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Dwight M Herdrich, Architecture + Design
5.0(
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Serving South Haven, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We loved working with Dwight! We have had the opportunity to work with him on both residential (our home) and commercial projects and couldn't be happier with the results. At home, he helped us to make our dream a reality. His designs were creative and well thought-out and his consultations before and during the construction were VERY helpful. We hope to work with him again soon!"
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
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
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Serving South Haven, 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%
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Lifetime Design Company
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Serving South Haven, MI and surrounding areas

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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
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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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LakeStreet Architecture
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Serving South Haven, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

LakeStreet Architecture, Scott D. Lee, AIA, principal has provided architectural solutions from Arcadia, Michigan since 2005. With 23 years experience practicing architecture, we are committed to provide creative, responsible design solutions for your home or business that are aligned with your budget. What ever the size and scope of the project,residential, commercial, large, small, simple or complex, we are inspired by the challenge of finding creative, responsible solutions for our clients. Come experience great design with us! Call me today. There is no charge for our initial consultation. Call us. Let's design something great together!

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Ascended Constructions
New to Angi

Serving South Haven, MI 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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CBI Design Professionals
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Serving South Haven, 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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Foundation Specialist, LLC
4.2(
38
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Serving South Haven, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They worked hard and got the job finished ahead of schedule. It was so loud, there were several men here for four days, our yard beside the house was completely destroyed but that was totally necessary to complete the job. They consulted with us about changes and progress. The only thing we were not pleased about was they left empty pop bottles in the yard but, perhaps, they meant to clean them all up on the last day. We cleaned them up each day."
Basement repair
Basement repair
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Additional Photos
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+5

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

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?

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

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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