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StructuralMD
4.7(
153
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Union City, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"After calling StructuralMD and confirming that this service was what we needed, an appointment was quickly set up and George (Chief Engineer) showed up on time. He closely inspected the area in question and provided a great deal of detail regarding his findings. George answered every question we had and spent whatever time required to provide additional guidance, suggestions and tips. His inspection confirmed that there were no structural issues, and helped us prepare to hire a contractor to complete the (non-structural) work that we originally sought. He also urged us to contact him again to ask any other questions that might have. A professional outfit with excellent customer service!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Joseph Primiano Architect
4.8(
25
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Union City, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+5

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cigano Engineering LLC
5.0(
11
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Draftsperson/CADDEngineer - Structural

Serving Union City, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+15

Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
127
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Union City, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am having a full master bath and kitchen remodel done with new layouts in both rooms and knocking out a wall. Evolution worked with me to quickly get a drawing done of the new layouts so that the contractor could get started on the project. They made sure to include me in the process so that the design would be done exactly as my wife and I envisioned. They communicated effectively throughout the process and were always courteous and professional. I recommend them to anyone with drafting needs."
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+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Blackstone Engineering, PLLC
5.0(
3
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Union City, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal \nresponsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. \nAccurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true \nprofessionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make \ntheir concerns the basis of our business.

Response time1 day
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NextEdge Builders & Estimators Corp.
5.0(
4
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Union City, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had the pleasure of collaborating with Nextedge Estimators on a significant construction project, and I am thoroughly impressed with their expertise and professionalism. From the outset, their team demonstrated a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in construction cost estimation. Nextedge Estimators provided a detailed and accurate estimate, which was crucial for our budgeting and planning processes. Their ability to break down complex project requirements into clear, concise cost components was invaluable. The transparency and thoroughness of their work allowed us to make informed decisions, ensuring that our project remained on track and within budget. I highly recommend Nextedge Estimators to any construction company seeking reliable and accurate estimation services."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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Structural Engineering FAQs, answered by experts

All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.

Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as “crawl space foundations,” but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation. 

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.

A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.

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.

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