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Robert Cowles PE

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Robert Cowles PE

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21 years of experience

Robert Cowles PE is 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.

"Robert was very easy to communicate with and was quick to respond. He was timely with returning the report necessary as well."

ASHLEY V on February 2025

Robert Cowles PE is 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.

"Robert was very easy to communicate with and was quick to respond. He was timely with returning the report necessary as well."

ASHLEY V on February 2025

SEEDGUY HYDROSEEDING

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SEEDGUY HYDROSEEDING

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31 years of experience

Specializing in fine grading and hydroseeding

Specializing in fine grading and hydroseeding

Nordlund Surveying

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Nordlund Surveying

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11 years of experience

Nordlund Surveying is a full-service land surveying and GIS company

Nordlund Surveying is a full-service land surveying and GIS company

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Ward Excavating

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Ward Excavating

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Ward's Excavating, provides the highest quality of service for every type of excavation, demolition and landscaping project we take on. We give that promise and back it up with the testimony with many years worth of satisfied clients and customers. We bring exceptional service and design to every excavating and hardscaping project. Our team is efficient, dependable and reliable. Most importantly, our team is very thorough and our services are priced extremely competitively. Call today!

Ward's Excavating, provides the highest quality of service for every type of excavation, demolition and landscaping project we take on. We give that promise and back it up with the testimony with many years worth of satisfied clients and customers. We bring exceptional service and design to every excavating and hardscaping project. Our team is efficient, dependable and reliable. Most importantly, our team is very thorough and our services are priced extremely competitively. Call today!

RTG Construction

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RTG Construction

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Construction.

Construction.

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Wilson Enterprises

1.50(
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Wilson Enterprises

1.50(
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13 years of experience

Justin Wilson created his locally owned small business, and with Amy lee as his partner and contract manager provides services to northern michigan starting in 2012 .Specializing in meeting clients needs for home improvements ,including interior and exterior painting ,and residential moving services ,landscape management ,including snow management .We are available 24/7 to help manage clients needs .Cash or check payments are accepted at time of service .Our small team of staff,have worked together on multiple projects in Northern Michigan ,working to schedule and focusing on a timely satisfying result for our clients .No job is too small or too big .Contact Justin and Amy so we can work with you on your needs .

"I used Angie’s list to find a painter. They were on the listI met them they gave me a estimate. We settled on a price $3.000. I gave them $1500. They were supposed to be finished by I am giving one star because your inept platform will not let me give a 0. I am in the negative. 0 would be a step up"

Candace A J on September 2021

Justin Wilson created his locally owned small business, and with Amy lee as his partner and contract manager provides services to northern michigan starting in 2012 .Specializing in meeting clients needs for home improvements ,including interior and exterior painting ,and residential moving services ,landscape management ,including snow management .We are available 24/7 to help manage clients needs .Cash or check payments are accepted at time of service .Our small team of staff,have worked together on multiple projects in Northern Michigan ,working to schedule and focusing on a timely satisfying result for our clients .No job is too small or too big .Contact Justin and Amy so we can work with you on your needs .

"I used Angie’s list to find a painter. They were on the listI met them they gave me a estimate. We settled on a price $3.000. I gave them $1500. They were supposed to be finished by I am giving one star because your inept platform will not let me give a 0. I am in the negative. 0 would be a step up"

Candace A J on September 2021

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ESCH'S SEPTIC SVC

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ESCH'S SEPTIC SVC

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50 years of experience

Esch's Septic Service is a family owned business that offers the very best septic tank services and portable toilet rentals in Northern Michigan. Our experienced staff strives to ensure quality results and happy customers.

Esch's Septic Service is a family owned business that offers the very best septic tank services and portable toilet rentals in Northern Michigan. Our experienced staff strives to ensure quality results and happy customers.

Stenberg Sitters

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Stenberg Sitters

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Portable Toilets & Tents for All Occasions - Various Sizes Available * Tables, Chairs * Delivery & Setup * Tent Sizes: 15' X 15', 20' X 20', 20' X 30' * All Tents are White with Sides Available * Table Rental - 5' Round, 8' Banquet * White Chairs

Portable Toilets & Tents for All Occasions - Various Sizes Available * Tables, Chairs * Delivery & Setup * Tent Sizes: 15' X 15', 20' X 20', 20' X 30' * All Tents are White with Sides Available * Table Rental - 5' Round, 8' Banquet * White Chairs

DSS Contracting LLC

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DSS Contracting LLC

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Customers say: True professional
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DSS Contracting LLC

DSS Contracting LLC

UNLIMITED OUTDOORS LLC

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UNLIMITED OUTDOORS LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
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FAQs for engineer structural projects in Atlanta, 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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