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K Crockett Designs, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Metairie, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Kennon always does a good job. He responds quickly with honest and balanced Engineering Prescriptions. As a Custom Home Builder and remodeler, there have been a few times where we really needed an answer and engineered fix to move forward on what we had discovered. He was there in a timely manner with the drafting and paperwork we needed. K Crockett Designs, LLC. Now does all of our Civil and Structural work. Lance A. Lamb, President, Green Coast Living, Inc. AL Builder # 22965"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lamp Property Development, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Metairie, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"They were very professional and honest. Just couldnâ t meet my time requirements because they were busy. Will definitely contact them in the future."
Brookside
Brookside
Brookside
Brookside
Brookside

+98

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Carter's Residential Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Metairie, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Tray is easy to work with and very thorough. He is responsive to your requests and helpful. Very professional and is looking out for his clients. He is very patient and calm which is helpful when dealing with first time home builders. We would recommend him."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
96
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Serving Metairie, 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
Ascended Constructions
New to Angi

Serving Metairie, 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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Rose De Nola Remodeling and Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Metairie, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Choosing Rose de Nola for our room addition and bath remodel was the best decision we've ever made concerning our home. We got their name from a friend who had used them to build a loft on their garage. Our project started by converting two bedrooms to a second master suite with a bathroom and renovating an existing bathroom. . We weren't quite sure what we wanted. We had limited space and we needed someone who could "think outside the box." We met with several other contractors, but when Jordan shared his vision for our project, we knew we had truly found someone with a gift. We were amazed with the attention to detail, his ability to finish on time, and his willingness to stay within our budget. They attended to our project as if they were working on their home. The designer was especially concerned with making the new addition fit architecturally with the pre-existing 15 year old structure. During the 10 month project, our project manager was either on site or just a phone call away. You could tell that he had put tremendous effort into building relationships with sub-contractors who could meet his expectations. It's been two years since our project was finished. I can still pick up the phone and call Jordan for anything. Within two rings, he is ready to personally handle a warranty issue or stop by to tighten the hinges on a door. That's why I'm always happy to provide a review for them. We've never had that kind of service and care from anyone we've worked with. Someday, I'm going to buy a piece of land and build a brand new home. Rose de Nola will handle everything when that happens."
Install of Finishes
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Marigny Kitchen After
New Living Room Apt A

+105

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

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.

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

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.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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