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Avatar for The Design Department Inc
The Design Department Inc
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Milwaukie, OR and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had the pleasure of working with Patricia, and she did an outstanding job. She listened carefully to my ideas and needs, then transformed them into a design that was both beautiful and functional. Throughout the entire process, Patricia was professional, reliable, and attentive to detail. The final result exceeded my expectations, and I’m truly impressed with her work. I would absolutely recommend Patricia to anyone looking for a skilled and dedicated architect — you’ll be in great hands."
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+6

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Drafting Everyday
4.8(
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Milwaukie, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eugene continually works hard to hone his knowledge base and drafting skills. He can assist in many different kinds of projects from remodels to new builds, from roofs to foundations, from interior layout to exterior facades. He works to bring our vision to life."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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TVP Engineering
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Engineer - StructuralArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Milwaukie, OR and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

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"I contracted with TVP for engineering plans for a home addition in February, 2023. The sales person Phil McDodson, made an agreement to stay with the project through to the permit but walked away as soon as the county required additional information. At that point Janae Spinney stepped in and would not quit on me until that promise was complete. A special thanks to Joseph and Caleb for getting us through to the end. Every engineer and staff member with TVP was polite, knowledgeable and saw the job through. It was just approved January, 2025. Great company and I appreciate all you did for us!"
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Leanto Architecture, LLC
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Milwaukie, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Leanto Architecture, LLC is a well established company in Portland, \nwhich serves the surrounding communities too. We offer the best in \ncustomer service as well as professionalism. We pride ourselves on \nintegrity so our work speaks for itself. Call us for your next job.\n\nwww.leantoarch.com for more info.

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Jack and Jill Bathroom

+13

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Backyard Blueprint
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Milwaukie, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matthew Bruce exceeded our expectations. Our 92-year-old dad fell while using the bathroom and injured himself. We needed an immediate response to make the bathroom safe. Matthew responded to my request very quickly. He asked questions about the situation that showed he had the expertise we needed. He came to the house within a day of agreeing to perform the work and completed the most urgent task that day. He needed other tools to complete the installation of the grab bar drilled into the shower tiles, so he had to return at a later time. He communicated clearly when he could return and completed the task. Additionally, he cleaned up after his work and was pleasant to workMatthew Bruce exceeded our expectations. Our 92-year-old dad fell while using the bathroom and injured himself, so we needed an immediate response to make the bathroom safe. Matthew quickly responded to my request, asking detailed questions that demonstrated his expertise. He came to our house within a day of agreeing to do the work and completed the most urgent task that same day. To install a grab bar drilled into the shower tiles, he needed additional tools, so he had to return later to finish the job. He communicated clearly about when he could come back and completed the task efficiently. Furthermore, he cleaned up after his work and was pleasant to work with. with."
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Recommended by14%of homeowners
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JDV Architecture
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Milwaukie, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"JDV Architecture was a dream to work with from start to finish. We gut remodeled/moved walls/deleted a bathroom and created an additional bedroom within the existing foot print of our 2600 sf home. All of JDVâ s spacial planning ideas looked great on paper, but the final product was better than we could have imagined. We could not have done this without Juanâ s vision. Start to finish JDV made this large and extensive remodel easy to manage."
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+8

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Milwaukie, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am having a full master bath and kitchen remodel done with new layouts in both rooms and knocking out a wall. Evolution worked with me to quickly get a drawing done of the new layouts so that the contractor could get started on the project. They made sure to include me in the process so that the design would be done exactly as my wife and I envisioned. They communicated effectively throughout the process and were always courteous and professional. I recommend them to anyone with drafting needs."
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+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Outdraft, LLC
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Milwaukie, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Their work was incredible! Great creativity and communication was super easy. Their designs speak for themselves and I was extremely happy with the work product."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:

  • Dry rot

  • Infestation

  • Shifting or cracking foundations

  • Erosion

  • Water damage

  • Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

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.

A structural engineer’s report is almost always worth it, as it can help you avoid buying or overpaying for a home with structural issues. The most important thing the report does for you is provide peace of mind that you won’t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property.

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.

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