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Avatar for Timuti Construction, LLC
Timuti Construction, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Lauderdale Lakes, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ben is a professional. He was punctual for our appointment and knowledgeable in all aspects of the construction business. He rendered Structural Engineering services, he delivered plans when he said he would."
Kitchen
Kitchen
Coral Gables Full Kitchen
Coral Gables Full Kitchen
Coral Gables Full Kitchen

+100

Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Archcube Architectural Design, LLC
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Serving Lauderdale Lakes, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Customers say: True professional

"Luis drafted the plans to extend our back wall and kept us apprised at every step along the way. Has a solid relationship with the builder which makes everything go more smoothly. We've asked Luis to draft the plans for a second addition as well, once the wall project is completed."
One Health
One Health Palm Avenue Center
One Health Medical Center
Rodriguez Residence
Garvett Residence

+16

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MAJ Engineering Group LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lauderdale Lakes, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I couldn?t be happier with the architectural rendering services I received from MAJ Engineering. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, professional, and exceeded all my expectations. The team took my vision and brought it to life with stunning detail and accuracy. Every rendering was crisp, realistic, and beautifully captured the essence of the design. What impressed me most was their responsiveness and commitment to quality. They listened closely to my ideas, made thoughtful suggestions, and delivered on time?even ahead of schedule. It's clear they take great pride in their work, and it absolutely shows in the final product. If you're looking for top-tier architectural rendering that blends creativity with technical excellence, MAJ Engineering is the team to go with. I?m beyond satisfied and will absolutely be working with them again!"
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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RES
4.5(
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Serving Lauderdale Lakes, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Absolutely professional. Great customer service. Nicolas was excellent at getting the measurements, getting the drawings completed, and getting the results back to me in perfect timing. I highly recommend if you need an engineer, contact RES!! Nicolas even went above and beyond when the city planning and development department threw some loops into the permitting, by contacting them and getting the results they needed quickly. Best engineer service I ever had and will use!!! Thanks to nicolas' team for getting the job done!!!!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate93%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Florida International Engineering, Inc.
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Serving Lauderdale Lakes, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had an issue with the building department about my home. I found Florida international engineering Inc, They provided all the documentation and solved the issues with the city of palm each county Building department. My permit got approved quickly due to their fast action. I strongly recommend this company for all engineering services. If you need to reach him call this # 305-244-5424"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
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103
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Serving Lauderdale Lakes, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evolution design worked with me on designing and addition for a 100 and 5 year old house. We worked on the dimensions of the addition Plus the materials. Evolution understood the local zoning which was amazing that they knew that. We have not started construction. And evolution can help pull the permits and I'm considering them for that as well. All in all it was a long project but it was done efficiently, working with several of the staff an the departments."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits. 

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

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