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Taddonio Engineering, LLC

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Taddonio Engineering, LLC

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
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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!

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Zhi L on November 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!

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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.

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Hill Engineers, Architects, Planners, Inc.

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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.

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Tata & Howard, Inc.

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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.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

A structural engineer’s report is almost always worth it, as it can help you avoid buying or overpaying for a home with structural issues. The most important thing the report does for you is provide peace of mind that you won’t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Stone, marble, and brick are common building materials of Neoclassical architecture, though you will also find wood flooring and a range of natural stone tiles. Since several home styles fall under Neoclassical architects' umbrella, a range of building materials—including traditional wood framing—will make an appearance.

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