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APEX Drafting LLC
3.9(
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Nelson, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. \nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. \nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. \nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

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Terraform Development & Design LLC
4.0(
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Nelson, NE 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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D & J Farley Construction
4.9(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Nelson, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Specialize in remodeling and additions. Bathrooms, kitchens, family rooms, drywall, decks, tile and floors. It can be as simple as replacing a door to a complete addition on your existing home office or cabin. Retired military, believe in quality over quantity 'it's your dream I am building'. I have been building and remodeling since 2002 after retiring from the military

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SKB Drafting and Design, LLC
4.9(
5
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Nelson, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Located in Stockton, KS., we have the ability to remotely work on projects across the United States, you will receive the same excellent quality and service from us no matter where you live. \nWith todays technology - I can easily work with you and/or your General Contractor from anywhere in the Country... \n \n**Ability to video conference through multiple platforms.** \n \n28 YEARS EXPERIENCE \nArchitectural Design \n- New Construction and Renovations \n- ADUs (New or Garage Conversions) \nCommercial \n- MEP \n- Tenant Improvements \n- New Build Architectural \nIndustrial \n- Power Plant, Refinery and Chemical Plant experience \n- Electrical Design \n \nAND MUCH MUCH MORE!!! \[email protected] \n

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.3(
38
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Nelson, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was really under the gun due to a prior Architectural firm not performing their duties per building plan codes. Not only were the plans incomplete but the City Plan Reviewer states(The Worst plans he’s ever seen) they will not make adjustments unless there is an additional charge for Thousands. Evaluation’s saved my clients and drew our project per code, along with Engineering in less time then they quoted. I highly recommended them, Especially Kirsten. You went above and beyond trying to coordinate this project. The staff was very professional and I will use them on all my projects. Sincerely, Frank B BCM Builders"
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by23%of homeowners
3RD DIMENSIONS
New to Angi
Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Nelson, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

3rd Dimensions LCC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Structural Engineering FAQs, answered by experts

While concrete walls do not need to "breathe" in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

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