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Taddonio Engineering, LLC

29 Samuel Hill Rd
4.87(
319
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Taddonio Engineering, LLC

29 Samuel Hill Rd
4.87(
319
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
270 local quotes requested

Taddonio Engineering, LLC is a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!

"Quick to respond and schedule an appointment. Walked me through the structural issues and sent a report shortly after the visit."

Lauren B on September 2025

Taddonio Engineering, LLC is a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!

"Quick to respond and schedule an appointment. Walked me through the structural issues and sent a report shortly after the visit."

Lauren B on September 2025

Apex Engineering

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Apex Engineering

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Drawing on over 25 years experience serving Southeast New England, Apex Engineering set out to bring the best features of engineering design and consulting together: client focus and efficient, cost effective design. Holding the needs of the Client paramount, we are able to produce timely results for civil, land planning, permitting, and Structural consulting. Our multi-disciplinary firm benefits Clients by providing every service from feasibility studies to structural certification. This eliminates the hassle of having to coordinate between multiple parties, thereby promoting a more cost effective design by having a localized designed team working toward a common goal. From residential design to commercial permitting, Apex is able to provide comprehensive design services to all levels of Clients.

Drawing on over 25 years experience serving Southeast New England, Apex Engineering set out to bring the best features of engineering design and consulting together: client focus and efficient, cost effective design. Holding the needs of the Client paramount, we are able to produce timely results for civil, land planning, permitting, and Structural consulting. Our multi-disciplinary firm benefits Clients by providing every service from feasibility studies to structural certification. This eliminates the hassle of having to coordinate between multiple parties, thereby promoting a more cost effective design by having a localized designed team working toward a common goal. From residential design to commercial permitting, Apex is able to provide comprehensive design services to all levels of Clients.

Hill Engineers, Architects, Planners, Inc.

44 Spring St
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Hill Engineers, Architects, Planners, Inc.

44 Spring St
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76 years of experience

Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners, Inc. is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts with offices in Dalton and Adams. Hill takes a no-nonsense approach to customer service. We'll listen to your needs, create solutions, perform quality work and get your job done on time and on budget. We offer engineering, architectural, planning and civil/survey services to customers in Western Massachusetts, and throughout Western New England and Eastern New York. Founded in 1949, we've built our business on professionalism, integrity and customer satisfaction. How can we serve you?

Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners, Inc. is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts with offices in Dalton and Adams. Hill takes a no-nonsense approach to customer service. We'll listen to your needs, create solutions, perform quality work and get your job done on time and on budget. We offer engineering, architectural, planning and civil/survey services to customers in Western Massachusetts, and throughout Western New England and Eastern New York. Founded in 1949, we've built our business on professionalism, integrity and customer satisfaction. How can we serve you?

Tata & Howard, Inc.

10 Riverside Drive
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Tata & Howard, Inc.

10 Riverside Drive
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33 years of experience

Unsurpassed Solutions in the Water Environment Founded in 1992, Tata & Howard, Inc. is a specialized water, wastewater, stormwater, and environmental services consulting engineering firm that strives to improve the environment in which we live through our work. By bringing our strong technical knowledge and dedicated service to all sized markets, both public and private, we have gained a reputation for consistently delivering cost-effective, innovative project solutions.

Unsurpassed Solutions in the Water Environment Founded in 1992, Tata & Howard, Inc. is a specialized water, wastewater, stormwater, and environmental services consulting engineering firm that strives to improve the environment in which we live through our work. By bringing our strong technical knowledge and dedicated service to all sized markets, both public and private, we have gained a reputation for consistently delivering cost-effective, innovative project solutions.

Going Green Construction & Recycling

426 Revere St
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Going Green Construction & Recycling

426 Revere St
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

GOING GREEN CONSTRUCTION & RECYCLING has been in business for over 10 years. Since our inception, we have provided quality construction, carpentry and plumbing services for commercial, industrial and residential clients. We take the environment into consideration in all our contracted services and provide the most efficient and environmentally friendly means of disposal, many times dispersing materials to agencies that reuse the waste. Our footprint is small, our recycling impact is large! Everything that can be reused or recycled – is! We are licensed and fully insured. Paul Chiumiento Owner and Operator GOING GREEN CONSTRUCTION & RECYCLING

GOING GREEN CONSTRUCTION & RECYCLING has been in business for over 10 years. Since our inception, we have provided quality construction, carpentry and plumbing services for commercial, industrial and residential clients. We take the environment into consideration in all our contracted services and provide the most efficient and environmentally friendly means of disposal, many times dispersing materials to agencies that reuse the waste. Our footprint is small, our recycling impact is large! Everything that can be reused or recycled – is! We are licensed and fully insured. Paul Chiumiento Owner and Operator GOING GREEN CONSTRUCTION & RECYCLING

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

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.

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.

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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