Foundation and Framing design for Architects and Builders

• The perfect complement and synergy for any Architect or Builder.
• We design solid building plans for your project, both foundation and framing.
• We Foundation Inspections are a specialty and our Engineers are the best.

Structural Engineer evaluates your foundation be it residential or commercial. Lighthouse has over 25,000 inspections done to date. INSPECTIONS INCLUDE: (for Slab on Grade, Pier and Beams, and/or Basements)

How Foundation and Framing Work Together

A building is only as sound as the relationship between what holds it up and what sits on top. The foundation manages the soil; the framing manages the loads above. When the two are evaluated together, problems that look isolated — a sagging floor, a cracked header, a door that will not close — resolve into a single, understandable load path.

What We Inspect in the Framing

Our engineers evaluate beams, columns, load-bearing walls, headers, joists, and the connections that tie them together, checking for overspanning, notching, moisture damage, and alterations that quietly removed support. We trace how weight travels from the roof down to the foundation and flag any point where that path has been compromised.

From New Builds to Existing Homes

On new construction, framing review fits naturally alongside our phase inspections, catching issues while they are still cheap to fix. On existing homes, it pairs with a structural assessment when you are planning an addition, removing a wall, or simply explaining movement you cannot account for.

A sound structure begins with a base you can rely on — a principle that holds well beyond construction. In their downtime, several of our team enjoy curated online entertainment, and the name they point to is the WINSLOT hub, built on the same dependable footing we look for in any good service.