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Dorson Jackson Construction
4.8(
96
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Independence, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Dorson did a great job doing my design and build fire restoration project. Losing a house to a fire is a horrible thing, and it was such a relief to work with someone who cares about me and my project. He helped guide me with the insurance company to declare my house a total loss so that I could start all over with a new floor plan. His design team developed a beautiful design that worked with our lot and the house is just what I wanted. The house was just finished and we are so happy. We needed to get a mortgage and Dorson handled that portion of the project as well."
Countertop and mirrors with linear lighting
Countertop at end of Island adjusts height to accommodate wheelchair
Heated towel rack dries the towels quickly to prevent mildew smell. Very helpful during the damp months in Oregon
Whole House remodel in Lincoln City
Tile in place shower with seat and shampoo shelf

+33

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Outdraft, LLC
5.0(
4
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Draftsperson/CADDEngineer - Structural

Serving Independence, 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(
124
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Independence, OR 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%
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
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APEX Drafting LLC
4.3(
6
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Independence, 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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155 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Berper Construction LLC
5.0(
8
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Independence, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We highly recommend Berper Construction LLC. We listed our project on Angi and literally 5 minutes later we received a call from Gerardo to set up an appointment to look at and give us an estimate. He came over that same day and sent us a bid the very next day. We accepted him and his team to do the work and just over a week later once we got our funds together, they began working on our project and were finished in 2 days! He was very thorough explaining what needed to be done and sent us pictures from Home Depot of different items we needed for the job and let us pick out exactly what we wanted. Always on time, very kind, and honest which is much appreciated. Gerardo made sure that he did the job exactly how we wanted and never did anything without getting our approval first. We love our 9x9 pergola over our hot tub, thank you Gerardo, Edwin, and the rest of your team! We will definitely call again for other projects in the future! :)"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Cascade Design Group, Inc.
4.5(
12
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Draftsperson/CADDEngineer - Structural

Serving Independence, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Cascade Lakes just completed a bedroom remodel for me and I could not be more happy with their work and level of professionalism. They were a pleasure to work with and the end product is top notch! I highly recommend Jeremy and Ryan of Cascade Lakes Design Group!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.

If you’re building new construction or adding onto your existing home, hiring a structural engineer is not only worth it but it’s probably required by your local building department. Structural engineers will ensure you aren’t making your home unsafe in the building process, which is crucial from a safety perspective but also a legal one. It’s also worth hiring a structural engineer if you’re making changes to structural components, like removing a load-bearing wall.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

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