With nearly a decade of experience in structural engineering, I specialize in providing expert design solutions for a wide range of projects. My expertise spans concrete, wood, masonry, precast concrete, and steel design, ensuring durable, efficient, and safe structures. I'm committed to delivering high-quality solutions tailored to each client's specific needs, with detailed drawings that clearly communicate design intent. Known for my responsiveness and dedication to excellence, I work closely with clients to ensure their vision is brought to life with precision and reliability. Whether you're working on a new build or a renovation, I offer the technical expertise to make your project a success. Services we offer: Engineering Letters Drawings and Engineering for New Construction Drawings and Engineering for Alterations or Changes of Occupancy Drawings and Engineering for Structural Repairs Services we do not offer: Construction services
"Professional, reliable, timely, great communication, respectful and easy to work with. Highly recommend!"
Jane M on June 2025
With nearly a decade of experience in structural engineering, I specialize in providing expert design solutions for a wide range of projects. My expertise spans concrete, wood, masonry, precast concrete, and steel design, ensuring durable, efficient, and safe structures. I'm committed to delivering high-quality solutions tailored to each client's specific needs, with detailed drawings that clearly communicate design intent. Known for my responsiveness and dedication to excellence, I work closely with clients to ensure their vision is brought to life with precision and reliability. Whether you're working on a new build or a renovation, I offer the technical expertise to make your project a success. Services we offer: Engineering Letters Drawings and Engineering for New Construction Drawings and Engineering for Alterations or Changes of Occupancy Drawings and Engineering for Structural Repairs Services we do not offer: Construction services
"Professional, reliable, timely, great communication, respectful and easy to work with. Highly recommend!"
Jane M on June 2025
We are a trusted structural and architectural design firm specializing in a wide range of structural design and spatial planning projects. Committed to excellence, we consistently strive to exceed expectations in every aspect of our work. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with our clients, and we stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee
"Customer service was great, turnaround was very quick and efficient, price was also very affordable comparatively."
Vasily G on January 2025
We are a trusted structural and architectural design firm specializing in a wide range of structural design and spatial planning projects. Committed to excellence, we consistently strive to exceed expectations in every aspect of our work. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with our clients, and we stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee
"Customer service was great, turnaround was very quick and efficient, price was also very affordable comparatively."
Vasily G on January 2025
A & J Excavation L.L.C. has business ethics at the top of their priority list. This 5 star company thrives on working with customer’s budgets to complete project services with high quality material and labor. Discounts are available 365 days a year to senior citizens (5%) and veterans (10%). They provide the local community with high quality service at a low cost, outstanding customer service and a low hassle processes with customer engagement from start to finish. A & J Excavation L.L.C. will provide you with a fun and exciting experience remodeling or upgrading your home! Mission: To assist the community in helping them upgrade, repair or maintain their homes’ landscaping and hardscaping needs with high quality work at an affordable rate. Vision. To be recognized by our clients and our community as being the best company in our market, in terms of pricing, customer service and experience. Services include but not limited to: Residential land clearing, landscaping, lawn maintenance, tree removal, stump removal, land leveling (grading), stone driveways, retaining walls, paver patios, paver walkways, snow plowing, snow removal, salting....and more!
"They were great and I will use them again!"
Sheri L on October 2024
A & J Excavation L.L.C. has business ethics at the top of their priority list. This 5 star company thrives on working with customer’s budgets to complete project services with high quality material and labor. Discounts are available 365 days a year to senior citizens (5%) and veterans (10%). They provide the local community with high quality service at a low cost, outstanding customer service and a low hassle processes with customer engagement from start to finish. A & J Excavation L.L.C. will provide you with a fun and exciting experience remodeling or upgrading your home! Mission: To assist the community in helping them upgrade, repair or maintain their homes’ landscaping and hardscaping needs with high quality work at an affordable rate. Vision. To be recognized by our clients and our community as being the best company in our market, in terms of pricing, customer service and experience. Services include but not limited to: Residential land clearing, landscaping, lawn maintenance, tree removal, stump removal, land leveling (grading), stone driveways, retaining walls, paver patios, paver walkways, snow plowing, snow removal, salting....and more!
"They were great and I will use them again!"
Sheri L on October 2024
From Concept to Completion. Plymouth Nursery & Landscape Co. provides design and build services for projects such as landscape, hardscape, lighting, irrigation, drainage , water features , outdoor kitchens, pavilions, porches and more. After your project has been completed we offer complete maintenance services to protect your investment.
"Plymouth did a fantastic job installing a walkway, a few paver pads, and flower beds. We also had them install a pond. Everything worked well in the beginning except that there seemed to be a slow leak. They worked on the issue with us last year but were not able to determine the cause of the leak, so we had an auto-fill line put in. This year, when using it, it did not stop automatically and the hose wasn't clamped so the water pressure blew the skimmer off the pipe. They stopped answering my calls about this issue so I had to get another company to come in and fix it."
Bill D on June 2025
From Concept to Completion. Plymouth Nursery & Landscape Co. provides design and build services for projects such as landscape, hardscape, lighting, irrigation, drainage , water features , outdoor kitchens, pavilions, porches and more. After your project has been completed we offer complete maintenance services to protect your investment.
"Plymouth did a fantastic job installing a walkway, a few paver pads, and flower beds. We also had them install a pond. Everything worked well in the beginning except that there seemed to be a slow leak. They worked on the issue with us last year but were not able to determine the cause of the leak, so we had an auto-fill line put in. This year, when using it, it did not stop automatically and the hose wasn't clamped so the water pressure blew the skimmer off the pipe. They stopped answering my calls about this issue so I had to get another company to come in and fix it."
Bill D on June 2025
Architectural firm licensed in Pa. With over 40 years of design and construction experience in the Main Line and other areas around Philadelphia.
"Nic was extremely helpful, and completed all the work we needed in a timely fashion. We really enjoyed working with him."
h Y on November 2024
Architectural firm licensed in Pa. With over 40 years of design and construction experience in the Main Line and other areas around Philadelphia.
"Nic was extremely helpful, and completed all the work we needed in a timely fashion. We really enjoyed working with him."
h Y on November 2024
General Property Maintenance, Landscape Design, Outdoor Lighting & Living Spaces
"Great job from communication to final cleanup. Yard looks great! Just as I asked for."
Jessica S on November 2024
General Property Maintenance, Landscape Design, Outdoor Lighting & Living Spaces
"Great job from communication to final cleanup. Yard looks great! Just as I asked for."
Jessica S on November 2024
Here at Zoom Drain, we are best known for fast response times and our ability to provide focused solutions to drain & sewer problems. If you are having issues or planning for future maintenance, call us now at 610-628-3360 for a FREE on-site estimate. From sinks, toilets and tubs to main lines and sewers, our team of drain & sewer professionals are ready to provide you with fast, expert services.
"They truly live by the code of "you get what you paid for". The price was cheaper than expected (and they included a free estimate too). So ultimately, our slow bathtub drain was cleared. However, the technician had terrible housekeeping. After stripping the caulking around the overflow valve, they left the caulking pieces in the bathtub and told us to flush them down the drain (?!). They said the provided bio solution would clear the pieces just fine...but why do that when a trash can is less than a foot away?? Then, they did not offer to reseal the valve they just opened...just left a mess for us to pick up. As such, we will not be using them again next time...free estimate or not. If we wanted the bare minimum, we would have done it ourselves."
Quan T on February 2025
Here at Zoom Drain, we are best known for fast response times and our ability to provide focused solutions to drain & sewer problems. If you are having issues or planning for future maintenance, call us now at 610-628-3360 for a FREE on-site estimate. From sinks, toilets and tubs to main lines and sewers, our team of drain & sewer professionals are ready to provide you with fast, expert services.
"They truly live by the code of "you get what you paid for". The price was cheaper than expected (and they included a free estimate too). So ultimately, our slow bathtub drain was cleared. However, the technician had terrible housekeeping. After stripping the caulking around the overflow valve, they left the caulking pieces in the bathtub and told us to flush them down the drain (?!). They said the provided bio solution would clear the pieces just fine...but why do that when a trash can is less than a foot away?? Then, they did not offer to reseal the valve they just opened...just left a mess for us to pick up. As such, we will not be using them again next time...free estimate or not. If we wanted the bare minimum, we would have done it ourselves."
Quan T on February 2025
All about hardscaping and landscaping we can do designs we do love to focus in one job at the time to take care our costumers
"Daniel and his team did excellent work, and their price was very fair. They stayed late in the day in order to get it done in one day, and went out of their way to clean up and return the yard to normal when they were done. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again. In fact, I spoke to him about a couple of other jobs I may get done. Highly recommended!"
Tom H on June 2025
All about hardscaping and landscaping we can do designs we do love to focus in one job at the time to take care our costumers
"Daniel and his team did excellent work, and their price was very fair. They stayed late in the day in order to get it done in one day, and went out of their way to clean up and return the yard to normal when they were done. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again. In fact, I spoke to him about a couple of other jobs I may get done. Highly recommended!"
Tom H on June 2025
Architectural Services in business for 34 years providing architectural designs in Residential (new construction, rehabs, renovations, additions), Commercial buildings, Libraries, Hotels, and Restaurants. We are licensed architects in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware where over 90% of our work are residential projects. We are full-service architects from initial design concepts to construction drawings for building permits (from start to finish). We also provide land use and zoning for our clients. Being in the architecture business for the past 34 years we have the experience and knowledge of building design to offer our clients quality services for their projects.
"We were in the process of renovating our apartment and needed to apply for permits from the government, which required an architect-signed design drawing. Anthony came highly recommended. He took the time to visit our apartment and carefully understand the challenges we faced in obtaining the permits. After thoroughly reviewing the space and listening to our renovation ideas, he assured us that the project would be straightforward for him and that he could provide an architectural drawing that would not only meet our needs but also ensure we could pass inspection without any issues. Despite the project being relatively small, Anthony was more than willing to take it on and offered a very reasonable fee for his services. We truly appreciate the time, care, and professionalism he brought to the table. We would highly recommend Anthony to anyone looking for an architect who is knowledgeable, approachable, and dedicated to delivering great work."
Yujen J on March 2025
Architectural Services in business for 34 years providing architectural designs in Residential (new construction, rehabs, renovations, additions), Commercial buildings, Libraries, Hotels, and Restaurants. We are licensed architects in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware where over 90% of our work are residential projects. We are full-service architects from initial design concepts to construction drawings for building permits (from start to finish). We also provide land use and zoning for our clients. Being in the architecture business for the past 34 years we have the experience and knowledge of building design to offer our clients quality services for their projects.
"We were in the process of renovating our apartment and needed to apply for permits from the government, which required an architect-signed design drawing. Anthony came highly recommended. He took the time to visit our apartment and carefully understand the challenges we faced in obtaining the permits. After thoroughly reviewing the space and listening to our renovation ideas, he assured us that the project would be straightforward for him and that he could provide an architectural drawing that would not only meet our needs but also ensure we could pass inspection without any issues. Despite the project being relatively small, Anthony was more than willing to take it on and offered a very reasonable fee for his services. We truly appreciate the time, care, and professionalism he brought to the table. We would highly recommend Anthony to anyone looking for an architect who is knowledgeable, approachable, and dedicated to delivering great work."
Yujen J on March 2025
We specialize in everything from carpentry to craftsmanship. This is the third generation of the Falco business, spanning back to the early 1920's.Our in-house workshop is where most of the custom builds are started. Our attention to detail, and comprehensive advice will make sure any project that we start ends with 100% customer satisfaction. A full service contractor, all jobs done by falco and sons employees. We are a family owned business.
"From start to finish this amazing team of skilled, professional and punctual guys were a dream. After dealing with a horrific contractor, Falco & Sons came to the rescue and not only fixed his mistakes but did the quality work we’d wanted for so long. Stunning job done by true professionals! Thank you Butch, Harry and Nick...There are no words to express our gratitude."
William M on April 2020
We specialize in everything from carpentry to craftsmanship. This is the third generation of the Falco business, spanning back to the early 1920's.Our in-house workshop is where most of the custom builds are started. Our attention to detail, and comprehensive advice will make sure any project that we start ends with 100% customer satisfaction. A full service contractor, all jobs done by falco and sons employees. We are a family owned business.
"From start to finish this amazing team of skilled, professional and punctual guys were a dream. After dealing with a horrific contractor, Falco & Sons came to the rescue and not only fixed his mistakes but did the quality work we’d wanted for so long. Stunning job done by true professionals! Thank you Butch, Harry and Nick...There are no words to express our gratitude."
William M on April 2020
You should replace floor joists as soon as you see clear signs of structural trouble—sagging floors, wide wall cracks, uneven door frames, wet or rotting wood, persistent squeaks, or windows that no longer latch. Tilted or sinking supports in the crawl space are another red flag. If you notice any of these signs, call a pro right away to keep your home’s structure safe.
If the joists are exposed from below, a pro can swap them out without touching the finished floor above. In an unfinished basement or crawl space, you’ll often see the joists and can easily reach them. When insulation, subflooring, or finished flooring blocks access, the crew must remove these materials before repairs can begin.
Sistering allows a pro to reinforce a cracked or undersized joist without tearing up the entire floor. The contractor slowly raises the frame, then fastens a new joist snugly against the damaged one to share the load. When done correctly, sistering restores full structural strength and keeps the floor level without the cost of a complete replacement.
Floor joists installed correctly in a stable environment can last for 100 years or more, often outlasting the house itself. However, termite damage, moisture, leaks, and other problems can significantly reduce a floor's lifespan. For instance, if the floor is exposed to consistent moisture, you'll likely need to replace the joists every 20 to 30 years.
Homeowners' insurance covers floor joist damage resulting from sudden and accidental events, such as fire, windstorm, or water damage from a burst pipe. It will not cover repairs resulting from gradual deterioration, poor maintenance, or termite infestations. Review your insurance policy and consult your provider to verify the conditions that guarantee full coverage. Doing so ensures you are fully aware of your responsibilities and can plan your repair work with complete confidence.
Floor joists are essential structural components that provide a stable foundation for your home. They directly transfer the weight of floors, furniture, and occupants to the foundation, ensuring stability and a safe living environment. Without these robust beams, the structure would face compromised load distribution, leading to potential safety hazards and costly repairs. Proper installation and maintenance are crucial for long-term durability and safety.