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Last update on April 17, 2025
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1984
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Was ok, he did not seem to get all the way underneath our house to check structure. He said he could tell from what he saw just by opening the crawl space."
+6
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
"Zach was very knowledgeable, friendly, and finely a Structural Engineer who pointed out the obvious with our structural problems."
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Dr. Nassar is awesome. Delivered as promised engineering plans for my home."
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Customers say: True professional
"Prompt customer service and delivery. Worked with a very knowledgeable and experienced structural engineer."
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Work was completed ahead of schedule and great quality. I highly recommend and will use their services again."
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I worked with Design Everest (Josh) when I needed to bring to code some unpermitted work on my home that had been altered prior to 1978. Design Everest was prompt to supply drawings of the structural work required. When my contractor found existing conditions that called for the engineers to review their plan, DE was very quick to review those existing conditions, change the plans and write cover letters (twice) to the City inspectors describing and confirming 'as built conditions' met code were sufficient from the original build. I am very happy with the end result, and although I questioned the cost of their bid at the onsite, I believe that what was discovered during construction and with the changes made, the cost turned out to be worth it the expense. I highly recommend using this firm."
+150
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 1981
"Ralph Kratz was a pleasure to work with. His engineering deliverables reflect considerable knowledge and detail for contractors and city planning. Plus, he and the designer/contractor I hired worked well together to resolve structural challenges. First rate all around and highly recommended!"
+5
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"This is a great and efficient team who installed a 110 feet retaining wall on a down slope. Engineered and installed the entire project. Competive pricing and on-time delivery. Highly recommend."
Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
No, it’s not legal for unlicensed individuals to conduct structural calculations for buildings or building repairs. Not only do licensing requirements prevent DIYers from tackling this project, but mistakes can also be extremely dangerous and put your property and anyone inside or near it at risk of severe injury or even death. You should always hire a licensed and certified local structural engineer to make structural calculations.
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.
The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:
Do you have experience working in my specific area?
Do you have professional indemnity insurance?
What will your structural report cover?
Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?
How long have you been in business?
Do you have a list of customer references?
Structural engineers typically charge between $100 and $250 per hour, but many jobs won’t be based on a per-hour fee. Instead, the structural engineer will offer a flat rate for the inspection and structural calculations. The flat rate for a structural engineer costs an average of around $550, but you could see prices ranging from $300 to $800, depending on the complexity of your project and how easy it is to access certain parts of your home for the inspection.
Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.
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