Service 02
Structural Engineering
Framing, foundations, load paths and the structural design behind what gets built.
Structural work covers everything holding a building up — foundations, framing, beams, headers and the load path connecting them. On existing buildings it also means establishing what is already there and what it can carry.
Scope
- Foundation and framing design
- Beam, header and column sizing
- Load path analysis for alterations and additions
- Existing structure capacity evaluation
- Structural letters for equipment, solar and rooftop loads
- Retrofit, reinforcement and repair design
- Sealed structural drawings and details
Who we work with
Contractors, builders, solar installers, sign companies, developers and owners.
Where we deliver this
Across every town in Nassau and Suffolk, the East End and all five boroughs:
- Long Island
- New York City
- The Hamptons
- Hempstead
- North Hempstead
- Oyster Bay
- Glen Cove
- Long Beach
- Babylon
- Brookhaven
- East Hampton
- Huntington
- Islip
- Riverhead
- Shelter Island
- Smithtown
- Southampton
- Southold
Related services
- Professional Engineering Services
- Civil & Site Engineering
- Design & Construction Documents
- Inspections & Site Observation
- Forensic Engineering
- Engineering Reports & Certifications
- Permitting & Expediting
- Violations, Open Permits & Compliance
- Legalizations
- Additions & New Construction
- NYC DOB & Agency Filings
- Pool Design & Permitting
- Health Department Permitting
- Project & Construction Management
- Variances & Zoning Relief
- Property File Review
- Certificates of Occupancy & Compliance
- Accessory Apartments & Conversions
- House Lifting & Flood Elevation
- Wetlands & Environmental Permitting
- Solar Structural Letters
- Storm & Insurance Damage Assessment
- Demolition & Change of Use
- Construction Cost Estimating
Related guides
Common questions
Can I remove this wall?
That depends on whether it carries load, and on what happens to the load path if it goes. Both are answerable from a site visit.
What is a structural letter?
A sealed opinion that a structure can carry a specific load — commonly required for solar, rooftop equipment or a change in use.
