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Avatar for DM Building Inc
DM Building Inc
4.9(
57
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Cardiff By The Sea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Customers say: True professional

"Danny took on our project, which was to build a home on an oddly-shaped, canyon side lot. We hired him as he had experience building on hillsides as well as with working with our architect. Ours was a very difficult project; from Coastal Commission to City approval, as well as with structural engineering. Danny had a plan for how to access and install our caissons into the hillside from day one. Not only that, his crew and sub-contractors showed up everyday, on-time for our year and a 1/2 building period. We communicated nearly every day via text or phone calls; Danny and his supervisor Scott were always VERY responsive. They were also open to alternate ideas in order to cut down construction costs. We've now been in our new home one year, and can honestly say that we are very happy with the craftsmanship and quality of our home. Moreover, the few small issues that we have had (garage door opener; low water pressure), Danny has continued to be responsive and to send his team back out to assist us over this past year. Overall, DM Building is an honest and earnest group of builders who only want the best for your project. I highly recommend DM Building, and would be happy to discuss their work further with anyone who is looking for a custom home builder or looking to embark on a large remodel project. Here are our pix from DM Building's website: [*** Link removed ***] and from our architect's site: [*** Link removed ***] Sincerely, -Susan Spencer [email protected]"
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+9

Response time6 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Castaneda Engineering
4.0(
10
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Cardiff By The Sea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am glad angi had a listing for a structural engineer which is hard to find at a reasonable price. scope of the project involved replacing/ repairing a old load bearing wooden post which was giving away due to the age. Mr Joe performed a site visit to my house and connected me with a general contractor to perform the work per his recommendations. The contractor worked closely with him and followed his instructions. Mr Joe was honest, very reasonably priced and stated upon visit that this was a simple problem and I don't have to worry about it. I would definitely consult for future issues."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Pac Sands Corp
5.0(
7
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Cardiff By The Sea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We did a full remodel of our place, full new kitchen, and expanded our place into the backyard for a new master suite. Pac Sands did a really great job with our designs. Great tools that made the communication easy with the plans and changes we needed. And they handled the engineering and permitting too, which was great. Highly recommend."
6-Plex Aerial view
6-Plex Render
Carlsbad 6-Plex Axo
Response time2 days
164 neighbors recently requested a quote
AAA Engineering Design
4.1(
9
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Cardiff By The Sea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had the pleasure of working with Aws on a recent project and was thoroughly impressed by his professionalism and efficiency. He delivered a clean, straightforward structural design that met all the necessary requirements without unnecessary complexity. Aws was fast, reliable, and highly communicative throughout the process, making coordination smooth and strass-free. On top of that, the pricing was very reasonable. I highly recommend Aws and his firm for any structural engineering needs. They offer a great combination of expertise, responsiveness, and value."
Foundation Plan
Roof Framing Plan
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Dream Catcher Drafting
5.0(
4
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Cardiff By The Sea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Here at Dream Catcher Drafting, we have years and years of experience. Alfred has been doing architectural drafting since the 1970's. We look forward to hearing about all of your design needs in San Diego and Riverside Counties. Feel free to call with any inquiries regarding residential projects. We do custom homes, room additions, remodels, patio covers and ADUs ( Accessory Dwelling Units/Granny Flats).\nVisit my website at Dreamcatcherdrafting.com to see more photos of my work and learn more about me and Dream Catcher Drafting.

Custom Home
Custom Home with Barn
Horse Barn
Horse Barn Interior
Custom Home

+3

Response time11 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Allenbach Architecture
3.5(
7
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Architect - For Business

Serving Cardiff By The Sea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

Allenbach Architecture (AA) is your full service company providing everything from programming, land planning, design, construction documents thru construction administration.\nAA has been in business for over 25 years and has a combined total of 76 years experience between its employees. \nAA Is fully licensed and is LEED-AP accredited, for all your green requirements and needs. \nAA provides residential as well as commercial, medical and industrial expertise for any and all of your projects. \nWe offer the very best pricing, superior workmanship and our customer service is second to none. \nSee our web site www.allenbacharchs.com for photographs of both residential and commercial projects.\nYou might find less expensive but you will not find better; particularly in our designing and construction document capabilities.\nCall us now!

 Custom Kitchen
 Back Yard
 Kitchen
 After View of Remodel
 Custom Garage for a Gear Head buddy

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
KUSH Drafting Services
4.0(
19
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Cardiff By The Sea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

At KUSH Drafting Services, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. So stop shopping around and call us today for your free estimate!\n

Bella Vita
Sea Cliff
Carroll Business Park
Via Latina
Windansea Townhomes

+7

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

While concrete walls do not need to "breathe" in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits. 

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