St. Charles, Missouri Structural Engineer

For homeowners, HOAs, businesses, and property investors across St. Charles, Missouri, Criterium-Hardy Engineers provides reliable, licensed structural engineering services backed by decades of expertise. Whether you’re dealing with foundation cracking, preparing an HOA budget, evaluating a commercial property, or resolving structural concerns during a home purchase, our team delivers accurate engineering analysis and clear, trusted solutions.

St. Charles offers a diverse mix of historic homes, modern subdivisions, riverfront properties, industrial facilities, and growing commercial development. Each comes with unique building and structural considerations — from aging brick foundations near Main Street to expansive clay soils in surrounding neighborhoods to new construction throughout St. Charles County. As your dedicated St. Charles structural engineering firm, we provide guidance, evaluations, and engineering reports that help keep properties safe and structurally sound.

HOA Engineering Services in St. Charles, MO

St. Charles is home to a wide variety of subdivisions, condo communities, villa-style neighborhoods, and senior living developments — many of which rely on accurate planning and engineering insight. Criterium-Hardy Engineers works directly with HOAs, COAs, and property managers to provide clear structural evaluations, long-term financial planning, and developer transition support.

HOA Reserve Studies for St. Charles Communities

A reserve study helps HOAs maintain adequate funding for future capital expenses such as roofing, paving, site drainage, retaining walls, siding, common building structures, and mechanical systems. Our reserve studies include remaining useful life, projected replacement timelines, and recommended reserve contributions tailored to St. Charles community needs.

HOA Transition Studies

During handoff from developer to homeowner control, a transition study identifies construction defects, inadequate drainage, premature deterioration, and incomplete site work. Many St. Charles subdivisions experience early settlement and drainage issues due to the region’s soil and topography — making transition documentation essential for long-term community protection.

HOA Structural Evaluations

Clubhouses, pools, retaining walls, multi-unit buildings, garages, balconies, and other shared structures require periodic structural assessment. Our licensed engineers provide detailed structural evaluations and repair recommendations that keep HOA properties safe and compliant with Missouri standards.

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Residential Structural Engineering in St. Charles, MO

Homeowners throughout St. Charles — from New Town and Frenchtown to subdivisions off Zumbehl, Heritage, and the Katy Trail corridor — often experience structural issues related to soil movement, foundation settlement, water intrusion, and aging building components. Criterium-Hardy Engineers provides clear, precise residential structural evaluations with engineering reports you can confidently rely on.

Structural Engineering Evaluations

Whether you're worried about cracks in the foundation, sagging floors, leaning porch columns, settling basements, termite damage, or structural concerns flagged by an appraiser, we offer professional evaluations backed by licensed structural engineers.

Our residential engineering evaluations include a written engineering report outlining the cause of the issue, severity level, and recommended corrective action.

Common St. Charles Home Issues We Diagnose

• Cracking basement walls and foundation shifting
• Sagging or uneven floors in older homes
• Water-induced structural deterioration
• Settlement issues near areas with expansive clay soil
• Framing concerns in new construction phases
• Fire or storm-related structural damage
• Retaining wall bowing or movement

Many St. Charles neighborhoods are built near old riverbeds or on layered clay soil — making professional engineering insight essential when structural movement is detected.

Commercial Structural Engineering Services in St. Charles, MO

St. Charles offers a diverse commercial landscape — industrial parks near the Missouri River, retail centers along Highway 94, office spaces near Lindenwood University, and rapidly growing developments in St. Charles County. Criterium-Hardy Engineers supports buyers, investors, and lenders with industry-standard commercial evaluations and engineering reports.

Commercial Building Inspections

Our commercial building inspections assess structural systems, visible defects, mechanical condition, roofing, paving, and site drainage. These inspections are vital for pre-purchase and long-term facility planning.

Property Condition Reports (PCA)

Our PCA reports meet ASTM standards and provide detailed insight into the condition of commercial buildings in St. Charles County.

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

Before purchasing or refinancing a commercial property, a Phase I ESA helps determine environmental risks associated with the site.

Cost Segregation Studies

A cost segregation study evaluates components of commercial buildings eligible for accelerated depreciation, providing tax advantages for property owners.

Capital Needs Assessments (CNA)

For multifamily and commercial facilities, our CNA assessments outline upcoming repair needs and long-term budget planning.

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St. Charles Structural Engineering — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common structural issues in St. Charles homes?

St. Charles properties frequently experience foundation settlement, bowing basement walls, water-related deterioration, and structural movement due to clay-heavy soils. Our engineers diagnose these issues and recommend repairs.

Do you provide engineering reports for mortgage or appraisal requirements?

Yes. Many lenders and appraisers in St. Charles require structural engineering evaluations when concerns are discovered during inspection.

Which areas of St. Charles County do you serve?

We cover St. Charles, St. Peters, Cottleville, Weldon Spring, Harvester, O’Fallon, Wentzville, and surrounding communities throughout St. Charles County.

How fast can I get an engineer to evaluate my home?

In most cases, we can schedule structural evaluations within a few business days, depending on urgency and availability.