Structural Engineering for Every Build
From custom homes to commercial complexes, Coleman Engineering delivers licensed structural engineering expertise tailored to your project's scope, budget, and timeline.
What We Offer
We provide a full range of structural engineering services for residential and commercial construction in North Idaho and the surrounding region. Every project receives direct PE involvement, clear documentation, and responsive communication from start to finish.
Homes built right, from the ground up.
Residential Structural Engineering
We provide structural engineering for new home construction, additions, remodels, and custom builds. Our designs account for Idaho's snow loads, seismic zone, and local soil conditions — giving your builder a clear, constructible set of structural drawings.
- New home structural design
- Additions and room expansions
- Deck and covered porch structures
- Garage and accessory structures
- Beam and header sizing
- Lateral load and shear wall design
Engineered for performance at scale.
Commercial Structural Engineering
From retail and office buildings to industrial facilities and multi-family housing, we deliver structural systems designed for long-term performance. We work directly with architects and contractors to keep projects moving and documentation complete.
- Steel and concrete structural systems
- Multi-story building design
- Tenant improvement structural support
- Industrial and warehouse structures
- Mixed-use and multi-family buildings
- Structural peer review
Every strong structure starts below grade.
Foundation Design
We design foundation systems that match your site conditions, soil reports, and structural loads. Whether it's a spread footing, continuous wall, or deep foundation system, we provide stamped drawings your contractor can build from with confidence.
- Spread and continuous footings
- Slab-on-grade design
- Basement and retaining wall design
- Crawl space and pier systems
- Geotechnical report review and coordination
- Foundation repair assessment
Expert eyes on your project, at any stage.
Structural Review & Consulting
Need a second opinion, a peer review, or help navigating a structural issue mid-construction? We provide consulting services for contractors, architects, and homeowners who need fast, reliable structural guidance without a full design engagement.
- Structural peer review and stamping
- Construction observation and field review
- Existing building assessment
- Damage evaluation and repair design
- Permit support and plan check response
- Contractor and architect consulting
— A Clear Process, Every Time
Initial Consultation
We discuss your project scope, timeline, and budget. No obligation — just a clear conversation about what you need and how we can help.
Proposal & Scope
We provide a written proposal with a defined scope of work, fee, and estimated turnaround. No surprises.
Engineering & Design
Our PE leads the structural design, coordinating with your architect or contractor as needed. We keep you informed throughout.
Stamped Deliverables
You receive PE-stamped drawings and calculations ready for permit submittal and construction. We're available for questions through the build.
Start With a Conversation
Tell us about your project and we'll respond within one business day.