IDE Structural Engineers

Structural Engineering, Home inspection, Foundation Repair,

About us

** FEATURED IN ANGIE'S LIST MAGAZINE AS A 2011 BEST CONTRACTOR ** We are a Residential Structural Engineering Firm based in Charlotte, NC specializing in Structural Inspections and Residential Designs. From evaluating foundation cracks and wood damage during on-site structural inspections, to calculating beam sizes to replace bearing walls for renovations, to designing new 20,000 sq. ft. residential homes from the ground up.we do it all! Not only do we perform a forensic analysis of the symptoms during our structural inspections, we provide recommended structural repairs so that you can obtain equitable bids from your choice of contractors. As licensed Professional Engineers, our knowledge of structures in both the field and in design separates us from our competition because it allows us to provide feasible and cost effective solutions. We understand the importance of time, and we pride ourselves on quick turnaround times, quality work, and award winning customer service.

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential Structural Inspections and Design, Foundation Design and Repair Plans, Building Repair Analysis, House Plan Design, Framing Inspections

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.0171 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 151-171 of 171 reviews

David B.
06/2017
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
Excellent service
Description of Work: structural engineering report

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
$750

greta B.
06/2017
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
Very well.
Description of Work: Inspection and information about removal of load bearing wall, as well as, type of construction material and size of support beam needed for two different design options.

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

Adam G.
05/2017
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
Top notch guys.
Description of Work: I'm a general contractor and have worked with multiple guys from this firm on new construction as well as repair reports.

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
$500

Sue S.
05/2017
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
recommendations were made.
Description of Work: Predrywall 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

Seth S.
02/2017
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
Very Well........
Description of Work: Structural Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ron W.
05/2016
4.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They were hired to perform engineering report of my foundation at my house. The goal was to assess if repairs needed to be made. |In my opinion, they appeared to slant their view far in favor of the builder rather than me, in spite of what appeared to be clear evidence to the contrary to me and other engineer reports I have that were done on the same property. |I attempted to question the owner regarding the reports and was not able to discuss a solution with him. My call was directed to the engineer who made the report. |Keep in mind I am not a trained engineer but see obvious damages to the foundation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
professionalism
4.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from IDE Structural Engineers
Dear [Member Name Removed], By the time I was hired by the builder to assess the cracks in the right foundation wall and brick veneer, these items had already been inspected/assessed by three other engineering companies, one architect, and one foundation repair company. The opinions of these professionals varied greatly regarding the causes of the cracks and recommended repairs. The intention of the builder hiring our company was to hopefully provide a "final" assessment of the situation. Based on my observations and information gathered from some of the other reports, I concluded that the best course of action would be to add crack gauges and monitor the cracks for movement over the next year. In my opinion, at this time the amount of movement has not caused a structural concern. As I indicated to you on the phone call after you read the report, my opinion is unbiased and objective. If you had hired me yourself, I would have given the same recommendations. Once we have information on the movement over the next year, it can be concluded whether the movement has stabilized, or if some type of repair should be designed. I am sorry to hear that my opinion and report were not what you were anticipating, and I hope this explanation helps you. Regards, Daniel Rochester

Barbara H.
03/2016
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Came in for an analysis, and recommended we get a soil test before going forward. Ive used them before and find them very knowledgeable.

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
$250

Winfred S.
03/2016
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Well

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Janice K.
01/2016
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Inspected my home foundation to determine what repairs were needed. Very professional.

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
$425

DAVID G.
07/2015
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Checked my ceiling structure. They did a good job on advising me what to do

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
$200

terry B.
06/2015
5.0
home inspection, structural engineer
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Structural inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Pam B.
06/2015
4.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Looked at foundation

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


Stephen O.
06/2015
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Charles M.
04/2015
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Prepared engineered plans for additional main floor support. Very responsive, flexible, and easy to work with at a good price.

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
$750

Ronald C.
03/2015
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Steven D.
10/2014
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I'm replacing two eight foot garage doors with a eighteen foot garage door. Daniel came out and took measurements to spec out the new header beam and strapping required for load and wind shear. I received the plans in five business days to give to the contractors for estimating job cost.

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
$500

Joel H.
09/2014
5.0
home inspection, structural engineer
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Mike Gervais answered the 3 questions I had about the strucutre of the house I have purchased. He thoroughly looked at the whole house and educated me on its structure, beyond the 3 initial questions. He answered all questions clearly. His report is also very useful. I think the charge ($400) is somewhat high, but I have not comparison shopped.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Roselia C.
01/2013
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
Great job!
Description of Work: Marcel Papineau P.E. showed up on time and did a great job explaining the problem and the necessary repairs that would be needed to correct the foundation.

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
$350

Erin R.
01/2012
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: (Description unavailable)

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
$350

Mandy A.
07/2011
5.0
foundation repair, structural engineer
  + 0 more
Please see my comments above :)
Description of Work: After having a pre-inspection on our home to have it market ready some minor termite damage was found. We had multiple companies come out and give opinions, out of them all INTELLIGENT DESIGN ENGINEERING was the BEST!!! We worked with Michael, he was both full of knowledge and professional. Were able to render his opinion on other areas of house and have structural documents prepared (properly, unlike some other companies) and ready for a GC to complete work in an extremely timely manner. I highly recommend using them for any structural documentation you might need!

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
$500

Contact information

1945 J N Pease Pl Ste 204, Charlotte, NC 28262

http://www.idecharlotte.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Structural Engineering,
Home inspection,
Foundation Repair,
Architects

FAQ

IDE Structural Engineers is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

IDE Structural Engineers accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, IDE Structural Engineers does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, IDE Structural Engineers offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, IDE Structural Engineers does not offer a senior discount.
No, IDE Structural Engineers does not offer emergency services.
Yes, IDE Structural Engineers offers warranties.
IDE Structural Engineers offers the following services: Residential Structural Inspections and Design, Foundation Design and Repair Plans, Building Repair Analysis, House Plan Design, Framing Inspections

Contact information

1945 J N Pease Pl Ste 204, Charlotte, NC 28262

http://www.idecharlotte.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed