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Taddonio Engineering, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Plainville, 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 rate85%
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Valerio Giadone Architect, LLC
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Serving Plainville, 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%
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J A Buchek AIA Architect LLC
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Serving Plainville, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Customers say: True professional

"Very good. He's artistic and he has a good input in a design for house and he was very good in helping us in designing with it and he was very knowledgeable."
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Evolution Drafting
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Serving Plainville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Laura Lievano Architect
5.0(
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Serving Plainville, 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
Response rate86%
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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. 

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

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?

Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as “crawl space foundations,” but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation. 

If you’re building new construction or adding onto your existing home, hiring a structural engineer is not only worth it but it’s probably required by your local building department. Structural engineers will ensure you aren’t making your home unsafe in the building process, which is crucial from a safety perspective but also a legal one. It’s also worth hiring a structural engineer if you’re making changes to structural components, like removing a load-bearing wall.

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