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Avatar for Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
4.8(
28
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ArchitectEngineer - StructuralDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent structural analysis regarding impact of wall modifications for a residential remodeling project at our home. Prompt response to request for analysis, very professional and detail oriented, and friendly demeanor. In future I will hire them again for similar projects."
Dana Condominium
Richmond single family dwelling
Addition to the Single Family dwelling
Affordable Building for Non Profits
Historic Church of All Faiths

+35

Response time1 day
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Earthquake and Structures, Inc.
4.2(
49
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Mr. Paul showed up exactly on time, provided an inspection and assessment of my home project, was professional and knowledgeable, and answered all of my questions. He provided outstanding customer service, and I would highly recommend him. Excellent! M. Wolfe Oakland, CA ."
New Home
House on water
Addition to Existing Home
Hillside home on Piers
Community Center Retrofit

+6

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Level Engineering San Francisco, CA (Inland)
4.4(
306
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Zach was very knowledgeable, friendly, and finely a Structural Engineer who pointed out the obvious with our structural problems."
Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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ICG Engineering
4.3(
71
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hossam is a very professional and easy to communicate individual. His report was well written and his understanding of the points needed to clarify my situation was excellent. I would hire him again for any engineering needs!"
New construction
Kitchen remodeling
Response time2 days
Response rate96%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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SSA
5.0(
22
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Architect

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Sharmila is wonderful. She couldn't be more helpful and she moved the project through really fast. I was amazed at how fast and hard she worked. I would recommend her to everyone. We were having a really hard time with another engineering firm and after four months we had gotten no where. Sharmila moved us thorough in less than a month."
living
living
kitchen
bathroom
kitchen

+13

Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Whitfield Architects, Inc.
5.0(
7
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"David helps you understand/see the finished project and asks questions that will help the customer really understand their use of the space. He brings you into the design process with him with full transparency!"
Noe Remodel 01 Restored Entryway
Custom Mountain House 01
Contemporary Kitchen
Castle Hill limestone preserve
Dramatic section using modeling software

+47

Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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AxisTerra Design Studio
5.0(
6
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AxisTerra team has been a great parter as my head architect for all my projects, they are very professional, responsive and budget friendly"
Single-Family Home Kitchen Rendering
Single-Family Home Front Elevation
Single-Family Home Front Elevation
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
124
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evolution Drafting did a great job modifying my existing plans and updating for Arizona codes and took care of the structural engineering as well."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
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StudioNorth
4.9(
7
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Customers say: Quick response

"Esther responded quickly to my inquiry, made me feel comfortable in determining what could be done with the space on a limited budget, offered many options and followed through with updates and contacts efficiently so that I had the best solutions and products available to complete the project."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, water damage can affect your walls' structural integrity. If the water or moisture sits on the walls for an extended period, it can weaken the drywall, plaster, wood framing, and other materials supporting the wall. That's why it's critical to dry out the area as soon as you notice it.

All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.

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.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

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