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Marc Anderson Architects
5.0(
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Serving Thornton, 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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Senga Architects Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Firmin is a pleasure to work with. He is professional, responsive, and he helped me immensely by creating a set of drawings for a condo renovation. He came over to my house, discussed the project with me and made me realize that my design needed some adjustments. I was very grateful for this because I think I would not have liked it otherwise. He created the drawings on schedule and delivered by the agreed upon deadline. I would hire Senga Architects again without thinking twice."
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+45

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Robert Anthony Renovations
5.0(
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Serving Thornton, 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

Serving Thornton, 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!

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LPD+Architectural Stonescapes
4.1(
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Serving Thornton, 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
5.0(
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The best company I have ever been working with. Modern Home Remodeling  INC made my bathroom look phenomenal. Price was absolutely a great deal for work that they did. The manager Tom was honest and helpful. Company have great and professional workers. Everything was done on time. They were never late and kept everything clean. I highly recommend this company for everyone.
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

The process involves initial consultation, concept development, detailed planning, regulatory approvals, and integration of contractor work for project execution.

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.

If you intend to do the majority of the work yourself, you can pay to hire an architect or a structural engineer to ensure your home remains structurally sound. They can help with the planning to make sure everything is up to code and safe for your family. On the other hand, if you’re not sure your home will be completely safe when you’ve completed the project, let a pro do the job.

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