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Avatar for Great Lakes Builders Inc
Great Lakes Builders Inc
4.8(
169
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Elmwood Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1946

Customers say: Super punctual

"Great Lakes Builders were amazing. They were fantastic problem solvers and partners, collaborating every step of the way with our structural engineer and us. It was apparent that completing quality work within the timeframe and estimate really mattered to them. We were even out of town for part of our project, and they zoomed with us daily to show us exactly what was being done. They were helpful in connecting us to outside contractors (dry wall, electrician, etc) so that by the time the project was completed, it was REALLY completed. They were meticulous, methodical, helpful AND friendly."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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AGGO Construction & Engineering, LLC
5.0(
14
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Elmwood Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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."
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Structural Consultants, Ltd.
4.7(
46
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Elmwood Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hi. I would hire some one for structural engineer's to phelp. How to get the permit stage, project looked at by a structural engineer, approved with material description, then there can do the work to subcontractor. To use 12 ft steel beam with 2 post column instead of load bearing wall in bed room. Thank you"
Glencoe Prairie - Rear
Glencoe Prairie  - Front
Samples of recent work
Lincolnwood French
Wilmette - 1520 Interior Stair hall

+1

Response time1 day
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Marc Anderson Architects
5.0(
8
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Elmwood Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Marc Anderson Architects is an easy-to-work Chicago-based full-service architecture and design firm serving the greater Chicagoland area. We listen to our clients to learn and then adopt their goals as our own. These goals focus our work to find the best custom design for each client. Our knowledge of construction methods expands our creative flexibility while also providing cost-effective solutions. With experience in residential, mixed-use developments, commercial build-outs, public institutions, daycare centers, and commercial tenant improvements, MAA is well prepared to help you plan a beautiful, functional space that fits your specific needs.

Garage & Workshop
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Garage & Workshop
Garage & Workshop
1860s Queen-Anne Renovation

+26

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
98
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Elmwood Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Angelo and his crew were WONDERFUL. Every promise that AP Builder / Angelo made was met and exceeded.
1. Angelo gave me a anticipated completion date for the construction job: he finished before the completion date.  I even allocated additional time in the contract in order for his company to finish the job, but he didn't need it. He kept to his schedule and his promise.
2. Angelo gave me a cost estimate: he kept his promise on cost exactly. The only additional amounts of money spent were because I modified and changed a couple of construction points.
3. Angelo assured me that I would be happy with the workmanship: his promises were exceeded. The law office building addition turned out wonderful.
4. Communication with Angelo during construction: Angelo and his office was exceedingly responsive to my questions and requests. I always knew that when I called that I would either speak with him directly, receive a punctual call back from him, and he would agree to meet me at the construction site at an agreed time.
5. Angelo exceeded all of my expectations at a very reasonable cost. His company provides top quality work for a bargain price.  As a side note, Angelo caught and fixed a structural problem before it happened. The architect had under-estimated the strength needed for a main load beam, Angelo pointed out the flaw, and we fixed the problem before it was built into the structure.  He saved me from a HUGE problem down the road (when the roof would have buckled and bent).  Angelo's decades of experience cannot be understated.
I read another review of AP Builder wherein the author suggested that this company was a bit expensive. I strongly disagree. I would suggest instead that some people may have unrealistic expectations and want to cut corners and prices when instead they should be investing in quality work. 
If Angelo will accept your job, you should seriously consider using this guy.
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+16

Response time5 days
Response rate99%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Senga Architects
4.3(
34
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Elmwood Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and 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. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Exterior
The front of the rehabbed house
Building Entrance
Gazebo
Front of New House

+63

Response time1 day
126 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Chester Chlebek - Architect
4.8(
13
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Elmwood Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are 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.

New Construction
New Contruction
Downers Grove
New Construction
New Construction

+3

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Wiz 79 Design, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Architect - For Business

Serving Elmwood Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Wiz 79 Design, Inc., is an architectural firm specializing in commercial and residential work. We can provide total project services, and are interested in developing unique solutions for each project. We are a reputable architectural design company, that specializes in a variety of interior design, and spatial planning projects. We take pride in our ability to exceed expectations in all aspects of business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

FAA approved Slide Trainer
New Lobby
Lunch Room
Lobby Before
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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APEX Drafting LLC
4.3(
6
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Elmwood Park, IL 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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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

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.

Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:

  • Dry rot

  • Infestation

  • Shifting or cracking foundations

  • Erosion

  • Water damage

  • Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support

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