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Avatar for Dwight M Herdrich, Architecture + Design
Dwight M Herdrich, Architecture + Design
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Serving Ravenel, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Customers say: True professional

"Dwight did a great job of taking on basic concept and turning it into a 3d drawing of our house."
Great room featuring Timberframing, open joist ceiling and shiplap interior paneling
New addition front entry - road side
View from water of newly renovated house and boat house
In-town Addition
Exterior view facing water

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Response time2 days
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Evolution Drafting
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Serving Ravenel, SC and surrounding areas

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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."
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Response time1 day
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Ascended Constructions
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Serving Ravenel, SC and surrounding areas

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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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VM Drywall LLC
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Serving Ravenel, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"True professionals. Showed up on time and did excellent work. Quality work at a reasonable price. If you need drywall work done, I highly recommend VM Drywall."
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Unique Sunrooms
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Serving Ravenel, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

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"They did a great job tackling multiple projects we needed done, some of which were complex in nature. Very professional, timely, and great craftsmanship! This is the first time we have used a contractor and we were super pleased through the entire process."
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Handyman Hirt LLC
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Serving Ravenel, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The doorknob to my back door was damaged to the point it wasn't latching. Alex came out, saw I needed a whole new doorknob, installed a new doorknob and painted the door so it looks brand new. High quality work, he was on time, and worked quickly. He even did some high quality caulk work that I had been putting off for months. Would recommend Alex to anyone who needs work done."
final placements and assembly, just ready to add the electrical bits and bobs.
Last coat of paint drying!
Before work scheduled to begin
Previous homeowners used cheap popcorn patch instead of properly installing a fan and scraping which lead to paper deterioration during the popcorn scrape.
finalizing framing and aesthetics on planter

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

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.

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

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