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Taddonio Engineering, LLC
4.8(
347
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Westport, 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%
377 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZS Design Architect
5.0(
13
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Westport, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We hired Zach to build and design a bathroom and laundry area in an unused space on our upper level. Zach did the drawings filed the necessary permits with New York City and provided us with the product list. Zach acted as the project manager, and worked very closely with the plumbers, electricians and contractor to ensure that all the details of the project were to his satisfaction. The project was completed in a timely manner and the finished product is just amazing. Zach’s vision of using teak as the predominant materia with minimalist accessories created a unique and beautiful room. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Finished Kitchen
After front elevation
After Front View
After front view
Existing ugly duckling front view

+88

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Advant Engineering, Inc.
5.0(
98
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Westport, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had reached out to Louis with respect to several homes, which were over 100 years old, with various issues that we had bid on (and lost), and he was very helpful in providing guidance. When we finally one, we reached out to him again. It was important to do the inspection quickly because the contact was not going to be subject to inspection, and we didn't lose the bid. He agreed to do the inspection the day after we contacted him. As we did the walk through with him, he provided a number of very helpful suggestions, but felt that the house (from the 1860s) was in very good shape. In addition, unlike many other inspectors, he is an engineer and was able to provide guidance on structural matters (which fortunately was fine). He produced a 168 page report the following day (with lots of pictures), which also included a summary. We found him very knowledgeable and helpful, and highly recommend him."
Church Inspection
Basemen Shoring up
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Valerio Giadone Architect, LLC
5.0(
18
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Architect

Serving Westport, 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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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Westport, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Doug Cutler is a very professional, experienced architect who was incredibly responsive. He has an engineer in-house, which made the process of our kitchen renovation even easier."
French Colonial
Modern Modular
Gambrel Colonial
Rye Beach Shingle
Mystic Shingle

+190

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Douglas Cutler Architects
4.6(
14
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Westport, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Doug came right out to the house and was very impressed with his ability to freehand the perfect layout to transform the low ceiling attic into 2 new beds and a full bath. The final drafts came a week later and are very thorough and on point. Great experience!"
Completed Modular
Renovation
Douglas Cutler Architects
Douglas Cutler Architects
Renovations

+234

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
126
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Westport, 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%
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LF Garcia Architects, LLC
4.3(
12
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Westport, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We are very happy with Lou. Not only is he very professional and pleasant, he actualy advised us on a number of aspects of home renovation. We were especially impressed and appreciative that Lou didn't just walk away after delivering his drawings, he kept in touch and followed up on the contractor's work. As a result, some crucial issues were picked up and remedied. Also, Lou is very straightforward and honest. He doesn't charge a fee to come out and scope out the work for an estimate (unlike others who contacted us) and his rates were very reasonable. We would highly recommend Lou."
 Completed
Hearthstone Residence
Completed
Front
New front

+45

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.

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