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Harp Engineering & Construction

Name: Harp Engineering & Construction
Address: Mississauga, ON, CA
Telephone: +14163199140

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Harp Engineering & Construction

20 Years Experience Construction and Engineering

04/29/2026

PRE-START RACKING SAFETY INSPECTIONS

Protect Your Warehouse. Reduce Liability. Stay Compliant.

Are your pallet racking systems safe, compliant, and ready for use?

We provide certified Pre-Start Health & Safety Reviews for warehouse racking systems in accordance with:
• CSA A344
• Occupational Health and Safety Act Ontario (OHSA)

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🔍 What We Inspect
• Structural integrity (frames, beams, connections)
• Anchoring & base plate performance
• Load capacity compliance & signage
• Installation quality & alignment
• Impact damage & safety risks
• Slab condition & support capacity

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What You Get

✔ Detailed inspection report
✔ Deficiency list with risk levels
✔ Practical repair recommendations
✔ Engineer-stamped sign-off letter (if compliant)

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When You Need This
• New racking installation
• Used or relocated racks
• Before occupancy / operations
• After damage or modification
• For insurance or due diligence

04/09/2026

Get Your Mezzanine Permitted.

Thinking of adding vertical space? In Ontario, the line between an efficient mezzanine and a costly code violation is thin. If your mezzanine exceeds 40% of the room’s area, it’s no longer just an "intermediate level"—it’s a new storey. This triggers strict Ontario Building Code (OBC) requirements for fire separation, sprinklers, and egress.
Don’t risk insurance claims or municipal work orders. We provide the technical expertise to get your project approved:

• Sealed Structural Drawings: Professionally signed and dated by a licensed P.Eng.

• Slab & Foundation Reviews: Verifying that your existing concrete can handle the specific point loads of the new steel or wood structure.

• Egress & Fire Safety Design: Navigating travel distances and required exits to ensure life safety compliance.

Call to Action: 4163199140

04/05/2026

🏡 Build Your Dream Home — We Handle the Permits!

Planning to build a new home or major addition?
Skip the stress — we take care of the entire permit process from start to finish.

✅ Our Services Include:

• Full building permit drawings
• Structural engineering design & review
• Zoning & building code compliance
• Basement apartments / secondary units
• Additions, renovations & custom homes
• Coordination with city for approvals

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💡 Why Choose Us?

✔ Fast turnaround times
✔ Experienced with Ontario Building Code
✔ Serving Mississauga, Brampton, Kingston, Kitchener & GTA
✔ Affordable pricing with professional results
✔ One-stop solution: Design + Engineering + Permits

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📞 Get Approved Faster

Avoid delays, rejections, and costly mistakes — let experts handle your permit.

👉 Message us now for a FREE consultation
👉 Or call/text: 4163199140

03/29/2026

Completed Mechanical Rooftop Unit Structural Loading Review.

From rooftop unit loading to foundation stabilization, precision is the difference between a lasting repair and a costly failure. Get the technical expertise you need for:

• Building Envelope Inspections: Stop condensation and moisture at the source.
• Structural Load Reviews: Ensure RTU retrofits are code-compliant and secure.
• Foundation Engineering: Professional solutions for soil mechanics and footing repairs.

Don't leave your building's integrity to chance.

🔗 Book a Professional Consultation Today

03/25/2026

Thinking about adding a legal basement apartment!

We help homeowners design, permit, and approve secondary suites—fast and stress-free.

✅ Permit-ready drawings
✅ Structural beam & Separate Entrance
✅ Engineer-stamped details
✅ Fully compliant with Ontario Building Code
✅ Experience with septic & rural properties

💡 Avoid delays, rejections, and costly mistakes—we know exactly what the city looks for.

03/23/2026

Is Your Garage Wall Bowing or Cracking? 🏠⚠️

If you’ve noticed stair-step cracks in your brick, a tilting column, or water pooling near your garage, your home’s structure could be at serious risk.

Water-logged soil and poor drainage are a "silent threat" to your foundation. Over time, hydrostatic pressure and rot can cause columns to shift—leading to a localized collapse of your roof canopy if not caught in time.

Don’t Wait for a Costly Failure
As an experienced structural engineer, I provide detailed, non-invasive visual assessments to identify:
• Structural Movement: Hidden rotation or lateral displacement.
• Moisture Intrusion: Identifying rot before it destroys your framing.
• Technical Solutions: From immediate shoring to permanent helical pier stabilization.

Protect Your Investment
Get a professional, technical cause analysis and a clear remedial action plan. Whether it's drainage correction or foundation underpinning, know exactly what your property needs to stay safe.

A decorative fix would have collapsed within a year. Our engineered solution (stabilization + deep helical piers) saved the structure.

Don’t guess. Get an engineered, OBC-compliant assessment.

03/21/2026

Secure Your Investment: Professional Building Envelope Drone Inspections

Is your condo board or property management team staying ahead of building maintenance? Ignoring small signs today can lead to costly structural repairs tomorrow.

From balcony concrete spalling and masonry cracks to hidden moisture infiltration behind brick veneers, our visual inspections provide the technical clarity you need to protect your building’s integrity.

What We Look For:

• Balcony & Railing Health: Identifying rebar corrosion and concrete fatigue before they become safety hazards.

• Moisture Management: Evaluating sealants, weep holes, and window perimeters to prevent interior condensation and leaks.

• Roof & Terrace Integrity: Assessing membrane conditions under pavers and around planters.

• Structural Stability: Monitoring masonry expansion joints and foundation performance against lateral soil pressure.

Don’t wait for a leak to start the conversation. Get a comprehensive visual inspection report that prioritizes your building’s long-term health and code compliance.

03/19/2026

Can you review this and point out all items that are non-compliant or incorrectly designed?

1. The HVAC "Duct Tape" Special
The galvanized vent pipe (likely a furnace or water heater exhaust) is held together—and apparently "sealed"—with silver duct tape.
• The Code Issue: Exhaust vents must be mechanically fastened (screws) and sealed with high-temperature foil tape or approved mastic. Standard duct tape dries out, loses its adhesive, and can leak deadly carbon monoxide into the living space.
2. Structural Integrity (The Header)
Above the doorway on the left, you can see where the original brick or framing was hacked away.
• The Code Issue: There is no visible, proper load-bearing header across that opening. Instead, there are loose chunks of wood and brick. This is a major collapse risk for whatever is on the floor above.
3. Spray Foam as a Structural Element
The sheer volume of expanding foam is staggering.
• The Code Issue: Spray foam is an insulator, not a structural adhesive or a "fill-all" for massive gaps in brick and plaster. It is also highly flammable unless it’s a specific fire-rated type (usually orange/pink), and even then, it shouldn't be used to bridge structural gaps.
4. Exposed Lath and Plaster
The ceiling shows exposed wood lath that has been partially cut or broken.
• The Code Issue: In many jurisdictions, once you open a wall/ceiling to this extent, you are required to bring the fire-blocking up to modern code. This open cavity acts like a chimney, allowing a fire to spread from floor to floor in minutes.
5. Plumbing and Electrical Mixing
If you look closely near the spray foam clusters, there appear to be wires and copper pipes running in very close proximity to the waste stack and the exhaust vent.
• The Code Issue: Electrical lines must be secured to studs (not dangled or foamed in) and kept a safe distance from heat-producing vents.

03/11/2026

Commissioner of Oaths – Document Commissioning

Need an affidavit or statutory declaration signed?
I provide quick Commissioner of Oaths services for:

• Affidavits
• Statutory Declarations
• CCDC 9 Statutory Declaration of Progress Payment Distribution
• Insurance & government forms

Fast and affordable service.
Message to book.

02/26/2026

Another successful building permit approved in the City of Mississauga for a load-bearing wall removal project.

Scope included:
✔ Structural review
✔ Beam sizing & design
✔ Framing plan & sections
✔ Structural calculations
✔ Permit-ready drawing package

If you’re planning to remove a load-bearing wall in your home, proper structural design and compliant drawings are essential for fast approval and peace of mind.

I provide:
• Structural beam design
• Permit drawing packages
• Ontario Building Code compliance
• Fast turnaround times
• Professional, reliable service

Serving Mississauga and surrounding areas.

📩 Contact me today for a quote and get your project approved the right way.

—
Hardeep Sohl, M.Sc., P.Eng.
Structural Design Consultant

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+14163199140

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