American Consulting Engineers, Inc is a licensed professional engineering firm located at St. Louis, Missouri. We are experts in structural inspections, structural designs, and architecture drawings for residential, commercial and industrial. We are very glad to submit a proposal to any jobs you have. We hope that you will open opportunities for us to be worked with you. We believe that you will be satisfied with us. Our mission is to provide professional engineering services with the best price to customers.
"They responded quickly and the engineer sent to my home was very knowledgeable and explained everything so I could understand. He also was happy to explain to my daughter what he was looking for and what he was finding during the foundation inspection. She is studying to be an engineer and was interested to learn."
Carol K on August 2020
American Consulting Engineers, Inc is a licensed professional engineering firm located at St. Louis, Missouri. We are experts in structural inspections, structural designs, and architecture drawings for residential, commercial and industrial. We are very glad to submit a proposal to any jobs you have. We hope that you will open opportunities for us to be worked with you. We believe that you will be satisfied with us. Our mission is to provide professional engineering services with the best price to customers.
"They responded quickly and the engineer sent to my home was very knowledgeable and explained everything so I could understand. He also was happy to explain to my daughter what he was looking for and what he was finding during the foundation inspection. She is studying to be an engineer and was interested to learn."
Carol K on August 2020
Residential renovations, alterations and additions are designed and engineered to provide Owners a detailed scope of work and level of quality that can be referenced in the procurement of a contractor and execution of the work. Everroux Engineering provides coordinated residential design and engineering services that include Civil Engineering (Structural, Architectural, Storm Water, Construction), Mechanical Engineering (Plumbing, HVAC) and drafting. We are helping home owners assess structural concerns, design solutions for removal of bearing walls, reinforce foundation walls and mitigate a variety of residential building challenges. All work is lead by a Missouri licensed professional engineer. Calculations and sealed drawings for permits can be provided.
"Highly recommend"
Kevin W on February 2025
Residential renovations, alterations and additions are designed and engineered to provide Owners a detailed scope of work and level of quality that can be referenced in the procurement of a contractor and execution of the work. Everroux Engineering provides coordinated residential design and engineering services that include Civil Engineering (Structural, Architectural, Storm Water, Construction), Mechanical Engineering (Plumbing, HVAC) and drafting. We are helping home owners assess structural concerns, design solutions for removal of bearing walls, reinforce foundation walls and mitigate a variety of residential building challenges. All work is lead by a Missouri licensed professional engineer. Calculations and sealed drawings for permits can be provided.
"Highly recommend"
Kevin W on February 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
Transform your outdoor space with Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC. Our expert team in St. Louis specializes in landscape design and hardscape installation. Let us bring your vision to life and create a stunning oasis right in your own backyard. Contact us today for a consultation.
"Finish Touch gets 5 stars from me. They built us a beautiful looking retaining wall at the rear of our house 4 years ago this month and were the low bidder by far--the bids ranged from over $17,000 to under $3000 for Finishing Touch with several others from 6k to 10k. I waited to post a review until now because build quality of a retaining wall can't be measured until after passage of time. Their wall has held up nearly perfectly over 4 years now so I believe it is justifiable to say it was properly built and the preparatory pre-construction work like ensuring drainage was all done well. On top of doing first rate work at the low price, a few months ago I contacted Mr. Watson about another potential job involving our crumbling and sagging concrete front steps and porch. He spent a good 20 minutes+ explaining we could get 90% of the benefit of redoing them by instead mud jacking them and using polymeric sand to fill a crack. He was right. I unreservedly recommend them."
John E on August 2024
Transform your outdoor space with Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC. Our expert team in St. Louis specializes in landscape design and hardscape installation. Let us bring your vision to life and create a stunning oasis right in your own backyard. Contact us today for a consultation.
"Finish Touch gets 5 stars from me. They built us a beautiful looking retaining wall at the rear of our house 4 years ago this month and were the low bidder by far--the bids ranged from over $17,000 to under $3000 for Finishing Touch with several others from 6k to 10k. I waited to post a review until now because build quality of a retaining wall can't be measured until after passage of time. Their wall has held up nearly perfectly over 4 years now so I believe it is justifiable to say it was properly built and the preparatory pre-construction work like ensuring drainage was all done well. On top of doing first rate work at the low price, a few months ago I contacted Mr. Watson about another potential job involving our crumbling and sagging concrete front steps and porch. He spent a good 20 minutes+ explaining we could get 90% of the benefit of redoing them by instead mud jacking them and using polymeric sand to fill a crack. He was right. I unreservedly recommend them."
John E on August 2024
Your satisfaction is our priority and we strive to provide a service we are proud of. We start every project by providing a thorough consultation to understand your goals and the needs of the project. We do this to guarantee that the project is completed according to your preferences. Schedule your appointment online at herronhardscapes.com!
"Herron pays attention to the details and makes sure everything is right. He coordinated the construction of our wall with electrical and plumbing trades. The wall looks better than we imagined. Most importantly, Herron is very responsive and attentive to the client."
Todd H on August 2024
Your satisfaction is our priority and we strive to provide a service we are proud of. We start every project by providing a thorough consultation to understand your goals and the needs of the project. We do this to guarantee that the project is completed according to your preferences. Schedule your appointment online at herronhardscapes.com!
"Herron pays attention to the details and makes sure everything is right. He coordinated the construction of our wall with electrical and plumbing trades. The wall looks better than we imagined. Most importantly, Herron is very responsive and attentive to the client."
Todd H on August 2024
Fully insured and experienced construction company servicing St. Louis and surrounding areas in general construction and rehab services for exterior and interior residential projects
"Very professional. A Scope of Work was provided along with a timeline. The work done was professional....I had neighbors stop by to get the company's contact info. My next door neighbor inspected the work and he kept telling me the job was done correctly."
Grace N on December 2024
Fully insured and experienced construction company servicing St. Louis and surrounding areas in general construction and rehab services for exterior and interior residential projects
"Very professional. A Scope of Work was provided along with a timeline. The work done was professional....I had neighbors stop by to get the company's contact info. My next door neighbor inspected the work and he kept telling me the job was done correctly."
Grace N on December 2024
Additional DBA - Allen Irrigation & Lawn Care Inc. Allen Outdoor Solutions, Inc. has provided full service irrigation, landscape, and lawn care service throughout the St. Louis area for over 20 years. Our projects range in size, from small residential designs to large commercial projects. No matter what your vision, we can take care of every aspect of your outdoor project. All of our work is backed and fully warranted to your satisfaction.
"If I could give 0 stars, I would. I hope this is a warning for anyone considering using Allen, they are absolutely HORRENDOUS to work with. Never in my life have I spoken with such a disgusting manager. To give back story, we hired Allen to inspect our backflow last July. A member of the team came out, inspected, and gave us a green/blue tag saying we were “all good to go”. He mentioned that we didn’t need any paperwork, and that they would submit it directly to the water district. A year later, our water district called letting us know they were shutting off our water because they never got a passing test from Allen. The manager and receptionist BOTH said it was mine and my husband’s fault because we mentioned in passing that we would eventually take out our sprinkler, so the information never got sent to the water district. DISGUSTING! This was also after admitting that the inspector didn’t work there anymore “for good reason”. After arguing with the Manager who still insisted it was mine and my husband’s fault, they sent out a new tech who straight up told the manager while I was standing there “the inspector did pass them in their inspection and gave them a tag. The information is all here. The office must not have filed the paperwork correctly”. They still continued to send us a bill for the re-inspection. Save yourself the hassle and hire someone that actually cares."
Megan E on April 2024
Additional DBA - Allen Irrigation & Lawn Care Inc. Allen Outdoor Solutions, Inc. has provided full service irrigation, landscape, and lawn care service throughout the St. Louis area for over 20 years. Our projects range in size, from small residential designs to large commercial projects. No matter what your vision, we can take care of every aspect of your outdoor project. All of our work is backed and fully warranted to your satisfaction.
"If I could give 0 stars, I would. I hope this is a warning for anyone considering using Allen, they are absolutely HORRENDOUS to work with. Never in my life have I spoken with such a disgusting manager. To give back story, we hired Allen to inspect our backflow last July. A member of the team came out, inspected, and gave us a green/blue tag saying we were “all good to go”. He mentioned that we didn’t need any paperwork, and that they would submit it directly to the water district. A year later, our water district called letting us know they were shutting off our water because they never got a passing test from Allen. The manager and receptionist BOTH said it was mine and my husband’s fault because we mentioned in passing that we would eventually take out our sprinkler, so the information never got sent to the water district. DISGUSTING! This was also after admitting that the inspector didn’t work there anymore “for good reason”. After arguing with the Manager who still insisted it was mine and my husband’s fault, they sent out a new tech who straight up told the manager while I was standing there “the inspector did pass them in their inspection and gave them a tag. The information is all here. The office must not have filed the paperwork correctly”. They still continued to send us a bill for the re-inspection. Save yourself the hassle and hire someone that actually cares."
Megan E on April 2024
Throughout your landscape project, from planning to installation to completion, we strive to meet your needs and concerns at every phase of the project. We take great pride in our history of providing the St. Louis area and beyond with the absolute best in landscape construction services. With our history of successful projects and satisfied customers, we’re happy to provide references upon request to demonstrate the level of satisfaction we strive to achieve on every project.
"Work was beautifully done. Just what we wanted."
Amy P on January 2021
Throughout your landscape project, from planning to installation to completion, we strive to meet your needs and concerns at every phase of the project. We take great pride in our history of providing the St. Louis area and beyond with the absolute best in landscape construction services. With our history of successful projects and satisfied customers, we’re happy to provide references upon request to demonstrate the level of satisfaction we strive to achieve on every project.
"Work was beautifully done. Just what we wanted."
Amy P on January 2021
Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Yes, they did everything I requested them to do, they even worked with me on the price"
Shea S on November 2024
Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Yes, they did everything I requested them to do, they even worked with me on the price"
Shea S on November 2024
Walter Landscaping LLC gives you the top-quality landscaping services that you deserve. For more information about our services and pricing please feel free to call us. We serve in O'Fallon, IL, Shiloh, IL; Lebanon, IL; Swansea, IL; Belleville, IL; Caseyville, IL; and the surrounding areas. Hardscape Contractor, Landscaping Contractor, Affordable Landscaping, Garden Maintenance Services, Landscaping Maintenance Service Professional Landscaping , Reliable Landscaping , Affordable Landscaping , Quality Landscaping , Trusted Landscaping For more information visit our website: https://landscaperofallonil.com/
Walter Landscaping LLC gives you the top-quality landscaping services that you deserve. For more information about our services and pricing please feel free to call us. We serve in O'Fallon, IL, Shiloh, IL; Lebanon, IL; Swansea, IL; Belleville, IL; Caseyville, IL; and the surrounding areas. Hardscape Contractor, Landscaping Contractor, Affordable Landscaping, Garden Maintenance Services, Landscaping Maintenance Service Professional Landscaping , Reliable Landscaping , Affordable Landscaping , Quality Landscaping , Trusted Landscaping For more information visit our website: https://landscaperofallonil.com/
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.