engineer's review and seal. Our review verifies that the structural design is complete, code-compliant, and consistent with accepted engineering practice before construction or permit submission. Services include:

• Comprehensive review of structural drawings and calculations
• Marked-up plans identifying required revisions and comments
• Evaluation of structural load paths and framing systems
• Review for compliance with applicable building codes and design standards
• Verification of structural member sizing and detailing
• Review of foundation systems and connections

Structural Design

We provide structural engineering design for a variety of project types, including:

• Foundations and support systems
• Residential structures (additions and renovations)
• Earth retention structures

Structural Repair Design

When issues are found, we provide engineered repair solutions for:

• Framing deficiencies
• Foundation settlement
• Water or moisture-related structural damage
• Altered or compromised load paths
• Retaining wall or support structure failures
• Rusted or corroded steel elements

General Consulting

We are always open to discussing unique or non-standard engineering challenges. If you have questions or need guidance on a project, we're happy to talk through options and determine the best path forward.