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AJA Engineering, LLC
5.0(
119
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Aboud Alzaim was very responsive to all requests. He is obviously an experienced and knowledgeable Structural Engineer. We had full confidence in both Aboud's professional opinion as well as his practical suggestions. We would fully recommend."
Pine Lane, Westwood
Existing Condition
Pine Lane, Westwood
Existing Condition
Exterior Finished Construction

+61

Response time5 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Bob Dennis - Structural Engineer
4.4(
48
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1960

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Bob contacted us very quickly and arrived when he said he would. Gave an honest assessment of what we thought were foundation issues. As one reviewer stated " fair price for piece of mind." I will use his services for any issues or projects I have in the future and would highly recommend him to those needing an engineer."
Install Steel Beam
footing hole
Termite damage
Structural Repair
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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The Curtice Group
4.6(
143
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Scott and The Curtice Group team were fantastic to work with from start to finish. The project was extensive, full bathroom remodel, removal of out dated electrical in 75% of the house, and finishing the basement to be a new living space with full bathroom, bedroom, mudroom, and laundry room, which included a new HVAC system, new plumbing, and significant structural engineering. Scott worked with me to develop an overall design and was open to ideas and questions and did a great job incorporating my wish list of ideas into the design, while providing insight and recommendations based on his years of experience. Scott developed a very detailed plan and budget and was very transparent during the entire process, communicating well when there were changes to timeline or budget. Throughout the duration of the project Scott and his team were available for my questions, provided me their recommendations, and guided me through the process. The extensive project was completed on time and in budget and the quality of craftsmanship (e.g., the design, woodwork, tile work, painting) is outstanding. I have nothing but positive experiences working with Scott and The Curtice Group and highly recommend them."
Finished Basement & Renovated Bathroom
Kitchen Expansion & Remodel
Renovated Kitchen with Island
AFTER:
Full Kitchen renovation with island
We removed the wall separating the Kitchen and Living room we created an open floor plan.

+203

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Taddonio Engineering, LLC
4.8(
347
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Adam was wonderful. He was punctual, articulate, very knowledgeable, along with a pleasant personality! He gave us a structural report for the insurance company within 24 hours! Lastly, His price was very reasonable. I highly recommend that you hire Adam for structural engineering assessment."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
382 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Veitas and Veitas Engineers
4.9(
8
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Engineer - StructuralDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After an unusual situation arose at my home, I was concerned about the possibility of structural damage caused by drilling and new construction at an adjacent lot. After receiving a recommendation for Veitas Engineers from a trusted source, I called and scheduled an appointment. I am so thankful that I did. I continue to be impressed with the amount of time that the two engineers spent at my house, closely inspecting the exterior and interior. Within days, I received a 16-page detailed report which included drawings, photographs, recommendations, and action items. I was so pleased when I saw that the action items were categorized as structural and non-structural, that is, that the engineers included items beyond my actual structural concerns. I used the report when working with a contractor to follow up on the recommendations and action items. The contractor was impressed with the quality, clarity, and scope of the report. I am so happy that I chose Veitas Engineers!"
South Shore Barn Reno
South Shore Barn Reno
South Shore Barn Reno
South Shore Barn Reno
South Shore Barn Reno

+5

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
88 neighbors recently requested a quote
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d. a. kinsella Co
4.5(
12
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Contacted them in march, they were quick to get back to me to see the job and make a proposal. I wanted steel rather than the more common laminated wood beam, they were happy to accomodate this. I had to clear all my stuff out of the basement so that they could work, this delayed my acceptance of the contract until I finished . When they began it took about a 2 weeks to complete. They first put up 2 tempoary support walls, removed the basement staircase and put it off to one side, then poured the footings for the post.When the concrete was ready it took 1 day to lift in the beam and put the post under it. A great improvement over what was there when i bought the house.


October 2015, I am still pleased with the steel beam."
This is new Pacific Northwest Modern style home in Burlington, MA. The home was designed to the clients specification of style and accommodations. It is 3000sf and contains open concept living, media room, 1 guest bedroom with ensuite, 2 childrens bedrooms with ensuite and a master suite; and a 3 car garage. The home was sited where a previous cape style home which could not be expanded to the clients expectations due to limitation by the zoning, so the house was reveresed to over look the nice
Open concept living room facing the garden and pool. Balcony overlooking the family room
Double island feature is shown for both preperation, serving buffet style and entertaining while meals are prepared.
Masters Bedroom with artisian created head board.
Guset Bathroom featuring a wood accent wall reminiscient of Mid Century Modern period

+13

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CLASSICAL HOMES LLC
4.4(
7
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great. Joe, who is the owner of Classical Homes, is knowledgeable and competent and a pleasure to do business with. He has excellent sub-contractors who know what they are doing and are pleasant to have in your home.. He provides reliable cost estimates , and is careful to let you know about the additional cost of any changes in plans as the work progresses. He's easily contacted, and returns phone calls in a timely way. I'm happy to have the opportunity to recommend his company."
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+38

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
JFA Design Group
4.2(
19
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I found Johnâ s service through a contractor that I didnâ t end up working with. But working with John was a nice experience. I have plans to do some reno work on my townhouse kitchen, and an important part of the job is to widen the entrance between the kitchen and the dining room. Because itâ s a townhouse structure and the management donâ t know where the original blueprint is, and they require an architectural evaluation and drawing for opening the walls. I had to hire a structural engineer/architect to do the job. John came to my house several times. He did not open the wall to probe. He looked at the structures from the basement to the kitchen and did his engineer calculation and gave me the architectural drawings according to how big I wanted to widen the entrance. I donâ t know anything about architect, but his drawing was sent to the City Hall for permit. I did change my thoughts on the all opening a couple of times, and he always responded promptly and kindly, and made changes accordingly. I had expected a much higher price from contractors for hiring an architect, but John was very reasonable, and said for a small adjustment, it wouldnâ t cost so much. I thought everything went well in our communication and the final product and the value of the work. One thing though, when the city building inspector came, he said where we wanted the wall to end was not sitting on a basement column, and that piece of end wall has to be on a column. So this means I had to put back 6 inches of the wall I had originally cut. I was a little bummed about that. I canâ t say if this is something the architect shouldâ ve known (or maybe building code is slightly different every city?), but I wish I could be better prepared or informed about this particular building code. Overall, I thought it was a good experience and I would recommend JFA Design Group."
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

Signs of structural damage include foundation cracks, roof leaks, bouncy floors, crumbling concrete, and cracked or leaning chimneys. Structural damage can make itself apparent in various ways, and sometimes, there may not be obvious signs. Inspect your foundation and roof annually to stay ahead of potentially serious structural problems. 

The standard thickness for an LVL beam is between 1.75 inches and 7 inches. However, you can order LVL beams in non-standard sizes as well. When you work with a contractor, they can source beams that are the appropriate size for your project for you after assessing your blueprints.

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.

Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage.

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