Oak Ridge Engineering LLC

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Introduction

Est. 2007. Every project is performed by a licensed structural engineer. Deck design and permit drawings Structural assessments Additions, open concept beams, & permit drawings Structural assessments from storm damage, prior work, age, etc. Home Inspections Home Inspection Repair List Estimates Commercial Inspections Beam Sizing & Open Floor Plans Remodel Permit Drawings Structural Damage Repair Plans Basement Water Mitigation Plans Foundation Inspections Foundation Certifications Retaining Wall Design & Permit Packages Pool Installation Zoning & Building Permit Packages Manual J HVAC & Duct Sizing Calculations Please note, in accordance with the New Jersey Professional Services Act, licensed engineers can size and design engineered systems in a home (such as structure, plumbing, septic, pools, and HVAC), but not the building itself. Only a registered architect can provide plans for a new home. Also please note we are not surveyors. If you want a property survey, please list your project under the surveyors service section. Also please note that structural engineers work on a fixed-fee basis. When ThumbTack lists "$1-onsite estimate," that does not mean we come out to your home to provide a professional opinion for $1. That message was originally intended to apply to contractors like painters and landscapers, not to engineers and architects. Engineers and architects will provide an up-front, free proposal for your inquiry, but our in-the-field real estate due diligence assessment services and structural repair cost reports are not $1.

Overview

Hired 83 times

Serves Somerville, NJ

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1 employee

18 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 pm - 7:00 pmMon9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.

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Amanda G.

2 weeks ago

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Darren was fantastic. My fiancé and I are in the process of possibly buying a new home that had some structural defects. He was so thorough that he found more than what we initially thought. He was able to answer all of our questions in detail. He also did more than what we initially asked him to do and gave us so many suggestions and possibilities for certain things. On top of this as promised he got our report to us the next day. While I hope we never have to use his services again, if we don’t decide to buy this home we will definitely be hiring him. Thank you again Darren!

Details: Structural repair to an existing structure • Inspection of existing structure, repairs, or new construction • Need professional’s help to identify needs • Residential

Structural Engineering Services

Christopher G.

2 days ago

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Details: Load bearing wall and/or beam specifications • Inspection of existing structure, repairs, or new construction • Residential

Structural Engineering Services

Vicky P.

Dec 20, 2024

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Awesome engineer thank you so much. I got my permits today. If it wasn’t for you I don’t know if we will ever be able to install a garage on our property.

Details: Addition not attached to building or residence • Stamped drawings for building department approval • Residential

Structural Engineering Services

Mercedes M.

Oct 18, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Specification for foundation • Need professional’s help to identify needs

Structural Engineering Services

Beverly T.

Nov 2, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

I contacted Oak Ridge Engineering to make sure my home was structurally sound. Darren took the time to listen to my concerns and visually inspect the associated structural elements. During the site visit, he was professional and answered all my questions. His report explained cosmetic repairs and structural recommendations along with the estimated cost. He even offered to review contractor proposals that address his recommendations.. Overall, this was a very good experience.

Details: Structural repair to an existing structure • Structural repair design • Inspection of existing structure, repairs, or new construction • Need professional’s help to identify needs • Residential

Structural Engineering Services

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Darren Tews

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We provide competitive pricing, and include a full structural assessment with our home inspection fee. In addition, if you're not getting a structural assessment by a licensed engineer as part of your home inspection, you could end up scrambling for one as your due diligence window closes.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We like to ask about a few details regarding the property, and we like to hear from you if you have specific concerns.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a licensed professional engineer and licensed home inspector. I have inspected properties as small as a studio apartment, to large iconic structures like the Chrysler Building and the Irving Trust Building.