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Send us your plans
Upload the house plans you bought or had designed. We review them and reply with a firm quote and timeline — no surprises.
Quality engineering saves you money.
You've already got the plans. We engineer them to right-size every beam and footing — so your home costs less to build and is built to last, without the cracks, squeaks, and sagging floors that show up years down the road.
★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · 3,500+ sealed engineering documents · Licensed in 7 states
"Wait — I need an engineer?"
Yes — and it's a good thing. A house plan shows what your home looks like. Structural engineering makes sure it stands up to gravity, wind, and time — and gets it through permitting. And a quality engineer sharpens their pencil to reduce the cost to construct your home: we have a great track record of saving more on construction than our fee costs, making us an effectively free service. Here's how it works:
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We engineer your home
Foundation, framing, beams, and load paths — designed for your lot, your soil, and your local code, then sealed by a licensed PE. Typical turnaround: about two weeks.
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You build with confidence
Permit-ready drawings your builder can actually follow — engineered efficiently, so you don’t pay for lumber and concrete you don’t need.
How we can help
New home structural design
The heart of what we do. We take your house plans and produce complete, sealed structural drawings — foundation through roof — engineered for performance and build cost. Homeowners and builders welcome.
Free plan review →Remodels, additions & ADUs
Removing a wall? Adding a room or an ADU? We design the structure that makes it safe and permittable — sized for your actual house, not a worst-case guess.
Learn more →Structural inspections
Cracks, slopes, storm damage, or something that just doesn't look right — get a forensic evaluation from an engineer with courtroom expert-witness experience. Serving the Raleigh area.
Request an inspection →What homeowners say
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · 84 reviews
Building or fixing a house is stressful enough. Our clients consistently say the same things: fast answers, plain English, and an engineer who treats your house like it matters — because it does.
Read our Google reviews
★★★★★
Cody is one of the best business owners I've had the pleasure of working with. He is very open with communication and transparent with all of the facts and places a strong focus on responsiveness and attention to detail. If you're looking for some help with a building plan or just have some general questions for a structural engineer then Cody is exactly the person you want to talk to. I can't recommend him enough.
Alex Gibbs· 2 months ago · via Google
★★★★★
Cody was able to assess a structural engineering question remotely, via zoom call. This saved me time and money, and put any fears to rest. Very happy I contracted his services. He is very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.
Donovan Bort· a month ago · via Google
★★★★★
We did a lot of research before choosing an engineer, and I am so glad we went with Cody at Oakline. He handled the structural work for both our shop and our house, which was a smooth experience even with several design changes along the way. There was a lot of back and forth communication throughout the process, and Cody stayed on top of every detail. He was incredibly responsive and consistently got our stamped drawings back to us in a timely manner so we could keep moving forward. If you need a professional who is easy to reach and delivers quickly, I highly recommend him.
Vlad Yerus· 4 months ago · via Google
★★★★★
Cody with Oakline Structural Engineering was awesome to work with. He promptly responded to my inquiry, and was able to book our appointment within a very reasonable amount of time. He was personable, and his knowledge and expertise was immediately apparent. I will use their services again, and I would highly recommend this company to peers and family.
Derex Penn· 2 months ago · via Google
★★★★★
Cody provided prompt service and completed a comprehensive and thorough evaluation of our home. His expertise, honesty, and attention to detail provided reassurance for all of our concerns. Highly recommend Oakline Structural Engineering!!!
Josh McConaghay· a month ago · via Google
★★★★★
Cody is one of the best business owners I've had the pleasure of working with. He is very open with communication and transparent with all of the facts and places a strong focus on responsiveness and attention to detail. If you're looking for some help with a building plan or just have some general questions for a structural engineer then Cody is exactly the person you want to talk to. I can't recommend him enough.
Alex Gibbs· 2 months ago · via Google
★★★★★
Cody was able to assess a structural engineering question remotely, via zoom call. This saved me time and money, and put any fears to rest. Very happy I contracted his services. He is very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.
Donovan Bort· a month ago · via Google
★★★★★
We did a lot of research before choosing an engineer, and I am so glad we went with Cody at Oakline. He handled the structural work for both our shop and our house, which was a smooth experience even with several design changes along the way. There was a lot of back and forth communication throughout the process, and Cody stayed on top of every detail. He was incredibly responsive and consistently got our stamped drawings back to us in a timely manner so we could keep moving forward. If you need a professional who is easy to reach and delivers quickly, I highly recommend him.
Vlad Yerus· 4 months ago · via Google
★★★★★
Cody with Oakline Structural Engineering was awesome to work with. He promptly responded to my inquiry, and was able to book our appointment within a very reasonable amount of time. He was personable, and his knowledge and expertise was immediately apparent. I will use their services again, and I would highly recommend this company to peers and family.
Derex Penn· 2 months ago · via Google
★★★★★
Cody provided prompt service and completed a comprehensive and thorough evaluation of our home. His expertise, honesty, and attention to detail provided reassurance for all of our concerns. Highly recommend Oakline Structural Engineering!!!
Josh McConaghay· a month ago · via Google
Licensed in seven states
Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina — serving homeowners and builders in every major metro across our licensed states.
North Carolina
Raleigh · Charlotte · Durham · Wilmington · Greensboro · Cary · Fayetteville
South Carolina
Charleston · Columbia · Greenville
Tennessee
Nashville · Chattanooga · Knoxville · Franklin
Georgia
Atlanta · Marietta · Savannah · Alpharetta
Texas
Dallas–Fort Worth · Houston · San Antonio · Austin
Kentucky
Louisville · Lexington
Alabama
Birmingham · Huntsville
Ready to turn your plans into a home?
Cody personally reviews your plans — flagging structural issues, finding ways to save on your build, and giving straight advice for the right foundation and framing choices specific for your lot. Free, no obligation, and he can also give you a firm engineering price in a day or two.