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Whitfield Architects, Inc.
5.0(
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Cotati, 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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Fine Point Architecture & Planning Incorporated
5.0(
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Easy to work with, responsive and the ability to understand my specific needs. Good follow through including assistance in finding other great professionals to serve me such as engineers and surveyors."
Front entry
Schematic dining room 3D
Custom railing deisgn
Kitchen looking into addition
Pergola and water feature

+6

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by60%of homeowners
StudioNorth
4.9(
7
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Cotati, 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."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M. Holz Design Studio
5.0(
5
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Cotati, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mary helped me with a new barn/adu design and also a second dwelling design. Sheâ s so easy to work with and made the process easy and streamlined. I highly recommend her!"
Front Entry
Back Deck
Dining Room
Main Residence and Barn
Kitchen

+20

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Indications include cracks in walls, uneven floors, and sticking doors or windows that suggest foundation movements.

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

Yes, all states require structural engineers to carry the proper license, with specifics determined by each state. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to confirm that the structural engineer you’re considering holds the required licensing to tackle your job. Hiring an unlicensed structural engineer will not only cause issues with permits but it could also lead to an unsafe building. The cost of a professional, licensed, and experienced engineer is well worth the investment.

Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing.

Costs depend on material choices, labor, and the extent of structural modifications.

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