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Solid Framing Engineering, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jacob Schott of Solid Framing Engineering was/is phenomenal is his support as a structural engineer. Mr. Schott listened, and heard, what the requirements were. He proposed acceptable, structurally engineered solutions in a timely, professional and thorough manner. We hired Jacob Schott of Solid Framing Engineering to aid in ensuring that residential new build actions would adhere to structural safety & longevity standards. Our requirements consisted of a rather large deck, a bridge (12?x29?) with a cover/portico section and exaggerated soffits. All these requirements were in Mid-coast Maine where significant winds, attacking from various directions, are prevalent and cause for multi-axis planning to control potential environmental considerations. Mr. Schott continued to provide engineering advice/direction after the sub contractor failed to adhere to specifications and induced the need for modified engineering solutions?even after having concluded the initial scope of work."
Response time1 day
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Ascended Constructions
New to Angi

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

We’re a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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New England Home Renovations LLC
4.0(
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went wonderfully with this company.  They were very professional, listened to exactly what my problem was, and explained to me how they were going to diagnose the problem and/or solve it before doing any actual work.  Once they started, the team (three people came) worked together like a well-oiled machine.  One was in the room with diagnostics, one was at the fuse box looking for possible problems there, and the third went into the crawlspace beneath our house to look at the physical wiring.  Once the problem was found (there was a faulty wire beneath the house that had come loose from the junction box), it was fixed and tested within minutes and another full diagnostic was done to make sure there were no other possible issues.  They cleaned up after themselves very neatly.  They also replaced the light switch with a dimmer switch at no extra cost!  Well within my budget, and came in even lower than their original (FREE) estimate!  I would highly recommend this company to anyone in the Bergen County area.
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New boiler install
Removal of cast Iron to PVC.
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.3(
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was really under the gun due to a prior Architectural firm not performing their duties per building plan codes. Not only were the plans incomplete but the City Plan Reviewer states(The Worst plans he’s ever seen) they will not make adjustments unless there is an additional charge for Thousands. Evaluation’s saved my clients and drew our project per code, along with Engineering in less time then they quoted. I highly recommended them, Especially Kirsten. You went above and beyond trying to coordinate this project. The staff was very professional and I will use them on all my projects. Sincerely, Frank B BCM Builders"
Charcoal Residential
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by23%of homeowners
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Palmer Construction
3.7(
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We did not want to leave a very large, very dead tree standing in our yard over the winter. The tree overhung the garage and a storage shed and measured 11 feet in circumference. We had someone cut it down thinking we could remove the wood ourselves. It proved too much. One cut piece was the main trunk measuring 12 feet long with the widest part 11 feet around.
We called Tand L Construction on Fri., Sept. 13th. Leonard came out on his lunch hour the same day to give us an estimate. He said he would be there Wed. morning, Sept. 18th. Neighbors reported they arrived early Wed. The job took 21/2 days.
We were out of town Sept. 17, 18, 19. We left them a check. We were not there to supervise. The job was huge. We had never used Tand L before.
They did a terrific job. I could not recommend them highly enough.
We felt that they did not charge enough in relation to the difficulty and the time involved so we added to the $300.00.
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
DLL Associates/Architects, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Being in business for over 3 years it is DLL Associates/Architects, LLC mission we make the home you live in the house of your dreams. DLL Associates/Architects, LLC specializes in Architecture in general. We deliver quality workmanship for your home or business. DLL Associates/Architects, LLC can help you achieve all the goals that you and your family desire. Tell us what you want, and how you want it. We design almost anything that you can think of. Give us the basics and we will make it come true.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Weger Architects, LLC
0.0(
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Weger Architects, LLC has been in business for nearly 20 years in the Maine / New Hampshire seacoast region.\n\nPlease view my website WegerArchitects.com for a complete resume, photos of projects, and an explanation of how we work with our clients. There is also a list of satisfied customers. \n\nFrom the very beginning of a project I make sure that I involve my clients in all aspects of the design and building process so that you will feel 100% comfortable with having chosen me as your architect. It is all about you being totally satisfied with the finished project, so I always go above and beyond my customer�s expectations and specifications. \n\nPlease contact me at Weger Architects today so that you and we can get started in the exciting process of creating your dream project.\n

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Waite Drafting & Design
5.0(
1
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

With over 8 years of experience the designer industry, Waite Drafting & Design is your industry leader in Charleston and all the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. As a family owned & operated business, you can trust we will treat your project as we would treat our own. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not finish working until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Back Bay, Portland, ME- Addition
Abbot, ME- New House
On the Boards- Design Development- Barn House
On the Boards- Design Development- Clerestory
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

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.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.

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