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Outdraft, LLC
5.0(
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Draftsperson/CADDEngineer - Structural

Serving Birkenfeld, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired OutDraft to design a set of plans for us for a deck project. OutDraft did a fantastic job! The plans were professionally drawn and passed through the city without any issues."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Birkenfeld, OR and surrounding areas

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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."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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LJB Designs
4.5(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Birkenfeld, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"It was reasonable. It was very good. They came out. The worked was still progressing. We were waiting for the permits prior to the construction. They helped me out to complete the papers."
Response time4 days
Response rate100%
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Elevation Home Designs
5.0(
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Birkenfeld, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ward Engineering began working with Jared of Cornerstone Home Designs approximately 3 years ago to perform residential design work using Chief Architect design software. I find Jared to be the most capable Chief Architect designer I have ever worked with. Jared is very efficient and thorough at developing the residential Chief Architect models. In addition to being competent, Jared makes himself available to provide personal 1-on-1 training over the internet, which has been a huge blessing to our company and clients."
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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APEX Drafting LLC
4.3(
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Birkenfeld, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.\nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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John Erickson Construction LLC
5.0(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Birkenfeld, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

"We appreciate the high quality of John's workmanship, his integrity, reliability, and his reasonable prices. His work is a good value at $50-60 per hour. We know from experience that he stands by his work 100% and for up to four or five years. We had one inexplicable shower leak, and John spent hours and hours of his own time determining the cause and repairing the problem, at no cost to us. That's integrity! We were never without a bathroom to use. Because we were happy with John's work, we allowed the extra time for him to complete the job himself to his high standards. This included such things as leveling the subfloor in one bathroom before he could proceed to set the tile. It also included moving existing plumbing to accommodate an extra sink and moving existing ones. Details of the job: Master Bath (stone and glass shower, two sinks, toilet): Gutted the room: floor, shower/tub, cabinets. Relocated, replumbed, and built shower, closing off a window and repairing exterior siding. Installed stone shower and floor and heated mat in floor. Also relocated new sinks and electrical fixtures. Installed toilet and mirrors. Bath 2 (tile shower, two sinks, toilet): Tore out fiberglass shower, vinyl flooring and vanity. Built new tile shower, tiled floor, baseboards, and countertop. Replumbed sinks. Installed new sinks, toilet, full-wall mirror and sconces above vanity. Bath 3 (tile shower and tub walls, two sinks, toilet, tub): Tore out fiberglass shower, toilet, vanity and flooring. Built new tile shower, tiled floor, baseboards, and tub walls. Replaced plumbing and electrical fixtures. Installed full-wall mirror, new tub, toilet. Bath 4 (powder room, toilet, sink): Tore out flooring, vanity and toilet. Tiled floor and framed mirror with glass border. Replumbed faucet. Installed sink, toilet, mirror and sconces. If we had more remodeling to be done, we wouldn't hesitate for an instant to hire John Erickson Construction."
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

No, it’s not legal for unlicensed individuals to conduct structural calculations for buildings or building repairs. Not only do licensing requirements prevent DIYers from tackling this project, but mistakes can also be extremely dangerous and put your property and anyone inside or near it at risk of severe injury or even death. You should always hire a licensed and certified local structural engineer to make structural calculations.

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

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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