Structural Engineering
Residential & Commercial Structural Engineering
At Morgan Engineering, our structural engineering team delivers versatile, dependable solutions tailored to both residential and light commercial projects. Our capabilities span the entire lifecycle of a structure—from pre-purchase structural inspections during home sales to complete foundation layouts and custom steel and timber beam design. By closely analyzing architectural blueprints, site-specific geological data, and surrounding environmental factors, our licensed engineers ensure every design possesses uncompromising structural integrity and fully complies with local and state building codes.
Navigating the unique structural challenges of New Jersey’s terrain and coastline requires specialized expertise. We have built a strong reputation for excellence in home elevation projects, engineered tall walls, high-water application walls, and robust retaining wall systems for residential subdivisions and commercial developments alike. Whether retrofitting an existing building against storm surges or engineering complex load-bearing systems for new builds, we design durable, resilient structures engineered to withstand extreme hydrostatic pressures, soil shifts, and severe coastal weather events.
Collaborative Approach to Structural Problem-Solving
What sets Morgan Engineering apart is our end-to-end, collaborative approach to structural problem-solving. We do not just run calculations; our team develops an optimized design solution, rigorously verifies its performance against all applicable regulatory requirements, and clearly communicates every detail to contractors, architects, and code officials. By bridging rigorous engineering science with practical constructability, Morgan Engineering provides the structural confidence you need to build safely, efficiently, and with long-term peace of mind.
Structural Design
- Bearing wall determination/removal
- Steel beam design
- Timber/Engineered Lumber Design
- Deck plans, designs, and girder/joist sizing
- Structural Foundation designs
- Flagpole or scoreboard footing design
- House Raise plans, cribbing plans
- Soil Bearing capacity determination for homes, pools & hardscapes
Structural Inspection
Any homeowner driven concerns:
- “My floor feels bouncy”
- “My floor feels like it’s sloping”
- “There are cracks in my walls/foundation”
- “My windows and/or doors don’t open properly”
Issues discovered during home inspection: Frequently, home inspections will refer to structural engineers to analyze any structural defects they may find during their inspections. We can analyze and provide recommendations.
**NOTE: Excludes apparent insect damage or mold. Must hire specialists for diagnosis and remediation of those issues.
Retaining Walls
- Structural Retaining Wall Design
- Timber Retaining Wall Replacement
- Structural Inspection of Retaining Walls
- Retaining Wall Repair or Replacement
- Site facilitation, i.e., regrading for patio paver area or swimming pool
- Home sales / Homeowner concern:
“Does the residence have an existing retaining wall. Is it structurally sound?”