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Solid Framing Engineering, LLC

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Solid Framing Engineering, LLC

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1 years of experience

Solid Framing Engineering is a structural engineering firm located in Portland, ME. We offer residential inspections, residential structural retrofit designs, new residential structural designs, drafting and providing signed and sealed drawings.

"He was very receptive and appreciative of feedback on the process and created a exceptional product for me."

Cameron P on November 2025

Solid Framing Engineering is a structural engineering firm located in Portland, ME. We offer residential inspections, residential structural retrofit designs, new residential structural designs, drafting and providing signed and sealed drawings.

"He was very receptive and appreciative of feedback on the process and created a exceptional product for me."

Cameron P on November 2025

KW Architects PC

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KW Architects PC

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22 years of experience

Founded in 2003 by Kristi Kenney, KW Architects has a long history of specializing in coastal projects, challenging sites, Department of Environmental Protection Permitting, FEMA flood zone permitting, local and state approvals. With over 20 years of experience, Kristi has learned that the best projects start with listening to the client's vision and providing the best customer service.

Founded in 2003 by Kristi Kenney, KW Architects has a long history of specializing in coastal projects, challenging sites, Department of Environmental Protection Permitting, FEMA flood zone permitting, local and state approvals. With over 20 years of experience, Kristi has learned that the best projects start with listening to the client's vision and providing the best customer service.

Phoenix Hill Restorations

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Phoenix Hill Restorations

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Phoenix Hill Restorations is a General Contracting business that specializes in Historic Preservation, Restoration and Renovation of older homes, (Currently accepting interior trim projects only due to a high demand). Mickel Zuidhoek is the owner/manager and hires subcontractors to complete larger projects. On the larger projects bi-weekly meetings are held with the client to manage work progress, the budget and other issues that arise. Projects can be done on a bid basis or time and materials.Billing is usually bi-weekly unless other arrangements have been made prior to the start of the project. Every effort is made to provide quality work at maximum efficiency for a fair price. Phoenix Hill Restorations work best with the truly discerning client.

"Mickel was great to work with from start to finish. He advised us on the best way to approach our situation, was up front about expectations and costs, and was clear with his progress throughout the project. He was available by phone, text, and email, and promptly returned communication when we reached out. Mickel was very knowledgeable about the different options available to us and even pointed out certain problems areas that we'd need to focus on not even related to the work he was doing (water damage in certain areas, proper ventilation for our basement, etc). I'm very much looking forward to working with Mickel again in the future!"

Daniel C on February 2018

Phoenix Hill Restorations is a General Contracting business that specializes in Historic Preservation, Restoration and Renovation of older homes, (Currently accepting interior trim projects only due to a high demand). Mickel Zuidhoek is the owner/manager and hires subcontractors to complete larger projects. On the larger projects bi-weekly meetings are held with the client to manage work progress, the budget and other issues that arise. Projects can be done on a bid basis or time and materials.Billing is usually bi-weekly unless other arrangements have been made prior to the start of the project. Every effort is made to provide quality work at maximum efficiency for a fair price. Phoenix Hill Restorations work best with the truly discerning client.

"Mickel was great to work with from start to finish. He advised us on the best way to approach our situation, was up front about expectations and costs, and was clear with his progress throughout the project. He was available by phone, text, and email, and promptly returned communication when we reached out. Mickel was very knowledgeable about the different options available to us and even pointed out certain problems areas that we'd need to focus on not even related to the work he was doing (water damage in certain areas, proper ventilation for our basement, etc). I'm very much looking forward to working with Mickel again in the future!"

Daniel C on February 2018

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North East Roofing

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North East Roofing

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14 years of experience

We Are Maine's Premier Home Improvement Company and considered to be the best in all aspects of Home Improvement in the state of Maine. Our building consultants bring many years of experience to our customers in product selection as well as to concept and final design.

We Are Maine's Premier Home Improvement Company and considered to be the best in all aspects of Home Improvement in the state of Maine. Our building consultants bring many years of experience to our customers in product selection as well as to concept and final design.

PRICE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

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PRICE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

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26 years of experience

Structural engineering design, Cad drafting, and inspections for commercial, industrial, historic, and residential structures. Licensed in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, New York, Maryland, California, Texas, and Wisconsin. Owner has 27 years experience.

Structural engineering design, Cad drafting, and inspections for commercial, industrial, historic, and residential structures. Licensed in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, New York, Maryland, California, Texas, and Wisconsin. Owner has 27 years experience.

SRG Engineering, Inc.

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SRG Engineering, Inc.

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24 years of experience

Provide structural engineering services related to the investigation and design of buildings, foundations, retaining walls, light-gauge metal framing, structural steel connection design. Structures are typically constructed of wood, steel, masonry and/or concrete. Provide our experience and expertise to assist the property and casualty insurance industry in developing thorough and fact finding investigations with comprehensive, cost-effective and concise reports.

Provide structural engineering services related to the investigation and design of buildings, foundations, retaining walls, light-gauge metal framing, structural steel connection design. Structures are typically constructed of wood, steel, masonry and/or concrete. Provide our experience and expertise to assist the property and casualty insurance industry in developing thorough and fact finding investigations with comprehensive, cost-effective and concise reports.

MAC LEOD STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

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MAC LEOD STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

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Structural investigations, inspections & reports for issues such as cracks in walls and ceilings, foundation issues, water leaks, sagging beams, ceilings, floors and roofs Design services for new buildings, additions, remodels

Structural investigations, inspections & reports for issues such as cracks in walls and ceilings, foundation issues, water leaks, sagging beams, ceilings, floors and roofs Design services for new buildings, additions, remodels

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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. 

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

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