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Mark Brand Architecture
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Architect

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"hired Mark Brand Architecture to design an extensive remodel for my house in San Francisco. Mark and his staff gave me a lot of help during the remodel, especially when it came to working around or through problems that the old structure of the house posed including working with the project engineers. When I had to temporarily stop the remodel due to health issues, Mark and his team stepped in to make sure the job was kept on schedule. I feel they went above and beyond the call of duty with this project."
Raise the Roof!
Raise the Roof!
Raise the Roof!
Raise the Roof!
Raise the Roof!

+37

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Team2 Architecture + Design
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Shilpa working with her structural engineer completed all the architectural and structural plans and calculations for a 400SF single story addition, complete with drilled piers and grade beams, in just over two months for submittal to City for review. Shilpa is very easy to work with and is quite readily available to fit my work and project schedule. Shilpa is very responsive to my comments and timely completion of required documents. Cost is reasonable. City has few review comments and issued permit for construction. I would definitely retain Shilpa again when the need comes up."
Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am having a full master bath and kitchen remodel done with new layouts in both rooms and knocking out a wall. Evolution worked with me to quickly get a drawing done of the new layouts so that the contractor could get started on the project. They made sure to include me in the process so that the design would be done exactly as my wife and I envisioned. They communicated effectively throughout the process and were always courteous and professional. I recommend them to anyone with drafting needs."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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StudioNorth
4.9(
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Customers say: Quick response

"Esther responded quickly to my inquiry, made me feel comfortable in determining what could be done with the space on a limited budget, offered many options and followed through with updates and contacts efficiently so that I had the best solutions and products available to complete the project."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Thorn Architects
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Architect

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Thorn Architects is a full service architectural design/build firm with projects in Napa Valley, SF Bay Area and the Monterey Peninsula.Our practice covers all aspects of residential architecture including new custom residential, additions, whole-house remodels, kitchen and bathroom design,custom cabinetry design and fabrication. \n\nWe strive to synthesize form and use; site, structure and interiors result in an integrated whole. Each project is a unique reflection of our client's experiences and desires for their home.\n\nWe are LEED Accredited Professionals and Certified Green Building Professionals. Thorn Architects values the fundamental elements of sustainability: aesthetics, longevity and materials.

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Response time50 mins
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

A structural engineer’s report is almost always worth it, as it can help you avoid buying or overpaying for a home with structural issues. The most important thing the report does for you is provide peace of mind that you won’t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

Indications include cracks in walls, uneven floors, and sticking doors or windows that suggest foundation movements.

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