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We are pleased to offer structural engineering services to Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. We have over twenty years of experience in the field and can help provide a reliable, reasonable solution to your structural engineering concerns.
"The engineer did a review of my property save me money in a long run."
Mel D on March 2025
We are pleased to offer structural engineering services to Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. We have over twenty years of experience in the field and can help provide a reliable, reasonable solution to your structural engineering concerns.
"The engineer did a review of my property save me money in a long run."
Mel D on March 2025
Robert Cowles PE is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Robert was very easy to communicate with and was quick to respond. He was timely with returning the report necessary as well."
ASHLEY V on February 2025
Robert Cowles PE is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Robert was very easy to communicate with and was quick to respond. He was timely with returning the report necessary as well."
ASHLEY V on February 2025
Locke’s Landscaping provides outdoor living and enjoyment to discriminating tastes. We understand that a beautiful house can be a “canvas unfinished,” simply a beautiful house. A professionally landscaped house becomes a home, an invitation not only to friends and family, but to nature itself, in creating a tranquil outdoor retreat from the stresses of everyday life–right outside your door.
"Excellent: Locke's crew did a great job. The design was well laid-out, reasonably priced, delivered on time, and the crew cleaned-up after the job was completed."
jan b on July 2021
Locke’s Landscaping provides outdoor living and enjoyment to discriminating tastes. We understand that a beautiful house can be a “canvas unfinished,” simply a beautiful house. A professionally landscaped house becomes a home, an invitation not only to friends and family, but to nature itself, in creating a tranquil outdoor retreat from the stresses of everyday life–right outside your door.
"Excellent: Locke's crew did a great job. The design was well laid-out, reasonably priced, delivered on time, and the crew cleaned-up after the job was completed."
jan b on July 2021
Allison Outdoor offers first-class landscape and lawn care services for residential customers. Our professional staff will make your property the envy of the neighborhood. We strive to provide the best service around with unmatched customer services at an honest price .
"Wonderful crew! On time, efficient and the clean up was great! I am planning on working with them again in the Spring!"
Leticia S on November 2020
Allison Outdoor offers first-class landscape and lawn care services for residential customers. Our professional staff will make your property the envy of the neighborhood. We strive to provide the best service around with unmatched customer services at an honest price .
"Wonderful crew! On time, efficient and the clean up was great! I am planning on working with them again in the Spring!"
Leticia S on November 2020
We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Please visit our website at www.thelandscapingauthority.com
We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Please visit our website at www.thelandscapingauthority.com
OCR, inc. is an owner operated, local business. Our organization performs a combination of in house and subcontracted work to a high standard of quality . Work can be done on an hourly basis or for a quoted price. We pride ourselves in having the ability to lead customers through jobs ranging from small maintenance issues to large, new & renovation construction or landscape projects.
"After coming out to inspect the job, they told me they'd send out other contractors to get an accurate quote ready for me. I required both irrigation fixes along with lawn leveling due to DTE trucks damage. They did send out someone who checked my system, then a follow up with another contractor to check the grading. After which they ghosted me. Tried to contact them, even provided missing information to get the quote done, but never heard back."
Adrian B on May 2023
OCR, inc. is an owner operated, local business. Our organization performs a combination of in house and subcontracted work to a high standard of quality . Work can be done on an hourly basis or for a quoted price. We pride ourselves in having the ability to lead customers through jobs ranging from small maintenance issues to large, new & renovation construction or landscape projects.
"After coming out to inspect the job, they told me they'd send out other contractors to get an accurate quote ready for me. I required both irrigation fixes along with lawn leveling due to DTE trucks damage. They did send out someone who checked my system, then a follow up with another contractor to check the grading. After which they ghosted me. Tried to contact them, even provided missing information to get the quote done, but never heard back."
Adrian B on May 2023
We specialize in masonry services and repairs, brick/stone work, concrete services, hardscaping, retaining walls, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Shaun was prompt and very communicative. I had a paver patio installed and it is beautiful. Shaun kept me in the loop every step, and helped me choose materials by explaining all the pros and cons."
Jason E on July 2024
We specialize in masonry services and repairs, brick/stone work, concrete services, hardscaping, retaining walls, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Shaun was prompt and very communicative. I had a paver patio installed and it is beautiful. Shaun kept me in the loop every step, and helped me choose materials by explaining all the pros and cons."
Jason E on July 2024
Super Service Award 2021 - 2016!! Landscape designs using ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, and herbs to create artistic, unique combinations to beautify the home and outdoor living spaces. Specializing in year round color, container planting, seasonal accents, and event staging. Award winning design. Featured in The Style of The Detroit News, and Detroit Home. Member of The Herb Society of America, Southern Michigan Unit, Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary, MNLA
"Jackie is very talented in designing wonderful landscaping that offers year-round color and beauty; promotes honey bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with a perfect blend of perennials and annuals; and works closely with us to make sure we are included in all of the design planning. We have worked with her for many years and couldn't be happier with our landscaping! She is top notch!"
Lisa B on October 2023
Super Service Award 2021 - 2016!! Landscape designs using ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, and herbs to create artistic, unique combinations to beautify the home and outdoor living spaces. Specializing in year round color, container planting, seasonal accents, and event staging. Award winning design. Featured in The Style of The Detroit News, and Detroit Home. Member of The Herb Society of America, Southern Michigan Unit, Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary, MNLA
"Jackie is very talented in designing wonderful landscaping that offers year-round color and beauty; promotes honey bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with a perfect blend of perennials and annuals; and works closely with us to make sure we are included in all of the design planning. We have worked with her for many years and couldn't be happier with our landscaping! She is top notch!"
Lisa B on October 2023
Little's Lawn & Landscaping is located in Waterford, MI. Our highly trained professional staff is responsive & proactive when it comes to landscaping installations & management of your property. Through hardscape, landscape, & lawn services, we will keep your property healthy & attractive from weekly maintenance & seasonal color rotations, to hardscape & landscape enhancements. Our dedicated professionals consistently deliver exceptional results, every time. We have the experience & passion it takes to accent your landscape with the rock formation, wall, or waterscape you've been envisioning. *Newly added we offer routine grave marker maintenance for your loved ones. From full landscaping routine maintenance we offer packages to meet every need. Call us at 248-830-4131
"Quick response, nice work. Professional"
Frank W on April 2025
Little's Lawn & Landscaping is located in Waterford, MI. Our highly trained professional staff is responsive & proactive when it comes to landscaping installations & management of your property. Through hardscape, landscape, & lawn services, we will keep your property healthy & attractive from weekly maintenance & seasonal color rotations, to hardscape & landscape enhancements. Our dedicated professionals consistently deliver exceptional results, every time. We have the experience & passion it takes to accent your landscape with the rock formation, wall, or waterscape you've been envisioning. *Newly added we offer routine grave marker maintenance for your loved ones. From full landscaping routine maintenance we offer packages to meet every need. Call us at 248-830-4131
"Quick response, nice work. Professional"
Frank W on April 2025
A heartfelt thank you to our frontline heroes! Grays Outdoor Services proudly offers $200 off every $1000 spent as a token of our sincere appreciation for your dedication. For over a decade, our professional team has been committed to delivering exceptional outdoor services throughout the Metro Area, crafting superior quality for countless properties. You can count on us for reliable, on-time service for all your outdoor needs. We value the opportunity to earn and maintain your business. As a full-service company with a dedicated local team, we're ready to provide the professional and timely service you deserve.
"Grays did a great job. They showed up as scheduled, did the job quickly and efficiently. Everyone was pleasant and cleaned up all of the debris before leaving. I was very pleased with their work."
Linda S on October 2024
A heartfelt thank you to our frontline heroes! Grays Outdoor Services proudly offers $200 off every $1000 spent as a token of our sincere appreciation for your dedication. For over a decade, our professional team has been committed to delivering exceptional outdoor services throughout the Metro Area, crafting superior quality for countless properties. You can count on us for reliable, on-time service for all your outdoor needs. We value the opportunity to earn and maintain your business. As a full-service company with a dedicated local team, we're ready to provide the professional and timely service you deserve.
"Grays did a great job. They showed up as scheduled, did the job quickly and efficiently. Everyone was pleasant and cleaned up all of the debris before leaving. I was very pleased with their work."
Linda S on October 2024
Engineer structurals FAQs
You should bring in a structural engineer any time you’re adding or removing something that carries weight—think new construction, a major remodel, or moving a load‑bearing wall. Call one during a real‑estate deal, after storm damage, or when you spot cracks in the foundation, beams, or chimney. An engineer’s report confirms that the structure is sound and tells your contractor exactly what fixes—or reinforcements—are needed to keep the home safe long‑term.
Who you hire depends on the task. Hire an architect to shape the look and layout of your home. Call a structural engineer to verify that load‑bearing elements—walls, beams, foundation—can handle the plan or to diagnose structural issues. Bring in a home inspector for a broad health check during a sale, after a storm, or for an appraisal. Matching the pro to the job keeps costs down and problems in check.
During the visit, the engineer checks your foundation, framing, walls, roof, and insulation, then compares what they see to any existing plans. If the structure matches the specs, you get the all‑clear; if not, the engineer outlines the fixes. Their sign‑off is what lets the next phase of work move forward, so expect clear notes on what’s solid and what needs attention.
Civil engineering is the broad field that covers roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. Structural engineers focus on the loads and forces inside a building or bridge—foundations, beams, and walls—while mechanical engineers design and keep power systems running, from elevators and turbines to HVAC equipment. In short, civil handles the big picture, structural makes sure it stands up, and mechanical keeps everything moving.
Most structural engineers offer free quotes. They’ll look at your home’s size and the scope of work to decide whether a flat fee or hourly rate makes sense. Simple inspections are usually priced by square footage; bigger, more complex jobs require a site visit and a detailed written estimate. Getting that number up front lets you nail down a budget before any drawings or inspections begin.
The engineer reviews every load‑bearing part of the home—floors, foundation, walls, roof, and major beams—along with insulation and the soil around the structure. They also factor in local weather risks and nearby water sources. The goal is to confirm that the materials and construction can handle day‑to‑day loads and extreme events alike, and to flag any spots that need reinforcement.
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