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Great Lakes Builders Inc

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Great Lakes Builders Inc

4.95(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
1946 years of experience

SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER 12 CONSECUTIVE YEARS. Great Lakes Builders is a structural contractor that specializes in protecting the value of existing properties through its “Structural Repair and Remediation” services and in adding value to existing properties through its “Structural Alterations” services. Great Lakes Builders has been providing "Structural Solutions" for residential, commercial and industrial properties since 1949. Great Lakes Builders provides Structural Engineering referrals to Homeowners and Building owners that require structural engineering services. Note: The phone numbers listed for Great Lakes Builders on Angi are all office landline phones so do not text us on these numbers.

"Their crew showed up on time, worked steadily on our job, explained what they were doing, got the job done on time, and cleaned up after themselves. Polite and professional the whole way. This is the second time we've used Great Lakes and would happily use them again, as well as recommend them to others."

Scott B on September 2025

SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER 12 CONSECUTIVE YEARS. Great Lakes Builders is a structural contractor that specializes in protecting the value of existing properties through its “Structural Repair and Remediation” services and in adding value to existing properties through its “Structural Alterations” services. Great Lakes Builders has been providing "Structural Solutions" for residential, commercial and industrial properties since 1949. Great Lakes Builders provides Structural Engineering referrals to Homeowners and Building owners that require structural engineering services. Note: The phone numbers listed for Great Lakes Builders on Angi are all office landline phones so do not text us on these numbers.

"Their crew showed up on time, worked steadily on our job, explained what they were doing, got the job done on time, and cleaned up after themselves. Polite and professional the whole way. This is the second time we've used Great Lakes and would happily use them again, as well as recommend them to others."

Scott B on September 2025


"Excellent honest work!"

Nick O on August 2024

Structural Design Corporation (SDC) is a licensed consulting engineering firm located in Libertyville, Illinois. We have been providing engineering & inspection services since 1979. We are a licensed design firm in the state of Illinois.

"Excellent honest work!"

Nick O on August 2024


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Structural Consultants, Ltd.

4.66(
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Structural Consultants, Ltd.

4.66(
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Customers say: Super punctual
2005 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Hello and welcome to Design Partners. We are your one stop shop for your structural needs. We have years of experience, and over 50 consecutive, unsolicited, 5-Star reviews on Thumbtack. - whether you have structural issues, need an inspection or safety concern, give me a call today - I look forward to hearing from you!

"His experience really came thru clutch! Thank you Roman! I highly recommend his expertise for your structural concerns. "

JM W on November 2025

Hello and welcome to Design Partners. We are your one stop shop for your structural needs. We have years of experience, and over 50 consecutive, unsolicited, 5-Star reviews on Thumbtack. - whether you have structural issues, need an inspection or safety concern, give me a call today - I look forward to hearing from you!

"His experience really came thru clutch! Thank you Roman! I highly recommend his expertise for your structural concerns. "

JM W on November 2025


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AGGO Construction & Engineering, LLC

5.00(
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AGGO Construction & Engineering, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
2020 years of experience

We specialize in Structural Engineering Services and various types of Construction Jobs. Structural Engineering: Structural Design & Inspections Professional Condition Assessments Streamlined Permit Planning Thorough Construction Oversight Construction & General Contracting: Construction Management Structural Framing (Steel) Custom Outdoor Living Spaces (Decks and Pergolas) Specialized Welding and Metal Work Masonry and Concrete Solutions Railing - new fabrication and rehabilitation

"I would (and almost certainly will) work with AGGO again! We are buying a house and something came up where we needed a structural engineer to inspect something on very short notice. I reached out though Angi's to any company that might possibly employ structural engineers and Linda, a Structural Engineer with AGGO got back to me right away, first thing in the morning and was able to squeeze us in that very night. Linda was thoughtful and thorough. She careful looked over everything and even brought a large, bright light since it was after dark. She took her time, answered all of our questions, and gave us advice on other concerns and things to watch out for as well as reassuring us about things we didn't need to worry about in this situation. Even though she was probably working past her normal work hours to squeeze us in, nothing felt rushed or hasty. "

Nora W on November 2025

We specialize in Structural Engineering Services and various types of Construction Jobs. Structural Engineering: Structural Design & Inspections Professional Condition Assessments Streamlined Permit Planning Thorough Construction Oversight Construction & General Contracting: Construction Management Structural Framing (Steel) Custom Outdoor Living Spaces (Decks and Pergolas) Specialized Welding and Metal Work Masonry and Concrete Solutions Railing - new fabrication and rehabilitation

"I would (and almost certainly will) work with AGGO again! We are buying a house and something came up where we needed a structural engineer to inspect something on very short notice. I reached out though Angi's to any company that might possibly employ structural engineers and Linda, a Structural Engineer with AGGO got back to me right away, first thing in the morning and was able to squeeze us in that very night. Linda was thoughtful and thorough. She careful looked over everything and even brought a large, bright light since it was after dark. She took her time, answered all of our questions, and gave us advice on other concerns and things to watch out for as well as reassuring us about things we didn't need to worry about in this situation. Even though she was probably working past her normal work hours to squeeze us in, nothing felt rushed or hasty. "

Nora W on November 2025


Faron & Associates, Inc.

5.00(
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Faron & Associates, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2014 years of experience

We provide structural engineer services for individuals. This typically involves coming out and assessing the condition of a structure and/or its components and determine how to address any structural issues found. It is our mission to provide complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Please understand that we do not do free estimates as we are not contractors. Our work involves coming out to a site, making observations, and taking any required measurements. Following this, an analysis is performed and conclusions are formed to determine how to proceed if any structural deficiencies are determined to be found.

"I had a very good exchange with Michael on ideas and options."

Tim G on October 2023

We provide structural engineer services for individuals. This typically involves coming out and assessing the condition of a structure and/or its components and determine how to address any structural issues found. It is our mission to provide complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Please understand that we do not do free estimates as we are not contractors. Our work involves coming out to a site, making observations, and taking any required measurements. Following this, an analysis is performed and conclusions are formed to determine how to proceed if any structural deficiencies are determined to be found.

"I had a very good exchange with Michael on ideas and options."

Tim G on October 2023


"I've used Domicile Consulting for several homes, after initially finding the company on Angie's List. Dan Cullen is exceptionally knowledgeable, objective and insightful. Prices are reasonable and well worth the investment. Dan takes copious pictures and compiles them in a handy report with recommendations. Highly recommended."

Christopher C on January 2020

CALL or TEXT US at 312.488.1461. Additional contact Owner Mark Hughes at [email protected]; [email protected].

"I've used Domicile Consulting for several homes, after initially finding the company on Angie's List. Dan Cullen is exceptionally knowledgeable, objective and insightful. Prices are reasonable and well worth the investment. Dan takes copious pictures and compiles them in a handy report with recommendations. Highly recommended."

Christopher C on January 2020


"I’ve had home inspections before but I have never been more impressed with the thoroughness, knowledge, and customer service of Dedric Moore from At Home Inspections, Inc. He was communicative, happy to answer all of my questions, and clearly explained the content and implications of his findings"

Robert S on September 2022

Your home is one of your largest investments. Let us help you protect it. Please check out www.athomeinspect.com for more details or to book an appointment.

"I’ve had home inspections before but I have never been more impressed with the thoroughness, knowledge, and customer service of Dedric Moore from At Home Inspections, Inc. He was communicative, happy to answer all of my questions, and clearly explained the content and implications of his findings"

Robert S on September 2022


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MB Design & Build

4.77(
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MB Design & Build

4.77(
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Customers say: True professional
2002 years of experience

MB Design is a boutique architectural design and construction company offering personalized design and construction services tailored to maximize your budget. We specialize in Architectural/Interior design and Full Home renovations.

"If you are deciding between contractors, stop thinking about it and hire Martins, I promise you will be happy with your decision. It is hard for me to put into words what an unbelievable job Martins did with our built ins and how much I enjoyed working with him. My wife and I were nervous because we had never done any sort work on our home and finding Martins was a godsend. In all honesty we are very picky and sometimes hard to work with (just ask our wedding vendors haha) but I cannot think of one thing we would have change in our experience working with Martins and how the built ins turned out. He is very good at what he does and just a very honest guy that you can trust with your project. He cared about how everything would look and function almost more than we did if you can believe that. His attention to detail was impeccable and is exactly what you want when you are making a big change to your living space. Every one of our friends that come over are in awe of our new built ins. Martins is a true artist!"

Vadim V on May 2021

MB Design is a boutique architectural design and construction company offering personalized design and construction services tailored to maximize your budget. We specialize in Architectural/Interior design and Full Home renovations.

"If you are deciding between contractors, stop thinking about it and hire Martins, I promise you will be happy with your decision. It is hard for me to put into words what an unbelievable job Martins did with our built ins and how much I enjoyed working with him. My wife and I were nervous because we had never done any sort work on our home and finding Martins was a godsend. In all honesty we are very picky and sometimes hard to work with (just ask our wedding vendors haha) but I cannot think of one thing we would have change in our experience working with Martins and how the built ins turned out. He is very good at what he does and just a very honest guy that you can trust with your project. He cared about how everything would look and function almost more than we did if you can believe that. His attention to detail was impeccable and is exactly what you want when you are making a big change to your living space. Every one of our friends that come over are in awe of our new built ins. Martins is a true artist!"

Vadim V on May 2021


Stan's Welding

4.74(
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Stan's Welding

4.74(
89
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small shop west of Chicago. We do all types of welding jobs. There is no job to big or to small for us. Cost is determined by the job. There is no travel charge. And We offer free estimates, so call us and let us at least bid on your job.

"Stan's did an excellent job communicating about this project and completing the work. They have a very professional office. They responded quickly to my request for a quote, work was scheduled and completed shortly thereafter. The work itself was great, I cannot even tell where they cut and replaced the posts that anchor the railing to the concrete."

Wayne W on March 2019

We are a small shop west of Chicago. We do all types of welding jobs. There is no job to big or to small for us. Cost is determined by the job. There is no travel charge. And We offer free estimates, so call us and let us at least bid on your job.

"Stan's did an excellent job communicating about this project and completing the work. They have a very professional office. They responded quickly to my request for a quote, work was scheduled and completed shortly thereafter. The work itself was great, I cannot even tell where they cut and replaced the posts that anchor the railing to the concrete."

Wayne W on March 2019


4 employees. Uses subs for electrical & plumbing. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charge. No extra charge for 24 hour emergency service.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The National Association of Home Builders requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a sinking foundation, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

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.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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

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