Services a Structural Engineer Can Offer Homeowners

Services a Structural Engineer Can Offer Homeowners

16 October 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog


Buildings are complex structures, and this can make it surprisingly difficult to repair or work on them. Not surprisingly, these situations will normally call for individuals to hire structural engineering services. Here are a few services they can provide. 

1. Addressing Foundation Cracking

Damage to a foundation can be one of the most significant issues that a building can experience. In addition to the damage to the foundation itself, this can also lead to the rest of the structure experiencing problems as well. To effectively repair a damaged foundation, a structural engineer will need to spend time reviewing and assessing the foundation so that they can determine the extent of the damage before they attempt to formulate a strategy for repairing it.

2. Adding or Expanding Rooms

Making an addition to a home can be an upgrade that will greatly improve the value of the house as well as its functionality. Unfortunately, this is not a simple undertaking, and you will need to make sure that you have taken aggressive steps to effectively plan for this change. Otherwise, you could create structural issues for the home that may need expensive repairs or retrofitting to correct.

Hiring a structural engineer while expanding your home can be one of the best investments that you make in the project. In addition to helping you with designing the new or expanded room, they will also be able to balance this against the structural limitations of the home so that you avoid overstressing the foundation or other major supports.

3. Repairing Major Damage to Walls and Supports

Unfortunately, a home can experience problems over time due to structural supports suffering wear or becoming damaged. Repairing these supports will need to be a high priority, but it can also be a tricky process as the rest of the structure will need to be supported while this work is underway. A structural engineer will be able to evaluate the design of the home to determine the safest and most efficient way of repairing these supports so that they will be strong enough for the home while also minimizing the amount of work that will be needed.

Structural engineering services can make it easier to repair or modify homes to meet a homeowner's needs. Whether it is assistance with a cracking foundation, adding rooms to the home, or repairing major supports, a structural engineer can help you oversee this work.