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Buddy West, P.E., Structural Engineer

Structural Engineering

About us

Owner is the only employee; I provide personal on-site structural engineering service, with no "go-betweens." Billing takes place when the final report is mailed to the client. Payment by check.

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential Structural Engineering, including site visit, analysis of what the problem is, and determination of whether repairs are required or not. If structural repairs are required, I perform any required structural calculations and describe how the repairs are to be done. Hand sketches are provided if required to adequately describe the repairs. Site drainage problems are also evaluated, and recommendations are made to improve the drainage conditions.

Services we don't offer

I do not do large commercial designs, or full-size "auto-cad" drawings. I am a small "one-man" operation.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

5.06 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-6 of 6 reviews

David B.
05/2018
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
Buddy was clear and to the point. He provided a full explanation of his findings. Couldn’t be happier with his work.
Description of Work: Evaluation of garage slab settling problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Pat M.
11/2017
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
He was careful, thorough, informative and provided a comprehensive report.
Description of Work: I needed a structural engineer's opinion on foundation cracks found in a residential building.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

David B.
10/2017
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
Buddy was on time and completely professional. He looked carefully at the problem and explained in detailed, but very understandable terms what he found. I appreciated his knowledgeable approach and the long experience that came through in his explanations. Very happy with his service.
Description of Work: Inspection of a settling problem on a private home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ian W.
10/2017
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
Mr West did two site visits and a report on the home. He crawled under the house and into tight corners to do a very, very thorough inspection. His report clearly outlined his inspection and the work that needed to be completed for the home to structurally sound. We were very happy with his work, his conversations with us, and his report on our home.
Description of Work: We were buying a new home and had concerns of some of the framing of the home. We hired Me West to complete the inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$477

Maggie S.
11/2016
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
Great job and very professional. I appreciated his advice. He also noticed another problem that he gave his advice on how to fix.
Description of Work: I needed to know if I had load bearing walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

sally H.
03/2014
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
Our problem was focused on ceiling cracks beneath an air handler installed in the attic. Mr. West did a thorough evaluation of the issue, taking measurements and explaining calculations and load distribution in a clear and down-to-earth way. He examined the house walls as well as the attic, and provided a detailed but easily understood description of how our attic trusses manage added weight and how our cracks resulted from normal deflection, not structural flaws or installation problems. He is seasoned, interested in his work, confidence- inspiring and a nice guy to work with. Recently retired from his job as a structural engineer for the State of NC. Very happy we found him - will definitely use him again for any other work.
Description of Work: Provided a structural evaluation of ceiling cracks after an extensive remodel.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

    Contact information

    115 Penny Lane, Cary, NC 27511


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Structural Engineering

    FAQ

    Buddy West, P.E., Structural Engineer is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Buddy West, P.E., Structural Engineer accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Buddy West, P.E., Structural Engineer offers free project estimates.
    No, Buddy West, P.E., Structural Engineer does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Buddy West, P.E., Structural Engineer does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Buddy West, P.E., Structural Engineer does not offer emergency services.
    No, Buddy West, P.E., Structural Engineer does not offer warranties.
    Buddy West, P.E., Structural Engineer offers the following services: Residential Structural Engineering, including site visit, analysis of what the problem is, and determination of whether repairs are required or not. If structural repairs are required, I perform any required structural calculations and describe how the repairs are to be done. Hand sketches are provided if required to adequately describe the repairs. Site drainage problems are also evaluated, and recommendations are made to improve the drainage conditions.
    I do not do large commercial designs, or full-size "auto-cad" drawings. I am a small "one-man" operation.

    Contact information

    115 Penny Lane, Cary, NC 27511


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM