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Avatar for Marsh Contracting
Marsh Contracting
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Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! Prior to the work Bob was prompt to respond to my emails. Bob showed up on time and was fully prepared. His work was thorough (paying attention to detail), consistent, and completed the work in a timely manner. In addition, Bob was courteous and helpful in answering any questions. I would hire Bob again in the future for needed work, as well as, I would recommend Bob to customers."
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Beam Engineering LLC
5.0(
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Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I canâ t recommend Ali enough! A neighbor recommended Ali after another structural engineer was five weeks late getting us our plan. I called Ali on a Friday and he told me he could come out on Saturday to measure and have the plans ready by Monday. He was positive, responsive, and went above and beyond answering all of my questions! It was such a great experience working with him."
Dearborn Home Addition
Dearborn Home Addition
Dearborn Home Addition
Dearborn Home Addition
3D Drawings

+9

Response time1 day
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Superior Home Building LLC
4.2(
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Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jared and his team are amazing! Their work is top notch, everything went great, and smooth. Jared is probably the most genuine contractor I've ever met. I refer him to everyone. Thank you Jared"
Basement Golf Room Simulator
Basement Golf Room Simulator
Basement Golf Room Simulator
Basement Golf Room Simulator
Basement Golf Room Simulator

+31

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Dwight M Herdrich, Architecture + Design
5.0(
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Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Dwight was great to work with! He designed the perfect house for my family. He took my requirements and designed my dream home. I couldn’t be happier!"
Great room featuring Timberframing, open joist ceiling and shiplap interior paneling
New addition front entry - road side
View from water of newly renovated house and boat house
In-town Addition
Exterior view facing water

+113

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
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Serving Birmingham, MI 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%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lifetime Design Company
4.3(
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Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My Husband and I , had Dustin design our dream home that we were getting ready to build. Dustin was professional, very knowledgeable, and very easy to talk too. He made the drafting part a very easy and fun experience!! We would recommend him to any of our friends and family!!! We are excited to start our journey on our cabin with Dustin!!!!"
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Perennial Management
5.0(
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Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

"Perennial Management LLC is a great, licensed full-service residential contracting business. Their customer service, attention to detail, and timeliness are impeccable. I have nothing but good things to say about them."
Response time2 days
Response rate92%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The National Association of Home Builders requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a sinking foundation, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

No, squeaky floors do not always mean there is structural damage. The noise is often caused by friction from issues like loose floorboards, gaps between the subfloor and joists, or loose subflooring. While many squeaks are harmless, persistent or worsening noise could indicate a more severe problem. If you notice other signs of structural damage—such as soft or sagging floors, cracks running from the wall to the ceiling, or horizontal cracks in your foundation—it's best to have a professional inspect your floor to determine the root cause.

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.

If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.

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