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Earthquake and Structures, Inc.
4.1(
48
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Mr. Paul showed up exactly on time, provided an inspection and assessment of my home project, was professional and knowledgeable, and answered all of my questions. He provided outstanding customer service, and I would highly recommend him. Excellent! M. Wolfe Oakland, CA ."
New Home
House on water
Addition to Existing Home
Hillside home on Piers
Community Center Retrofit

+6

Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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IVP Design Studio
5.0(
9
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Architect

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"Great job in designing our beautiful deck, stairs, back patio, planter boxes and pad for hot tub."
Novato Contemporary
Novato Contemporary
Novato Tuscan
Tuscan Hillside
East Bay Spanish

+21

Response time7 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GLB ARCHITECTS
4.7(
6
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Extremely well - GLB met with various interests at the department of building and inspection to register and file the necessary documents with the city to move forward with the legalization process of an apartment."
Residential Addition
new residence
residential addition
kitchen remodel and dining room addition.
Paolini Residence, Fire Rebuild

+2

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fredrick Stoenner Architecture
4.0(
10
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Fred is a God send. His work is amazing he is the definition of professional. This is the best architect in Sacramento he helped me build Daddy Os Smokehouse the best bbq on Sacramento. I'm forrver grateful and I'd recommend Fred to anyone looking for architectural services. I've sent him to my close friend to help build his restaurant and he's doing a great job as well for them."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.6(
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were excellent. They quickly made a draft that only needed 3 minor adjustments. The final product was exactly what I needed. They referred me to a structural engineer for review. The whole process took half of the time that they initially estimated. I would definitely use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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StudioNorth
4.9(
7
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Customers say: Quick response

"Esther was amazing! We are so glad we had Esther complete our kitchen plans! She presented different options which were great. She's very professional & always accommodating. Was always willing to make any changes. She's a gem. So glad we did plans, as wasn't going to but glad we did. Thanks Esther!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M. Holz Design Studio
5.0(
5
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mary helped me with a new barn/adu design and also a second dwelling design. Sheâ s so easy to work with and made the process easy and streamlined. I highly recommend her!"
Front Entry
Back Deck
Dining Room
Main Residence and Barn
Kitchen

+20

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

If you intend to do the majority of the work yourself, you can pay to hire an architect or a structural engineer to ensure your home remains structurally sound. They can help with the planning to make sure everything is up to code and safe for your family. On the other hand, if you’re not sure your home will be completely safe when you’ve completed the project, let a pro do the job.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

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