Structural plans & design
Engineering for residential buildings, commercial spaces, industrial facilities and tenant buildouts. Plans address the structural systems and material requirements within the agreed scope.
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Gunderson Engineering
Structural Engineering in North Carolina
Structural plans, foundation design and engineering reviews for new construction, renovations and additions.
We provide engineering and design only. We do not provide inspections, construction, fabrication or installation.
The engineering scope
Engineering that starts with your structure.
Work with Gunderson Engineering on the structural requirements behind your building. Our team supports owners, architects, drafters and contractors with engineering tailored to the project’s intended use, existing conditions and location.
Foundation plans
Foundation engineering for new buildings and a range of home types. Share the proposed building plans and available site information so our team can identify the information needed for design.
Renovations & additions
Engineering for changes to an existing building, including additions and structural modifications. Existing drawings, photographs and a clear description of the proposed work help establish the scope.
Redline & peer reviews
Reviews of architectural or engineering drawings that identify structural concerns and revisions. Marked-up plans help the design team coordinate changes before the next project stage.
Outdoor structures
Engineering for decks, pools, stairs, railings and other outdoor structures. The required plans and supporting documentation depend on the structure and project location.
Related MEP coordination
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering and energy calculations are available through our MEP services. Include the building systems involved when requesting a coordinated proposal.
A clear starting point
What to send for your North Carolina project
Include the full property address so the team can confirm the project location, responsible firm and scope. Send the documents you have and identify any records that are still being prepared.
- Project address and intended building use
- Architectural drawings or a description of the proposed changes
- Existing plans, photographs and available site information
- Permit comments and the schedule you are working toward
Include any written review comments together with the version of the plans they refer to. This helps the team understand the request without relying on a summary of individual comments.
Plans for the way your building will be used
Our structural design services cover single-family homes, multifamily buildings, commercial properties and industrial facilities. Projects can include steel, concrete and wood construction, as well as metal buildings and barndominiums.
- Single-family homes, custom homes and townhouses
- Apartments, condominiums and mixed-use properties
- Retail, offices, warehouses and industrial buildings
- Tenant buildouts, renovations and property expansions
Foundation engineering for a range of home types
Foundation plans are developed around the building and the project’s site information. Our team can review the foundation requirements for traditional homes and manufactured or off-site construction.
- Manufactured, prefab and modular homes
- Factory-built, panelized, pre-cut and kit homes
- Mobile, container, tiny and flat-pack homes
- Timber-frame and steel-frame homes
Planning the work in North Carolina
Gunderson Engineering provides engineering services for projects in North Carolina. Use the project address to confirm the local permitting authority and the documents being requested. City and county requirements should be checked for the particular property.
Find the authority for the project address
North Carolina’s Office of State Fire Marshal provides a map of local building and fire permitting authorities. Its guidance explains that users can search an address and inspect municipal boundaries and contact details.
Start with the actual site address and building use. Send the relevant authority’s checklist and complete review comments with the engineering inquiry. A state code reference does not identify every local submission requirement.
Official sources and review date
Administrative resources checked September 23, 2026. Confirm current instructions with the authority for the particular property.
Find your project area
Structural Engineering locations in North Carolina
Choose a location for the service scope, project checklist and related engineering resources. If your location is not listed, send the full project address with your inquiry.
From request to delivery
A coordinated engineering process
Share the records
Send the location, proposed work and available documents. Identify the people involved and any written requests for engineering information.
Confirm the scope
The team reviews the information and identifies the services, deliverables, fees and timing in the proposal.
Coordinate the documents
Provide updates and review comments through the project team. Additional requirements or changes are reviewed against the agreed scope.
Useful next steps
Explore related engineering information
Compare related service scopes, review our project examples and gather information for your inquiry.
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Common questions
Before you request a proposal
The project records and proposed work guide the scope. Contact our team if the available documents do not clearly identify the engineering you need.
What is a structural redline review?
A redline review marks structural issues or changes on the supplied drawings. The design team uses those comments to revise and coordinate the plans.
Can you review plans prepared by another design team?
Peer reviews and structural plan reviews are available. Send the drawings and explain the purpose of the review so the team can confirm the appropriate scope.
Can you help with an existing building?
Yes. Our structural services include engineering for renovations, additions and modifications. The available records and existing conditions will determine what additional information is needed.
County and city guides
Find local project information in North Carolina
Browse structural engineering guides by project location.
Let’s get started
Talk With Our TeamTell us about your North Carolina project.
Send the address, available plans and a description of the work. We will review the request and explain the next steps.