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Evolution Drafting
3.2(
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Serving Onondaga, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lifetime Design Company
4.3(
4
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Serving Onondaga, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

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
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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CBI Design Professionals
5.0(
10
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Serving Onondaga, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

"I'm currently located in another state than the work is to be completed and Robert Clarke gave me a full written report for work needed. Very professional, courtous and listened to my wants and needs."
Orchard Lake Residence
Huntington Woods Residence
 Front Elevation
Eliptical Stair
Rochester Residence

+27

Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.3(
38
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Serving Onondaga, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a fantastic experience working with this drafting firm. From the very first phone call, Kirsten?our drafting consultant? was clear, professional, and incredibly helpful. She explained the entire process in detail and made sure all of my questions were answered up front, which gave me immediate confidence in the team. This firm partnered with engineers and architects to get the best quote for me on a stamp for my plans after they did an exceptional job on drawing the prints that met all the requirements for permitting. Their coordination and attention to detail made the process very simple on my end. If you are looking for a highly capable drafting firm that knows how to get things done right, I highly recommend them!"
Charcoal Residential
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by23%of homeowners
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Bezaleel Designs
5.0(
2
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Serving Onondaga, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

My intentions with Bezaleel Designs are:\n\n1. To create a company based on the Word of God (the 66 books of the Old and New Testament commonly referred to as “The Bible”). This special Book alone contains the necessary and sufficient truths for this life and the life to come. (II Timothy 3:16-17)\n2. To give the “First Fruits” to trusted charities and organizations (Proverbs 3:9)\n3. To provide custom residential designs and services at an affordable price\n4. To use, promote, and support open source software for budding professionals on a budget\n5. To create appealing and inspiring designs\n\nShould you choose to trust me with your business, I hope to make your experience enjoyable and rewarding!\n\nAccepts Cash & Personal and Certified Checks\n\nDeposits Required \n\n

Ludington Craftsman
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Bruce McCullen Architect
2.8(
10
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Serving Onondaga, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

"I've only just started the project and so its too early to give a comprehensive review. I would however venture to say that so far so excellent! Bruce is an extremely experienced and knowledgable architect and it shows. He is also an honest, decent and very respectable gentleman. The kind of friend that you just enjoy sharing your ideas with and getting their opinion. He also brings many out-of-the-box ideas to the table, most of which I accepted. I have an extremely challenging (steel building) design task to be completed and I'm looking forward to seeing Bruce's work."
 Front elevation
New lake elevation
 Fitzgerald - Lake Elevation
714 E Grand River - Street View
 Bauer - Lake View

+72

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

No, it’s not legal for unlicensed individuals to conduct structural calculations for buildings or building repairs. Not only do licensing requirements prevent DIYers from tackling this project, but mistakes can also be extremely dangerous and put your property and anyone inside or near it at risk of severe injury or even death. You should always hire a licensed and certified local structural engineer to make structural calculations.

The costs depend on the type of wood, labor, roofing material, permits, and whether additional storage or enclosed walls are included.

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

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.

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