For Homeowners
Homeowners are welcomed at Structural Design Shop!
There are several situations in which a homeowner might need to hire a structural engineer:
- Major renovations or additions: If you are planning to make significant changes to your home, such as adding a second story or a large addition, you will need to hire a structural engineer to ensure that the changes you are making do not compromise the structural integrity of your home. Structural Design Shop has a great experience with small renovation projects.
- Custom home build: If you have a complete set of architectural drawings purchased online or plans done by your architect or drafter, you might want to give us a call for structural design! Our prices are affordable, and turnaround is quick.
- Foundation issues: If you are experiencing issues with your foundation, such as cracks or unevenness, you may need to hire a structural engineer to assess the damage and recommend repairs. We provide affordable site visits and assessments, sometimes even the same day!
- Natural disasters: If your home has suffered damage from a natural disaster, such as an earthquake or flood, you may need to hire a structural engineer to assess the damage and recommend repairs. Our firm also provides seismic retrofit for those who want to minimize the damage to their house during earthquake.
- Older homes: If you are buying or renovating an older home, you may want to hire a structural engineer to assess the condition of the home and identify any potential issues that need to be addressed. Seattle has quite a bit of hundred years old houses, and most of them need professional attention. Structural Design Shop regularly goes out in their spooky attics and crawlspaces for structural assessments.
- Safety concerns: If you have concerns about the safety of your home, such as the stability of a chimney or a wall, you may want to hire Structural Design Shop to assess the situation and recommend any necessary repairs.
Big portion of our clients is homeowners. Some of them have a complete set of architectural drawings they purchased online, some have a set of plans for custom home from their drafter or architect, others only need a single beam calculation or some retaining wall in their backyard. No matter how big or small your project is, we are willing to look at it, discuss your options and make your design safe and code compliant.
We are very good at explaining the topics in laymen’s terms for homeowners who are not familiar with the design and construction industry. Also, we can provide preliminary consultation for your project feasibility from the engineering perspective if you have some addition or remodel in mind. It is always favorable to know what will need to happen with the existing house in order to plan future alterations appropriately.
We understand that homeowners is the most budget sensitive category of our clients, they don’t make any money on these projects and often pay out of their savings. That is why our very competitive pricing will be especially beneficial for them. In addition to design fee savings, our clients save quite a bit on construction because of our efficient designs and thorough documentation. Contractors will be able to provide them with the precise bid and avoid additional charges and change orders.
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