Solidframe Engineering: Precise Structural Solutions

Engineering with Precision

Solidframe Engineering is a structural engineering firm with managers with over a decade of experience in structural design, shoring review, shotcrete systems, soil-retention, and construction support engineering. The firm’s approach emphasizes analytical design grounded in real structural behavior, with a focus on precision, clarity, and safety—eschewing guesswork in favor of transparent, logical explanations backed by calculations and code requirements.

Core Strengths

Projects are approached with an emphasis on practical constructability, ensuring that engineering solutions are viable in real-world construction conditions.
Communication is clear and honest, providing clients with detailed, calculation-based guidance and solutions.
The team is experienced in renovations, additions, foundation modifications, and all shoring-related work, focusing on engineering that is robust both mathematically and professionally.

Client Focus

Solidframe Engineering serves homeowners, contractors, architects, and developers who need reliable structural advice, especially for projects that require substantial modifications to existing structures or support for temporary construction needs. Their solutions are particularly valuable where safety, compliance, and the realities of construction practice are critical.

Service Values

Precision in analysis and design, ensuring that every structural solution stands up to scrutiny and delivers on intended performance.
Clarity in explanation, making complex engineering concepts understandable for clients and stakeholders.
Professional and honest communication, tailored to align with construction realities and deliver results clients can trust.

Solidframe Engineering’s reputation is built on delivering technically sound, constructible engineering solutions and maintaining transparent relationships with clients throughout every project stage.

Get Quote

Project Types We Support

Residential renovations, additions, and structural changes
Small commercial building structures
Load-bearing wall removal
Foundation repair and retaining structures
Shoring and soil-nailing engineering review
Shotcrete and temporary works evaluation
Structural condition assessments
Permit submission support for homeowners and contractors

Common Questions

What services do you offer?

We provide calculation-driven structural engineering services, including full structural analysis and design, permit-ready stamped drawings, load-bearing wall removal assessments, foundation and retaining wall design, shoring and soil-nail/shotcrete engineering review, structural condition reports, and architectural-to-structural conversion for residential, commercial, and small infrastructure projects.

Who are your typical clients?

Our clients include homeowners, renovation contractors, architects, designers, developers, and construction professionals who require reliable engineering calculations, stamped drawings, or technical review for building permits and structural work.

How do I submit my project drawings?

You can upload your drawings directly through the contact page on the website or email them in PDF format. If you have DWG files, they can be shared as supporting documents. Photos of the existing conditions are also helpful.

Engineering design fees are provided up front. Construction costs should be confirmed with contractors, as pricing is outside the scope of engineering services.

Do you provide cost estimates or budgeting?

Are your drawings permit-ready?

Yes. All drawings, reports, and structural calculations are prepared in accordance with the Ontario Building Code, NBCC, and CSA standards, and are stamped by a licensed P.Eng for municipal permit submission.

Yes. All engineering work is completed and sealed by a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in the Province of Ontario. Every drawing, calculation package, or engineering letter is issued under professional responsibility and complies with Ontario engineering standards.

Are you a licensed Professional Engineer?

Yes. We prepare and stamp structural drawings required by municipalities across Ontario.
This includes framing plans, beam designs, foundation details, retaining walls, load-bearing wall removal plans, and structural reports.

Do you provide stamped structural drawings for building permits

Simple wall removals: 2–5 business days , Standard renovation/addition: 5–10 business days, Shoring review: project-specific, Structural reports: 2–5 business days after site visit, Rush service may be available depending on workload.