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StructuralMD
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Franklin Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"We recently completed a project with Lallygone to remove 3 columns from my basement. The entire experience from scheduling a consultation with the engineer to completion of the job was seamless. The team is knowledgeable, courteous and very professional. I strongly recommend them for replacing lally columns or any structural improvements in existing or new homes. George thanks for your honest recommendations, Chris for your in-depth inspection and detailed explanation & Lena for managing it end to end.. thanks for the wonderful experience."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
ML Architecture, LLC
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Franklin Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"It was a pleasure working with Mirek on this project. He did an excellent job listening to my ideas, but also had his input on his own vision. You can tell heâ s a very experienced architect. Iâ m glad my contractor recommended him and I will definitely be using him in the future again!"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Joseph Primiano Architect
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Franklin Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Joe designed a beautiful family room addition to expand our Cape Cod style home. His design integrated the new room beautifully into the existing house and it looks like it was always there.  All of the builders who bid on his design remarked how detailed and complete his plans were. I would use him again without hesitation. A really good architect and a heck of a nice guy.
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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RAB Architects
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Architect

Serving Franklin Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Came to my project site quick and gave me a detailed description of what will be done , and also gave advice on how to help with the project like designing it for a budget friendly price for when we hire contractors to do the job , he had the architect plans drawn and approved asap with no flaws or re dos , the plans were approved right away at the town hall permits , couldn’t be happier and the price was no where close to what others were wanting to charge for less service and help, he stayed and helped us design our rental kitchen and bathroom with his ideas and it just made sense to use his design , you can tell he’s experienced and knowledgeable, and agian the price is best you’ll find , 5 stars will definitely use when I need an architect again."
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Response time2 days
Response rate99%
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Cigano Engineering LLC
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Draftsperson/CADDEngineer - Structural

Serving Franklin Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cigano identified a number of important changes to my architectural drawings to strengthen my structure (a car port). The changes recommended and implemented to my plans ensured my Town would issue a building permit. The Town had rejected my initial drawings and required its review and approval by a structural engineer or architect. Cigano really came through and its owner was easy to work with and highly professional. I would highly recommend Cigano."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Vincent C.Graziano, AIA LLC
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Architect

Serving Franklin Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Customers say: Quick response

"I had a very good experience working with Vince. He did the drawings for a master bedroom suite addition to my home, as well as an addition to our ktichen for a breakfast/dining nook. He was very thorough and my contractor had no problems with the drawings, so far. Hopefully, the work will be starting in the coming weeks."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Franklin Lakes, NJ 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."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Paradigm Architecture
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Franklin Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Customers say: True professional

"Anthony -- and the entire team at Paradigm Architecture -- are consummate professionals. They took their time to carefully listen to my needs and then expertly created a plan to satisfy them. Anthony has extensive knowledge in design, construction, and zoning laws. He used this experience to consistently find innovative and elegant solutions for my project. His entire team is highly competent and always go above and beyond for their clients. From drafting detailed construction plans to promptly responding to planning queries, they are extremely customer-oriented and make the entire process seamless and enjoyable. For these reasons, I enthusiastically recommend Paradigm Architecture to anyone looking for dedicated and knowledgeable architects."
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Structural Engineering FAQs, answered by experts

Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

  • Fire-resistant

  • Unaffected by pests

  • Longer-lasting

  • Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

Signs of structural damage include foundation cracks, roof leaks, bouncy floors, crumbling concrete, and cracked or leaning chimneys. Structural damage can make itself apparent in various ways, and sometimes, there may not be obvious signs. Inspect your foundation and roof annually to stay ahead of potentially serious structural problems. 

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

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