Structural Engineering Companies in Ruby

“Philip was recommended by my kitchen designer and I am so happy we went with him for our total kitchen/pantry/laundry remodel. His work is excellent and is very good about giving you a perspective on where to spend and where to save money. We ended up using him to remodel 3 bathrooms, our master bath , powder room crest an exercise room from a large closet and add a pool bathroom. Excellent work and I highly recommend him.”

“Very professional company with nice and service minded attitude. Problem free from beginning to end and went the extra mile for me to ensure everything was 100%”

“We bought our home on the shores of Lake Norman several years ago. This past summer, it was finally time to expand our small, worn-out porch overlooking the lake. We initially hired a landscaper to help us create the outdoor living space we craved but we soon realized we needed an experienced General Contractor and remodeling pro to help guide us through the process of not only getting permits to build out a deck but also removing several structural columns holding up the back of our house. Our goal was to make the backyard more accessible, to make the porch larger with an expanded deck and a built-in hot tub, and to create an unobstructed view of the lake. Thankfully, we found Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel and they helped guide us through the design and construction of our outdoor living space which has become a favorite gathering spot for friends and family. We had plenty of challenges to overcome. Most of them had to do with getting approval to build the deck and take down the load-bearing columns. But Vince Busby, the General Contractor and one of the owners of Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, was very good at helping us navigate that process. Because our house is on a septic system, and it’s in close proximity to the lake, there were several hoops Vince had to jump through to secure a building permit. He also took care of all the engineering required to safely remove four columns on our back porch. What we ended up with is just a wide, open, beautiful area that brings the view of the lake right into our home. Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel was great – not only with the work that was done but also in getting the design right and helping us configure the deck and built-in hot tub. Because of their knowledge and experience, they were able to come up with a strategy for us to get rid of as many railings as we possibly could while still meeting code. This required careful planning and attention to detail as well as coordination with the landscaper. It was like putting together a large puzzle and every piece had to fit just right. Vince and his team were very creative. But, also, just as important – they were great craftsmen. The work was done very well. The jobsite was very clean at the end of every day. Professional – that’s the word I would use to describe Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel. From beginning to end, Vince put us at ease, listened to what it was we wanted to achieve, and helped us overcome every obstacle quickly and efficiently. Early on, we told Vince we wanted a low-maintenance deck and he recommending products like the Fiberon deck boards which are a composite made from recycled materials. Instead of spending time and money sanding, staining or painting our deck – we will simply be able to enjoy it for years to come with no worries. That makes me very happy! Matt Gersper, founder of Happy Living”