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Medeiros Architectural Group, Inc.
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Firestone, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We got what we paid for but it was going to cost too much to proceed to get actual cost estimates and proceed with design and blueprints and construction.  We were disappointed that we could not get actual cost estimates and design for a reasonable price so we could decide whether to pursue the addition.
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Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Straight Edge Construction Services LLC
5.0(
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Firestone, CO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Credit card accepted

"From the start I knew Ryan was the right person, because he called me, the only one of the engineers that actually called me. He communicated regularly, let me know straight up the results and explained it all to me. Is also willing to answer questions from my contractor."
Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vital Architecture, LLC
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Architect - For Business

Serving Firestone, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"We had a great experience working with Vital Architecture and highly recommend her. For Little Village Childcare, she helped us save money by confirming certain landlord requests were not required by code and securing a waiver that saved space and costs. She also reduced civil engineering expenses by preparing the playground drainage plan herself. During construction, she provided extra support at no cost and helped us handle contractor changes wisely. For another church childcare project, she identified zoning issues early so everyone understood the risks. In Colorado Springs, she warned a tenant about higher plumbing costs required by childcare regulations, helping them avoid a bad lease. For an adult care project, she reviewed the food area and explained new kitchen and ventilation requirements. Carmen is knowledgeable, thorough, and truly looks out for her clients’ best interests."
Star light Subdivision
Fairview Littleton Co.
Hazel ADU
New Beach SFH
New Mixed use Mason Square

+22

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
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Maliakai Architectural Design
5.0(
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Architect

Serving Firestone, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Marc was attentive, understanding and really a good point of contact through our build process giving us the information we needed to accomplish our goals in our pre build process. He remains a point of contact for all future questions and concerns!"
Bright Tanks
Livign Room
Bar Seating
Cocktail Bar and Dining
New Exterior

+48

Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JDC Construction, Inc.
3.6(
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Architect

Serving Firestone, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quality work

\nSemi-Retired GC doing Home Design, Blueprints, Submittals, Project Management, and Consulting with a partner who specializes in permaculture landscape design. 39 years of experience working with Boulder County, City, Larimer County, Berthoud, Jefferson County, Nederland, Lyons, Longmont, Louisville, Lafayette, etc.\nBuilder of the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse.\nYou would be hard pressed to find a design person as knowledgeable and proficient in all the trades of home building. As such my plans take into account the interfacing of all these trades. \nI also offer construction management for Owner pulled permits. I bring in my former team of subcontractors and make the project happen start to finish for a fee of $100/hr. The Owner paying all the bills and pulling adequate insurances (to which I can guide you). We offer accounting services also.\nJust finished an 1100SF addition in Nederland and finished design and permitting for a 3000 SF residence in Jefferson County.\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Garage

+30

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

Structural engineers can perform various inspections on different structures in your home. These inspections usually include a report detailing the engineer’s findings and recommendations for repairs so you can determine your next course of action for repairs, replacements, or new builds. Some of the most common structural engineering reports include:

  • Full home inspection: $350–$1,000

  • Foundation: $300–$800

  • Load-bearing walls: $300–$1,000

  • Roof: $150–$600

  • Chimney: $200–$500

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

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