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ZS Design Architect
5.0(
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Serving Scarsdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Plans were drawn up in a timely manner without errors. I especially appreciated Zack's ability to offer design advice and services as well. Pricing was on budget with no hidden fees or up-charges."
Finished Kitchen
After front elevation
After Front View
After front view
Existing ugly duckling front view

+88

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SI Design
4.4(
91
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Serving Scarsdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sid has been a pleasure to work with. He's knowledgeable, responds very quickly and is enormously helpful. My husband and I hired Sid to help us through a building permit application process and he made a challenging process smooth and easy. When we discovered a structural issue during the project, Sid was extremely flexible and helped us to solve the issue fast enough so as not to delay our construction timeline. We would hire Sid again in a second for any other architectural needs."
 Chappaqua front
 Chappaqua entry hall
 Chappaqua kitchen
 Scarsdale Front
 Scarsdale Rear Facade

+27

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Thomas J Curro Architect, P.C.
4.4(
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Serving Scarsdale, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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Offers commercial services

""Thomas J Curro Architect PC over delivered and exceeded my expectations on a very complex residential project. I highly recommend him for any type of building project. His firm's design expertise and customer service is outstanding!""
3rd Story - Front
Retail Store
 3rd Story in Glen Oaks, NY
 Assisted Living - Queens, NY
3rd Story - Side

+12

Response time1 day
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Cutler Architects
5.0(
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Serving Scarsdale, NY and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"Doug Cutler is a very professional, experienced architect who was incredibly responsive. He has an engineer in-house, which made the process of our kitchen renovation even easier."
French Colonial
Modern Modular
Gambrel Colonial
Rye Beach Shingle
Mystic Shingle

+190

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
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Serving Scarsdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evolution Drafting did a great job modifying my existing plans and updating for Arizona codes and took care of the structural engineering as well."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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James Phillip Golden Architect
4.8(
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Serving Scarsdale, 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

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

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. 

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.

The process involves initial consultation, concept development, detailed planning, regulatory approvals, and integration of contractor work for project execution.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

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