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Betts Structural Engineering LLC
4.5(
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Serving Ottawa Hills, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was great. Josh Betts returned my call first thing the next morning, and he was at the property quickly (and on a Sunday). Josh was right on time for the walk-through with our contractor. We had the repair plans the following afternoon. Josh is clearly very knowledgeable. I would recommend Betts Structural with absolutely no hesitation."
Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.5(
99
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Serving Ottawa Hills, OH 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%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Veteran's Home Maintenance, LLC
4.3(
91
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Serving Ottawa Hills, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The workers were prompt. They were very professional and completed the project sooner than expected thus saving me money. I would highly recommend them."
Ramp
32 6x6x18 ft. post set 4 foot into a 5 foot hole.
Posts set into holes before concrete
Response time1 day
421 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
Ascended Constructions
New to Angi

Serving Ottawa Hills, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

We’re a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Peter J Kane Custom Builder, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Ottawa Hills, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

"The project went incredibly well.  The focus was a quality, appropriate renovation/addition on a 1930's federal house in Ann Arbor.  An architect was hired to design an appropriate renewal and replacement inside and out.  It was important that the builder could handle the scale and detail.  We couldn't be happier with the results.
In retrospect I am sure that there is no way that we could have renovated to this standard at this cost with any other builder.  Pete was the perfect choice for our project.  I am veryspecific about the level of quality and detail that I expect and Pete meets my requirements every time.  He does it with a cheerful problem solving attitude that is uncommon in the building trades.  Pete, and any of his co-workers, are a pleasure to have around the house.  He is dependable and extremely honest.
I know that Pete bids large jobs and small jobs.  That makes him somewhat unique as a contractor.  I am sure he brings the same level of workmanship to jobs much smaller than ours. I am equally sure he can manage a big project when contracted to do so.  My main take away is that high quality work at fair prices is rare in the construction field.  Pete’s company occupies a hard to find niche."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Diaz Property Solutions
4.4(
7
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Serving Ottawa Hills, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From start to finish I felt included and in the know about every step about the project. Needed new tile put up and it turned out beyond our imagination. So beautiful and gives everything a nice updated clean look! Will always give them a call when we need any home improvement jobs!"
nursery
Backyard Transformation
nursery
Backyard Transformation
nursery

+16

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Steve Shiley Unlimited Wood Designs
4.0(
8
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Serving Ottawa Hills, OH and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve is a true craftsman! A pleasure to work with. Receptive to any last minute changes I made and never got upset. He pays attention to all the details. I am so pleased with his work that I have already talk to him about some other projects that I want him to do for me."
The Nye house
Handicap ramp
New sink
Kitchen remodel
New home build

+118

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

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:

  • Do you have experience working in my specific area?

  • Do you have professional indemnity insurance?

  • What will your structural report cover?

  • Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?

  • How long have you been in business?

  • Do you have a list of customer references?

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

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.

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

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