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Medina Design & Development Group
4.9(
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Serving Forest Hills, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Juan Medina is an exceptional engineer. He helped me design a dormer, house structure and was my inspector for DOB from start to finish. He is competent, generous, and professional all throughout. He made the entire process as simple and painless as possible. A reasonable and trustworthy engineer is hard to find and I would encourage anyone to use Juan Medinaâ s services."
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Response time2 days
Response rate92%
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Neil B. Schmelkin
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Serving Forest Hills, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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"Neil was thoughtful and took his time to look at everything we wanted to show him. As he looked around he also made verbal suggestions on things that needed to be fixed that was not necessarily a part of the structure of the house, but to be safe; that was appreciated."
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Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Blackstone Engineering, PLLC
5.0(
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Serving Forest Hills, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal \nresponsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. \nAccurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true \nprofessionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make \ntheir concerns the basis of our business.

Response time1 day
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Structure Build
4.6(
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Serving Forest Hills, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After hurricane sandy in 2012 a lot of people in Brooklyn and  Long Island got flooded a lot of home owners received flood damages or  lost their property due to Hurricane Sandy... I am living on Cony Island Seagate  area at that time I was home with my Family and how a remember the water came up to my house and flooded my basement and first floor of my house... I was very scared and desperate.... We basically lost everything at the first and basement floor...
We have received some help from FEMA like every homeowner in that area  but the rest was huge loss from our pockets...
We found structureline based on recommendations and we started to do renovation...Nicholas the General Manager helped us out to apply for a small loan so we could begin the  renovation...We needed to do a complete  house renovation ....
They took off the walls  in the basement and 1st floor, they did mold disinfection, replaced all drywall's, wiring, boiler, windows, doors, siding etc..
They did remodeling on the master bathroom from the first floor and kitchen, they did a wonderful job...We love their new engineered Hardwood floor and the new design of the bathroom with the big bathtub and shower cabinet ... The price we spend ed was a little higher than we were   expected because we did some design work in the living room and Kitchen but for sure it worth it....If Someone will ask me for a recommendation for sure I will recommend Structureline because they helped me out at that time ....Thanks"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Pantec Engineering, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Forest Hills, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Peter from Pantec to clear up several building code violations in my apartment building. From the moment we spoke on the phone I felt comfortable and confident that I was in good hands. He outlined his proposed work with a timeline and executed successfully. He even went the extra step and drafted a letter for bank financing for bank financing purposes. Pantec-my go to local engineer. Thanks Pete!"
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Aguitektura
5.0(
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Serving Forest Hills, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

"Great to work with! Took time to go over all the possibilities and provided detailed information along the way. This team was very professional and responsive to any questions I had during the project. Would absolutely recommend and will use them again for any future projects."
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FLUXPACE
4.5(
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Serving Forest Hills, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had to remodel my store ,and I met Victor. He was my angel,he helped me with everything, he was always available when I had a question or doubt .I'm a person very anxious specially when I have to do something important, he made me always comfortable and safe .He is very professional and he did the job in less time that I was expecting. everything was good and functional and he direct all the job very good ,I needed to do electrical,plumbing, general remodeling and structural engineering. I will hire him again and again,I can't wait to remodel my house, I will definitely hire him !!thank you so much for your help!!ah by the way the price was so worthed too!!"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
Foundation Experts, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Forest Hills, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We had known about this problem for some time and had also had a structural engineer evaluate our situation.  We may be putting our house up for sale soon and decided it was finally time to get the wall fixed.  Armed with my own research and the engineers evaluation, we searched for a contractor to perform the work we knew we needed to have done.  Upon contacting Foundation Experts, Larry got back to me very quickly and we set up an appointment for him to inspect the wall.  He was VERY thorough in explaining what needed to be done to stabilize the wall to prevent any further movement/damage.  He said we should have the wall "pinned".  He quoted us $4000 to do the whole job (10 pins along a roughly 25ft. long wall).  They also designed the system so that the re-bar would pass through the top course of block and attach to the house sill plate above the wall to help lock it in place.  
The price was on par with most other estimates (slightly cheaper actually), but we decided to go with Foundation Experts mostly because they were very thorough with their evaluation, were honest (I was armed with a lot of info about our situation and felt very confident that what he proposed to do was exactly what needed to be done) and they did not pressure us at all.  I also really liked the fact that they routinely work with engineers and felt that they had a better grasp on executing the work over other contractors we contacted.  They also will work with the township if permits are needed.
We scheduled for the work to start the following week.  Their team took about 2 days to do the work.  They were very professional and did not make a mess at all.  They put plastic up to prevent concrete dust from getting everywhere in the basement and cleaned up thoroughly.  Larry was present during the bulk of the work and made sure that everything went smoothly.  They even worked with us on the payment method.  He made it very clear if we have any issues/concerns or questions to call them anytime.  He also stressed that if we sell the house and potential buyers have any questions/concerns to contact him and they will work with us as best they can.  
The wall is now fixed and my wife and I feel better knowing that our wall won't come crashing down during then next heavy rain!  We also feel better knowing that we won't have to worry about foundation issues coming up if/when we sell our house.  All in all, it was a great experience!
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for engineer structural projects in Forest Hills, 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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