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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Ithaca, NY 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."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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James Phillip Golden Architect
4.8(
5
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

"neat clean perfect fair price super friendly and always good attitude. Highly recommend them 100%"
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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iBLUPRINTS
5.0(
1
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Simply snap a few pictures using your own phone, and email them to us!! We turn your pictures and ideas into construction documents. Virtually walk through your addition before its even started, just like on your favorite TV shows! \n\nWe are currently serving CT, MA, NH, NY, VT, NJ, PA, TX and TN. \n\nALL GREAT PROJECTS START WITH GREAT PLANS

Response time2 hrs
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Northshore Engineering and Design
4.9(
5
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Draftsperson/CADDEngineer - Structural

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Northshore responded quickly to our inquiry and was able to complete the structural analysis we needed within a week. We received our report quickly. Everything was thorough and professional."
Chalet
Chalet
Chalet
Colonial
Colonial

+29

Response time1 day
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Building codes for spiral staircases will vary by your location. Most local codes will specify minimum tread width, riser height, handrail requirements, and headroom. These standards help ensure safety and accessibility for all users. Always check local codes before you begin the installation to ensure compliance and avoid costly modifications or fines.

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. 

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