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Consultant Engineering Services, PLLC
4.8(
87
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"The service that CES provided was great, they were prompt in coming, delivered the necessary drawings when promised. However, I was disappointed that Home Advisor did not provide any other Structural Engineers for me to chose."
Deck Addition
Second story addition
two-story addition
After Interior
After Exterior Rear

+16

Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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GPI
4.8(
3
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

GPI is pleased to be partnering with Angi Leads to offer our full-service design and drafting services to the greater Albany area and throughout NYS and New England.\n

Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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P.E. Services
4.4(
26
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Sorry it took so long to write this review, but Mike was great. He used a floor plan I created and engineered our vacation home that came out beautifully. The house is a couple years old now, no problems that I know of, so I would definitely hire him again."
 Overview
 Title Sheet
 Title Sheet
 Segmental Block Retaining Wall Section & Details
 Section and Elevations

+12

Response time3 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Nolan Engineering, PLLC
4.1(
61
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I liked the way he came in and was knowledgeable about the structure. He took his time to look through the house. He make us feel comfortable about the structure, understanding and knowing that the wall we wanted to come down was a non-bearing wall."
Addition viewed from frnt
Start of Project
Before Addition
Old Retaining Wall
Rodents nest in oven fan

+18

Response time6 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FCM Engineering, PLLC
4.3(
3
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide quality service and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients, we take great care to work and communicate with every client in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job may be.\nOur Principal Engineer has been providing engineering services for over 40 years and as a result, has the experience needed to address issues that may come up during the design and construction process.

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Thornton Engineering, PC
5.0(
1
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1960

We are an engineer's engineer offering structural engineering and vehicle parking design services. Our experience illustrates an ability to provide simple, innovative solutions to unique conditions which separates us from cookbook designers. Instead of overly conservative designs that lead to inflated construction costs, we provide designs that satisfy economic, aesthetic, and performance requirements. \n\nThornton Engineering specializes in the structural design of prestress concrete and total prime design services of parking structures, but our record shows a broad range of building types and construction techniques in our designs. In keeping with our philosophy of innovation, we do not use generalized "canned" computer design programs written by other engineers. Rather, the responsibility we have to our clients has led to the development of our own design programs.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Concrete Raising Of Upstate New York
3.8(
20
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1947

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Originally I contracted with him because we had a lot of water in my basement.  The water was pretty high.  I had a few people off of Angie’s List come look at it and they were giving me estimates between $20,000 to $25,000.  The guy who came in from Concrete Raising gave me some good advice.  He told me not to start with an expensive solution.  He told me to try the sump pump first and see if it would work.  It seems to have solved the issue and it only cost me $4000.00."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Badger Engineering, PLLC
New to Angi

Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Badger Engineering is 100% committed to provide you a timely, custom quality, code compliant designs ensuring complete customer satisfaction, guaranteed. Each design is unique and we are committed to working with you providing quality Engineering Services starting with your idea to create a conceptual design and final detailed design which can then be made constructed making your dream a reality. We can assist you with all aspects of your construction project including selection of a contractor, obtaining building permits and engineering oversight through construction. Committed to the environment through alternative energy system design. Licensed PE in NY and CA. Veteran owned and operated. \n\nJoshua 24:15

FAQs for engineer structural projects in Albany, NY

To determine if a wall is load-bearing, start by checking your home’s original plans or asking a structural engineer. Exterior walls always carry weight, but interior ones only do if they sit over a beam or run perpendicular to floor joists. If a wall lines up with posts in the basement or falls directly under the roof ridge, assume it’s load-bearing and call a professional before attempting to remove it with a sledgehammer.

Calculating the wall load and sizing the beam must be performed by experts to ensure structural safety. You need a structural engineer to evaluate all load aspects and determine the proper beam dimensions. A professional engineer performs precise calculations and advises on any necessary enhancements, such as larger footings for support. An inspector then verifies that the revised structure meets all safety and code regulations before the finishing work begins.

Hiring a structural engineer is essential for ensuring your home remains structurally sound during any major renovation. Their responsibility is to deliver expert assessments and design recommendations for load-bearing modifications. The average cost to hire a structural engineer is $500, with rates ranging from $350 to $800. Consulting a licensed, experienced engineer guarantees that every structural project, whether constructing a new home or remodeling an existing one, is completed safely and efficiently.

Almost all load-bearing wall removals require a permit as they support everything above it, and building departments want proof that the new beam can handle the weight. Pulling a permit triggers plan review and inspections that confirm the work meets local code and safety standards. Skipping this step can lead to fines or being forced to rebuild later, so have your contractor pull the permit before work starts.

Removing a load-bearing wall to create an entrance for a carport or covered patio is a task that comes with defined cost implications. This modification requires extra structural adjustments to ensure safety and proper integration with the adjoining space. When you convert a wall into an entryway, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. The additional work required for this conversion reinforces the home’s integrity and ensures compliance with applicable building codes.

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