At LEVEL Engineering, we are committed to common sense, real-world engineering solutions. We started LEVEL because, after years in the building industry, we continued to see something missing that cost homeowners and businesses untold stress and frustration. Contractors lost time and money, and realtors and lenders could not satisfy their client's needs. We decided to do something about it, and LEVEL Engineering was founded. We serve your interests and provide knowledgeable, expert inspection, analysis, recommendation, and reporting. Whether you need help with permits, forensics, a foundation evaluation, new or repaired engineered designs, or an inspection for your peace of mind - let us help you navigate your structural engineering projects.
We are a full service Architectural and Structural Engineering family-owned company and believe that quality, honesty, and fair pricing are the cornerstones to a trusting working relationship between home owner and engineer.\nWe are a Christian based engineering company and conduct our business with the utmost ethics.\nWe operate our business on a lump price fee. With this price, you don't end up paying for change orders or comments back from the city. Our lump sum fee includes getting you all the way to permit. \n.
With over two decades of experience, we provide structural engineering services for residential and commercial projects throughout California. We specialize in timber, steel, concrete, and CMU structural design for public and private sector developments. Our approach focuses on safety, constructability, cost efficiency, and full code compliance.\nOur experience includes shopping centers, office buildings, retail spaces, tenant improvements, industrial facilities, new homes, additions, remodels, ADUs, retaining walls, foundation systems, seismic retrofits, and structural upgrades. We work closely with owners, architects, contractors, and local agencies to deliver practical engineering solutions with fast turnaround times and reliable support from design through permitting and construction. Customer satisfaction, clear communication, and dependable service are the foundation of our business. Contact us today to discuss your project.
In business since 1995, we are here for all your building and structural needs! Any new building or additions to existing structures, we are here to help! With 40 years of experience, we have the expertise to make your building dreams come true. Professional and thorough, every job is like a new job for us!
With over two decades of experience, we specialize in residential and commercial structures requiring timber, steel, concrete, and CMU design. Our design approach is to maximize safety while also maintaining proper constructability and construction cost. Our commercial projects span from shopping centers, office buildings, retail stores, and everything in between to meet our client's needs. Whether it's remodeling a space or new builds, our design approach will ensure the structural aspect will meet any city requirements in California, while also providing a quick turnaround to meet any deadline. Give us a call, text or email today, and let us get started!
We are a full service engineering providing you with all that you need to submit an engineering package to your local city agency for your new home, home addition, new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), 2nd Floor Additions, Renovations, Bearing Wall Removal or Evaluation, Beam Calculation for Post Removal, New Home, Retaining Walls, Home Inspection . I am a licensed structural professional engineer. We are a family owned company and believe that quality, honesty, and fair pricing are the cornerstones to a trusting working relationship between home owner and engineer. We are a Christian based engineering company and conduct our business with the upmost ethics. We operate our business on a lump price fee. With this price, you do not end up paying massive amounts of change orders, or charged for comments back from the city. Our lump sum fee includes getting you all the way to permit. Call or text me at 949-397-5191
We are a full service Architectural and Structural Engineering family-owned company and believe that quality, honesty, and fair pricing are the cornerstones to a trusting working relationship between home owner and engineer.\n\nArchitectural and Structural Engineering Solutions For:\n\n--ADU's\n--New Home Design & Construction\n--2nd Floor Additions\n--Decks and Patio Covers\n--Retaining Walls and Basements\n--Home Design on Hillsides\n--All residential and commercial needs for Architectural and Structural Engineering\n\nWe are a Christian based engineering company and conduct our business with the utmost ethics.\n\nWe operate our business on a lump price fee. With this price, you don’t end up paying for change orders or comments back from the city. Our lump sum fee includes getting you all the way to permit. \n\nWe will provide you with clean, clear, and professional looking architectural and structural engineering plans and calculations for both your contractor and for submission to your city agency. \n\nWe also serve many realtors as well providing structural engineering assessment for properties either during a pre-approval process or during their contingency period to ensure the home being purchased is structurally adequate with no major issues. \n\nWe chose to work in this industry because we want our customers to obtain their dreams. Your home is your sanctuary. Make your home the way you want it and work with a company that values trust, integrity, and quality.
It's important to ensure that the foundation of a house is constructed and maintained properly to guarantee its stability and safety. In earthquake-prone areas like California, poorly positioned homes have frequently collapsed, while those built on Sure Safe Foundations have remained undamaged.
Planning to Construction\n\nMulti -Rise\nBuildings, Amusement Parks, Restaurants, Apartments, Shopping Malls, Offices and Custom Homes we do it all.\n\nDrafting Design \n\nWe now offer 3D structural scanning services\nWe offer a wide Variety of state-of-the-art design - drafting services. For example, you can see what your Dream Home, Apartment complex or Water Park, whatever your new endeavor might be you can see it before it's built. You can take a Video walk-through or get a snapshot photo from any angle.\n\n We have covered \n\nCommercial-Industrial-Residential\nAll of our staff are friendly and knowledgeable because we know what it's like to be in your shoes. We want you to know just how special you and your project are to us, so we do our very best to ensure that you and your needs always come first.
Our services encompass the full spectrum from in-home consultations, designing, planning, and permitting. We offer expedited reports for those that are in the process of buying, selling, or refinancing a property. We also can offer quality contractors who can complete the project in a timely manner and on budget, with our assistance at every step. At Durand Architectural Engineering Inc. we help protect your investment to allow you to thrive.
Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts
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.
Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.
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.
The standard thickness for an LVL beam is between 1.75 inches and 7 inches. However, you can order LVL beams in non-standard sizes as well. When you work with a contractor, they can source beams that are the appropriate size for your project for you after assessing your blueprints.
According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.
The Del Mar, CA homeowners’ guide to structural engineering services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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Learn why it might be a good idea to hire a structural engineer for a home inspection in addition to a general home inspector when you’re purchasing a home.
