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Reviewed in March 2025
A big shout out to Brandon M. my lawn Technician / Engineer. Brandon is a profession who take pride in his work and has great work ethic which is hard to come by in today's workplace. I highly recommend Experigreen lawn Care.
ExperiGreen Lawn Care - Top Lawn
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Reviewed in June 2024
The CertaPro paint crew did a very good job painting the exterior of my home. I changed the paint colors and the painters did a consistent job, with no areas appearing lighter or darker than others. I didnâ t find any overspray on windows, or other structures in my yard. The crew arrived on...
CertaPro Painters of Reno
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Reviewed in October 2023
Robert and his crew were amazing. They were polite, professional, all around Godly men. Communication throughout the process was clear, seamless and transparent. Robert showed up on time for the quote and removal. His team ensured no outside structures were impacted, logs were cut to manageable...
Eager Beaver Arbor Specialists
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Reviewed in September 2023
This place was awesome! Beth was super nice and patient in trying to help me pick out coordinating fabrics for 2 chairs from their huge selection. Al's staff also took the time to try and fix a small structural problem with the chair so there wasn't a gap between the chair and the footrest...
Al's Upholstery Inc
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Reviewed in September 2023
Excellent replacement window company to work with. The installation crew were some of the best tradesmen that I have worked with. Very professional and cleaned up thoroughly before leaving on the last day of the project. Would highly recommend WindowPro to anyone thinking about replacement...
WindowPro
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Reviewed in September 2022
Mr. Sheppard helped inspect a home for us. We were first time home buyers and therefore did not know what to look for. Mr. Sheppard was outstanding and thorough. He spent several hours combing over the house and then gave us a summary as well as an opportunity to answer questions. He walked...
Quality Michigan Home Inspections & Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
April 2021, Sales Rep, Monica met with us and walked us through the product, the company and, timeline for installation. August 7, Cody and Sebastian showed up at 8:30 AM (in Florida?). Both men were extremely polite, professional and efficient. The 3 high impact windows were installed...
Florida Window Geeks, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
Highly recommended! True professionals. Simon answered the phone the 1st time I called and was able to provide an estimate over the phone. The day of installation they showed up on time and even gave a courtesy call 30 minutes prior. They cleaned up everything before they left. We had 700...
Simon Professional Flooring
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Reviewed in May 2020
The work team was very dedicated and professional, I am very satisfied with the project since it gives me peace; knowing that my home is structurally strong again. thanks for everything HOME SPEC BASEMENT FIX, I definitely recommend your business.
HomeSpec
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Reviewed in August 2017
I purchased a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox LT from Georges Used Cars, Brownstown, MI. When I initially went into Georges, I really thought it was a first class operation from the way I was treated. The first car I thought I was going to purchase was a 2015 Jeep. I thought I was told it had 5600 miles...
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Stone, marble, and brick are common building materials of Neoclassical architecture, though you will also find wood flooring and a range of natural stone tiles. Since several home styles fall under Neoclassical architects' umbrella, a range of building materials—including traditional wood framing—will make an appearance.

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

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.

A few hours for inspection, with a detailed report following in a week.

Dormers must be able to bear the load of their own construction and the added window. The style of the dormer, however, will determine where the weight loads onto your home's structure. A gable dormer bears the weight on the side walls whereas a shed dormer bears it on the front walls.

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