Resolve Engineering

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I am a licensed Professional Engineering with over 10 years of experience. I perform residential structural and foundation inspections throughout the Kansas City metro area. If you have cracks in drywall, cracks in your foundation, sloping floors, doors that stick, or any other structural concern, I can provide an inspection and a cost-effective solution to repair that issue, if required. Do you want more of an open concept in your home? I can verify if the wall is load bearing and engineer an appropriately sized beam to ensure you are safe. Consult with a structural engineer prior to putting thousands of dollars into your home! At this time, I just perform structural and foundation inspections and do not develop plans.

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Hired 10 times

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2 years in business

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

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David M.

Apr 16, 2023

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I've been in the trades for 50 years and own l Noble General Contracting LLC . I reached out because I needed a design for a large retaining wall project. During my career I have dealt with structural, civil engineers, attorneys and other professionals and you always feel that they hold you over a barrel. Meaning they agree to do the job and then after 2 weeks you have to call to follow up about the progress and they tell you they're working on it. You seem to only get calls from these professionals in my experience when they need cash flow. This company is not like this. I felt very comfortable. Exactly what I was told on our initial phone call is exactly what this firm did. It is not uncommon for plans to be submitted and to be reviewed by County, State, city or town officials engineers and usually you will get a comment letter back on some changes that they request before they can issue a building permit. Sometimes this takes months. Time is of the essence in construction. Before my plan was finished I received a phone call and we discussed the base for the retaining wall. It was suggested the design be done with a concrete footing. I could not have agreed more. I recently did a large block retaining wall for a customer and I suggested to him a concrete footing. The customer thought it was an added expense because other people were telling him he did not need it. I explained the situation. We poured the footing and installed the large blocks, 1 ton a piece, stacked two high and the customer was very happy because of how straight it came out. I am so glad that this firm recommended the concrete footing. My plan was submitted and was approved after one review by the county's engineer. This is very rare in my experience. I recommend Blake at Resolve Engineering and is now my go to engineering firm! I highly recommend. Glad we met.

Details: Retaining wall • Stamped drawings for building department approval • Residential

Structural Engineering Services

Matt D.

Jan 16, 2023

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They were very professional, provided a lot of great insight and information on structural issues with houses and possible scenarios. They were quick to help and very responsive. I would work with them again.

Details: Inspection of existing structure, repairs, or new construction • Residential

Structural Engineering Services

Paige B.

Dec 29, 2022

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Blake was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and helped us understand exactly what we needed in order to keep our house structurally sound. He reviewed the quotes we had gotten from various foundation companies too so that we could cut through the noise of a sales pitch. He made sure that all our questions were answered. Really appreciated the outside opinion and would highly recommend Blake.

Details: Addition attached to building or residence • Structural repair to an existing structure • Specification for foundation • Inspection of existing structure, repairs, or new construction • Residential

Structural Engineering Services

John W.

Sep 22, 2024

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Good job

Details: Need professional’s help to identify needs • Load bearing wall and/or beam specifications • Residential

Structural Engineering Services

Beth K.

Aug 25, 2022

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Loved working with Blake! He really spent time helping to assess options for a remodel and the structural implications! Would recommend him and work with him again in the future if needs arise.

Details: Remodel • Structural repair to an existing structure • Load bearing wall and/or beam specifications • Residential

Structural Engineering Services

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Blake Shadid

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I offer competitive pricing that is a great value for structural inspections. Verbal inspections are less expensive than if my client needs a letter or drawing at the end of the inspection so we can coordinate pricing depending on your needs.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When working with a new customer, I take my time to get to know them and their needs. My occupational goal is to equip homeowners and my clients with the knowledge they need to make good financial decisions about their home. This happens best by building relationships and trust with my clients by spending as much time with them as needed.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been working as a structural engineer for over 10 years, including work at a large engineering firm, doing mostly commercial projects. I also have a plethora of experience in the residential engineering world and have been performing structural home inspections for over 3 years. In addition, I have my Professional Engineering license in Kansas and Missouri, which allows me to stamp and seal drawings and letters.

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