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Acculevel Inc
4.6(
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Serving Armada, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are seniors who had foundation and floor support work done by AccuLevel. Soon after they got paid we started finding more & worse problems arising from their work than what we originally contacted them for. The floors they ?fixed? were not level and started heaving like a roller coaster, many of the doors do not open or close properly, our finished floors are squeaking & popping up all over and the foundation is shifting & leaking more that it originally did. Twice they sent out servicemen to fix the problems by making adjustments; that only made it worse. The last service man said that the problems were bigger than he could handle alone and would set up to have a crew come back in warm weather to make the needed repairs; that hasn?t happened yet. We found out that much of the work was done wrong and not done as per the plan and specifications or what our salesman told us would be done, the materials we were quoted, paid for and supposed to be used were substituted and never instal"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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United Building Svc Co
4.9(
79
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Serving Armada, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were extremely pleased with the service of United Building. They offered a better value than other companies that quoted the job, but still delivered high quality workmanship. They were prompt, worked quickly, and communicated extremely well through the process. I would definitely hire them again."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Ayers Basement Systems
3.9(
66
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Serving Armada, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

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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
Ross Homes Inc.
5.0(
2
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Serving Armada, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Ross Homes Inc. is a family owned and operated business, in operation since 1968 when we Incorporated and became Ross Homes Inc., formerly Ward W. Ross Construction. We specialize in residential construction and remodeling. We have four employees, 3 lisenced building contractors and a secretary. All three of us are also certified roofing contractors, specializing in Certainteed Roofing products. Subcontractors are used by the company for all mechanicals, plumbing, electrical, low voltage wiring, heating & AC, also for framing, foundations, excavating, drywall, and flooring. Some of these subs have been doing work with us for up to 30 years, with the shortest of these being about 5 years. All are lisenced and insured. The company has done work all over the state of Michigan as well as in Ohio, and Indiana. Though most of our customers live in southeast Michigan. A majority of the time we will design and draw all our own plans for our customers. Free estimates! Ross Homes is now a generation 3 and 4 company, with the fifth generation being raised as you read this, we have been in business for over 50 years with plans on being around for at least another 50. So if you need a professional builder to help you with your dreams, please feel free to contact us, making dreams into reality is what we strive for at Ross Homes. We are also members of the Better Business Bureau, National Association of Home Builders, and a Building Industry Association member.

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FAQs for engineer structural projects in Armada, 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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