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Avatar for Spire Architecture, Inc.
Spire Architecture, Inc.
5.0(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Arnold, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

SPIRE Architecture champions the idea of providing authentic living spaces designed to be both functional and affordable. \n\nThe practice at SPIRE is to provide comprehensive services, offering quality design to clients, along with connections to interior designers, landscape architects, and top-notch construction services for a complete design team.\n\nSPIRE was born 5 years ago through the joining of two previous firms, Craig Martin's "Martin Architecture Guild", and Kurt Shepard's "KCS Architects". Together, Craig and Kurt are able to combine the years of design experience, in-the-field construction time, and experience in navigating the sometimes difficult permitting process in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, and throughout Maryland.\n\nThe SPIRE team strives in all ways for excellence... in design, service to the client, service to the community, and delivery of a wonderful experience as well as a successful project.\n\n'Ut Prosim'... that I may Serve\n\n\n\n \n\n

New Home - Ocean City, MD
 The existing house
 New Home in Davidsonville, MD
New Home - Ocean City, MD
Demolition

+36

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ANCO Engineering
4.2(
22
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Arnold, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Tony was called to assess the structural integrity of a brick/concrete addition. Tony, a seasoned professional with good interpersonal skills, arrived as scheduled. performed the assessment and documented the findings in a written report ( with photos) which identified problem areas and suggestions for corrective action."
Front view of house
Exterior fire damage house
Rear basement wall collaspe
Front view of the rowhouse
Opening in wall

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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OGV Structural Engineering, LLC
5.0(
31
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Arnold, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I had a great experience working with Omid Gharavi of OGV Structural Engineering for structural engineering permit services for my home in Baltimore. He was knowledgeable, professional, and easy to work with. The drawings he prepared and stamped, along with the engineering letter, were approved by the county without issue, allowing me to move forward with my home project. I truly appreciate his expertise and would highly recommend his services."
Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by34%of homeowners
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Kapital Drafting L.C.
4.7(
17
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Arnold, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gary was on time with info, offered great suggestions, was knowledgable about the structure of my house and the best method for performing my renovation. He was even kind enough to speak one-on-one with my contractor. He was up front with all fees, nothing hidden. It was great working with him."
Elevation and plan views of facades
Kapital generated, Architectural Floor Plan
Proximity to water body at rear elevation
Facade dimensions and detail
Side elevation detail

+30

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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AK Jones Design
4.5(
17
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Arnold, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was having problems getting a permit 4 an elevator instalation in my home. AK did the engineer drawing and assisted me thru the complicated PG County permit process. I am extremely satisfied. HK D"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Myriad Studio LLC
5.0(
7
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Arnold, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, 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!\n\n

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Dental Office Renovation
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APEX Drafting LLC
4.3(
6
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Arnold, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.\nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

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.

Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as “crawl space foundations,” but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation. 

The average cost to hire a structural engineer is about $550, with prices generally ranging from $200 to $1,500. Structural engineers may charge a flat rate, by the project, by square footage, or an hourly rate, which is typically between $100 and $250. Many jobs, such as inspections and structural calculations, are billed at a flat rate, which often falls between $300 and $800. The final cost depends on several factors, including the project's type, scope, size, complexity, ease of access for inspection, and your geographic location.

Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:

  • Dry rot

  • Infestation

  • Shifting or cracking foundations

  • Erosion

  • Water damage

  • Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support

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