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Taddonio Engineering, LLC
4.8(
346
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Branford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"In renovating our beach cottage in Warwick, RI we found the roof needed structural work. Building inspector required a structural engineered plan. Adam was easy to communicate with. He was timely with his plan and follow up inspection. He was also available by text and phone for questions during the project. He was great to work with!"
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
333 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Valerio Giadone Architect, LLC
5.0(
18
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Architect

Serving Branford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Customers say: Quality work

"Great experience, quick results. Great feedback from building inspector-Many times we do not fully recognize the value a design professional provides to our projects. In this case, I see the value far exceeding the cost in that it provides a clear scope to the depth of the project, allows for accurate materials and time analysis, and limits the probability of inspection failure due to unforeseen factors. It is a comprehensive plan that allows for ease of review and approval."
House move
21 Ashley Street
First Floor
Interior open space plan
Kitchen

+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cutler Architects
5.0(
10
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving Branford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Doug & Zach were very helpful in coming up with a creative and Architecturally pleasing design for my house renovation. Being a builder myself I truly appreciated the expertise & ideas used in the design. They truly know how to make modular looks totally custom and unrecognizable from a traditional stick built house Kent E. ERI Building & Design"
French Colonial
Modern Modular
Gambrel Colonial
Rye Beach Shingle
Mystic Shingle

+190

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MDL Design & Drafting
5.0(
10
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Branford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Michael did a great job of capturing our vision of what we wanted to create. He also worked well with us to fine tune the drawings to work for the final design. I highly recommend him for this type of project."
Custom Wall Unit
  Contemporary Addition
Addition
2nd fl. Addition & gGrage
2nd Floor & Garage Addition

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
122
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Branford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were excellent. They quickly made a draft that only needed 3 minor adjustments. The final product was exactly what I needed. They referred me to a structural engineer for review. The whole process took half of the time that they initially estimated. I would definitely use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
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James Phillip Golden Architect
4.8(
5
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Branford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

High end architect specializing in making a house feel like home!\nI make people’s dream homes a reality. There is nothing more satisfying to me then improving the quality of life for my clients and giving them a house that they are able to make into their homes.\nI have been a licensed architect since 2015 and am currently registered in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Maine and Massachusetts. With my NCARB certificate I am able, if necessary, to obtain reciprocal licensure throughout the country in a short time period. \n\nI am inspired by our local built environment, humble materials, classical building forms and traditional building details. I have a strong interest in the reinterpretation of classical building forms, blended with contemporary open floor plans. \nI have a stronger interest in helping to guide my clients to ways of improving the quality of their lives through adapting the built environment to meet their needs.

Main front facade
Pool deck
Main staircase open to den beyond
Master bathroom
Great room opens to kitchen with double islands

+93

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roger Greenwald Architect
4.0(
13
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Branford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Roger was wonderful to work with! We are so happy with this renovation. Roger's skill, experience and creativity made a complex project like ours seem effortless. We highly recommend Roger. Lylah K."
New Home Lake Residence
Custom Home
Lakeside House Bathroom
Addition to 1923 Tudor House
Family Room/Master Bedroom Addition

+10

Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
DVisionOne
4.7(
8
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Architect

Serving Branford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Customers say: Terrific value

Dvisionone Architects is a fully licensed and insured Architectural Design and Consulting company offering architectural design and inspection services to our clients in Connecticut. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. We will maximize the return on your investment when seeking to improve or start your project. Equally qualified and experienced with all styles for new or renovated homes.\nPlease call us today to schedule your appointment! We have over 35 years experience in design/construction. We pride ourselves to provide tasteful, pleasing design solutions regardless of your budget to maximize value.\nSingle Family Residential only.

Dining area
Sunset on garage
Exterior living area with fireplace and overall
Interior master bath free standing tub
Addition of house from front with pergola entry

+269

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits. 

Yes, unresolved damage can decrease property integrity and market value.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

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