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AFM Inspections & Engineering, PLLC
4.7(
47
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Engineer - StructuralArchitectArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving East Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We had 2-3 years of constant road work as a result of storm Sandy (gas line and water line replacement) and there was a crack that expanded over time in the living area on the second floor. We needed to know if it was structural or cosmetic. Anthony arrived on time and began to examine the crack as well as take measurements to determine any significant changes. He was familiar with the land issues in this area, which I appreciated. He explained as he went along and also went to every room in the home and outside for any other evidence of cracks. He was extremely thorough in his inspection and advised how to correct the issue. In addition he also gave tips regarding procedures for any renovations on the property which was extremely helpful. There was a fee for the inspection and an additional fee for a written report. I would definitely hire again if I have any issues."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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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."
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+12

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
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Advant Engineering, Inc.
5.0(
100
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Engineer - Structural

Serving East Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Mr. Csak as a consultant to advise me on structural improvements for my home. He did an excellent job. He had a very organized approach. We walked the exterior of the property first and along the way he pointed out all the key issues. Then we did the same with the interior. Louis didn’t just focus on the site of the proposed improvements but he evaluated the entire property, so that he could give me reasoned, detailed advice about my project. He understood the big picture, but he also got down on his hands and knees to take very precise measurements, when necessary. He was very focused on my safety in the home and made sure to test for radon, even though that was outside the scope of the engagement. Since Louis is a professional, licensed engineer you are getting someone with deep technical expertise who also has years of practical applications. Louis is very honest and forthright. He is a true pleasure to work with and I would use him again. I recommend him most highly."
Church Inspection
Foundation Shoring
Recommended by89%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
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Blackstone Engineering, PLLC
5.0(
4
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Engineer - Structural

Serving East Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Perry from Blackstone Engineering was the engineer for our home project which involved DOB and Landmark plans and permits. He handled all aspects of creating plans, getting approvals, site inspections and project start and closure. Perry listened closely to our goals for the project, offering design ideas, stopping by to confirm work was going well and contractors were following plans and permit rules. Perry was very personable and sensitive to our needs and we are very happy with the final result."
Response time1 day
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James Phillip Golden Architect
4.8(
5
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

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

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

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.

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