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AGGO Construction & Engineering, LLC
4.7(
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Merrionette Park, 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!"
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Marc Anderson Architects
5.0(
8
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Merrionette Park, 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
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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Kristen Eva Kollias Architect
5.0(
12
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Architect

Serving Merrionette Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We are just starting the renovation at this point, but Kristen did a great job with the plans. She met with us and listened to what we wanted, and then continued to tweak the plans until we were satisfied. She had good advice and insight into many of our concerns, since this is our first major renovation, and our house is almost 100 years old. Kristen met with us as needed, and then worked with our village to get the plans approved. We were thrilled with Kristen and would definitely call her again when we need an architect."
Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PMPC Architects
4.2(
34
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Merrionette Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I placed a zip code for Starkville Mississippi.. I don't believe that the architect from Chicago would be able to provide me with the new construction in Mississippi. I don't know how much they would know about the landscape. I have received this notice but no phone call."
 Dentist's Office - 4307 N Central Ave. Chicago IL
Office renovation - Chicago IL
Facade
Living room
Kitchen

+20

Response time2 days
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
123
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving Merrionette Park, 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%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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APEX Drafting LLC
4.3(
6
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Merrionette 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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Drumlin
5.0(
1
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Architect

Serving Merrionette Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Drumlin guides its clients through the often complex process of designing and building their dream from the ground up. Using a clear set of steps, projects are shepherded through each stage with efficiency and care. \n\nDrumlin PLLC is a minority and veteran-owned (VOSB, IL-BEP) architecture firm. The practice is focused on providing architectural services from design through construction for clients of all sizes.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

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?

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

Indications include cracks in walls, uneven floors, and sticking doors or windows that suggest foundation movements.

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