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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
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Serving Charles Town, WV 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."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Ascended Constructions
New to Angi

Serving Charles Town, WV 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 Charles Town, WV 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.

My Dreams Home
5.0(
6
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Serving Charles Town, WV and surrounding areas

"As a General Contractor With Baiza Construction, inc rated 5 star, I been working with Mr. Guerrero for the last 3-4 years asking for immediate help on consulting and architectural drawing for all my projects needs. Not only he is friendly, very acknowledged with his professionalism of work, but for every County I have submitted his work have been approved with not much of questions or review of changes. Mr. Jimmy Guerrero with Dream home have been my saver and for my customers as well. I highly recommend his work and acknowledgements."
Remodeling - General Project
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pro-Grade Cabinet Installations
4.7(
13
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Serving Charles Town, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"Carlos and his team communicated well with me from start to finish. They showed up on time and answered any questions I had. They kept the work area tidy and cleaned up along the way. Worksmanship was fantastic! Definitely will use them for every project I have and would recommend them to anyone! Thanks Carlos"
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+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mahive Engineering Solution
4.0(
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Serving Charles Town, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Working with Mahive was a pleasure. She provided detailed 2D drawings and beautiful 3D renderings and Commercial Building Permit. Any questions I had were answered quickly. She was able to come up with multiple options for a bathroom space which is very limited in space. Her 3D renderings were very helpful in assisting me to make decisions. Great knowledge about county codes and requirements. We got our permit in 2 weeks and they did drawings for 2 weeks. In a month she completed my whole work. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Mahive again, it was a wonderful experience."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.3(
38
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Serving Charles Town, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was really under the gun due to a prior Architectural firm not performing their duties per building plan codes. Not only were the plans incomplete but the City Plan Reviewer states(The Worst plans he’s ever seen) they will not make adjustments unless there is an additional charge for Thousands. Evaluation’s saved my clients and drew our project per code, along with Engineering in less time then they quoted. I highly recommended them, Especially Kirsten. You went above and beyond trying to coordinate this project. The staff was very professional and I will use them on all my projects. Sincerely, Frank B BCM Builders"
Charcoal Residential
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by23%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, water damage can affect your walls' structural integrity. If the water or moisture sits on the walls for an extended period, it can weaken the drywall, plaster, wood framing, and other materials supporting the wall. That's why it's critical to dry out the area as soon as you notice it.

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.

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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