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Phelps Construction
4.8(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Suffolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Outstanding job, great customer service, great quality of work, great work ethic. It is so nice to have a contractor who does what they say they are going to do and shows up when they say they are going to show up. Phelps Construction removed and rebuilt my garage and they did an outstanding job. I highly recommend this company."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Reich Design Associates
3.9(
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Suffolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Customers say: Quality work

"I fell that the project was done with great skill and consideration of the need forfor the daycare project. Not only did Mr. A. Reich consistently show up on time on time but he was very much in tune with what was needed for the project at hand. I would recommend Mr. Armond Reich to anyone that would be in need of such services. Sincerely, Marie Gottlieb"
Response time4 days
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.5(
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving Suffolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am having a full master bath and kitchen remodel done with new layouts in both rooms and knocking out a wall. Evolution worked with me to quickly get a drawing done of the new layouts so that the contractor could get started on the project. They made sure to include me in the process so that the design would be done exactly as my wife and I envisioned. They communicated effectively throughout the process and were always courteous and professional. I recommend them to anyone with drafting needs."
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Response time1 day
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Ascended Constructions
New to Angi
Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Suffolk, VA 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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Ascended Constructions
New to Angi
ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Suffolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

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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Terraform Development & Design LLC
New to Angi
ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Suffolk, 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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Steves Construction
5.0(
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Suffolk, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

"It went quite smoothly. They were friendly and answered the questions we had before the project started.The project was started early and only took 2 days, instead of 4. We are very happy with the service we received and would highly recommend this company. Thank you so much!!"
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Water Removal Project
Basement Waterproofing Project
Foundation Repair Project
Foundation Repair Project

+47

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Phipps Maintenance
5.0(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Suffolk, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent execution of his skill and knowledge. Efficient with labor as well as clean up, leaving the space clean and spotless. Available upon request, always tentatively on time, and very professional with the jobs performed. Pricing was extremely fair and the overall finished product was above expectation."
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as “crawl space foundations,” but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation. 

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

Dormers must be able to bear the load of their own construction and the added window. The style of the dormer, however, will determine where the weight loads onto your home's structure. A gable dormer bears the weight on the side walls whereas a shed dormer bears it on the front walls.

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.

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