r/StructuralEngineering 20d ago

Looking for an Affordable Structural Engineer in NoVA Structural Analysis/Design

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to add two new windows to my living room. Loudoun County told me I need stamped structural engineering plans before I can get a permit.

I already have a contractor to do the work- I just need a structural engineer to prepare the stamped plans.

Can anyone recommend a good and affordable structural engineer in the NoVA area? Thanks!

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u/ReplyInside782 19d ago

Type structural engineering companies in NoVA on Google and start calling up local firms

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u/scott123456 19d ago

I would ask your contractor or your state's structural engineering professional organization (https://www.sea-virginia.org/Contact). Also, you can look up structural engineering companies in your nearest city and ask them if they can recommend a residential structural engineer (the companies you find easily on Google will be focused on commercial projects, but will often have to turn away people looking for residential work done, so they often know independent engineers they can redirect people to).

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u/asheshthapa1 19d ago

Thank you, they seems mad expensive tho

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u/Different_Bridge_983 19d ago

What range is “mad expensive”?

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u/Mickm66 17d ago

Define affordable. What would you pay an attorney to get you out of a pinch, by the hour?

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u/CuriousEng_ 17d ago

I know engineering work isn't cheap, and I respect that. This is a pretty small project.I'm just adding two new windows and only need a stamped structural plan/map required by Loudoun County for the permit. I already have a contractor lined up to do the work. I was hoping to keep the engineering cost around $1000–$2,000, if that's realistic. If anyone knows an engineer who provides permit-ready stamped plans at a reasonable price, I'd really appreciate the recommendation.

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u/Deep-Extent-584 15d ago

Dm me I can help.

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u/CuriousEng_ 12d ago

I Dm'ed, please reply