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Ascended Constructions
New to Angi
Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

We’re a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Ascended Constructions
New to Angi
ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

We’re a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Terraform Development & Design LLC
New to Angi
ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Terraform Development & Design LLC, delivers expert permit-ready architectural plans and drafting services nationwide. With 8+ years of experience and hundreds of clients across all 50 states, we create code-compliant residential and commercial construction documents that get approved fast and built right.\nFrom site plans, floor plans, elevations, structural & foundation drawings to MEP coordination, full construction sets, 3D renderings, interior design, solar PV layouts, and precise material takeoffs - we handle it all. Fast 4-6 week turnaround, 3 design revisions included, free revisions for city redline changes, transparent pricing (starts at $2,000), and direct partnerships with licensed engineers for stamps in every state.

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Evolution Drafting
3.3(
38
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a fantastic experience working with this drafting firm. From the very first phone call, Kirsten?our drafting consultant? was clear, professional, and incredibly helpful. She explained the entire process in detail and made sure all of my questions were answered up front, which gave me immediate confidence in the team. This firm partnered with engineers and architects to get the best quote for me on a stamp for my plans after they did an exceptional job on drawing the prints that met all the requirements for permitting. Their coordination and attention to detail made the process very simple on my end. If you are looking for a highly capable drafting firm that knows how to get things done right, I highly recommend them!"
Charcoal Residential
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by23%of homeowners
John Burns Drafting Services
5.0(
2
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customized to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Griffs construction
New to Angi
ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Specializing in FRAMING, REMODELING, SIDING, FLOORING, TILING, KITCHEN AND BATH REMODELING! We always guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in ourselves and on the quality work we provide, while always delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered, then call --or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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Rad Home Designs, LLC
New to Angi
Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 13 years' experience in the industry, RAD Home Designs, LLC is your industry expert in DeWitt and the surrounding areas. @ RAD Home Designs, I am dedicated to creating unique homes tailored to my clients, to my clients' lifestyles that help them thrive, with the ability to share a lifetime of experiences is what we're all about. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Let me create the space where life happens. Give me a call, and I look forward to working for you.\n\n\n

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

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?

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

  • Fire-resistant

  • Unaffected by pests

  • Longer-lasting

  • Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

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