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Taddonio Engineering, LLC
4.8(
346
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Northfield, 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%
344 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Valerio Giadone Architect, LLC
5.0(
18
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Architect

Serving Northfield, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Customers say: Quality work

"Valerio was great to work with, he really helped me execute ideas I had for an open concept floor plan and brought fresh out of the box ideas to help me achieve my ideal space. Heâ s very timely, flexible and makes sure youâ re comfortable with all the steps along the way. Highly recommend him."
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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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
124
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Northfield, 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%
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Laura Lievano Architect
5.0(
5
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Northfield, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Laura is very personable and gets the job done in an efficient manner. She did a professional drawing/ layout for a building permit for my house in Bridgeport,CT. There were not any discrepancies. And she has reasonable prices!😀 Very satisfied customer! Thank you Laura"
After - Front
New Front Porch
Schematic Design
After - New Sunroom
Existing

+10

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Cardinal Design
4.8(
5
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Northfield, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"With the help of Cardinal Design my family was able to have a new home designed specifically for all of our day to day needs. Very happy with all of their services. The 3D drawings were very helpful."
New House
New House
New House
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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APEX Drafting LLC
4.3(
6
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Northfield, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.\nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Plan set 1
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B6 Home and Barn
5.0(
1
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Northfield, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

Response time11 hrs
Response rate88%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:

  • Do you have experience working in my specific area?

  • Do you have professional indemnity insurance?

  • What will your structural report cover?

  • Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?

  • How long have you been in business?

  • Do you have a list of customer references?

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

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