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Marc Anderson Architects
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving Glenwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After a year of working with us, Marc designed the perfect home for our family. He spent significant time on site to get to know the space and spoke to us frequently to ensure his design met our hopes and dreams. His final design is visually stunning and maximizes space use in a way that reflects both the history of the home and modern preferences. His expertise in Chicago building code and city offices was instrumental in our project being approved quickly. He reviewed bids with us to ensure we selected a GC who could do the job and had competitive pricing. He regularly met and emailed with the GC and suppliers to address issues as they arose during the job so that all were resolved to our satisfaction. Throughout it all, he was just a nice guy to work with during a process that can be very stressful."
Garage & Workshop
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Garage & Workshop
Garage & Workshop
1860s Queen-Anne Renovation

+26

Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
The Civic Architectural Group, Inc.
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Glenwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Credit card accepted

Welcome to The Civic Architectural Group, Inc. where you can Expect the exceptional\n … because this is what we expect of ourselves as architects, as \nhuman beings. We recognize that each and everyone of our clients are \nindividuals with individual desires and expectations. We are passionate \nabout our services with compassion for each client: their budgets, \npersonalities, lifestyles, or business cultures are important to us. \nWe speak the loudest in the room by listening\n

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Robert Anthony Renovations
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Glenwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

"We had an excellent experience working with Robert Anthony from start to finish. They were professional, responsive, and incredibly detail-oriented throughout our kitchen remodel. His team completed our renovation on time, kept the workspace clean, and communicated with us every step of the way. The quality of the craftsmanship exceeded our expectations, and you can truly tell they take pride in their work. They transformed our kitcjen beautifully and made the entire process smooth and stress-free for my family. We are beyond happy with our kitchen and we couldn’t recommended him more."
Ascended Constructions
New to Angi
Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Glenwood, 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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LPD+Architectural Stonescapes
4.1(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Glenwood, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Maria and her team did an excellent job producing a quality, beautiful end result improving our curb appeal immensely. Her team worked extremely hard and were always a pleasure to have at the house, would hire Maria and the team again for futures projects/enhancements."
Front Entrance
Garden Walls
Patio
Brussels Block Patio
Brussels Dimensional Seat Wall

+20

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Modern Home Remodeling Inc
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Glenwood, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I are very happy with our bathroom and hallway, both projects recently completed by Tom's teams (Modern Home Remodelers). The crew was timely, clean, and all the work was done within our original budget. Additionally, MHR accommodated our busy schedules and was able to reschedule last minute. 
Though we had an idea of what we wanted in mind, Tom helped up to realize our vision. The bathroom was renovated into a monochromatic, modern design, with a tiled-in tub, double-vanity and brushed nickel fixtures. 
The crew ensured the space was kept clean. During the remodeling phase the crew rid the bathroom of dust, and at project end, ensured the space was free of debris and other left-overs. I highly recommend Modern Home Remodelers. Ask for Tom."
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

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.

Structural engineers can perform various inspections on different structures in your home. These inspections usually include a report detailing the engineer’s findings and recommendations for repairs so you can determine your next course of action for repairs, replacements, or new builds. Some of the most common structural engineering reports include:

  • Full home inspection: $350–$1,000

  • Foundation: $300–$800

  • Load-bearing walls: $300–$1,000

  • Roof: $150–$600

  • Chimney: $200–$500

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