At RAR Engineering, we offer tailored, code-compliant structural solutions with a strong focus on safety, function, and performance. Below are our core services, each backed by real-world projects across the GTA.
Structural Engineering Services
Services:
Portfolio Example: Load-Bearing Wall Removal – Richmond Hill, ON
Designed a flush LVL beam system to replace two intersecting load-bearing walls, allowing a seamless kitchen-to-living room transition. Provided stamped drawings and site inspection for permit compliance.
Residential Engineering & Custom Renovation Support
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Portfolio Example: Full-Home Renovation – North York, ON
Provided complete structural support for a main floor renovation and second-storey addition. Coordinated with in-house designer to ensure framing aligned with space and load requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our key differentiators include over 15 years of local experience with Toronto and GTA building codes and requirements, in-house coordination between engineering, design, and construction teams eliminating communication gaps, portfolio of successful projects from simple wall removals to complex full-home renovations, and on-site inspection services ensuring proper implementation of our designs. We provide tailored, code-compliant solutions focused on safety, function, and performance while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Yes, our integrated approach includes coordination with architects, designers, and contractors throughout the project. For example, in our North York full-home renovation project, we worked directly with the in-house designer to ensure framing aligned with both spatial and structural requirements. We also coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades to ensure our structural solutions don’t conflict with other building systems.
The timeline varies based on project complexity, but typically engineering assessment and design takes 1-2 weeks for standard residential projects. Permit-ready drawings are usually completed within 2-3 weeks after design approval. Municipal permit approval can take 2-6 weeks depending on your location in the GTA. We coordinate closely with local building departments to expedite the process and can provide rush services when needed.
Our permit-ready drawings include detailed structural plans showing beam locations and specifications, column placement and footing requirements, connection details and load calculations, compliance notes referencing Ontario Building Code requirements, and our professional engineer’s stamp. We also provide supporting documentation including structural analysis reports and specifications for materials and construction methods, ensuring smooth municipal approval.
Our structural engineers conduct thorough assessments examining floor joists, roof loads, and the overall structural system to determine if a wall is load-bearing. If removal is feasible, we design appropriate support alternatives including LVL (laminated veneer lumber) beams for shorter spans and cost-effectiveness, steel I-beams for longer spans requiring minimal deflection, or flush-mount solutions when maintaining ceiling height is critical. Each solution is custom-engineered for your specific project requirements.
We provide comprehensive structural engineering services including load-bearing wall removal design, beam and column sizing, foundation assessments, second-storey addition support, and full-home renovation engineering. Our services cover everything from initial feasibility studies and structural calculations to stamped engineering drawings and permit applications. We also provide site inspections to ensure construction compliance with our designs.
