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Residential & Commercial Structural Engineers in Minneapolis–St. Paul
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Complete Building Solutions is an engineering and consulting service that applies classic science-based analysis and solutions to residential and commercial construction. We bridge 45 years of building construction with tenured structural engineers.
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Structural Engineers Serving Minneapolis–St. Paul and the Twin Cities
Looking for a structural engineer near you in the Twin Cities? Complete Building Solutions is a Minneapolis structural engineering firm serving homeowners, builders and remodeling contractors, realtors, property managers and HOAs, architects and commercial property owners across Minneapolis–St. Paul and the surrounding metro.
Our team pairs licensed structural engineers with hands-on construction veterans, backed by 45 years of building construction experience. That means our recommendations are practical to build, not just correct on paper. We visit your property in person, find the cause of the problem, and give you a clear answer and a plan your contractor can follow.
Common projects include:
- Structural assessments of cracks, sagging or sloping floors, and storm or water damage
- Load bearing wall assessments for remodels and open floor plans
- Foundation inspections for homes with cracks, settling or water problems
- Real estate transaction inspections for buyers, sellers and agents
- Structural plan detailing for builders, remodelers and designers
Emergency appointments are typically available. Tell us about your project and we’ll help you find the right next step.
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Complete Building Solutions offers structural engineering consulting services for commercial, multi-family and residential projects. Our mission is to provide quick cost-effective structural engineering solutions for our customers. We will work with you, your architect, or design team, to help attain your goals.
Seasoned Engineering Team
Our expert team is made up of both licensed structural engineers and hands-on construction veterans. This is what sets us apart from other firms. By combining forces, we can provide you with practical engineering solutions that will not only perform at the highest level, but withstand the test of time.
Why CBS?
- Rapid Response
- Lasting Construction Solutions
- Attentive Customer Service
- Emergency Appointments Typically Available
- Consumer Advocates
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Structural Engineer FAQs
What does a residential structural engineer do?
A structural engineer evaluates the parts of a building that carry weight: the foundation, beams, walls, and floor and roof framing. For homeowners, that usually means inspecting a problem like foundation cracks or sagging floors, confirming whether a wall can be removed, or designing a beam, footing or repair your contractor can build. Learn more about what a structural engineer does.
When should I call a structural engineer instead of a home inspector or contractor?
Call a structural engineer when you need a definite answer about the structure: foundation cracks that are growing, sloping or bouncy floors, doors and windows that suddenly stick, storm or water damage to framing, or plans to remove or change a wall. A home inspector can flag a concern, but an engineer determines the cause and specifies the fix, and many cities require an engineer’s sign-off for structural changes. See when to call a structural engineer.
Do you work with homeowners or only builders and contractors?
Both. We work directly with homeowners, and with builders, remodeling contractors, architects and designers, realtors, property managers and HOAs, and commercial property owners.
What areas do you serve?
We’re based in Minneapolis and serve Minneapolis–St. Paul and the surrounding Twin Cities metro.
What happens during a structural inspection?
An engineer visits the property and looks at the area of concern and the structure around it, often including the basement or foundation and the attic, and talks with you about what you’ve noticed and what you’re planning. You then receive our findings and recommendations, and if repairs or changes are needed, a scope of work your contractor can follow. Read more about what a structural engineer inspection includes.