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HC Structural Engineering
4.2(
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Hillsborough, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"HC Structural Engineering was asked to evaluate the structural integrity of an office building that was constructed in 1983 and that was upgraded after the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989. Humza Chowdhry and his team were incredibly focused, understood what needed to be accomplished, completed their work on schedule, provided me with an excellent report with detailed suggestions and recommendations and they completed this project on budget. They promised a lot and delivered everything that they promised. I give them my highest recommendation."
Response time3 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Harsini, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Hillsborough, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"We met with Mayhar, the owner of the company. He was very professional, knowledgeable and helpful. It was a pleasure doing business with him and I would recommend him without hesitation."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mark Brand Architecture
5.0(
8
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Architect

Serving Hillsborough, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mark does much more than just architectural planning. He is great at reading his customers and what they like. He does not overwhelm us with too many choices, and is incredibly helpful. He takes a lot of pride in his services and overall it was a great experience working with him. I already recommend him to people I know, and will myself hire Mark again for my next project!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Team2 Architecture + Design
4.5(
25
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Hillsborough, 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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Whitfield Architects, Inc.
5.0(
7
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Hillsborough, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Offers commercial services

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Whitfield Architects : CLIENT-FIRST SOLUTIONS\n\nPlease write or call directly with any questions\n(The fees Angi charges us mean we unfortunately cannot respond to questions through the app.)\n\[email protected]\n415.724.6279\n\n\nWe are dedicated to providing efficient and effective custom solutions for our clients' projects large or small. \n\nEfficient: Integrated 3D modeling insure rapid design and production; flexible outcomes tailored to each project. \n\nEffective: Careful listening and communication to understand, document and achieve our client's goals and aspirations. \n\nService-centered: Face-to-face House-call meetings, project-specific designers\n\nRespectful: Transparent finances, zero up-charge on reimbursements \n\nCall Whitfield Architects today!\n

Noe Remodel 01 Restored Entryway
Custom Mountain House 01
Contemporary Kitchen
Castle Hill limestone preserve
Dramatic section using modeling software

+47

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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AxisTerra Design Studio
5.0(
6
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Hillsborough, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was referred to Phani at AxisTerra Design by structural engineer I hired for my home renovation project to remove load bearing walls in living room. The referral is like god send in a stressful state where my home renovation project permit is pending for 2 months and San Jose city came back asking for kitchen architectural plans for permit issuance. Phani very quickly helped and provided the design plan in two days. He followed up with me multiple times to get all the details needed to avoid back and forth iterations. Phani shared the plans on the same night at 10 P.M. Once, I confirmed the next, he shared the stamped plans. I already referred AxisTerra Design to a friend for his home renovation project, and without any doubt or hesitation recommend AxisTerra Design for any home renovation project."
Single-Family Home Kitchen Rendering
Single-Family Home Front Elevation
Single-Family Home Front Elevation
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

If you’re building new construction or adding onto your existing home, hiring a structural engineer is not only worth it but it’s probably required by your local building department. Structural engineers will ensure you aren’t making your home unsafe in the building process, which is crucial from a safety perspective but also a legal one. It’s also worth hiring a structural engineer if you’re making changes to structural components, like removing a load-bearing wall.

No, squeaky floors do not always mean there is structural damage. The noise is often caused by friction from issues like loose floorboards, gaps between the subfloor and joists, or loose subflooring. While many squeaks are harmless, persistent or worsening noise could indicate a more severe problem. If you notice other signs of structural damage—such as soft or sagging floors, cracks running from the wall to the ceiling, or horizontal cracks in your foundation—it's best to have a professional inspect your floor to determine the root cause.

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

Dormers must be able to bear the load of their own construction and the added window. The style of the dormer, however, will determine where the weight loads onto your home's structure. A gable dormer bears the weight on the side walls whereas a shed dormer bears it on the front walls.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

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