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Obsidian, Inc.
4.7(
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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Offers commercial services

"100% Reccomend to anyone who needs a structural enginner. Chris is best structural engineer I have ever met! Valid license with the city so knows the code and standards. I needed him to verify what a previous structural engineer said was all cosmetic fire damage, in a home I was considering buying, was actually a huge strutural damage that needed full replacement of 8 joists and reconstruction of the entire shingle roof. He crawls into the crawlspaces and gets to every detail. Fun fact, biggest problem is usually moisture and that is actually bad drainage, so if youre reading this check where the water goes from your gutter spouts and hope its going 15ft away from your home. I highly recomend his services for any structural enginnering concerns, aka your attics/roof your beams/joists, and your crawlspace/basement. Any cracks inside your house as well."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Studio Z Architecture, Inc.
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

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Offers commercial services

Studio Z is a small, award-winning, licensed, insured, and competitively priced architectural firm that is responsive to the needs of their commercial, retail, residential and religious facilities customers. They represent the combination of experience, creative insight, technology, environmental responsibility, and a sincere passion for the practice of architecture. Their approach to design places an emphasis on High Performance Design (HPD) design communication using new Building Information Model (BIM) software. This improves the collaboration between architect, design team and client, a fundamental improvement to the process of making critical design decisions that results in better buildings. They view design quality as an asset that pays dividends over the entire life of the building.

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Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hedrick Architects PLLC
5.0(
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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We are a locally owned and operated architecture firm based out of Richmond that values honesty and integrity and treats your home with the utmost care, as if it were our own. We have over 10 years of experience, on projects with construction budgets ranging from a few thousand to millions of dollars, to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and working with you to create something special!

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Response rate97%
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The Luchair Company, LLC
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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We are a full service firm that provides a range of architecture services for commercial, residential, and institutional applications. We work in all environments: new construction, renovation, sensitive historic areas.\n\nOur design solutions are highly intuitive- all of the parts and pieces go where they are “supposed” to be. Navigating through the spaces should be an effortless experience. The finished work is always a reflection of the patron, the builder, and the architect, and the final result is one that evokes a sense of appropriateness, durability, and timeless beauty. \n\nSustainability is inherent in our process. It is a mindset that involves more than simply providing green materials, or saving energy. It is about being a good steward of our environment. This sustainable ethos relies on working with the sun, wind, water, and gravity… and not against it. \n\nWe take pride in listening to your vision, and tailoring our services to respond to your specific needs!

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Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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APEX Drafting LLC
3.9(
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.\nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Terraform Development & Design LLC
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Terraform Development & Design LLC, delivers expert permit-ready architectural plans and drafting services nationwide. With 8+ years of experience and hundreds of clients across all 50 states, we create code-compliant residential and commercial construction documents that get approved fast and built right.\nFrom site plans, floor plans, elevations, structural & foundation drawings to MEP coordination, full construction sets, 3D renderings, interior design, solar PV layouts, and precise material takeoffs - we handle it all. Fast 4-6 week turnaround, 3 design revisions included, free revisions for city redline changes, transparent pricing (starts at $2,000), and direct partnerships with licensed engineers for stamps in every state.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

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.

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.

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

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