Structural Engineer

Winnigirl · 06-05-2020, 11:25 AM

Does anyone have any recommendations for a local structural engineer? We need to have a wall / window issue inspected. Thank you!

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Hillcountry · 06-05-2020, 02:40 PM

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Does anyone have any recommendations for a local structural engineer? We need to have a wall / window issue inspected. Thank you!

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Any carpenter/contractor worth his/her salt would know how to correct the issue...”engineer” sounds like overkill unless its a complex, commercial structure.

WinnisquamZ · 06-05-2020, 02:42 PM

Depending on the town a permit my require a engineering study

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Hillcountry · 06-05-2020, 03:24 PM

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Depending on the town a permit my require a engineering study

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Didn’t think of that...you may be right! But if just for a residence I still think “overkill”
I Know in my town no engineer required...

camp guy · 06-05-2020, 07:21 PM

If the reason for the inspection is going to lead to an insurance issue, then definitely use a licensed structural engineer; if it is going to lead to a legal issue, then DEFINITELY use a licensed structural engineer. You might have success finding a license structural engineer by asking your local Town Code Enforcement Officer, or your personal insurance agent. There is a big difference between a really good carpenter and a licensed structural engineer (namely, the certification initials after the name).

Winnigirl · 06-07-2020, 05:52 AM

Thanks everyone. The purpose would be to determine an estimated repair cost prior to home purchase.

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Hillcountry · 06-07-2020, 07:18 AM

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Thanks everyone. The purpose would be to determine an estimated repair cost prior to home purchase.

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Again, pay a reputable, contractor/builder/carpenter to assess the issue.
Anyone that understands building can help you with this. If they can’t they’ll tell you what route to take.

06-05-2020, 11:25 AM	#1
Winnigirl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 67 Thanks: 271 Thanked 14 Times in 7 Posts	Structural Engineer Does anyone have any recommendations for a local structural engineer? We need to have a wall / window issue inspected. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 299 Thanked 525 Times in 293 Posts	Structural engineer If the reason for the inspection is going to lead to an insurance issue, then definitely use a licensed structural engineer; if it is going to lead to a legal issue, then DEFINITELY use a licensed structural engineer. You might have success finding a license structural engineer by asking your local Town Code Enforcement Officer, or your personal insurance agent. There is a big difference between a really good carpenter and a licensed structural engineer (namely, the certification initials after the name).

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06-07-2020, 05:52 AM	#6
Winnigirl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 67 Thanks: 271 Thanked 14 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks everyone. The purpose would be to determine an estimated repair cost prior to home purchase. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro