Structural Engineering Guides for Oregon Property Owners and Builders
These structural engineering guides answer the questions Oregon homeowners, contractors and business owners ask us most often, in plain language. Each one starts with a direct answer, then explains what’s behind it.
We’re Johnson Broderick Engineering, consulting structural and civil engineers in Eugene for 25 years. Everything here comes from the calls we take: permits, costs, county letters and what the building department will actually look for.
Our guides
They’re written for the person with the problem in front of them: a homeowner planning a remodel, an owner who has just opened a letter from the county, a contractor checking what the permit will need.
Do I Need a Structural Engineer in Oregon?
The common situations that call for an engineer, from load-bearing walls and retaining walls to commercial work, each explained in a sentence or two.
Got a County Letter About Unpermitted Construction?
What the letter means, what happens if you ignore it, and the steps to getting the structure permitted.
Why Designer Plans Get Rejected at Permit Review
The difference between a designer and a licensed engineer, and why starting with an engineer usually costs less.
What Does a Structural Engineer Cost in Oregon?
How our deposits and time-and-materials billing work, why a fixed quote isn’t possible up front, and typical turnaround times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Short, straight answers to the questions we hear most, with links to the full detail.