Business Details
We are Harrison Custom Engineering, a firm dedicated to delivering clientfocused service and creative structural solutions. Our founder, Ben Harrison, holds a Civil Engineering degree from Virginia Tech. We bring over ten years of structural engineering experience in wood, steel, and concrete design. Our expertise includes detailed design and detailing of custom singlefamily homes. We are licensed professional engineers in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Colorado, and Washington D.C. We maintain active membership in the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Our structural designs are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual project. We work closely with homeowners, architects, and contractors to achieve specific project goals. Our service portfolio covers structural design and detailing for singlefamily and multifamily residential projects. We also provide structural surveys of existing buildings to identify concerns and recommend repairs. We are committed to upholding the highest professional standards while ensuring client satisfaction.
Our structural designs are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual project. We work closely with homeowners, architects, and contractors to achieve specific project goals. Our service portfolio covers structural design and detailing for singlefamily and multifamily residential projects. We also provide structural surveys of existing buildings to identify concerns and recommend repairs. We are committed to upholding the highest professional standards while ensuring client satisfaction.
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years of structural engineering experience.
- We hold licenses in five jurisdictions including Virginia and D.C.
- We are members of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
- We provide clientfocused structural solutions tailored to each project.
- We specialize in designing wood, steel, and concrete structures.
Services
Single-Family Residential
We create custom structural designs and detailed drawings for singlefamily homes, addressing unique site conditions and homeowner goals. We coordinate with architects to review layout plans, ensuring architectural, MEP, and structural requirements are aligned before permitting. We identify lowimpact costsaving options and verify that the desired structural performance is clearly understood and achieved.
Multi-Family Residential
We deliver structural design and detailing for multifamily residential projects, including apartments and townhouses. Our work includes framing plans, lateral bracing, and sections required for permitting and construction. We ensure the design meets safety codes while optimizing material use and construction efficiency for developers and contractors.
Survey of Existing Structures
We conduct structural surveys of existing buildings to assess their current condition and safety. Our survey identifies areas of concern, documents findings, and provides recommendations for necessary repairs or reinforcements. Clients receive a clear report that helps them prioritize maintenance, plan renovations, and ensure longterm structural integrity.
