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Taddonio Engineering, LLC
4.8(
346
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Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"In renovating our beach cottage in Warwick, RI we found the roof needed structural work. Building inspector required a structural engineered plan. Adam was easy to communicate with. He was timely with his plan and follow up inspection. He was also available by text and phone for questions during the project. He was great to work with!"
Response time1 day
341 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.5(
108
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Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am having a full master bath and kitchen remodel done with new layouts in both rooms and knocking out a wall. Evolution worked with me to quickly get a drawing done of the new layouts so that the contractor could get started on the project. They made sure to include me in the process so that the design would be done exactly as my wife and I envisioned. They communicated effectively throughout the process and were always courteous and professional. I recommend them to anyone with drafting needs."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by19%of homeowners
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AO Architecture & Design
5.0(
3
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Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Customers say: True professional

Serving residential, museum, and commercial clients from Martha's Vineyard to Concord, NYC to the Hamptons, and Vermont to Maine, AO Architecture & Design is full service architecture and design firm led by Harvard- and Yale- educated Zander Auerbach and Emily Ottinger. AO is dedicated to building beautiful and practical spaces and to preserving the natural world.

Hidden House
Hidden House
Hidden House
Hamptons Coastal Revival
Hamptons Coastal Revival

+46

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Third Dimension
5.0(
1
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Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Offers commercial services

I am both a registered architect and licensed construction supervisor. Accordingly, my company Third Dimension is able to provide architectural services, construction services, or design build services depending upon a client's needs for a project. Stand alone architectural services are provided as Vaughn Associates. \n\nIn addition I am a practicing Construction Law attorney in Massachusetts with a specialization in preparing and representing clients for Zoning and Special Permit applications.

Kitchen Design Build
Kitchen Design Build
Kitchen Design Build
Kitchen Design Build
Kitchen Design Build

+11

Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MODUS DESIGN WORKSHOP
5.0(
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Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Modus Design Workshop is a local architecture and design studio specializing in residential projects throughout Massachusetts. We work with homeowners, builders, and developers on renovations, additions, new homes, and small multifamily projects. Our approach balances thoughtful design, practical construction solutions, and respect for neighborhood context?helping turn ideas into clear, buildable plans for permitting and construction.

Front Elevation
Overall Perspective
Original Porch
New Addition
Three Season Addition

+11

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B6 Home and Barn
5.0(
1
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Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EMPC Construction
New to Angi

Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Hi, I’m EDUIN,\n\nI am an experienced handyman with a professional background in architecture and property maintenance. This unique combination allows me to look at your home not just as a set of repairs, but as a complete structural system. I bring a high level of technical precision to every task.\n\nMy Experience:\n\nI have spent years working across both the design and physical upkeep sectors. My transition from architecture to hands-on maintenance means I understand the "why" behind how your home was built, which helps me solve problems more effectively than a standard quick-fix approach. From structural integrity to aesthetic finishes.\n\nWhere I Work\n\nI am based in Cape Cod, MA, and I proudly serve the local community. I am also available to travel to surrounding areas within a 30-mile radius for larger projects or scheduled maintenance.\n\nSpecial Skills & Expertise;\n\nArchitectural Insight: Ability to read blueprints and understand the structural needs of older and modern homes.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

The National Association of Home Builders requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a sinking foundation, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.

The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:

  • Do you have experience working in my specific area?

  • Do you have professional indemnity insurance?

  • What will your structural report cover?

  • Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?

  • How long have you been in business?

  • Do you have a list of customer references?

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