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Evolution Drafting
3.5(
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Serving Orlinda, TN 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%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Infinity Engineering LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Orlinda, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mark was great! He was very thorough and helped us identify what most critically needed to be addressed in our home. Having him offer a neutral 3rd party opinion helped ease our minds regarding the various projects that need to be completed. Highly recommend."
After Showing Added Second Floor and New Porch
After Showing Added Second Floor and New Porch
After Showing Added Second Floor and New Porch
Before with One Story Section Extended Vertically
Before with One Story Section Extended Vertically

+3

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Buy Design
5.0(
1
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Serving Orlinda, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Chuck is a great person to work with. He guaranteed that I would get my permit for my sun room and only had to make one adjustment for the city which he did not charge extra for. The contractor was able to follow his designs with no problems. You cannot do better for drafting than working with Chuck from Buy Design!"
Response time40 mins
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kippenberger & Associates, LLC
3.7(
9
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Serving Orlinda, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I decided not to pursue a design project. I bought a builder designed home but appreciated the consultation offered by Kippenberger."
Watkins Addition
Watkins Addition
Watkins Addition
Watkins Addition
Watkins Addition

+11

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ascended Constructions
New to Angi

Serving Orlinda, TN 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!

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Padilla's remodeling
5.0(
5
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Serving Orlinda, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pedro & his team have worked on several projects in & around my property. His team is FAST & provides high quality work at a fair price. I first received a quote to paint the exterior brick on my home. He provided an excellent quote, and my house was fully painted by the next evening. He has since completed a complete remodel of my downstairs, including removing a wall to open up my space. He was extremely flexible with us as we kept adding items to the original contract. We decided to add additional work to the outside of the house as well. His guy (Tony) even built a custom TV enclosure & decorative wood accent wall for my patio space. He also built a us custom mantle & installed a 27' high stone accent wall in our living room. I would highly recommend Pedro's team for: Interior/exterior painting, demolition, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, stonework & remodels. I will be calling him again the next time I'm ready for additional work."
bathroom remodel
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paint
floors
kitchen cabinets

+13

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Felts Plumbing Inc
5.0(
5
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Serving Orlinda, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Felts Plumbing went above and beyond on our new home build! They did all the plumbing work (rough-in and finish), and we are very pleased with the work done; we have had zero issues. They were professional, courteous, knowledgeable, responsive, fair priced and fast! I would highly recommend their services and will use them again for future needs!"
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+2

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.3(
38
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Serving Orlinda, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a fantastic experience working with this drafting firm. From the very first phone call, Kirsten?our drafting consultant? was clear, professional, and incredibly helpful. She explained the entire process in detail and made sure all of my questions were answered up front, which gave me immediate confidence in the team. This firm partnered with engineers and architects to get the best quote for me on a stamp for my plans after they did an exceptional job on drawing the prints that met all the requirements for permitting. Their coordination and attention to detail made the process very simple on my end. If you are looking for a highly capable drafting firm that knows how to get things done right, I highly recommend them!"
Charcoal Residential
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by23%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

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

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