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

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would rate your engineering design experience as excellent. Your skills in creating detailed drawings, problem-solving, and delivering innovative solutions are highly impressive."
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
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Earthquake and Structures, Inc.
4.2(
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Engineer - Structural

Serving El Cerrito, 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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ICG Engineering
4.3(
71
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Engineer - Structural

Serving El Cerrito, 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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Team2 Architecture + Design
4.5(
25
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Shilpa did an amazing job designing an addition to a home we bought. It included remodeling an extra framed garage into a master bedroom suite, laundry room and powder room plus adding to its size . The project also included doubling a great room to blend into the house with the new suite as well as opening up the kitchen to this great room and raising the ceiling . The design blends really well and will provide a nice open plan for living and entertaining I was impressed with how well Shilpa understood what we wanted and executed the plans in the time frame promised if not earlier. She also pushed it thru the planning dept. with minimal need for changes. The project is on going and is moving along well Shilpa is always available to answer questions as things progress. The contractor feels she is easy to work with as well. I really enjoyed working with Shilpa and easy her demeanor ."
Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
126
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were excellent. They quickly made a draft that only needed 3 minor adjustments. The final product was exactly what I needed. They referred me to a structural engineer for review. The whole process took half of the time that they initially estimated. I would definitely use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The process involves initial consultation, concept development, detailed planning, regulatory approvals, and integration of contractor work for project execution.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

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