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Structural Assessment Studies in the Greater Toronto Area
Every building tells a story, and we help you read it before you renovate or upgrade. At Bold Engineering, we offer expert structural assessment services, focusing on load-bearing walls, retaining walls, and overall structural integrity. We help clients across the Greater Toronto Area identify issues, plan safe modifications, and upgrade structures with precision. Our goal is to give you clarity and confidence before any changes are made to your building.
How Our Structural Assessment Services Help You
Our structural assessment process starts with a detailed on-site inspection and review of your building’s engineering history. We assess structural members, foundations, walls, and drainage systems to spot wear, settlement, cracks, or inadequate support. Everything is examined against current code requirements and your renovation or maintenance plans. We then compile a report with risk ratings, repair recommendations, and cost-effective options to help guide your next moves.
Our team adapts studies to match your specific needs, whether for single-family homes, multi-unit buildings, or commercial spaces. We provide the insights you need to proceed safely and intelligently.
Why Trust Bold Engineering for Your Structural Assessment Studies?
When you work with us, you’ll discover that we approach every structural assessment study with a practical mindset and deep technical expertise. We believe in open, direct updates so you’re always clear about where your project stands. Our team takes time to understand your building’s current condition, your operational needs, and your long-term plans, allowing us to deliver assessments that align with safety codes while supporting your property’s future performance. Here’s why clients across the Greater Toronto Area trust our team with their structural assessment needs:
Comprehensive Project Management: We handle all stages, from on-site evaluations and testing to detailed reporting and recommendations.
Honest, Upfront Pricing: We provide clear estimates so you can plan your budget without surprises.
Skilled Engineers: Our team brings real-world experience while staying up to date with evolving standards and structural codes.
Practical, Clear Recommendations: We give you insights you can act on to support your maintenance and planning goals.
Accurate, Reliable Data: We focus on detail throughout our assessments, providing information you can trust when making decisions.
Load-Bearing Wall Evaluations
Altering a wall means understanding its function in supporting floor, roof, or foundation loads. We evaluate wall location, structural size, and load paths to see if it’s safe to remove or modify. If you need new openings or reconfiguration, we design appropriate beams, lintels, or columns to carry the loads. We also assess hidden walls, party walls, and walls above existing services for risk.
Our analysis reassures you that changes won’t compromise the structure. We provide permit-ready drawings specifying beam sizing, connection details, and shoring sequences.
Retaining Wall Analysis & Design
Retaining walls hold back soil and direct moisture, which means a failure can be serious. We inspect wall structure, drainage, soil pressure, and settlement signs like cracks, tilting, or drainage breakdown. We analyze loads from soil, surcharge, and water and design upgrades when needed. Solutions range from tie-backs and drainage piping to full rebuilds or seating extensions.
We also model daylighting conditions, frost depth, and groundwater to advise on waterproofing and long-term durability.
Supporting Permits & Project Planning
We’ll prepare stamped drawings, load calculations, and technical memos for permit submission. If your project is phased or requires monitoring, we can make staged recommendations or vibration control protocols. That gives you a permit-ready package that meets building department requirements.
Our documentation supports not just assessment but also the redesign or upgrade you may pursue.
Benefits of Professional Structural Assessment
When you invest in structural assessment, you get lasting value and peace of mind. You avoid costly surprises, unsafe modifications, and unwelcome delays during construction. Plus, you gain documentation that supports insurance, permit approval, and resale value:
- Confidence that structural changes are safe and code-compliant
- Clear cost estimates and timelines for necessary upgrades
- Reduced risk of failure, settlement, or structural damage
- Smooth coordination with demolition and renovation teams
- Higher property value thanks to documented integrity
Take the Next Step
When you need professional structural assessment services in the GTA, you can trust our team at Bold Engineering to meet your needs. Whether it’s load-bearing walls, retaining walls, or general structural health, we’ll evaluate your asset and provide reliable, code-compliant guidance. Get in touch with us today to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions about our structural assessment studies. If you don’t see your question below, get in touch and we’ll provide the answer.
It includes inspection of walls, foundations, load paths, and structural members, followed by analysis and a report with findings. We also check for visible damage, moisture issues, and prior alterations that could affect safety and performance.
Through inspection of the wall’s location relative to floor joists, bearing elements, and framing, supplemented by structural calculations. We may also need to access attic or basement framing to confirm load paths accurately.
Yes, they can collapse, cause soil displacement, drainage issues, and structural damage if not assessed and designed properly. Failed retaining walls can also pose hazards to nearby structures and landscaping.
Yes, you do. Professional review ensures your plan won’t compromise performance or safety. We can recommend beam sizing or support posts if removal is feasible.
For a typical house, it may take 2–4 days, including site inspection and report preparation. Larger sites vary, and we will provide a clear timeline at the start of your project.
Yes, we provide stamped reports and drawings that meet local building department requirements. This documentation is often required for structural changes or renovations.
Yes, we offer repair and retrofit designs based on findings, with specifications for materials and construction. Our team can also guide your contractor during the repair process.
We can if needed. For fragile structures, we recommend settlement or movement monitoring protocols. This helps track changes during construction to protect your investment.
Costs depend on building size and complexity. We offer a fixed-rate proposal after reviewing the project scope, so you know what to expect before work begins.
