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Sure Safe EFS

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Sure Safe EFS

4.75(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

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.

"This team arrived for work in the morning, and was complete by lunch. Outside wall repairs on MidCentury Modern, and full assessment to bring house up to modern seismic codes. Great feedback to close out, plus a solid warranty. These folks specialize in crawl space homes and keeping them solid."

Ryan K on February 2022

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.

"This team arrived for work in the morning, and was complete by lunch. Outside wall repairs on MidCentury Modern, and full assessment to bring house up to modern seismic codes. Great feedback to close out, plus a solid warranty. These folks specialize in crawl space homes and keeping them solid."

Ryan K on February 2022


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SafeRacks

4.74(
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SafeRacks

4.74(
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Customers say: Super punctual
19 years of experience

SafeRacks is the premier provider of overhead garage storage. Our goal is to provide the highest quality ceiling racks designed to utilize wasted space in your garage. We pride ourselves on delivering the best product and supporting it with outstanding service. The SafeRacks patented design is intended to be the strongest overhead storage solution available with a lifetime warranty to back it up.

SafeRacks is the premier provider of overhead garage storage. Our goal is to provide the highest quality ceiling racks designed to utilize wasted space in your garage. We pride ourselves on delivering the best product and supporting it with outstanding service. The SafeRacks patented design is intended to be the strongest overhead storage solution available with a lifetime warranty to back it up.


"Professional, Honest and did the work on-time. High quality work done by professionals. We did hit an un-foreseen snag and we worked it out like adults. Eventually we paid a portion of the extra work needed before proceeding but the discussion was adult and professional. Overall, a great crew of guys who I felt safe having inside my home to do work."

James J on August 2021

Family owned & operated. Additional e-mail - [email protected]. Additional contact name - David Norman.

"Professional, Honest and did the work on-time. High quality work done by professionals. We did hit an un-foreseen snag and we worked it out like adults. Eventually we paid a portion of the extra work needed before proceeding but the discussion was adult and professional. Overall, a great crew of guys who I felt safe having inside my home to do work."

James J on August 2021



BE Structural, PC

4.55(
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BE Structural, PC

4.55(
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Customers say: Super punctual
23 years of experience

Our mission is centered upon our commitment to provide customized engineering solutions for each and every client. We understand that each of our clients are unique and their business needs complex. Our work processes reflects our commitment to deliver the highest level of client focused attention and timely service. Our company culture revolves around management’s personal dedication to continuing education and self improvement for each and every team member. We believe our people are our greatest asset. We promise to foster a growth oriented environment where all staff members are given the opportunity to enhance their professional skills and capabilities.

"Very poor and unfair inspection. I have water coming into my house due to a contractor putting shorter gutters than what I originally had and the rain diverter is short too. I have water flowing into my house because there is nothing to take the water away. I never had any problems with my leaks in my house until this. The inspector, Robert Push, took pictures of other things other than the cause of the problem. When I pointed to him the evidence of what the cause of the issue showing the water marks streaming down from the roof in between the short gutter and short diverter, he ignored what I showed him and began to find other things to take photos of that had no relation or was even in the vicinity of the problem area to make his report look “professional”. He was hired by the contractor and was biased to what evidence I had. I even had video of that day and told him and he said nothing. The jargon in the report was constantly beating around the bush to what the problem was, saying that I should do a water test and then his conclusion was that it was wind driven rain that caused the problem. How can he make an analysis like that when he performed no tests and was at my house on a sunny day. The day I had the water come in there were no strong winds and I have video proving everything. If you are a contractor that wants to get away with some shady stuff, then these may be the people for you. But their inspection was very unprofessional, poor, and lacked integrity."

Angelica O on January 2023

Our mission is centered upon our commitment to provide customized engineering solutions for each and every client. We understand that each of our clients are unique and their business needs complex. Our work processes reflects our commitment to deliver the highest level of client focused attention and timely service. Our company culture revolves around management’s personal dedication to continuing education and self improvement for each and every team member. We believe our people are our greatest asset. We promise to foster a growth oriented environment where all staff members are given the opportunity to enhance their professional skills and capabilities.

"Very poor and unfair inspection. I have water coming into my house due to a contractor putting shorter gutters than what I originally had and the rain diverter is short too. I have water flowing into my house because there is nothing to take the water away. I never had any problems with my leaks in my house until this. The inspector, Robert Push, took pictures of other things other than the cause of the problem. When I pointed to him the evidence of what the cause of the issue showing the water marks streaming down from the roof in between the short gutter and short diverter, he ignored what I showed him and began to find other things to take photos of that had no relation or was even in the vicinity of the problem area to make his report look “professional”. He was hired by the contractor and was biased to what evidence I had. I even had video of that day and told him and he said nothing. The jargon in the report was constantly beating around the bush to what the problem was, saying that I should do a water test and then his conclusion was that it was wind driven rain that caused the problem. How can he make an analysis like that when he performed no tests and was at my house on a sunny day. The day I had the water come in there were no strong winds and I have video proving everything. If you are a contractor that wants to get away with some shady stuff, then these may be the people for you. But their inspection was very unprofessional, poor, and lacked integrity."

Angelica O on January 2023



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Acuterra Engineering & Construction Services

4.95(
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Acuterra Engineering & Construction Services

4.95(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

French drains, drainage system design & construction. Expert Consulting in: Foundation repair, Cracked slabs, Hillside reconstruction, unstable walls & failing overhead beams, retaining walls, Deeper water extraction or De-watering wells, basement and retaining wall waterproofing.

"Met with Accutera at job site. Was helpful."

Steven W on September 2021

French drains, drainage system design & construction. Expert Consulting in: Foundation repair, Cracked slabs, Hillside reconstruction, unstable walls & failing overhead beams, retaining walls, Deeper water extraction or De-watering wells, basement and retaining wall waterproofing.

"Met with Accutera at job site. Was helpful."

Steven W on September 2021


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Crest Home Remodeling

2.67(
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Crest Home Remodeling

2.67(
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18 years of experience

Remodeling your house is an excellent way to add comfort and increase its value. After making the decision to remodel your home, your next task will be to choose the best, most reliable renovation contractor to handle the remodeling project. That’s where we come in; Crest Construction & Remodeling has a proven track record of excellence. Crest Construction & Remodeling is a full service home remodeling company that has worked on a wide range of projects. We have been servicing homeowners in California for several years. We provide high quality consultations and estimates. We have an experienced team of professionals and licensed general contractors, ready to serve you.

Remodeling your house is an excellent way to add comfort and increase its value. After making the decision to remodel your home, your next task will be to choose the best, most reliable renovation contractor to handle the remodeling project. That’s where we come in; Crest Construction & Remodeling has a proven track record of excellence. Crest Construction & Remodeling is a full service home remodeling company that has worked on a wide range of projects. We have been servicing homeowners in California for several years. We provide high quality consultations and estimates. We have an experienced team of professionals and licensed general contractors, ready to serve you.


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Integrity Restoration, Inc.

4.50(
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Integrity Restoration, Inc.

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

The team at Integrity Restoration has a broad range of knowledge and many years of experience. We are committed to exceptional customer service from the first voice you hear on the phone to the final walk through at the completion of your project. Our quality workmanship speaks for itself and each team member is excited to be part of a company where reputation is everything. Angie's list customers will receive options and offers to allow the most competitive pricing.

The team at Integrity Restoration has a broad range of knowledge and many years of experience. We are committed to exceptional customer service from the first voice you hear on the phone to the final walk through at the completion of your project. Our quality workmanship speaks for itself and each team member is excited to be part of a company where reputation is everything. Angie's list customers will receive options and offers to allow the most competitive pricing.


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Sterling Design & Remodeling

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Sterling Design & Remodeling

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Quality You Can Trust. Experts in Home Remodeling, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Room Additions, Whole House Renovations, Outdoor Landscapes, Pools, Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence in San Diego! You can rely on sound construction and engineering and peace of mind from our unconditional 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Sterling Design and Remodeling delivers San Diego's highest quality craftsmanship and design for all your home remodeling needs.

Quality You Can Trust. Experts in Home Remodeling, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Room Additions, Whole House Renovations, Outdoor Landscapes, Pools, Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence in San Diego! You can rely on sound construction and engineering and peace of mind from our unconditional 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Sterling Design and Remodeling delivers San Diego's highest quality craftsmanship and design for all your home remodeling needs.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Their expertise in identifying potential problems early and implementing durable solutions safeguards your home’s integrity.

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.

It’s possible to drill into an LVL beam, but you should always avoid it. LVL beams are major structural components of your home, and drilling into them can weaken them and lead to cracking over time. If you need to drill into an LVL beam, consult a structural engineer. They’ll know the bit size, depth, and directionality that’s safe to use when drilling.

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.

Costs depend on material choices, labor, and the extent of structural modifications.

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