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Evolution Drafting
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."
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+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Citadel Development, LLC
New to Angi

Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Citadel, offers a full range of Architectural, Engineering and Construction services that foster innovative structures that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Through our unique innovative process, we help to develop intimate and functional structures. Whether it is design, engineering, or construction , Citadel aims to give its clients the best service available. \n

Magic Ground LLC
Magic Ground LLC
Magic Ground LLC
Magic Ground LLC
Magic Ground LLC

+45

Response time2 days
Ascended Constructions
New to Angi

Serving The Plains, 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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Hawk Drafting and Design
New to Angi

Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Rock-River Engineering
4.6(
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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David was on time and very professional. He spent an appropriate amount of time evaluating the 2 areas we had requested. He documented the inspection w/ photos, measurements, and sketches. He provided a verbal preliminary report and is to provide a written final report w/ specifications for the mods we are proposing. (Removing a wall upstairs and a post downstairs.) We were happy to hear that our mods were going to be less complicated than originally thought and consequently less expensive. We have the peace of mind that the proposed changes are structurally sound and will be done correctly.


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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Atlantis Home Improvement
4.5(
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My wife and I  found Dulles Granite Online like most of others we tried.
However among all, We felt we were dealing with a first class operation in every aspect. We are extremely pleased with all our needs. Our Kitchen Looks much greater then we expect. Very professional teams. From measurement to the installation everything was fantastic.. Clean and Neat!!
Thank you Dulles Granite

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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Premier Outdoor Structures
4.1(
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Outstanding,........Randy and Terrel were extremely attentive to every detail of the project. I competed 5 different contractors for the job and Terrel was the only one to actually show me CAD displays of the project. When it came down to choosing between the final two contractors, he pushed me over the edge by convincing me that I would be extatic with the results. The price helped too as it was very competitive. He showed an extensive breadth of knowledge in design and had very good ideas on what would look best. They were a little delayed in starting because of hurricane Sandy but when they started work the construction crew was extremely polite, skilled and attentive to how the job site looked every night when they left the site. The thing that stood out the most is their attention to detail. Even the smallest job was done right, or redone until they were satisfied. Randy came several times and one time convinced me to vary from the original plan to put solid walls instead of lattice. He was right and it looks amazing. One of the critical features I wanted was no "rafter ties"',,,,,,,,,I wanted an open vaulted ceiling space. This was a problem with the structure being as big as it was. Randy and his team came up with a solution of an engineered main beam that allowed . I was extremely pleased. Next they brought in a sub-contractor who replaced the entire roof. It looks amazing. We have gotten more compliments than I can count. Their team was courteous and they knew it was a big commitment. We are extremely happy with a screen porch we have dreamed of since we bought the house. My hat is of to Randy and his team. I will post pictures soon.
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

The National Association of Home Builders requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a sinking foundation, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

  • Fire-resistant

  • Unaffected by pests

  • Longer-lasting

  • Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

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