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Medina Design & Development Group
4.9(
59
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Engineer - Structural

Serving East Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Juan Medina is an exceptional engineer. He helped me design a dormer, house structure and was my inspector for DOB from start to finish. He is competent, generous, and professional all throughout. He made the entire process as simple and painless as possible. A reasonable and trustworthy engineer is hard to find and I would encourage anyone to use Juan Medinaâ s services."
New Main Beam
New Header
Existing Header
Existing Main Beam
Existing Header

+12

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZS Design Architect
5.0(
13
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving East Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"I'm absolutely delighted with the transformation Architect Zach Schweter brought to my house. His masterful touch seamlessly combined aesthetics and functionality, resulting in a space that's both visually stunning and highly practical. The attention to detail in every aspect of the design is truly commendable. Zach's innovative ideas and expertise turned my kitchen into a true masterpiece. From the initial concept to the final execution, his team displayed remarkable professionalism and creativity. I'm beyond satisfied with his work and wholeheartedly recommend him for anyone seeking an architect who excels at turning dreams into reality."
Finished Kitchen
After front elevation
After Front View
After front view
Existing ugly duckling front view

+88

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Advant Engineering, Inc.
5.0(
98
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Engineer - Structural

Serving East Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Louis was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. As a structural engineer he was able to evaluate the homeâ s foundation on top of the traditional home inspection, which was exactly what we needed. Highly recommended"
Church Inspection
Basemen Shoring up
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Advant Engineering, Inc.
5.0(
98
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Engineer - Structural

Serving East Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

ADVANT ENGINEERING is a licensed and professional home and building inspection company. We are available for residential/commercial inspections and engineering analysis, & foundation and structural repair. Our company owner, Louis Csak, as a licensed engineer & home inspector (Bx. Science, Carnegie Mellon) in New York and Connecticut.

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Permit Architects
4.9(
7
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving East Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Working with Esther and my account manager, Martha, was a real pleasure. Our informative conversations never felt rushed, and replies ro my emails were thoughtful and comprehensive--If occasionally somewhat delayed. The professional co-op set allowed my project to breeze through board approval. Highly recommend!"
Basement
Kitchen
Dining room
Park Slope Multi-Family
Brooklyn Condominiums

+49

Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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James Phillip Golden Architect
4.8(
5
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving East Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

High end architect specializing in making a house feel like home!\nI make people’s dream homes a reality. There is nothing more satisfying to me then improving the quality of life for my clients and giving them a house that they are able to make into their homes.\nI have been a licensed architect since 2015 and am currently registered in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Maine and Massachusetts. With my NCARB certificate I am able, if necessary, to obtain reciprocal licensure throughout the country in a short time period. \n\nI am inspired by our local built environment, humble materials, classical building forms and traditional building details. I have a strong interest in the reinterpretation of classical building forms, blended with contemporary open floor plans. \nI have a stronger interest in helping to guide my clients to ways of improving the quality of their lives through adapting the built environment to meet their needs.

Main front facade
Pool deck
Main staircase open to den beyond
Master bathroom
Great room opens to kitchen with double islands

+93

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

If you’re building new construction or adding onto your existing home, hiring a structural engineer is not only worth it but it’s probably required by your local building department. Structural engineers will ensure you aren’t making your home unsafe in the building process, which is crucial from a safety perspective but also a legal one. It’s also worth hiring a structural engineer if you’re making changes to structural components, like removing a load-bearing wall.

Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren’t uneven across the gap, and don’t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don’t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.

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)

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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