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THE VALUE OF JGW ENGINEERING

ECONOMICAL SOLUTIONS

 

JGW Engineering is a structural engineering firm that performs structural inspections, analyses, and designs. We use common sense to provide economical and practical engineered solutions for the Real Estate and Residential Construction Industries. Our common sense approach is used throughout the inspection, analysis, design and construction process. JGW Engineering works with your ideas to develop a practical engineered solution to meet your needs. We provide structural engineering services within the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.

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FIRM PROFILE

Jack has over 25 years of combined construction and structural engineering design experience. His experience includes renovation work, structural investigations, and new construction projects. Jack’s responsibilities have included project management, production, cost estimating, specification writing and quality control review.

JGW Engineering has experience with new construction, renovations, rehabilitations, foundation designs, wind analysis, investigations, and special inspections.

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Jack Ellenor, PE       

Principle Engineer - Founder

BS Civil Engineering – Old Dominion University

ME Civil Engineering – Old Dominion University

License # 0402056550

 

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SERVICES

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING REPORTS AND INSPECTIONS

Our structural inspection service includes a condition assessment and recommendations for the structural components of your building or home. 

 

Do you have....

  • Cracks in the foundation or walls?

  • Deflection in the walls or roof?

  • Carpenter ant, termite, or moisture damage?

  • An appraiser or home inspector that believes there is a structural defect?

  • A new home is under construction?

  • A mortgage company/bank requires an engineer’s opinion before underwriting the loan?

  • A client expressing a concern about the structural integrity of a home?

  • Fire, flood, water or high wind damage?

 

RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION & DESIGN SERVICES

JGW Engineering is a professional structural engineering services firm specializing in structural

inspections, engineering reports and design solutions for residential structural systems.

 

Inspection and Design Services Include:

  • Concrete Design and Construction.

  • Wood Design and Construction.

  • Masonry Design and Construction

  • Roof analysis for Solar Panel installation

  • Retaining Wall and Bulkhead Design

  • Foundation Inspection

  • Design modifications for renovations and additions to include:

    • Ceiling and Floor Joists

    • Trusses and Rafters

    • Headers and Beams

  • Engineered design of FHA/HUD foundations.

  • Engineering drawings for basement/foundation repair for building permits;

  • 3rd party drawings reviews

 

Wind Load Services Include:

  • Wind Analysis for code required wind loads

  • Wind Analysis for hurricane loadings

  • Wind Upgrade of Existing Facilities

  • Shear wall design

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RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

JGW Engineering provides residential special inspection as well as residential construction observation services.  Special inspection is required by nearly all codes for critical structural materials and systems.  JGW Engineering provides inspection of our own design projects, providing the added value of having an engineer present on the job site during critical stages of construction.

 

Residential Construction Services Include:

  • As-built certifications for real estate transactions

  • Certifications for manufactured homes foundations

 

 

​Clients include homeowners, real estate agents and contractors. Our work is performed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our local office provides you with immediate access to an engineer that will work with you to provide a commonsense engineered solution.

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Norfolk - Virginia Beach - Portsmouth - Chesapeake - Suffolk - Newport News - Hampton - Smithfield - Windsor – Franklin – Williamsburg - Gloucester

Suffolk, Va

(757)-756-6008

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