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Level Engineering Orlando
4.4(
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Serving Alafaya, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Zach worked with us and did a great job. He was timely, courteous and very professional. He had great recommendations & input and should I ever need any type of structural engineering advice or reporting I would request Zack again."
Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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MAJ Engineering Group LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Alafaya, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Marcus at MAJ Engineering to design a new tiny home model we had in mind. He created a floorplan and a 3D animated rendering of the new model. Very impressive! He's highly recommended."
Pierre Laveau
Living Room
Watercolor Sketch
Barndominium Design
Castillo Residence

+9

Response time3 days
Response rate87%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JWB Architects
3.7(
69
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Serving Alafaya, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hire them. One of your largest and most important investments is in your home. We took on a remodel and decided to self contract. We had no idea the scope of work that was involved. NONE. We interviewed 3 architects and decided to place our trust in Mitch Powers at JBW. He was very in tune with what we were hoping to achieve and responsive to all of our questions. In the process, we have learned so much and are so thankful that we have such a skilled team on our side to help us navigate our dreams. They have defended our Architectural plans with engineering on several occasions to our subcontractors and our inspectors. Twice, our subs messed up and we had to 'fix' the problems.... the JBW team stepped right up and were with us every step of the way. We could not have came this far without them. Looking for a team with vision, that will be right with you in the trenches? choose the team that will see you thru to the finish line."
High End Custom Homes
High End Custom Homes
High End Custom Homes
High End Custom Homes
High End Custom Homes

+6

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
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Serving Alafaya, FL 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%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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APEX Drafting LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Alafaya, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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

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Architect Warren E. Barry (DBA: W.E.B. Designs)
3.5(
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Serving Alafaya, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Customers say: Quick response

"We are very happy with our decision to have used Warren to design our home. Warren is very detailed, has exceptional design abilities, and was always available. Warren was very thorough in extracting our needs, provided detailed drawings, and coordinating with the truss company. We would recommend Warren to anyone looking to build a custom home."
Florida Assisted Living Facility
Lake Butler Custom Home
Florida Assisted Living Facility
Lake Butler Custom Home
FL Assisted Living

+74

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Design Construction International, LLC
3.5(
8
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Serving Alafaya, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Provided exemplary detailed proposal for our project. Plans will be prepared in the near future by Arterbury Architects with construction to follow. Has gone beyond the call of duty by continuing to assist and provide advice with respect to home improvement issues in general. Excellent professionalism and customer service."
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Tribe Interior Design's
5.0(
1
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Serving Alafaya, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Tribe Interior Designs is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.

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.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

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. 

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