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Top-Rated Structural engineers in Cardiff By The Sea - Updated Nov 2026

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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
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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
177 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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Jean Prescott Studio
4.7(
33
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Cardiff By The Sea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Smooth and professional experience. Their team is knowledgeable, efficient, and made the design and permitting process easy. They delivered exactly what I needed on time and within budget. Iâ d definitely recommend them for any architectural project."
Scavolini Kitchen
Livingroom
White and Bright Livingroom
Corona Del Mar
Corona Del Mar

+47

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Structural Engineering FAQs, answered by experts

It is not recommended to cut or drill into LVL (laminated veneer lumber) beams. As major structural components of a home, their composite structure can be compromised by alterations, which can weaken them and lead to cracking over time. If you must make modifications to an LVL beam, it is crucial to consult a structural engineer or general contractor first. A professional can advise on whether it's safe and provide specifics on the appropriate bit size, depth, and directionality for any necessary drilling.

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.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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