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Evolution Drafting
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Serving Gilbertsville, KY and surrounding areas

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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."
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Evolution Drafting
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Serving Gilbertsville, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was looking for someone to handle blueprints and engineering for a home in the Florida Keys. Having built homes before, I’m familiar with the process and already had some sketches with a few changes I wanted to make. I found Evolution Drafting online, and Kristine walked me through everything clearly. Lindsey was assigned to my project after a quick introduction and a follow up she was AMAZING to say the least! The initial drawings were excellent, and any changes I requested were completed within days. Compared to another project that took nearly a year, this was incredibly fast and detailed. My wife and I are very impressed. I highly recommend Evolution Drafting LLC—ask for Lindsey on your project. Truly top shelf!!"
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Jim Smolen Design, LLC
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Serving Gilbertsville, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Jim Smolen Design is a full service interior design company, not a contractor. Jim Smolen guides clients through the design process from conception through construction documents and beyond. After working with Jim Smolen Design, the client will have a complete design package including construction documents, client profile and detailed product and material selections. This is done so when selecting a contractor, each contractor has the same information to base their bid from for an apples to apples comparison. The hardest part about deciding to build or remodel is to make the decision to do it. However, it is beneficial to have an idea of what you want to do and what can be done. At the initial consultation, Jim Smolen will assist the client in transforming imagination into reality by assessing the wants and needs combined with budget and timeline.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

You need to hire a structural engineer when building or modifying any component with a structural load in your home. Common situations where you would need a structural engineer include home inspections when buying or selling a home, investigating possible issues with your foundation, beams, load-bearing walls, or chimneys, breaking ground on a new home or structure on your property, and renovating an old part of your home that could threaten any structural integrity. Home additions and bump-outs also require an engineer.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

If you’re building new construction or adding onto your existing home, hiring a structural engineer is not only worth it but it’s probably required by your local building department. Structural engineers will ensure you aren’t making your home unsafe in the building process, which is crucial from a safety perspective but also a legal one. It’s also worth hiring a structural engineer if you’re making changes to structural components, like removing a load-bearing wall.

The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits. 

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