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Avatar for Apac Engineering, Inc.
Apac Engineering, Inc.
4.6(
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Customers say: Quick response

"Arrived at scheduled time; performed an in depth walk through and visual assessment; discussed issues in depth; provided verbal assessment of nature of problems and suggested repair actions.. Very satisfied with service provided and associated cost. Definitely would use APAC again."
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Steel Pilasters
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Steel Pilasters

+1

Recommended by46%of homeowners
Avatar for Triple J Consulting, LLC
Triple J Consulting, LLC
4.9(
63
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We needed some advice on a structural engineering concern arising during a kitchen renovation and we needed it fast and simple to understand. Azzam was able to come to our house fairly quickly and provide both a diagnosis of the problem and some some reasonable solution options that were practical and doable. He was able to simply answer all my questions in a way that a non structural engineer could understand. I highly recommend Triple J Consulting"
Basement Wall Assessment
Horizonal Crack
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Structurist Consulting Engineers
4.7(
22
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend working with Structurist Consulting. They were responsive, readily available, gave more time than anticipated on a complicated structural examination and most importantly, really nice."
Stair and foundations
Deck Plan
Segmented Retaining wall with Geogrids
Custom Build home
Response time4 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Kapital Drafting L.C.
Kapital Drafting L.C.
4.7(
17
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We tasked Gary with a very quick turn around on a project involving a total renovation of an existing structure as well as an addition. We had a very tight time constraint and Gary was able to accommodate us, utilizing his expertise to help us make thoughtful changes to our original design and educating us on Maryland code where needed! His final product is beautiful and it was exciting to see the “after” Reno elevations! I would use him again without a second thought and recommend him to my friends. Kelly Z."
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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pillaris Engineering & Consulting, LLC
5.0(
4
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff was a great partner to us, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone requiring architectural engineering services. He was clear and transparent, willing to provide expert guidance and advise, and the work product delivered was of high quality and just what we needed."
Supplemental Support Beam & Column
Supplemental Support Beam & Column
Supplemental Support Beam & Column
Supplemental Support Beam & Column
Bowing-Cracking CMU Wall

+31

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AK Jones Design
4.5(
17
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are a commercial business located in Georgetown Washington DC. We hired Aaron to help us acquire a floor plan and site plan. Not only did Aaron provide quality work, he responded to our messages/emails right away and he completed our drawings before the deadline we needed them by. It was very refreshing to have an overall positive experience doing business with this company! Thank you again."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Evolution Drafting
Evolution Drafting
3.7(
123
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were excellent. They quickly made a draft that only needed 3 minor adjustments. The final product was exactly what I needed. They referred me to a structural engineer for review. The whole process took half of the time that they initially estimated. I would definitely use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

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.

Costs depend on unit complexity, labor, wall mounting needs, and additional accessories like floating shelves.

Proper licensing and experience in residential and commercial structural projects.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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