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Avatar for Pittsburgh Design & Engineering Services, LLC
Pittsburgh Design & Engineering Services, LLC
5.0(
20
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Penn Hills, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"The company was wonderful to work with - prompt responses to questions and concerns, showed up one-time and demonstrated professionalism at every step of the way. The engineer responded to our emergency situation quickly and explained the issues involved. Drawings were completed earlier than expected and made the permit approval go smoothly. 100% recommend for any project you need structural evaluation/design."
Cracks
Foundation wall cracks
Foundation wall cracks
Site Visit Before design
Response time2 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Gary J. Miller
4.0(
345
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Engineer - StructuralDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Penn Hills, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"First time Iâ d ever hired a structural engineer, so canâ t say."
Response time9 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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PC Roofing & Construction LLC
4.9(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Penn Hills, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pedro and workers did a bang up job for me. My opinion it's better than new!"
Roofing Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+29

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
103
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving Penn Hills, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were excellent. They quickly made a draft that only needed 3 minor adjustments. The final product was exactly what I needed. They referred me to a structural engineer for review. The whole process took half of the time that they initially estimated. I would definitely use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Weber Engineering
5.0(
3
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Penn Hills, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was very professional and explained the situation so I understood clearly. I appreciated his help. Gave me peace of mind I needed. Would recommend him highly."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pappas Architects
4.3(
6
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Architect

Serving Penn Hills, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Jim Pappas is an architect with decades of experience. He developed a beautiful custom house plan for us but we decided to go with a different plan that was more affordable for us. He was professional, quick to respond and took the time to meet with us at the building site. I highly recommend him for your custom home design."
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Residential Architecture
Residential Architecture
4
5

+8

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ascended Constructions
New to Angi
Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Penn Hills, PA 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!

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

If you intend to do the majority of the work yourself, you can pay to hire an architect or a structural engineer to ensure your home remains structurally sound. They can help with the planning to make sure everything is up to code and safe for your family. On the other hand, if you’re not sure your home will be completely safe when you’ve completed the project, let a pro do the job.

The standard thickness for an LVL beam is between 1.75 inches and 7 inches. However, you can order LVL beams in non-standard sizes as well. When you work with a contractor, they can source beams that are the appropriate size for your project for you after assessing your blueprints.

The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits. 

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

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