Residential Structural Engineer for Renovations, Inspections and Repairs
Practical structural engineering for homeowners, contractors and architects, including consultations, load-bearing wall removal, beam design, renovations and foundation investigations.
Practical Structural Engineering for Existing Homes
Ensuring the integrity and safety of residential properties across New England.
Structural Consultations
Site visits, structural evaluations, written reports, and practical recommendations for homeowners, buyers, contractors, and property professionals.
Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Beam sizing, support design, framing modifications, and construction-ready guidance for opening kitchens and interior living spaces.
Renovations & Additions
Structural design for additions, second stories, finished basements, garage conversions, decks, and major interior renovations.
Beam & Framing Design
LVL, steel, header, floor, and roof framing design with attention to constructability, cost, and the existing building.
Foundation Investigations
Evaluation of cracking, movement, settlement, water-related deterioration, and foundation replacement or reinforcement needs.
Structural Repairs & Shoring
Repair concepts, temporary support, jacking, reinforcement, and practical sequencing informed by real construction experience.
Engineering backed by construction experience.
James P. Geary, PE has more than fifteen years of structural engineering experience across residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial projects.
His experience as both an engineer and construction business owner means recommendations are developed with the field in mind. The goal is not complicated drawings. It is a safe, economical solution that can actually be built.