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David Arnsdorf, PE
4.8(
36
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Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1974

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Hired David for a consultation at my home. He is knowledgeable on the subject and provided very good advice. However, after paying him, he cut off all contact and did not send the report/ written instructions even though we aligned on this being done when he was present. For residential customers, I would request a written agreement and itemized receipt from him for what items were done and will be done before paying him so you dont risk running into this issue "
Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Omega Construction of Michigan LLC
4.3(
13
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Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1949

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Critical: Professionalism, Value I called Omega to check out smoke transfer between flues. Al quoted flue top dampers at $900 each and cleanings at $300 each. He said he would need to schedule a day to do the work. Thinking this must be an extensive project, I bought it. Ten days later I finally was called to say they would come that afternoon to do it. After the cleaning they glued dampers to the tops of the flues and were done in about 45 minutes. Al defended his $750/hour labor rate and double cleaning rate, saying it was due to his "high overhead" costs that I didn't understand. I still don't understand. Omega Construction is aptly named, they are the last one you should think of calling. They apparently only maintain their good BBB rating because the BBB doesn't consider "pricing issues" or "buyer's remorse" in their calculations. BBB is basically another way to advertise."
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Response time2 days
Response rate90%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Guardian Tree Experts
4.9(
39
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Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After having used another local tree service in the Ann Arbor area, I called Guardian for their opinion and pricing. Garret visited us and took his time explaining issues with our pear trees, one of which we decided to have cut down, as well as the pruning required on our Red Maple, Service Berry, Magnolia, and Willow Bushes. The crew that came to do the work was excellent. Garret had ensured they were well-briefed on the work, and they efficiently, and quickly removed the 30+ foot Pear that was in our courtyard. They carefully cleaned up all the areas that they worked in and completed all work within a day. We won't hesitate to contact them for future work and would highly recommend them."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Acculevel Inc
4.7(
182
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Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"What made their service so good was their professionalism; they didn't stop working until the job was done. No matter what little problems came up, they kept going. They are excellent, professional, and very pleasant."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Ayers Basement Systems
3.9(
66
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Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Biggest scam I e ever experience. The charged me 40k after interest to fix my sagging foundation, and fix my flooding crawl space. After an impressive sales pitch I signed the contract and had them do the ?work?. dusing the sales pitch they told me they would level my floors, and install equipment to prevent my crawl space from flooding every year. They explained this will be a multiple day project and I would have to rip up my floor to give the access to the foundation. So I ripped up my floor, and had them come in to do the work. They were in and out in about 4 hours, and left me with still sagging floors. after Getting in the crawl space myself I discovered that multiple of the jacks that they installed to lift the foundation, weren?t even touching the joists. And to this day, my crawl space still floods with a foot of water every spring. I contacted Ayer?s to see what can be done, they offered no compensation, and no help. If you?re planning to hire Ayer?s, dont"
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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FAQs for engineer structural projects in Ann Arbor, MI

To determine if a wall is load-bearing, start by checking your home’s original plans or asking a structural engineer. Exterior walls always carry weight, but interior ones only do if they sit over a beam or run perpendicular to floor joists. If a wall lines up with posts in the basement or falls directly under the roof ridge, assume it’s load-bearing and call a professional before attempting to remove it with a sledgehammer.

Calculating the wall load and sizing the beam must be performed by experts to ensure structural safety. You need a structural engineer to evaluate all load aspects and determine the proper beam dimensions. A professional engineer performs precise calculations and advises on any necessary enhancements, such as larger footings for support. An inspector then verifies that the revised structure meets all safety and code regulations before the finishing work begins.

Hiring a structural engineer is essential for ensuring your home remains structurally sound during any major renovation. Their responsibility is to deliver expert assessments and design recommendations for load-bearing modifications. The average cost to hire a structural engineer is $500, with rates ranging from $350 to $800. Consulting a licensed, experienced engineer guarantees that every structural project, whether constructing a new home or remodeling an existing one, is completed safely and efficiently.

Almost all load-bearing wall removals require a permit as they support everything above it, and building departments want proof that the new beam can handle the weight. Pulling a permit triggers plan review and inspections that confirm the work meets local code and safety standards. Skipping this step can lead to fines or being forced to rebuild later, so have your contractor pull the permit before work starts.

Removing a load-bearing wall to create an entrance for a carport or covered patio is a task that comes with defined cost implications. This modification requires extra structural adjustments to ensure safety and proper integration with the adjoining space. When you convert a wall into an entryway, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. The additional work required for this conversion reinforces the home’s integrity and ensures compliance with applicable building codes.

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