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Hancock Signature Roofing, LLC

4.50(
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Hancock Signature Roofing, LLC

4.50(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Welcome to Hancock Signature Roofing, proudly servicing Magna, and the surrounding areas. We treat your home as if it were our own. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today, you will not be disappointed!

"Wow, we are so happy we went with Hancock Signatures for our new roof! They did an exceptional job (I didn't know a roof could actually look BEAUTIFUL but I think ours does!), they were timely and fit us in quickly even though I know they have a lot of other projects, they were professional and easy to communicate with. We will absolutely use them again."

Erica E on October 2024

Welcome to Hancock Signature Roofing, proudly servicing Magna, and the surrounding areas. We treat your home as if it were our own. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today, you will not be disappointed!

"Wow, we are so happy we went with Hancock Signatures for our new roof! They did an exceptional job (I didn't know a roof could actually look BEAUTIFUL but I think ours does!), they were timely and fit us in quickly even though I know they have a lot of other projects, they were professional and easy to communicate with. We will absolutely use them again."

Erica E on October 2024

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Superior Foundation Repair, LC

5.00(
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Superior Foundation Repair, LC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They followed through as promised when no one else would."

Gary L on August 2022

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They followed through as promised when no one else would."

Gary L on August 2022

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Spring Creek Excavation LLC

5.00(
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Spring Creek Excavation LLC

5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 15 years of experience, Spring Creek Excavation LLC is here to help! We offer a variety of residential excavation and small business services. We are based out of the Wellsville area. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Randy is a perfectionist and we are extremely pleased with his approach to a rather complicated landscaping job. Plus he's friendly, cooperative, and listens well. He transformed our property from unsightly to picture perfect."

Noel A on November 2025

With 15 years of experience, Spring Creek Excavation LLC is here to help! We offer a variety of residential excavation and small business services. We are based out of the Wellsville area. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Randy is a perfectionist and we are extremely pleased with his approach to a rather complicated landscaping job. Plus he's friendly, cooperative, and listens well. He transformed our property from unsightly to picture perfect."

Noel A on November 2025

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Precision Excavating LLC

5.00(
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Precision Excavating LLC

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
10 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Precision Excavating LLC is here to help! We offer a variety of excavation and demolition services. We are based out of the Highland, UT area. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Precision did a fantastic job getting my property ready for a shop couldn’t have asked for better people to work with. "

Daniel B on October 2025

Precision Excavating LLC is here to help! We offer a variety of excavation and demolition services. We are based out of the Highland, UT area. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Precision did a fantastic job getting my property ready for a shop couldn’t have asked for better people to work with. "

Daniel B on October 2025

FAQs for demolition projects in Salt Lake City, UT

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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