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Tiderunner Engineering & Design PC
4.6(
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Serving South Setauket, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Very personal and professional Lou is not your "typical" engineer. He is very knowledgeable and informative on the latest standards for elevating homes on the south shore. From helical piles, to monolithic foundations with flood vents Lou has been working with us directly on all our mitigation options while providing us with the perfect structural plans for our home. 
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19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Tiderunner Engineering and Design PC
4.6(
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Serving South Setauket, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Having to conform to town requirements for a pool and deck, I chose Tiderunner and Engineering to prepare detailed plans Owner Louis came to the job site analyzing the requirements He prepared detailed plans in a very timely manner I was delighted with his service I would recommend this vendor"
 Garage Conversion & Exte
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 After Addition
After Addition
Response time2 days
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arthur DeRosa Building and Remodeling
4.7(
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Serving South Setauket, NY and surrounding areas

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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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Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
MGT Construction, Corp.
4.1(
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Serving South Setauket, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I have used HomeWork for several different projects in the last two years including a full bathroom restoration, a pergola restoration, a custom stair banister and a custom fireplace surround. The owner Steve Kaplan is very professional, always friendly and reasonable. He staffs each project with a team of highly skilled professionals with the right skillset for the specific project and his prices are competitive when compared to others. I highly recommend Steve and his team."
Greenport Second Floor Addition
Orient Complete Ground up House
Greenport Complete Ground Up House
Kitchen Remodeling Project
Orient Complete House Build - Bathrooms

+172

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.5(
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Serving South Setauket, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evolution design worked with me on designing and addition for a 100 and 5 year old house. We worked on the dimensions of the addition Plus the materials. Evolution understood the local zoning which was amazing that they knew that. We have not started construction. And evolution can help pull the permits and I'm considering them for that as well. All in all it was a long project but it was done efficiently, working with several of the staff an the departments."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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James Phillip Golden Architect
4.8(
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Serving South Setauket, 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

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing.

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

Most structural engineers offer free quotes, regardless of the size of the job. For simple inspections when buying or selling a home, engineers typically charge a flat fee that may be based solely on your home’s foundation type and square footage. For larger projects, like new construction and major home renovations, an engineer will either perform an analysis of your project and site and provide you with a formal estimate, or they will do a more in-depth assessment and in-person site inspection before coming up with a per-hour or per-project cost estimate. In most cases, the estimate is free.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

You need to hire a structural engineer when building or modifying any component with a structural load in your home. Common situations where you would need a structural engineer include home inspections when buying or selling a home, investigating possible issues with your foundation, beams, load-bearing walls, or chimneys, breaking ground on a new home or structure on your property, and renovating an old part of your home that could threaten any structural integrity. Home additions and bump-outs also require an engineer.

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