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Evolution Drafting
3.6(
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving Mears, 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
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Lifetime Design Company
4.3(
4
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Mears, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Lifetime Design Company is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Ascended Constructions
New to Angi
ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Mears, MI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

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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Terraform Development & Design LLC
New to Angi
ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Mears, MI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Terraform Development & Design LLC, delivers expert permit-ready architectural plans and drafting services nationwide. With 8+ years of experience and hundreds of clients across all 50 states, we create code-compliant residential and commercial construction documents that get approved fast and built right.\nFrom site plans, floor plans, elevations, structural & foundation drawings to MEP coordination, full construction sets, 3D renderings, interior design, solar PV layouts, and precise material takeoffs - we handle it all. Fast 4-6 week turnaround, 3 design revisions included, free revisions for city redline changes, transparent pricing (starts at $2,000), and direct partnerships with licensed engineers for stamps in every state.

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Evolution Drafting
3.3(
38
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Mears, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was looking for someone to handle blueprints and engineering for a home in the Florida Keys. Having built homes before, I’m familiar with the process and already had some sketches with a few changes I wanted to make. I found Evolution Drafting online, and Kristine walked me through everything clearly. Lindsey was assigned to my project after a quick introduction and a follow up she was AMAZING to say the least! The initial drawings were excellent, and any changes I requested were completed within days. Compared to another project that took nearly a year, this was incredibly fast and detailed. My wife and I are very impressed. I highly recommend Evolution Drafting LLC—ask for Lindsey on your project. Truly top shelf!!"
Charcoal Residential
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by23%of homeowners
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Bezaleel Designs
5.0(
2
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Mears, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"We recently had the pleasure of designing our retirement home with Tom of Bezaleel Designs. Through the entire process Tom was friendly, highly professional, collaborative, and so fun to work with! He carefully listened to our vision and dreams for the home and heard everything we said. He offered suggestions and recommendations along the way and ultimately designed exactly what we were looking for. We truly have a beautiful and impressive home design. We have just begun the construction process and more than once have reached back out to Tom for minor tweaks to the plan. Each and every time he promptly and happily responds. We couldn?t be more happy with the entire experience of working with Tom from Bezaleel Designs. We would recommend him every time. He more than exceeded our expectations!"
Ludington Craftsman
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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E.T. Vermurlen & Associates Architecture, Inc.
1.0(
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Architect

Serving Mears, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

After 30 years in this business, I have had clients tell me again and again that until they worked with me, they never really knew what an Architect could do for them. ***Please feel free to visit our website located at the link above. \n\nIf you are planning a remodel or addition, let me help you -- my experience and skill allow me to see not only the big picture, but help you understand and deal with all the details that are part of that vision. The biggest key is to meet face-to-face, both with you visiting my office and me visiting your property. We will establish a partnership, and ultimately end up with a successful project that meets all of your goals.\n\nE.T. Vermurlen & Associates Architecture, Inc., based in Grand Rapids, MI Vermurlen & Associates combines substantial practical experience with abundant imagination and energy. Headed by Ed Vermurlen, Vermurlen & Associates offers a wide array of services that include new building design, historic row house and apartment renovation, country and suburban home modernization, and office design.\n\nBlending energy and imagination with detailed practical knowledge of materials, contexts, and possibilities, Vermurlen & Associates, guides clients carefully through each phase of a project from inception and drawing through construction and interior design.\n\nWe value simplicity of design, use, and material. Defined by light and form, our design engages the natural and the man made through proportion, function and composition.\n\nVermurlen & associates is committed to helping clients envision possibilities and shape ideas. Applying pragmatic experience to site, context, and materials, we advise clients every step of the way; from planning to budget, to finished product, and day-to-day construction.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing.

The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:

  • Do you have experience working in my specific area?

  • Do you have professional indemnity insurance?

  • What will your structural report cover?

  • Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?

  • How long have you been in business?

  • Do you have a list of customer references?

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.

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