Hamilton Structural Engineers Blog

Expert insights and practical guidance on residential structural engineering, including renovations, inspections, foundations, and code compliance.

Do I Need Structural Drawings For A Detached Garage In Hamilton?

Garage drawings must show a complete buildable structure, not only a floor plan and exterior views.

A retaining wall lean records movement. An inspection must identify the mechanism before repair.

Retaining-wall permits and engineering depend on geometry, loading, drainage, and the site.

Balcony repairs need engineering when deterioration or work reaches framing, anchors, supports, or guards.

A porch rebuild may affect roof support, foundations, guards, and the house—not just decking.

Rooftop decks add people, guards, and weatherproofing demands to a roof not necessarily built for them.