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Avatar for Level Engineering Orlando
Level Engineering Orlando
4.4(
272
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lake Buena Vista, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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TENSOR ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING LLC
5.0(
11
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Engineer - StructuralDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Lake Buena Vista, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"With concerns for hidden structural hazards in my DIY Project to install a retractable awning to a lintel beam of my lanai, I reached out for structural engineering consultation. In reply from this impressive engineering company I received invaluable insights, cautions and generic steps, of which I was previously unaware, prompting me to immediately revise my project for substantial reduction of risk of adverse outcome and unexpected and unaffordable expense in this very limited budget undertaking. I strongly recommemd learning all you can before commencing with such a project, and look first to Tensor Engineering for consultation and for their deeper participation, as needed."
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MAJ Engineering Group LLC
5.0(
7
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Lake Buena Vista, 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 rate99%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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APEX Drafting LLC
5.0(
5
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Lake Buena Vista, 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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Architect

Serving Lake Buena Vista, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Customers say: Quick response

"Warren Barry drafted the plans for our residential assisted living facility, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He treated the project like his own ? communicative, responsive, and consistently ahead of schedule without sacrificing quality. What set Warren apart was how he engaged with our vision. He understood our goals and translated them into thoughtful, well-executed plans, while offering smart suggestions that went beyond architecture into the business side of the project. After working with him, Warren is the only architect we feel comfortable scaling our business with. As we open additional facilities, we have full confidence he can deliver the same quality and partnership at every stage. If you want an architect who is talented, dependable, and genuinely invested in your success, hire Warren. Five stars, without hesitation."
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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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Lake Buena Vista, 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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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

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.

The standard thickness for an LVL beam is between 1.75 inches and 7 inches. However, you can order LVL beams in non-standard sizes as well. When you work with a contractor, they can source beams that are the appropriate size for your project for you after assessing your blueprints.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

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