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Tiderunner Engineering & Design PC
4.7(
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ArchitectDesigner - BuildingArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Brightwaters, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I couldn't have expected a better service, and that's after using several engineers in the tri-state for past work. This engineer also goes above and beyond. He is meticulous, honest and very responsive. He was truly a pleasure to deal with. I will absolutely be using him again, and I wholeheartedly recommend him.
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39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Homes & Beyond Design Center Corp
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Designer - Building

Serving Brightwaters, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Working with Gretter is amazing. Very dedicated and always available. She designed an amazing layout and was with us through out the process, selecting paint colors, furniture, house layout. We gave the job of contractor to her husband, Miguel. And the team did an amazing job together. The crew at our house was very professional, on time and leaving a clean plus organized space daily upon leaving. Highly recommended!!!"
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Full House Design.

+6

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Starkie Brothers Landscaping Inc
4.9(
41
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Brightwaters, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John is a joy to work with. He is knowledgeable, pleasant and hard working. He has a great sense of landscape design. His team is skilled, pleasant, and very talented. I plan on doing more projects with them."
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+5

Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arthur DeRosa Building and Remodeling
4.7(
13
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Designer - BuildingArchitectArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Brightwaters, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Arthur gave us a fair and competitive estimate and was able to start work quickly thereafter. He and his team did an excellent job gutting and totally remodeling two bathrooms and a closet as well as redoing some of the wood flooring, moving vents, and moving hallways. Arthur himself was at the home everyday and did the important work himself. He also went the extra mile in helping us with small projects around the major project as they came up. He was extremely responsive in provided us with timely updates. When complications occurred (due to the house having not been renovated in 40 years) he was clear and helpful in keeping the project on schedule. He was extremely honest and I trusted him to be alone in my house for weeks on end with his team. I would/plan to work with Arthur again in the future for my home renovation projects."
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+20

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bouler Pfluger Architects, P.C.
5.0(
4
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ArchitectDesigner - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Brightwaters, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent quality and great customer service. Very thorough with explanation of what is needed to complete this project. Still working with Nicholas on the building plans for my 2nd story deck but everything is moving well."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.6(
119
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Brightwaters, NY 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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Architects questions, answered by experts

A structural engineer's report provides a professional assessment of a property's structural condition. It typically includes an evaluation of the foundation, key structural elements like roof trusses, floor joists, studs, beams, and rafters. The report will also contain a detailed description of the engineer's findings, often supported by photographs, and provide recommendations to correct any identified issues. Depending on the scope of the inspection, it might also include an assessment of property drainage, potential issues from environmental conditions like extreme weather or tree placement, and an estimated time and cost for any recommended repairs.

Open floor plans can come with drawbacks—mainly the lack of privacy and noise dampening. Walls act as an important barrier for traveling sounds, meaning in an open floor plan you could hear your dishwasher running while sitting in your living room. Storage limitations and separation of activities (for example, keeping the kid’s playroom away from the dining room) are other reasons some homeowners are opting out of an open floor plan.

Consulting the architect of your house is not the best way to determine when it was built. Many homes are built by developers or builders, so there may not be a specific architect to track down—especially if you have a very old house. Instead, it’s best to rely on local government records.

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

The design phase varies by project size and complexity; initial ideas can take weeks, while extensive plans may extend to months for complete detailing.

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