Structural Engineering Services in North Carolina

We serve all of North Carolina through our three strategically located offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Wilmington. Our team regularly works on projects from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, including major metropolitan areas like Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro-Winston-Salem, Asheville, and coastal communities.

For standard residential structural evaluations in North Carolina, we typically complete the on-site evaluation within one week and deliver the full report within two business days of the visit. The report will include observations, repair recommendations (if any) and a photo log of the engineer’s site visit.

For standard property condition assessments in the Triangle and Triad region, we typically complete the site evaluation and issue the full report within two weeks of receiving a signed proposal.

Yes, our team has extensive experience working with historic buildings, particularly across North Carolina. We understand the unique structural challenges and work closely with clients to ensure modifications meet engineering standards.

The most common structural issues we see include foundation settlement, floor system movement, cracks in brick veneer or drywall, and moisture-related damage. These problems often stem from expansive soils, poor drainage, aging construction, or inadequate structural design and construction. Our structural evaluations identify root causes and provide clear, practical repair recommendations.

A reserve study will provide the community with a tool to help prepare for future expenses, which should help the community avoid special assessments.

Some state and local governments have laws requiring communities to have a reserve study.  Fannie Mae and FHA also have some limited requirements for condominium communities to have adequate funds in a reserve account.

A reserve study will also provide a third-party assessment of the condition of the site components.   This assessment will identify areas of concern in the community.

A reserve study also provides the community with a capital repair budgeting tool that will allow you to plan for future projects and invest reserve funds efficiently.  The reserve study will provide an estimate of end of year fund balances; this information will allow you to invest reserve funds in CDs or other investment vehicles of appropriate term length with potentially better returns.