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Bardowl Design — Structure Check & Services
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Step 1 of 7
Project & contact.
Who's submitting, what project, and what kind of work. If this is remodel or addition work, we need to know what's already there.
Your role
Homeowner
Builder / Contractor
Architect / Designer
Engineer
Lumberyard / Dealer
Other
Project type
New construction
Remodel / Renovation
Addition to existing structure
Repair / Structural replacement
Age of existing structure
Pre-1950
1950 – 1979
1980 – 1999
2000 – present
Unknown
Existing roof system
Trussed roof
Stick-framed rafters
Timber / Heavy timber
Not sure
N/A
Existing wall covering
Plaster on lath
Drywall (standard)
Drywall (multiple layers / textured)
Paneling / Wainscot
Exposed / Unfinished
Mixed / Varies
Not sure
Existing framing
Balloon framed
Platform framed
Post & beam / Timber
Not sure
Your name
Company (optional)
Email
Phone (optional)
Project name or address
Your reference / Job number (optional)
Code jurisdiction (optional)
Step 2 of 7
Plans status.
What plans exist, how complete they are, who drew them, and what format they're in. This determines whether we're reviewing, correcting, supplementing, or rebuilding.
What do you have?
Full architectural plan set
Partial plans — some sheets missing
Floor plans only — no structural
Structural plans only — need review
Preliminary / Schematic design
Permit set — returned with corrections needed
As-built / Field-measured drawings
Sketch or concept — not drafted
Who drew these plans?
Licensed architect
Building designer (non-licensed)
Draftsperson
Builder / Contractor
Homeowner / Owner
Previous engineer — needs second opinion
Unknown / Inherited plans
I drew them myself
Plan file format
Select all that apply.
PDF
CAD (.dwg / .dxf)
Revit (.rvt)
SketchUp (.skp)
Paper / Scanned
Chief Architect
SoftPlan
Other
Sheets included
Select all that apply.
Site plan
Foundation plan
Floor plan(s)
Roof framing plan
Floor framing plan
Elevations
Building sections
Wall sections / Details
Structural details
Electrical plan
Mechanical / Plumbing plan
Schedules (door, window, finish)
Cover sheet / Code summary
Not sure — I'll upload and you can assess
Have these plans been submitted to permitting?
No — pre-submission review
Yes — awaiting review
Yes — returned with corrections
Yes — approved, but need structural supplement
N/A
Has an engineer reviewed these plans?
No — first structural review
Yes — but revisions were made after review
Yes — need second opinion or updated calcs
Partially — some elements reviewed, not all
Not sure
Step 3 of 7
Scope selection.
What are you hiring us to do? Each service is independent, priced separately, and scoped from what's in your plans. Select what you need — we'll confirm scope and pricing in our response.
What do you need from Bardowl Design?
Select all that apply.
Structure check — full plan review for load paths, member sizing, connections, code compliance
EWP layout — engineered wood product placement plan (beams, headers, columns, hangers)
Beam calcs — individual beam sizing and verification (Forte / WoodWorks output)
Beam options — alternate product comparisons (glulam vs LVL vs PSL, size vs cost)
Material cutlist — framing lumber and EWP cut list from plans
Material takeoff (MTO) — full quantified material list for purchasing
Connection design — hanger, hardware, and fastener specification
Lateral analysis — shear wall and diaphragm review
Foundation review — footing and foundation wall check
Redraw / Drafting corrections — fix what's wrong, produce corrected sheets
Not sure — review plans and tell me what's needed
What's driving this request?
Builder needs calcs before framing
Permit office requires engineered drawings or calcs
Permit returned with structural corrections
Lumberyard needs EWP layout and cut list to quote
Want independent review before construction starts
Plans are incomplete — need structural scope added
Value engineering — looking for cost-effective alternatives
Insurance or lender requires structural documentation
Other
Do you need stamp-ready documents?
Yes — I need calcs and drawings ready for PE review and stamp
Yes — my engineer will review and stamp, just needs the work done
No — calcs and sizing for internal use only
Not sure
Bardowl Design prepares the full scope of work — calcs, sizing, layouts, and documentation — ready for review and stamp by a licensed professional. We do not stamp documents directly. If you don't have an engineer relationship, let us know and we can help point you in the right direction.
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Building info.
What's in the plans — or what should be. Type, size, stories, framing, foundation. We need to know what we're looking at before we can check it.
Building type
Single-family home
Multi-family / Duplex
ADU / Guest house
Cabin / Retreat
Barndominium
Light commercial
Other
Stories
1 Story
1.5 Story
2 Story
2.5 Story
3+ Story
Not sure
Approximate square footage
Foundation type (as shown in plans)
Slab on grade — conventional
Slab on grade — post-tensioned
Crawl space
Full basement — poured concrete
Full basement — ICF
Pier / Post & beam
Helical piles
Not shown in plans
Not sure
Primary framing (as shown in plans)
Conventional wood frame — 2x4
Conventional wood frame — 2x6
Advanced framing (OVE) — 2x6 @ 24" O.C.
Timber frame / Post & beam
Hybrid — conventional with timber
ICF walls
Steel frame
SIP walls
Not specified in plans
Not sure
Roof framing (as shown in plans)
Conventional trusses
Stick-framed rafters
Timber rafters / Trusses
SIPs
Hybrid
Not specified in plans
Not sure
Floor framing (as shown in plans)
Dimensional lumber joists (2x8, 2x10, 2x12)
Engineered I-joists (TJI or equivalent)
Floor trusses
Glulam or LVL floor beams with joists
Concrete slab (no wood floor framing)
Not specified in plans
Not sure
Garage / Outbuildings included?
No
Attached garage — included in plans
Detached garage — included in plans
Shop / Outbuilding — included in plans
Yes — but not included in structural scope
Not sure
Step 5 of 7
Structural conditions.
Code parameters and site data that affect every calculation. If it's in the plans we'll pull it — if it's not, we need enough to determine it from location.
Project location
We'll pull wind speed, snow load, seismic category, and frost depth from location.
Wind exposure category
Exposure B (suburban, wooded, sheltered)
Exposure C (open terrain, flat, scattered obstructions)
Exposure D (coastal, open water, mudflats)
Shown in plans
Not sure — determine from site
Building code edition referenced
IRC 2021
IRC 2018
IRC 2015
IBC 2021
IBC 2018
IBC 2015
Shown in plans — we'll pull it
Not sure — we'll confirm with jurisdiction
Design loads shown in plans?
Yes — floor, roof, wind, snow, seismic all noted
Partially — some loads noted, not all
No — no load criteria shown
Not sure
Deflection criteria shown in plans?
Yes — deflection limits noted
No — not specified
Not sure
If not specified, Bardowl defaults to L/480 live load for floors.
Step 6 of 7
Known issues.
Where are the gaps, what's been flagged, and what needs resolution? If you already know where the problems are, tell us — we'll start there.
Are there known structural issues or concerns?
No — clean review, just need it checked
Yes — specific issues I'll describe below
Permit was returned with corrections — I'll describe below
Not sure — that's why I'm submitting
What's been flagged or is missing?
Select all that apply.
Beam sizing not specified or undersized
Headers not called out
Load path unclear or incomplete
Floor framing not detailed
Roof framing not detailed
Foundation design missing or incomplete
Shear wall / Lateral system not addressed
Connection hardware not specified
Point loads not accounted for (fireplace, hot tub, etc.)
Bearing conditions unclear
Tall walls / Cripple walls not designed
Cantilever not designed or under-designed
Column / Post sizing not specified
Multi-story load stacking not resolved
Deck or porch structure not engineered
Nothing specific — full review needed
Not sure — assess from plans
Has the builder flagged anything?
No
Yes — specific framing questions
Yes — can't build as drawn
Yes — requesting alternates or value engineering
No builder involved yet
Permit correction notes
Anything specific you want us to look at?
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Deliverables & submission.
Urgency, plan upload, and anything else that helps us scope and price accurately. This is the last step before review and submit.
Plan upload
I'll upload through the Bardowl plan portal
Plans already uploaded
I need the portal link
Geotech report available?
Yes — I'll upload with plans
No
Scheduled
Not sure
N/A
Urgency
Standard — within 3–5 business days
Priority — within 2 business days
No rush — whenever you get to it
Priority turnaround is available on all Bardowl services and carries a pricing accelerator. Standard turnaround is included in base pricing.
Preferred deliverable format
Select all that apply.
PDF — calc package and marked-up plans
CAD (.dwg) — structural drawings
Revit (.rvt) — structural model
Spreadsheet — material cutlist / MTO
Don't care — whatever you produce
Do you have an engineer for review and stamp?
Yes — I have an engineer relationship
No — I may need a referral
Not applicable — no stamp needed for this scope
What matters most on this project?
Select all that apply.
Speed — I need this turned around fast
Accuracy — get it right, take the time
Cost efficiency — value engineer where possible
Wood-first solutions — prefer glulam and EWP over steel
Minimizing field changes — builder needs it buildable as drawn
Permit approval — needs to pass plan review cleanly
Additional notes
How did you hear about Bardowl Design?
Returning client
Referral
Lumberyard recommendation
Web search
Other
Review Your Submission
Plan intake — everything we need.
Review your selections below. When you submit, this intake goes directly to the Bardowl Design queue. You'll receive a response within one business day with confirmed scope and estimated pricing.
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Plan intake received.
Upload your plans through the Bardowl plan portal if you haven't already. You'll receive a response within one business day with confirmed scope and estimated pricing.
Good plans. Good structure. Good build.

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