We'd love to help you with your questions. We've put together some commonly asked questions to give you more information about the Kingswood Engineers and the services we offer.
The cost of engineering design for a wall removal depends on several key factors such as length of opening, what is located above the proposed beam, access in the basement, etc. The fees start from:
For most renovation projects that require structural alternations, a building permit is required. We can provide a complete package to clients, or only work on the engineering design component, depending on your needs.
The age of a home has a significant impact on the engineering required when removing a wall. A visual inspection of the framing is always the first step
The most important step to take is to hire a contractor with experience. For structural work on your home, you want piece of mind. Some of the main steps in the process are summarized below.
There are three main steps to the process
Every home is different. It can be difficult to know without removing some drywall. A few go-to ways to know if a wall is load bearing are listed below.
There are several options available when removing a load bearing wall. For typical wall removals, the most common beam options are engineered wood products such as LVLs (Layered Veneer Laminate) and Steel I-Beams.
The cost of engineering design when vaulting your ceilings depends on several key factors such as the type of existing roof and the span of the home. The fees start from
There are three main steps to the process:
For most vaulted ceiling projects, a building permit is required. We can provide a complete package to clients including architectural drawings for the permit application, or only work on the engineering design component, depending on your needs.
The easiest way to check if you can create a vaulted ceiling (cathedral ceiling) is to determine what type of roof you have.
Due to the complexity of the project, the most important step is to hire a skilled framer. The general steps are:
The cost of engineering design for a basement walkout depends on several key factors such as the existing condition of the basement walls and the required depth of the walkout. The fees start from:
Due to the need to alter existing foundations, a building permit is required. We can provide a complete package to clients required for the permit application, or only work on the engineering design component, depending on your needs.
There are three main steps to the process: