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Ascended Constructions
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Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

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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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American Basement Solutions
4.3(
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Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Credit card accepted

"It was a small job. They sealed the vents to the crawlspace, then, since there was already solid insulation panels on the walls, put a vapor/moisture barrier, in the form of a tarp, 4 feet wide and as long needed, completely around the crawlspace. It was then sealed to the walls with "nails" and adhesive. This seals the wood frame of the house from the 'Outside", the ground, which is the floor of the crawlspace. A 20 mil thick, quite heavy, "floor" was installed, also in the form of a tarp, It went up the walls about 3 feet and was taped to the 'tarp" on the walls, using a tape made for this application. The piers were wrapped with the same stuff and taped to seal the inside from the outside. the "floor" is also a vapor/moisture barrier, but, heavy enough to walk on if needed. This basically makes the crawlspace another room, rather than the outside. Our house is one year old and was already getting mold on the floor joists. Since the air in the crawlspace will now be heated in the winter and cooled in the summer, just like the rest of the house, the mold and cold (52 degrees) floors we experienced last winter will hopefully be eliminated. We shall see when dumb winter gets here."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Millers Earth Work LLC
4.7(
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Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian and Kristy Miller along with their crew were a delight to work with. We went through several design options of theirs until we found the best possible solution. They went above and beyond my expectations. They gave me a beautiful, terraced hillside. I can't wait until springtime to landscape with their help. I would highly recommend this professional and creative business."
Backfilled dirt for new concrete driveway
Lazer leveled
Customer had a retaining wall built and we Backfilled and seeded
Rear edition
3 tier block retaining wall

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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
96
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Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

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%
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Elite Stucco & EIFS Solutions
4.1(
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Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elite Stucco was great! Their price was very reasonable and they were very professional. They kept the job-site clean and got our repair done quickly. The quality of the work was excellent! Would highly recommend"
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Evolution Drafting
3.3(
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Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was really under the gun due to a prior Architectural firm not performing their duties per building plan codes. Not only were the plans incomplete but the City Plan Reviewer states(The Worst plans he’s ever seen) they will not make adjustments unless there is an additional charge for Thousands. Evaluation’s saved my clients and drew our project per code, along with Engineering in less time then they quoted. I highly recommended them, Especially Kirsten. You went above and beyond trying to coordinate this project. The staff was very professional and I will use them on all my projects. Sincerely, Frank B BCM Builders"
Charcoal Residential
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by23%of homeowners
Three Pines Construction Services
5.0(
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Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

"Levi and his crew did a fantastic job on our kitchen remodel. He promptly contacted us and gave an estimate. His quote was reasonable and attentive to our needs. He finished the job within the expected time period proposed. The quality of his work was obvious, and he worked with us daily on making choices during the job. He was eager and considerate. We will use him again and recommend him for any remodel job."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gravel Guerrilla
5.0(
1
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Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Sean is very professional, and provides wonderful landscaping services. He’s pleasant and kind and shows up when he says he will be there. He addressed all the concerns I had and kept me in the know with everything he did. Would 10 out of 10 recommend hiring him again, and absolutely would recommend his company to family and friends."
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

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.

A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.

Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well.

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