Welcome to A & A Structures LLC, proudly servicing Bethesda and the surrounding areas. We provide Structural Engineering services for residential buildings, which include: modification to the building structures, structural damage assessment and solution, structural plans for building permits, and similar projects.
"Very responsive to calls and texts. Provides detailed recommendations for your project. Which will save you money on material and labour."
Kojo D on April 2024
Welcome to A & A Structures LLC, proudly servicing Bethesda and the surrounding areas. We provide Structural Engineering services for residential buildings, which include: modification to the building structures, structural damage assessment and solution, structural plans for building permits, and similar projects.
"Very responsive to calls and texts. Provides detailed recommendations for your project. Which will save you money on material and labour."
Kojo D on April 2024
MD Registered professional engineer in State of MD DC VA PA. Approval of existing plans and Sealing for counties permits. Identifications and removal of load bearing walls. Over 30 years of structural engineering experience Foundations settlement evaluation and recommendations Design of wood , steel and concrete structures
"Cyrus was very professional in helping to get my project completed."
Mazariegos B on March 2025
MD Registered professional engineer in State of MD DC VA PA. Approval of existing plans and Sealing for counties permits. Identifications and removal of load bearing walls. Over 30 years of structural engineering experience Foundations settlement evaluation and recommendations Design of wood , steel and concrete structures
"Cyrus was very professional in helping to get my project completed."
Mazariegos B on March 2025
Poché d + d Professional and creative drafter and designer with 5+ years of professional CAD drafting and modeling experience and 30+ years of design practice in a variety of forms. I provide architectural drafting and design, creating 2D and 3D models and renderings, to help clients visualize their projects and give craftsmen clear, detailed plans that enable them to successfully realize the intended vision. Please reach out if you have: + A DIY project that requires plans and/or building permit. + You have a builder or contractor but need plans or visuals they don't provide. + Any questions to see if I am able to provide what you need.
"Angela did a fantastic job with the design and handled the changes from the county well (Montgomery County, MD)."
Steve H on June 2024
Poché d + d Professional and creative drafter and designer with 5+ years of professional CAD drafting and modeling experience and 30+ years of design practice in a variety of forms. I provide architectural drafting and design, creating 2D and 3D models and renderings, to help clients visualize their projects and give craftsmen clear, detailed plans that enable them to successfully realize the intended vision. Please reach out if you have: + A DIY project that requires plans and/or building permit. + You have a builder or contractor but need plans or visuals they don't provide. + Any questions to see if I am able to provide what you need.
"Angela did a fantastic job with the design and handled the changes from the county well (Montgomery County, MD)."
Steve H on June 2024
We understand how important it is to have confidence in the people who design your landscape. We have a friendly staff of highly creative and capable people, and we pride ourselves in our excellent service recognized around DC area, Maryland and Virginia. That’s how we’ve built our business throughout more than 18 years and mostly through referrals. For more than a decade, Xtra Care Landscaping & Design, Inc, has provided professional lawn and yard maintenance as well as comprehensive landscaping design-build services to residential and commercial clients throughout the metropolitan Washington, DC area.Whether you choose mowing and edging, artificial turf or mulching our competitive pricing and professional service is among the best in the area, and be sure to ask about our complete landscape design-build services guaranteed to blend your home or office seamlessly into it’s natural surroundings. Call us for any of the listed services: Yard & Maintenance, Hardscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Lighting, Artificial Turf, Decks, Landscape Design, Going Green, Concrete Art, Or Commercial Maintenance!
"We are pleased with the work to clear our lot and are looking forward to designing our front planting beds with them."
Dan H on April 2025
We understand how important it is to have confidence in the people who design your landscape. We have a friendly staff of highly creative and capable people, and we pride ourselves in our excellent service recognized around DC area, Maryland and Virginia. That’s how we’ve built our business throughout more than 18 years and mostly through referrals. For more than a decade, Xtra Care Landscaping & Design, Inc, has provided professional lawn and yard maintenance as well as comprehensive landscaping design-build services to residential and commercial clients throughout the metropolitan Washington, DC area.Whether you choose mowing and edging, artificial turf or mulching our competitive pricing and professional service is among the best in the area, and be sure to ask about our complete landscape design-build services guaranteed to blend your home or office seamlessly into it’s natural surroundings. Call us for any of the listed services: Yard & Maintenance, Hardscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Lighting, Artificial Turf, Decks, Landscape Design, Going Green, Concrete Art, Or Commercial Maintenance!
"We are pleased with the work to clear our lot and are looking forward to designing our front planting beds with them."
Dan H on April 2025
We are a complete kitchen and bath remodeling showroom with years of experience in quality residential kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling. Along with basement redo’s at low costs, as well as other major home renovation. Our company provides the most comprehensive affordable kitchen and bathroom remodeling services. We are committed to giving our customers a wide range of modern, traditional and classic kitchens and bathroom options and making the process of finding and buying your dream kitchen and bathroom as easy as possible.
We are a complete kitchen and bath remodeling showroom with years of experience in quality residential kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling. Along with basement redo’s at low costs, as well as other major home renovation. Our company provides the most comprehensive affordable kitchen and bathroom remodeling services. We are committed to giving our customers a wide range of modern, traditional and classic kitchens and bathroom options and making the process of finding and buying your dream kitchen and bathroom as easy as possible.
New Horizons Landscaping LLC specializes in landscaping and lawn maintenance services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see some of the the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"The crew showed up on time, they performed the job extremely well. They transformed my back yard into a beautiful, very lush green lawn. Also, they did a good job cleaning up. Kevin knows what he is doing. And best of all, the price was very reasonable. I will recommend him and his crew to my neighbors."
Ilse S on April 2025
New Horizons Landscaping LLC specializes in landscaping and lawn maintenance services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see some of the the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"The crew showed up on time, they performed the job extremely well. They transformed my back yard into a beautiful, very lush green lawn. Also, they did a good job cleaning up. Kevin knows what he is doing. And best of all, the price was very reasonable. I will recommend him and his crew to my neighbors."
Ilse S on April 2025
Kuhlman Lawn Service, LLC is a family owned and operated company that has more then 10 years experience and was started in 2002 and specializes in full maintenance contracts for both commercial and residential customers in the Montgomery County area's to include Poolesville, Dickerson, Boyds, Beallesville, Potomac. Can provide ala carte services to include but not limited to Spring clean up, pruning, mulching. Providing professional services with a family feel where an owner can be contacted 24/7 to address your concerns to keep your property maintained so you can just enjoy. Please give us a call as Lawn Maintenance is our specialty and enjoying the outdoors and not having to maintain it should be yours. Family owned and operated. Owners available 24/7 by phone.
"Kuhlman is great! Very knowledgeable, good prices and high quality work. Rose is the best! We call Kuhlman every time we need work done."
Darick F on May 2025
Kuhlman Lawn Service, LLC is a family owned and operated company that has more then 10 years experience and was started in 2002 and specializes in full maintenance contracts for both commercial and residential customers in the Montgomery County area's to include Poolesville, Dickerson, Boyds, Beallesville, Potomac. Can provide ala carte services to include but not limited to Spring clean up, pruning, mulching. Providing professional services with a family feel where an owner can be contacted 24/7 to address your concerns to keep your property maintained so you can just enjoy. Please give us a call as Lawn Maintenance is our specialty and enjoying the outdoors and not having to maintain it should be yours. Family owned and operated. Owners available 24/7 by phone.
"Kuhlman is great! Very knowledgeable, good prices and high quality work. Rose is the best! We call Kuhlman every time we need work done."
Darick F on May 2025
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"They were on time. And stayed on schedule with the work. They also helped out with adjusting to our budget helping us choose the best materials for our project."
Ruth M on April 2024
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"They were on time. And stayed on schedule with the work. They also helped out with adjusting to our budget helping us choose the best materials for our project."
Ruth M on April 2024
We specialize in Integrated Pest Management (IPM), as well as Aeration, Seeding, and Fertilization, with our Natural and Blended Programs. Our constant goal is to solve our customers lawn care problems, while protecting our environment. Give us a call today for a free estimate/analysis!
"This is a quality landscape company! On this trip, the crew planted 11 Spirea and a replacement Yew. Everything looks great. They also provide the seeding, fertilizing and kill the weeds on my lawn at the appropriate times. You will be satisfied with their service"
anita b on October 2024
We specialize in Integrated Pest Management (IPM), as well as Aeration, Seeding, and Fertilization, with our Natural and Blended Programs. Our constant goal is to solve our customers lawn care problems, while protecting our environment. Give us a call today for a free estimate/analysis!
"This is a quality landscape company! On this trip, the crew planted 11 Spirea and a replacement Yew. Everything looks great. They also provide the seeding, fertilizing and kill the weeds on my lawn at the appropriate times. You will be satisfied with their service"
anita b on October 2024
We are a fully licensed and insured landscaping business specializing in the design, maintenance, and installation of your landscaping needs including a water features division which specializes in custom waterfalls, ponds, fountains, and much more.
"It went very good."
Surafel A on February 2025
We are a fully licensed and insured landscaping business specializing in the design, maintenance, and installation of your landscaping needs including a water features division which specializes in custom waterfalls, ponds, fountains, and much more.
"It went very good."
Surafel A on February 2025
The timeline for basement ceiling modifications spans four to 12 weeks, with the specific duration depending on your chosen method and project complexity. Floor-lowering projects often require more time due to careful excavation and foundation reinforcement processes.
Weather conditions, permit processing, and unexpected structural discoveries can extend the projected timeline. Most homeowners should prepare for some disruption to normal household activities during critical construction phases.
Converting previously unusable basement space into a functional living area often increases your home's assessed value, which may impact property tax obligations. Tax assessment practices vary significantly between municipalities, with some jurisdictions basing calculations on finished square footage.
To avoid surprises, contact your local tax assessment office before beginning construction to understand potential tax implications and budget accordingly for any anticipated increases.
Engaging a qualified structural engineer represents an essential first step for any basement ceiling project. These professionals evaluate foundation integrity, soil conditions, and load-bearing requirements to determine feasibility and recommend appropriate approaches.
Their expertise helps prevent potentially catastrophic structural issues while ensuring compliance with building codes. Although this consultation adds to initial expenses, it provides crucial guidance that may prevent costly mistakes or safety hazards.
Historic or aging properties present unique challenges when modifying basement ceiling heights. Older construction methods, outdated materials, and accumulated settlement issues require specialized assessment. Heritage designations may impose additional restrictions or requirements on modification approaches.
House-raising often provides advantages for older homes with compromised foundations, as it allows simultaneous foundation repair or replacement during the ceiling height modification process.
While professional contractors must handle all structural modifications, homeowners with appropriate skills may complete certain finishing aspects independently. Tasks potentially suitable for DIY include non-structural elements like painting, trim installation, or basic finishing work.
However, all excavation, foundation modification, and house-lifting operations require specialized equipment and expertise. Attempting structural work without proper qualifications creates significant safety risks and potential property damage.