Gary J Miller Structural Engineering Services has over 30 years of structural engineering experience. All of our Structural Engineers have more than 30 years of “hands on” construction experience. We are a full service engineering firm specializing in residential and commercial services. Our services include Structural Inspections, Structural Reports and Structural Design. Our Structural Home Inspection Reports are STAMPED by a Professional Structural Engineer (PE) and therefore recognized by Building Inspectors, Banks, Mortgage Companies, Insurance Companies, Real Estate Agencies and Government Agencies. WE DO HOME AND BUSINESS DRAWINGS. We've done hundreds of Load Bearing Wall Removals: We Provide: 1) Home and commercial Structural Inspections 2) LVL Beam Design by a Professional Structural Engineer (PE) 3) A PE Stamped Structural Engineering Report 4) Design and PE Stamped Construction Drawing- for Building Permit of Decks and Retaining Walls
"I would not recommend this company. They performed fire escape inspections at two of our commercial properties and charged an outrageous amount for each. To make matters worse, they failed to communicate their payment terms upfront and then demanded full payment immediately upon receipt of the invoices?totaling thousands of dollars. Their communication throughout the process was unprofessional and unnecessarily rude. There are plenty of other companies that offer the same services with better transparency and professionalism. Look elsewhere."
Kelly M on March 2025
Gary J Miller Structural Engineering Services has over 30 years of structural engineering experience. All of our Structural Engineers have more than 30 years of “hands on” construction experience. We are a full service engineering firm specializing in residential and commercial services. Our services include Structural Inspections, Structural Reports and Structural Design. Our Structural Home Inspection Reports are STAMPED by a Professional Structural Engineer (PE) and therefore recognized by Building Inspectors, Banks, Mortgage Companies, Insurance Companies, Real Estate Agencies and Government Agencies. WE DO HOME AND BUSINESS DRAWINGS. We've done hundreds of Load Bearing Wall Removals: We Provide: 1) Home and commercial Structural Inspections 2) LVL Beam Design by a Professional Structural Engineer (PE) 3) A PE Stamped Structural Engineering Report 4) Design and PE Stamped Construction Drawing- for Building Permit of Decks and Retaining Walls
"I would not recommend this company. They performed fire escape inspections at two of our commercial properties and charged an outrageous amount for each. To make matters worse, they failed to communicate their payment terms upfront and then demanded full payment immediately upon receipt of the invoices?totaling thousands of dollars. Their communication throughout the process was unprofessional and unnecessarily rude. There are plenty of other companies that offer the same services with better transparency and professionalism. Look elsewhere."
Kelly M on March 2025
Our specialties are building decks, building additions on a house or business, remodeling a house, custom builds, maintenance, residential and commercial, electrical, plumbing, roofing, single room remodel, bathrooms, kitchens, window replacement, door replacement, light metal work( soffit and facia, trim around windows No job to small
"Yes they fixed my electric"
Vivian N on July 2024
Our specialties are building decks, building additions on a house or business, remodeling a house, custom builds, maintenance, residential and commercial, electrical, plumbing, roofing, single room remodel, bathrooms, kitchens, window replacement, door replacement, light metal work( soffit and facia, trim around windows No job to small
"Yes they fixed my electric"
Vivian N on July 2024
With 14 years of experience, JDS Services provides our customers with the best quality complete landscaping service. We are here to build relationships with our customers, communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! Give us a call soon!
"Justin and his entire team were awesome to work with. He was very attentive to every detail of the project. He cares about the level of work he and his team give to the client to ensure it comes out right and for a very fair price. He is easy to get in touch with and we are very pleased with this experience. We plan to use this company for future projects we have in mind!"
Mike J on March 2025
With 14 years of experience, JDS Services provides our customers with the best quality complete landscaping service. We are here to build relationships with our customers, communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! Give us a call soon!
"Justin and his entire team were awesome to work with. He was very attentive to every detail of the project. He cares about the level of work he and his team give to the client to ensure it comes out right and for a very fair price. He is easy to get in touch with and we are very pleased with this experience. We plan to use this company for future projects we have in mind!"
Mike J on March 2025
Green Landscaping is a family owned and full service landscape and hardscape company serving the North Hills of Pittsburgh. We take pride in our work giving you a quality product. The owner Cullen looks over all jobs and and ensures customer satisfaction no matter the size or price. We are fully insured and offer free estimates.
"Cullen was able to turn the mess which was left from a previous contractor into a beautiful backyard. He was responsive to our questions. His crew was great! They got the work done timely and the results were awesome! We will definitely use Cullen and his team in the future for any landscaping needs."
Celeste L on November 2023
Green Landscaping is a family owned and full service landscape and hardscape company serving the North Hills of Pittsburgh. We take pride in our work giving you a quality product. The owner Cullen looks over all jobs and and ensures customer satisfaction no matter the size or price. We are fully insured and offer free estimates.
"Cullen was able to turn the mess which was left from a previous contractor into a beautiful backyard. He was responsive to our questions. His crew was great! They got the work done timely and the results were awesome! We will definitely use Cullen and his team in the future for any landscaping needs."
Celeste L on November 2023
Daily Landscaping is a lawn care service company established in 2018 in Zelienople, Pennsylvania. Our team is passionate and dedicated to complete residential and commercial projects as we desire your areas to be aesthetically pleasing and environmentally clean. We take pride in being in the landscape industry for over 6 years!
"Never show up, said he never heard of me even though I had a e mail estimate. Lost a month waiting for their services and possible my garden !"
Chester R on June 2023
Daily Landscaping is a lawn care service company established in 2018 in Zelienople, Pennsylvania. Our team is passionate and dedicated to complete residential and commercial projects as we desire your areas to be aesthetically pleasing and environmentally clean. We take pride in being in the landscape industry for over 6 years!
"Never show up, said he never heard of me even though I had a e mail estimate. Lost a month waiting for their services and possible my garden !"
Chester R on June 2023
The Grounds Guys have always focused on one thing: satisfying our customers' lawn care needs. We deliver that satisfaction through our comprehensive range of expert services: residential and commercial lawn care, lawn maintenance, site enhancement, tree planting and moving, and irrigation. Whatever your dream - a tranquil backyard retreat, the perfect yard for the kids, or professional property maintenance for your corporate campus or upscale retirement community - we can help you achieve it. As important as what we do is how we do it: Our commitment to efficient, reliable service and budget-conscious solutions will help you to maintain and enhance the value of your real estate investment.
"Never received a return call. I feel like I got some general call center that takes your info. Promised a quick call and three weeks later - nothing. I had multiple projects I was interested in them doing. Very bad if you can’t return a call."
Jean Q on June 2021
The Grounds Guys have always focused on one thing: satisfying our customers' lawn care needs. We deliver that satisfaction through our comprehensive range of expert services: residential and commercial lawn care, lawn maintenance, site enhancement, tree planting and moving, and irrigation. Whatever your dream - a tranquil backyard retreat, the perfect yard for the kids, or professional property maintenance for your corporate campus or upscale retirement community - we can help you achieve it. As important as what we do is how we do it: Our commitment to efficient, reliable service and budget-conscious solutions will help you to maintain and enhance the value of your real estate investment.
"Never received a return call. I feel like I got some general call center that takes your info. Promised a quick call and three weeks later - nothing. I had multiple projects I was interested in them doing. Very bad if you can’t return a call."
Jean Q on June 2021
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Owner showed up with a small crew and a crazy new piece of equipment. Excavated down below my foundation and to the septic tank. Came into the basement and jackhammered the floor. Removed all the old terracotta pipe inside and out. Installed all new PVC pipe all the way down to the septic tank. Put gravel down to protect the new pipe. Poured concrete in the basement to close the floor back up. Only took one day to get the new pipe in. Came back the next to close the ground and floor up. Great experience, basement no longer smell like sewage."
Gabe d on March 2025
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Owner showed up with a small crew and a crazy new piece of equipment. Excavated down below my foundation and to the septic tank. Came into the basement and jackhammered the floor. Removed all the old terracotta pipe inside and out. Installed all new PVC pipe all the way down to the septic tank. Put gravel down to protect the new pipe. Poured concrete in the basement to close the floor back up. Only took one day to get the new pipe in. Came back the next to close the ground and floor up. Great experience, basement no longer smell like sewage."
Gabe d on March 2025
With 20+ years of experience, we offer Free Estimates on Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Patios, Driveways, Sidewalks, Fence Installations, Lighting, Grading, and Sod Installation. Contact us about our retaining walls special.
"Kieth and his crew widened my driveway and installed new Versa-Lok block walls left and right. His work was of the highest quality, on time and at a fair price. I would recommend Quality Landscapes and Hardscapes to anyone wanting to add to the value of their home. Dennis Bethel Park April, 2025"
Dennis R on April 2025
With 20+ years of experience, we offer Free Estimates on Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Patios, Driveways, Sidewalks, Fence Installations, Lighting, Grading, and Sod Installation. Contact us about our retaining walls special.
"Kieth and his crew widened my driveway and installed new Versa-Lok block walls left and right. His work was of the highest quality, on time and at a fair price. I would recommend Quality Landscapes and Hardscapes to anyone wanting to add to the value of their home. Dennis Bethel Park April, 2025"
Dennis R on April 2025
12 employees. Cost determined by the job. Additional information: lawn mowing for the South Hills area and Shadyside and Squirrel Hill areas of Pittsburgh only. DO NOT CALL THE PHONE NUMBER CONNECTED TO ANGIES LIST, with the link. PLEASE CALL. 412-886-9818 ONLY. Thank you and we look forward to working with you.
"I had a totally overgrown city corner lot. Joe and his team cleared the lot of a rusty broken chain link fence, vines, bushes, weeds, and poison ivy quickly and efficiently. The lot was then graded, making it a perfect blank slate to install the hardscape. Joe was masterful at taking my abstract ideas and turning them into a work of art. I wanted a design that is low maintenance, aesthetically pleasing, and appropriate for an urban setting and I got EXACTLY that! His team of workers are skilled, professional, and every so patient! This was not an easy job, especially during this summer’s heat wave. The logistics were formidable, but they were certainly well equipped for the job."
Nancy O on September 2024
12 employees. Cost determined by the job. Additional information: lawn mowing for the South Hills area and Shadyside and Squirrel Hill areas of Pittsburgh only. DO NOT CALL THE PHONE NUMBER CONNECTED TO ANGIES LIST, with the link. PLEASE CALL. 412-886-9818 ONLY. Thank you and we look forward to working with you.
"I had a totally overgrown city corner lot. Joe and his team cleared the lot of a rusty broken chain link fence, vines, bushes, weeds, and poison ivy quickly and efficiently. The lot was then graded, making it a perfect blank slate to install the hardscape. Joe was masterful at taking my abstract ideas and turning them into a work of art. I wanted a design that is low maintenance, aesthetically pleasing, and appropriate for an urban setting and I got EXACTLY that! His team of workers are skilled, professional, and every so patient! This was not an easy job, especially during this summer’s heat wave. The logistics were formidable, but they were certainly well equipped for the job."
Nancy O on September 2024
In business for over 30 years, Free estimates, References available upon request. Company built on honesty and hard work. Large or small jobs.
"Can't tell you about his work because he refused to even give me an estimate because I had the audacity to ask him to communicate with me via email or text. Accused me of trying to spam him! Certainly hope he treats his actual clients better."
Mario P on November 2024
In business for over 30 years, Free estimates, References available upon request. Company built on honesty and hard work. Large or small jobs.
"Can't tell you about his work because he refused to even give me an estimate because I had the audacity to ask him to communicate with me via email or text. Accused me of trying to spam him! Certainly hope he treats his actual clients better."
Mario P on November 2024
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.