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Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
4.8(
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very honest engineer. He performed a mandatory seismic inspection that was required for the city of Hayward. There was no foundation issue whatsoever. Before Mr Padir did the inspection I had a retrofit company look at my building and they told me it would cost $58k to fix the problem and I almost fell for it. It turns out that one joist was rotten from a sewer leak that was repaired. It is hard to find honest people these days. I am so glad it is only a cosmetic fix and a sister joist installed next to it to relieve the pressure on the building. Thank you once again Mr. Padir. Excellent job and quick turnaround."
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
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for AVP Arch | Draft | Plan | Design
AVP Arch | Draft | Plan | Design
5.0(
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had a great experience with this design company! They helped our wish come true with our remodel/ addition project! They were very supportive and professional with all our requests and numerous adjustments. Will hire them again!"
Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hermanos Flores Gardening
4.5(
229
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would absolutely recommend Alex and his crew for landscaping. He was very attentive to our landscaping plan but also suggested changes that made it better. He delivered a beautiful front yard under budget."
Before
Davis Remodel
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Colored and Stamped
Fencing

+51

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for EDDIE MULLINS LANDSCAPING
EDDIE MULLINS LANDSCAPING
4.4(
154
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Customers say: True professional

"Fast initial consult, clear prep instructions. Crew arrived early and finished the job without incident. Most of the plants survived transplant and are thriving, though a few didn't make it."
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+18

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Sandoval R. Landscaping Inc.
Sandoval R. Landscaping Inc.
5.0(
9
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The work was completely amazing. Robert and Jorge and very professional In their work. They helped us figure out the design we needed for a drive way and side walks for a new construction house. My husband and I absolutely loved it. The crew is very well organized. The work was very clean. I totally recommend Sandoval R Landscaping Forgot to mention they also did my house foundation was Approved first inspección. ."
Concrete stump
Front yard replaced
Steps and turf
Front yard replaced
Steps and turf

+46

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Maranata Landscaping Inc.
5.0(
7
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Customers say: True professional

"Jamie and his crew were outstanding. Always professional, on time, on schedule, clean and my design was followed perfectly. I am a Facility Manager and have dealt with contractors in several of the trades including concrete for many years. This was top quality work done at a fair price. Jamie listened to what we wanted and made it happen just like we envisioned. We are revamping the front yard in a couple of years and Maranata will be our contractor."
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+87

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.6(
34
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Serving Herald, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired McCormick Home Builders to remodel our living room, and we are beyond pleased with the result. The team was professional, worked efficiently, and Aris design ideas made a huge difference. The room feels so much brighter and more spacious. This was the best decision we made for our home, and we were already planning our next remodel with them."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by19%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

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.

A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

Utilize CAD software for precision, modern design visualization, and alterations.

Open floor plans can come with drawbacks—mainly the lack of privacy and noise dampening. Walls act as an important barrier for traveling sounds, meaning in an open floor plan you could hear your dishwasher running while sitting in your living room. Storage limitations and separation of activities (for example, keeping the kid’s playroom away from the dining room) are other reasons some homeowners are opting out of an open floor plan.

Yes, architects help navigate local zoning laws, acquire necessary permits, and ensure compliance with regulations, reducing delays and costly modifications.

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