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CASNA DESIGN
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed architectural drawings for my project, and Mario with Casna Design helped me with my project. I explained what I needed and he delivered! Highly recommend them for small and big projects!"
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
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Serving Lancaster, SC 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
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Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Ascended Constructions
New to Angi

Serving Lancaster, SC 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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Outdoor Artisan Inc
4.9(
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Outdoor Artisan is as professional as they come. What i look for more than anything else in a contractor is communication skills. If a contractor cannot excel at communication then clients are not going to be happy. Outdoor Artisan was in contact with us every day of this project, even when we were out of town. We knew what was happening, who was coming and going and what they hoped to achieve each week of the project. In addition to the owner, Clive Newey, we worked with Jason Humphrey, our project manager. Jason has a very artistic mind, and was always suggesting ideas to enhance and build upon what we happen to be thinking about at the time; the stain color, ways to finish the structure with elegant trim, the cupola on top and the corner braces. We highly recommend Outdoor Artisan for any outdoor structure, hardscape or landscape project."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Unified By Design Inc
4.4(
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work went wonderfully from day one. The workers were the best, and so professional. The quality of the craftsmanship is top notch. We are thrilled with our new kitchen, and thoroughly enjoyed the entire process. Chris, Dan, and their team ensured we were pleased with all the work. The crew stayed on schedule and were delightful to work with. We highly recommend Unified By Design!"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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CNT Foundations
4.5(
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We thought we had foundation problems and contacted CNT for an estimate on repairs. ED VanOsdol came out at the specified
time to give us a quote. Ed generated a computerized lay out of the structure of the house and then crawed under the house and made pictures of the structure. He indentified one problem area which was minor and a potential problem area. He explained
what was happening to the foundation and because it was so minor, he told me how I could fix it myself. I told him that I would
pay for the inspection, but he said it was not necessary. If I ever do have problems with my foundation, I will certainly use them
for the repairs. I would recomend CNT to everyone. They are very professional and honest.
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Southeast CivCon, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Offers commercial services

"Chris is very professional, respond to issues diligently and follow up with concerns, and he is an expert at his craft. He has industry knowledge combine with a great networking pools that separate him from his competitors."
Improperly Installed Adjustable Steel Column
Improperly Sistered Floor Joist
Insufficient Bearing Area (floor joist)
Damaged Rim Joist (Rot)
Damanged Sheathing (Water/Rot)

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Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

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