Structural Engineering Design Services
Professional Designs to Fit Your Needs
Structural engineering design services are offered by Penn Valley Engineering for many reasons.
Structural Engineering Design Services
Professional Designs for a Variety of Projects
Penn Valley Engineering offers commercial and residential structural engineering design services. Whether you are concerned about a crack in your foundation, sloping and uneven floors, need a roof evaluation, or have moisture issues in your basement or crawlspace, we provide structural engineering design services to fit your needs. Our expertise is also necessary if you want to remove a load-bearing wall as part of your new kitchen design, build an addition on a new or existing foundation, are looking to raise or elevate your existing home to meet current flood requirements, or are looking to build a new structure such as a deck, garage or roof over your patio. Our engineering consulting services paired with written analysis, inspection reports and blueprints can be submitted to local municipalities for permit approvals. They are also used for construction estimates.
When hiring Penn Valley Engineering for professional design services, you are ensuring the proper strength, stability, and rigidity of your structure. This is of the utmost importance! Our engineers specialize in structural design that is capable of satisfying required loads and other requirements. We’ll work closely with you to ensure your new or existing structure is designed with the utmost strength, stability, rigidity, and flexibility to accommodate your structure’s use.
Professional Design Services
Reasons for Needing Structural Engineering Design Services
There are many reasons to hire Penn Valley Engineering for professional design services. In addition to our structural deficiency inspections, forensic investigations, and consulting services, we provide blueprints for residential and commercial properties.
We strongly recommend requesting structural engineering design services when:
- building a new home or addition
- remodeling a home
- retrofitting an office space (tenant improvements)
- purchasing/selling a home with structural issues
- adding or repairing a retaining wall
- removing a load-bearing wall
- changing foundation
- resolving code violations
Other reasons or design elements benefitting from engineered drawings include:
- framing deficiency (analysis and correction)
- open space layouts (span rooms, great rooms, living areas, basements)
- complex roof or floor layouts
- addition of 2nd or 3rd story floor plans
- helical pile foundations
- cut roof trusses (analysis and repair)
- high, vaulted, and cathedral ceilings
- header, timber beams, structural steel, or engineered wood components
- elevated decks, balconies
- patio, porch, and sunroom additions
- stairways, ramps, railings
- wood pile foundation
Additionally, other reasons include:
- snow load design
- high wind calculations
- seismic loading
- foundation failures (underpinning or replacement)
- special permit requirements
- emergency service for structural failures
- forensic engineering
- expert witness services
Structural Engineering Design Process
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When you hire Penn Valley Engineering, the structural design process begins with acquiring your site information and specifications. This sets up the parameters for the design. If we recently performed a structural narrative for your property, a second visit to your home or business may not be required. We listen carefully to our clients. We want to make sure that all your objectives are fully accomplished.
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The next step involves our professional engineers studying the structural principles, design codes, and specifications. Our analysis includes stress, deflections, force, and many other structural calculations. Once these are determined, the actual design of the project can begin. We’ll work with you to determine what materials are to be used, in addition to the shape and size of the project. Other design criteria can also be determined at this stage.
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Finally, we make sure everything complies with local building codes. We understand permits and approvals are often a challenging phase of the design process for any construction project. Our structural design services in New Jersey, Philadelphia, Delaware, and Florida streamline the permitting process because you will submit a code-compliant, detailed set of drawings. We will promptly respond to possible building department officials’ feedback, and update the design if required.
Solutions for Your Structural Engineering Designs
From the simplest to the most complicated project, the Penn Valley Engineering licensed engineers will provide the most appropriate and cost-effective solution. Whether you require a complete package or just an individual service, our goal is to meet your needs, schedule, and budget.
Contact us to discuss your project’s details and let our professional team provide a cost-efficient solution.
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For more information on structural engineering services
call us at (856) 872-3537 in New Jersey, (215) 821-7686 in Philadelphia, or (321) 394-8026 in Florida.
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Structural Engineering Services
Structural Deficiencies
- Foundation Cracks
- Foundation Settlement
- Cracked and bowing/buckling basement foundation walls
- Uneven & sloping floors
- Sagging roofs
- Undersized, over-spanned, fractured, or distressed floor joists, roof rafters, beams, and headers
- Undersized foundations
- Cut roof trusses
- Wet rot & dry rot wood decay
- Termite damage
- Construction errors and poor workmanship
- Storm-water & Groundwater Drainage problems and management issues
Investigative Services
- Structural Evaluations
- Foundation & Framing Inspections
- Construction Defect Assessments
- Damage Assessment & Structural Distress
- Historic Structure Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Expert Witness
- MEP Support
- Failure Analysis
Testimonial
“I contacted Penn Valley Engineering to consult about opening up a couple of walls in our 181-year-old home. Mr. Brad Baker… explained everything in a way that made sense and was logical… I was very pleased with his thorough and insightful explanation. I have dealt with a lot of different contractors and find it refreshing that this company is professional and thorough… I feel confident in their work and am very happy with their work ethic… looking forward to having them help us make our home structurally sound as we renovate.”
Rabia K. – reviewing structural engineering in Moorestown, NJ