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Winter Drafting & Design

429 REDCLIFF DR
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Winter Drafting & Design

429 REDCLIFF DR
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11 years of experience

Winter Drafting is a full service residential design group headquartered in Redding, California. As an award winning team of professionals, our family owned company has been commissioned to design hundreds of custom residential projects primarily throughout the state of California. Drawing from a diverse team of experienced consultants, we'd be glad to answer any of your questions regarding the design, construction, and/or permitting process for your custom home or renovation.

Winter Drafting is a full service residential design group headquartered in Redding, California. As an award winning team of professionals, our family owned company has been commissioned to design hundreds of custom residential projects primarily throughout the state of California. Drawing from a diverse team of experienced consultants, we'd be glad to answer any of your questions regarding the design, construction, and/or permitting process for your custom home or renovation.


RSCO, Inc

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RSCO, Inc

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42 years of experience

We are a 35 year old Engineering / Construction Company. With the ability to help in all your engineering, planning, construction and management needs. Large or small projects.

We are a 35 year old Engineering / Construction Company. With the ability to help in all your engineering, planning, construction and management needs. Large or small projects.


Mashiach Exploration LLC is committed to our clients success. Our over 30 years of experience will lead your project needs from Permitting, Surveying, Planning, Engineering, Geological investigations, Modeling, Quality control, to Reclamation.


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A&E Associated

10401 Clark St.
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A&E Associated

10401 Clark St.
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49 years of experience

A&E has been in business for more than 40 years serving Northern California and all parts of the country. A&E provides both architectural and engineering services. A&E is one of only a handful of people in the state that is both architect and structural engineer. Well experienced in residential, commercial, industrial, educational and agricultural buildings.

A&E has been in business for more than 40 years serving Northern California and all parts of the country. A&E provides both architectural and engineering services. A&E is one of only a handful of people in the state that is both architect and structural engineer. Well experienced in residential, commercial, industrial, educational and agricultural buildings.


Romanazzi General Engineering

69 S Cornucopia Rd
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Romanazzi General Engineering

69 S Cornucopia Rd
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37 years of experience

Romanazzi General Engineering specializes in full turn key site work packages. We strive to complete our clients projects ahead of schedule and always on budget. always including nothing less than the upmost quality and workmanship. we will get your project done and do it right the first time, so that you can have the piece of mind that you hired the right contractor for the job. Our services range from small backyard projects including patios, sidewalks, large shops and garages, to Big residential foundations as well as commercial and industrial jobs.

Romanazzi General Engineering specializes in full turn key site work packages. We strive to complete our clients projects ahead of schedule and always on budget. always including nothing less than the upmost quality and workmanship. we will get your project done and do it right the first time, so that you can have the piece of mind that you hired the right contractor for the job. Our services range from small backyard projects including patios, sidewalks, large shops and garages, to Big residential foundations as well as commercial and industrial jobs.


Fielden Engineering Group

410 E Avenue K12
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Fielden Engineering Group

410 E Avenue K12
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Fielden Engineering Group has been the premiere engineering consultant in Lancaster and surrounding cities since 1990! We specialize in civil and structural engineering with a focus on all types of properties including commercial, residential, and industrial products. Our engineering and CAD design is top notch to help guide you to a successful project build. With quality drafting services, you can focus on the project at hand, whether it's a new church, room addition, or something completely custom! We also specialize in land planning to help with zoning protocol, site plan reviews, and processing conditional use permits. Licensed since 1980 and fully insured; we are also a registered civil engineer in the State of CA. #RCE31660 Weekend appointments are available upon request! Call us today!

Fielden Engineering Group has been the premiere engineering consultant in Lancaster and surrounding cities since 1990! We specialize in civil and structural engineering with a focus on all types of properties including commercial, residential, and industrial products. Our engineering and CAD design is top notch to help guide you to a successful project build. With quality drafting services, you can focus on the project at hand, whether it's a new church, room addition, or something completely custom! We also specialize in land planning to help with zoning protocol, site plan reviews, and processing conditional use permits. Licensed since 1980 and fully insured; we are also a registered civil engineer in the State of CA. #RCE31660 Weekend appointments are available upon request! Call us today!


Cullumber Engineering

6930 Destiny Dr
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Cullumber Engineering

6930 Destiny Dr
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Cullumber Engineering is a civil engineering firm specializing in the structural design of transportation, residential and commercial structures. Over the years Cullumber Engineering has built strong relationships with homeowners, contractors, building officials, and state and local governments. We are a structural engineering company founded on ambition and integrity which aims to teach, motivate, and inspire those around us.

Cullumber Engineering is a civil engineering firm specializing in the structural design of transportation, residential and commercial structures. Over the years Cullumber Engineering has built strong relationships with homeowners, contractors, building officials, and state and local governments. We are a structural engineering company founded on ambition and integrity which aims to teach, motivate, and inspire those around us.


RYAKT

300 Lakeport Blvd.
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RYAKT

300 Lakeport Blvd.
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13 years of experience

RYAKT is a pre-construction and construction company. We provide catastrophic disaster services including insurance claim processing, design and engineering and construction for residential and light commercial clients.

RYAKT is a pre-construction and construction company. We provide catastrophic disaster services including insurance claim processing, design and engineering and construction for residential and light commercial clients.



Gore Development

13832 Auburn Road
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Gore Development

13832 Auburn Road
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39 years of experience

General Building and Engineering Contractor Licensed by the Calif. State Contractors License board, A and B 689708. Gore Development has a large sub-contractor base, is a member of the Nevada County Contractors Association. EPA LEAD SAFE CERTIFIED FIRM NAT-51968-1 Specializing in ADA Title 24 Handicapped accesibility and associated remodeling to provide access. Design and Build services including design, engineering and construction. Building permit processing and Owner Builder consulting services.

General Building and Engineering Contractor Licensed by the Calif. State Contractors License board, A and B 689708. Gore Development has a large sub-contractor base, is a member of the Nevada County Contractors Association. EPA LEAD SAFE CERTIFIED FIRM NAT-51968-1 Specializing in ADA Title 24 Handicapped accesibility and associated remodeling to provide access. Design and Build services including design, engineering and construction. Building permit processing and Owner Builder consulting services.

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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.

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.

Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:

  • Dry rot

  • Infestation

  • Shifting or cracking foundations

  • Erosion

  • Water damage

  • Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support

If you intend to do the majority of the work yourself, you can pay to hire an architect or a structural engineer to ensure your home remains structurally sound. They can help with the planning to make sure everything is up to code and safe for your family. On the other hand, if you’re not sure your home will be completely safe when you’ve completed the project, let a pro do the job.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

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