Norex Engineering Inc

Providing comprehensive structural engineering design and calculations for wood, steel, and foundation systems. Services cover wind bracing, beam sizing, roof modifications, and building additions.

• Wind Bracing

  Designing structural systems to resist lateral forces from high winds, ensuring compliance with TDI/WPI-8 and local codes in hurricane-prone areas.

• Structural Wood Framing

  Designing code-compliant and cost-effective wood-framed structural systems for residential and light commercial buildings.

• Structural Steel Framing

  Providing expert structural steel design for industrial, commercial, and multifamily buildings to support large spans and heavy loads.

• Beam Sizing

  Performing precise load calculations and beam sizing to ensure structural stability for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

• Foundation Design & Repair

  Developing custom foundation solutions tailored to site-specific soil conditions, structural loads, and environmental factors.

• Opening and Roof Modifications

  Engineering analysis and design for structural alterations, including new window, door, skylight, and roofline modifications.

• Additions, Extensions & Renovations

  Providing structural engineering support for residential and commercial additions, second-story expansions, and structural remodels.

Providing land development, site planning, and civil engineering services. Capabilities include site grading, septic system design, drainage, detention plans, flood plain development, and paving design.

• Site Grading & Development

  Creating grading and development plans to manage water flow, support structures, and meet local engineering and zoning rules.

• Flood Plain Development

  Engineering and risk mitigation for projects located within or near designated floodplains, satisfying FEMA and local jurisdiction requirements.

• Septic System Design & Layout

  Designing conventional and alternative septic systems for safe, code-compliant on-site wastewater disposal.

• Detention and Mitigation Plans

  Designing custom stormwater detention and runoff mitigation systems to satisfy municipal stormwater regulations.

• Drainage Design

  Developing comprehensive drainage plans to prevent erosion, water pooling, and foundation damage.

• Paving Design

  Designing durable concrete and asphalt paving systems for roads, driveways, and parking areas to handle traffic loads.

Providing HVAC design and energy code compliance. Services include equipment sizing, duct design, Energy Star coordination, and IECC compliance analysis using ResCheck and ComCheck.

• HVAC System Sizing & Duct Design

  Performing load calculations, equipment sizing, and duct layout optimization for residential and commercial buildings.

• Energy Star Coordination

  Providing complete coordination and verification services for residential, multifamily, and light commercial projects seeking Energy Star certification.

• Energy Efficiency Compliance

  Providing energy analysis and documentation using ResCheck and ComCheck to demonstrate compliance with the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

Helping property owners, insurers, and contractors determine the root cause of structural, civil, mechanical, and plumbing failures, along with repair recommendations and insurance investigation support.

• Structural Condition Assessments

  Conducting engineering evaluations of existing structural systems to assess safety, integrity, and compliance.

• Foundation Evaluations & Repair Recommendations

  Investigating foundation distress and supplying engineered repair recommendations.

• Septic System Feasibility Studies

  Evaluating sites to determine the feasibility and suitability of on-site wastewater treatment systems.

• HVAC System & Component Evaluations

  Analyzing mechanical systems, performance issues, and equipment failures.

• Air Infiltration, Moisture & Mold Assessment

  Investigating building envelope failures, moisture intrusion, and potential mold growth causes.

• Plumbing & Drainage Evaluation

  Inspecting plumbing systems and site drainage to identify defects or failure causes.

• Insurance Investigations

  Providing independent cause-of-loss investigations, damage reports, and cost-to-cure estimates for insurance claims.

Offering detailed third-party inspection and certification services to verify compliance with local and state safety, code, and performance standards.

• Windstorm Certifications

  Providing WPI-8 inspections and certifications for TDI and municipal compliance in coastal areas.

• Structural Systems Inspections

  Conducting field inspections for wood, steel, and foundation elements during or after construction.

• Septic System Inspections

  Performing operational and compliance inspections on conventional and alternative septic systems.

• HVAC System Verification

  Inspecting and verifying mechanical HVAC installations for compliance and functionality.

• IECC Compliance Inspections

  Field inspections and testing to verify ResCheck and ComCheck energy code compliance.

• Drainage, Grading, Detention, & Mitigation Inspections

  Verifying that site civil work complies with approved drainage, grading, and detention plans.

• Flood Plain Certificates

  Issuing elevation and floodplain compliance documents, including Harris County As-Built and FEMA V-Zone certificates.

• Paving Inspections

  Inspecting concrete and asphalt pavement installations for roads, driveways, and parking areas.