Services
Structural Inspections
Structural Engineering Reports
Foundation Recommendations
Evidence of structural or foundation issues may be cause for concern. A structural inspection by a professional engineer can accurately determine if the damage is structural and provide recommendations for repair if necessary.
Foundation Recommendations
Structural Engineering Reports
Foundation Recommendations
Foundation issues can be overwhelming. Cowdrey Engineering can accurately assess the cause of foundation cracks and determine if repairs are necessary. A structural engineer will perform an inspection and will determine if piers or another form of foundation repair is required, if at all.
Structural Engineering Reports
Structural Engineering Reports
Structural Engineering Reports
If a structural issue is discovered with your home, many times an appraiser will require a structural engineering report to proceed with a real estate transaction. We can provide signed and stamped structural engineering reports usually within a day or two from time of inspection.
Fire Damage Assessment
Fire Damage Assessment
Structural Engineering Reports
A house fire can be devastating. We can help determine the extent of any structural damage through a structural inspection and can provide recommendations to repair and rebuild.
Remodel Analysis
Fire Damage Assessment
Remodel Analysis
We can provide recommendations for removing those pesky load bearing walls. A professional engineer can then perform a structural engineering analysis to size an appropriate beam and support system.
Second Opinions
Fire Damage Assessment
Remodel Analysis
Beware of those "free" foundation repair inspections. Many times they result in a "need" for piers. As unbiased structural engineers, we can provide a second opinion to help protect your home. Many times evidence of foundation issues are not structural issues and do not require extensive repairs or piers.
Retaining Wall Design
HUD Foundation Certification
HUD Foundation Certification
Retaining walls not only look nice, but are a structural element to hold soil in place. Ensure your retaining wall will last by having it designed by a structural engineer. Generally, if a retaining wall is at least 2-1/2' tall engineered plans are required per code.
HUD Foundation Certification
HUD Foundation Certification
HUD Foundation Certification
As licensed engineers, we can conduct foundation inspections for a HUD/FHA Foundation Certification for mobile homes, manufactured homes, or for conventional dwellings.
Building Permit Requirements
HUD Foundation Certification
Building Permit Requirements
Many times the city will require a professional engineer to provide a letter for a building permit if the permit was not requested at the appropriate time or if the required inspections were not performed. We can provide sign and stamped letters based on findings from an assessment.
Failed Building Inspections
Failed Building Inspections
Building Permit Requirements
If a building has failed a structural inspection by the city building inspector, we can provide services to recommend solutions for resolution.
Damage Assessments
Failed Building Inspections
Damage Assessments
If your home has been damaged by a storm or other event, we can provide recommendations to repair the structural portions of the home.
Other
Failed Building Inspections
Damage Assessments
Have a question about something that isn't listed above? Give us a call to ask about other structural engineering services.