Drainage Engineering
Engineering | Architecture | Inspection
Your Local Network of A&E Experts
Welcome to Level Engineering, the home of your local drainage engineer. At Level, we go beyond the already comprehensive scope of civil engineering to offer specialized drainage engineering services that ensure a sustainable approach to any drainage requirements.
There is no need for human progress to have a negative impact on our environment. By teaming up with Level engineering, together we can ensure water quality for generations to come, both for humans and the natural environment.
Contact us today for an obligation free quote for your drainage requirements.
How Drainage Works
Drainage systems are designed to remove excess water from an area to prevent flooding, erosion, and waterlogging. They function by collecting water run-off from surfaces such as roads, roofs, and fields, directing it away through a series of pipes, ditches, and channels. At the core of any effective drainage system lies a gradient that allows gravity to facilitate water flow towards designated drainage points. These systems can include French drains, which use gravel and perforated pipes to channel water away, or stormwater drains that link to larger water bodies. Proper maintenance and design are crucial to ensure that drainage systems operate effectively, safeguarding both infrastructure and the surrounding environment from water-related issues.
Projects
With decades of A&E experience, we use engineering analysis of structures and our judgment to create solutions to unique problems.
Projects vary widely in scope. We usually need to evaluate the current home to be able to evaluate the project scope. We meet on-site to inspect an issue and discuss possible solutions or designs to address them. Design is an iterative process, so we continue dialogue with our clients throughout the process as we refine our preliminary design ideas into a final working solution.
Level Offices
We come to the site location and have a large coverage area in each city we serve. Give us a call or chat to see if we’re in your area.
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FAQ
- Site visit to evaluate current structure or proposed work
- Explain the process and the proposed work to be done
- If other professionals are recommended we can refer our clients to them
- Provide a letter or drawings for the repairs and define scope of work
- Construction observations to ensure integrity throughout the project
When it comes to your home, err on the side of engineering and architecture.
If you’re not sure, have us come to take a look. Most structural projects will require compliance with the city, structural designs, and sound work.
Many issues arise when work is done without engineering or architecture. Save yourself money, time, and stress by reaching out.
Our team will determine if a part of your home is structurally sound or not based on the current building code. If not, we can provide you with drawings for the repairs and connect you with a construction team to finish the project.
Structural engineers analyze, design, plan, and research structural components and structural systems to achieve design goals and ensure the safety and comfort of users or occupants.
Structural engineers analyze, design, plan, and research structural components and structural systems to achieve design goals and ensure the safety and comfort of users or occupants.
When you call our team, we will clarify the details of your project and answer any questions you have before finding a time for one of our experts to come out. Availability varies, so call as soon as you can.
Depends on the project, but can range from a couple of days to a couple of months for custom homes. Depends on the level of complexity involved. Sometimes as early as the same day or during the initial consultation.
Depends on the project. It’s hard for us to know how much it will cost before we see the structure. We will give you the best estimate we can and be transparent throughout the process.
Yes, we actually have a sister company that performs the work. That way, nothing gets lost in translation and work is properly performed by people we trust at the best price.
Reasons To Have a Structural Engineer Home Inspection
- Obtaining an Engineer’s Letter of Opinion for the purpose of remodeling or selling your home.
- Getting facts and options regarding your home inspection without potential bias that may exist with various vendors.
- Having a report of findings from a licensed structural engineer when negotiating with insurance companies regarding repairs to your home.
- Obtaining answers to common structural engineering questions that impact your decision making process such as: whether the wall you want to move is load bearing, options regarding egress windows, the source of drainage issues, and more.
- Stamping plans, modification and fixes as required by a municipal building department.
- Investigating cracks in a foundation, foundation repair or restoration, new foundations for homes or remodels, as well as designing foundations for metal buildings
- Providing required Certifications and Forensics Reports
Why do I need a LEVEL A&E Expert?
Homeowners frequently request evaluation of contractor work after their project has been paused due to building permit issues. Typically, the construction was not fully up to code, requiring additional construction costs to bring the project up to code.
These extra costs could have been saved if a structural engineer was consulted first.
We are licensed professionals. We provide stamped letters/drawings for permit submission. We have specific knowledge of the structural components of the structure, not just vertical loading, but also horizontal loading from wind and soil pressure. We then use this knowledge to complete a design for the structure to keep it structurally sound and habitable.
What issues can arise if action isn’t taken
Your home is likely your largest asset and the place where you and your family spend the most time. We’ve had many clients who could have saved thousands of dollars if they reached out sooner, so don’t hesitate. We share these to motivate you, not scare you.
- Permanent structural damage.
- Home distress
- Continued movement
- Dangerous conditions
- Additional damage can occur
- Catastrophic failure costing life and property
Mistakes to Avoid
- Not understanding the full scope of work or consequences of inaction
- Getting into projects without careful planning or permitting
- Making modifications or removing structural components without hiring a structural engineer
- In jurisdictions where zoning is required (like Denver), the zoning process, historic evaluation (if required) and other permitting requirements should be evaluated prior to doing the full architectural and structural plans
