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Avatar for MARIO SANCHEZ & ASSOCIATES CORP.
MARIO SANCHEZ & ASSOCIATES CORP.
5.0(
10
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mario did an excellent job making a pier and beam foundation for my future home. He replied quick (during the holidays as well), and was very communicative. He worked around my budget without any issues. After many attempts of looking for someone to do this for my new home, Mario was the right man for the job. Would definitely call him again for any future projects."
Container Homes Renders
CHANTLI
Septic Design
Render View 1
Sandoval's Foundation Design

+46

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
96
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving Lake Charles, LA 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%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sam Rue, Architect
5.0(
3
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"He is great, he always shows up when he says he will and is readily available when I call."
Approach
Front View
Drive Side
Kitchen Island
Kitchen

+5

Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ascended Constructions
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Lake Charles, LA 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!

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David's Drafting and Design
5.0(
7
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"David is very personable, professional, and was so easy to work with. He pays close attention to to every detail and produced house plans that exceeded our expectations. He kept us involved in every step of the process and we are extremely overjoyed with the final product. His meticulous attention to every detail truly pays off with quality plans. My husband and I would highly recommend David for your drafting needs and would use him again in the future."
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Universal Property And Investments LLC
5.0(
4
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was awesome! They were very honest and caring and they did an excellent job. I would definitely call them first."
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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PDK House Leveling and Foundation Repair
5.0(
6
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys from PDK that came here were very courteous, efficient, and completed the job in good time. If we had a question it was answered sufficiently. So, to answer this question in a nutshell...it went great!"
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+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B. Broussard Construction LLC
5.0(
3
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"B Broussard construction did a amazing job on my home repairs. They were very dependable, reliable and trustworthy. Any questions I had, Brad was very honest and knowledgeable and always made sure I understood everything he was telling me. I would hire B Broussard again and I Also have referred them to other potential clients."
New Construction Foundation.
Outdoor Living
After B. Broussard Constructions Renovation.
Before and after
After

+30

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ABI Consulting LLC
5.0(
3
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

"It was a great experience the carpenters were just as courteous as someone could be. Very committed to do what was needed extremely professional polite and accommodating I will certainly recommend them to family and friends. Plus call them if I need more work done in the future."
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New Floor installed in the living room area.
Before
We Offer Professional Cleaning After All Projects!
During kitchen Renovation

+24

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

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.

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.

Yes, all states require structural engineers to carry the proper license, with specifics determined by each state. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to confirm that the structural engineer you’re considering holds the required licensing to tackle your job. Hiring an unlicensed structural engineer will not only cause issues with permits but it could also lead to an unsafe building. The cost of a professional, licensed, and experienced engineer is well worth the investment.

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