Residential Engineering
One and Two-Family Homes ∙ Apartments and Associations ∙ Vacation/Lake Houses ∙ Rental Properties ∙ Condominiums/Townhouses ∙ Historic
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Basement and foundation structural inspections and guidance:
Basements and foundations in the northeast are subject to extreme abuse and stress due to freezing weather, poor soil conditions, and (sometimes) inadequate construction, resulting in cracks and leaks, buckling, bulging, and bowing walls, and worse. Should you have concerns about your basement or foundation, feel free to call to discuss your concerns and how we can provide some guidance and direction on the severity of your structural problem and how to resolve any problems in a more efficient way. Should you need a written report or repair drawings , we would be more than happy to provide them to you, and to review any contractor estimates you already have. |
Cracked and buckled basement foundation wall
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Settlement and cracking at exterior
Structural engineering repair designs to address problems:
Confronting other structural building issues or concerns? In addition to developing designs for new buildings, we regularly provide repair designs for existing buildings. If needed, we can provide engineer-stamped plans and drawings directly to you, your building department, and your contractor as needed to help you on your way towards restoring your home to a safe condition. Call if you are looking for guidance and recommendations or a detailed architectural or structural engineering design:
Confronting other structural building issues or concerns? In addition to developing designs for new buildings, we regularly provide repair designs for existing buildings. If needed, we can provide engineer-stamped plans and drawings directly to you, your building department, and your contractor as needed to help you on your way towards restoring your home to a safe condition. Call if you are looking for guidance and recommendations or a detailed architectural or structural engineering design:
- Cracked or sagging structural beams, joists, and rafters
- Cracking, buckling, leaning, and bulging foundation walls
- Concrete block foundations and walls with horizontal and other cracks
- Rotted and deteriorated wood framing and supports
- Sloping and sagging wood floors
- Deck, balcony, and fire escape problems
- Damaged and leaning walls, columns, posts, piers, and other supports
- Wet basements, drainage problems, and excessive moisture in the home
- All building materials - concrete, concrete block, brick, stone, steel/metal, & wood
Mold, mildew, moisture, and ventilation problems:
Concerns about leaks, mold, roof ice dams, or basement flooding? Before resources are needlessly spent on uncertain treatments or waterproofing, schedule a short consultation with Steele Engineering - easily correctable conditions are frequently discovered, helping to avoid unnecessary and expensive work. Surveys for building conditions that are conducive to the growth of mold can be provided as well, reducing your risk and exposure.
Construction defects, disputes and claims:
See "Expert Consultation and Forensic Investigation"
Concerns about leaks, mold, roof ice dams, or basement flooding? Before resources are needlessly spent on uncertain treatments or waterproofing, schedule a short consultation with Steele Engineering - easily correctable conditions are frequently discovered, helping to avoid unnecessary and expensive work. Surveys for building conditions that are conducive to the growth of mold can be provided as well, reducing your risk and exposure.
Construction defects, disputes and claims:
See "Expert Consultation and Forensic Investigation"
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General building question or problem? Feel free to
Contact Steele Engineering to discuss your needs. |
