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Cramer Engineering, LLC

Medium barndo confidence · permitting and inspection praised · Akron, OH
★★★★☆4.0· 20 reviews

Cramer Engineering, LLC is a structural engineer based in Akron, Ohio, also offering building inspection, design engineering, and drafting services. Their website shows medium confidence for barndominium projects, citing two mentions of "barndominium" across six pages though these are not featured prominently. Reviewers often mention reliable permitting and inspection services, with 20 Google reviews averaging 4 stars. Potential buyers should confirm project scope and recent barndo experience directly before proceeding.

What the website signal says

Barndo signal found

2 "barndominium" mention(s) across 6 pages — barndo referenced but not featured.

2
Barndo mentions
1
Post-frame mentions
3
Pole-barn mentions
1
Metal-building mentions
Contact the builder directly
Address
1640 Akron Peninsula Rd #202, Akron, OH 44313

In Google reviews, permitting and inspections are most praised, along with schedule reliability, based on 20 reviews.

Mentioned in reviews8 signals

These tags come from customer review language. They are evidence to ask better questions, not a guarantee that the builder offers a specific service today. Where a matching review-signal page exists, the tag links to that shortlist.

Planning

Drafting / blueprints
Mentioned once
1

Build scope

Concrete / foundation
Mentioned once
1
Site prep
Mentioned once
1

Buyer support

Permitting / inspections
Strong review signal
9
Transparent pricing
Mentioned once
1
Flexible with changes
Mentioned once
1

Review highlights

Praised for communication
Repeatedly mentioned
2
What reviewers wroteGoogle review excerpts

Short excerpts from public Google reviews. They are buyer language, not verified claims about current services.

  • I paid $2,800 for a stamped structural inspection with engineering recommendations. James Cramer was on site under 10 minutes, took a few photos, and left—no floor elevation survey, no crack-width measurements, no…
    1/5Aug 2025Google review
  • I had Cramer Engineering come out and do a structual enginnering inspection of my house. They were great and very friendly. I will definitely use them again if I ever need them again. I highly recommend.
    5/5Mar 2026Google review
  • I’m so grateful for these guys! They took my call after-hours, were on site to assess project very promptly, and solved some huge problems for me. They treat their customers with genuine concern! Highly recommend!
    5/5Jan 2026Google review
First-call questions

Use the review signals to ask sharper questions.

  1. Do you handle permit submission or only provide documents?
  2. Which inspections are typical for this scope in my county?
  3. What engineering or code items should be confirmed before quoting?
  4. Who will communicate updates once the contract is signed?
  5. How often should I expect progress updates?
Also listed under
Structural engineerBuilding inspectorDesign engineerDrafting service
Straight answers

Questions to answer before you call

Does Cramer Engineering, LLC build barndominiums?
Yes, based on their website, Cramer Engineering, LLC does work related to barndominiums, with two mentions of "barndominium" on six pages indicating some involvement though not a main focus. The medium barndo confidence rating and related mentions of pole barn and metal building work suggest partial experience. Buyers should confirm project scope, recent barndo projects, and service area before requesting a quote.
Where is Cramer Engineering, LLC located?
1640 Akron Peninsula Rd #202, Akron, OH 44313.
How do I get a quote from Cramer Engineering, LLC?
Call (330) 590-7058 or visit cramerengineering.com. Ask what they build themselves, what they subcontract, and whether they have recent barndo projects you can check.
What should I ask on the first call?
Ask for two recent local references, a finished project you can visit, their typical permit timeline in your county, whether they do shell-only or turnkey work, and which parts they subcontract. Good builders expect these questions.

Before you take the next step

This listing is not an endorsement. Ask for recent references, visit finished work if you can, and get another quote from a second builder before you sign.

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