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Great Lakes Builders Inc
4.8(
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1946

Customers say: Super punctual

"Martin and Great Lakes are consummate professionals. They are incredibly knowledgable about structures and the factors and variables that can affect them -- both internal and external. For our work, they excavated along the foundation to allow us to analyze our foundation. We highly recommend them to preserve the structure of your facilities new and old."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AGGO Construction & Engineering, LLC
4.7(
15
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Linda was excellent! Knowledgeable, great communicator and honest. We were told structural work was needed on our 100+ year home but after a thorough assessment, Linda recommended tuckpointing only!"
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Marc Anderson Architects
5.0(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Marc did a great job on our garage expansion project! He was friendly and professional, taking all of our ideas and criteria and combining them into a great layout. The drawings themselves look great. We are still shopping the plans around to contractors, and Marc is always helpful with advice or ways to reduce cost. Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an architect."
Garage & Workshop
This is what the house looked like after it was completed.
Garage & Workshop
Garage & Workshop
1860s Queen-Anne Renovation

+26

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Kristen Eva Kollias Architect
5.0(
12
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Architect

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Architect Kristin Kollias has provided me with professional and responsive help in the renovation of a vacant single family bungalow in Chicago that required extensive repair for compliance with the City of Chicago codes. She assisted in guiding me in obtaining required site plan for the residence; addressed the structural, electrical and plumbing details required; drafted and created the architectural floor plans that fit my vison of interior space; and facilitated in obtaining the necessary city permits from City of Chicago. Clearly she is a true professional and her services are greatly appreciated."
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
98
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Our experience with AP Builder was great. Angelo was very knowledgeable and professional, keeping us informed every step of the way. This was a big important project for our home and I am extremely happy with how it came out! The cost was very reasonable and there were no surprises, everything was open and honest. I would definitely use them again and recommend to friends and family. Thank you AP!"
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Response time5 days
Response rate99%
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Senga Architects
4.3(
34
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We met with owner/senior architect, Firmin Senga to join us in the viewing of our desired property. We wanted to have an architect on board with us for reassurance that the updates we plan will work before we make an offer. He was very helpful."
Exterior
The front of the rehabbed house
Building Entrance
Gazebo
Front of New House

+63

Response time1 day
122 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Randolph Liebelt- Architect
4.4(
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I am extremely pleased that I selected Randolph Liebelt - Architect for my sunroom design. Randolph has been so easy to work with throughout the entire design process. He is an excellent listener and communicator so the experience is efficient and enjoyable. I am delighted with the final design and can't wait to get it built and move in! I wish everyone in the Home business was as good as he is!"
 First Floor Plan
 Beach House
 Long Grove, IL
Second-story Addition
 Dining Room

+53

Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
124
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am having a full master bath and kitchen remodel done with new layouts in both rooms and knocking out a wall. Evolution worked with me to quickly get a drawing done of the new layouts so that the contractor could get started on the project. They made sure to include me in the process so that the design would be done exactly as my wife and I envisioned. They communicated effectively throughout the process and were always courteous and professional. I recommend them to anyone with drafting needs."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
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APEX Drafting LLC
4.3(
6
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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

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.

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.

While concrete walls do not need to "breathe" in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.

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.

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

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