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Avatar for Alpha Structural, Inc.
Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.6(
241
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lake View Terrace, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Erinn was my initial contact and he gave a very through and fair estimate. We had structural work done to support floor joists and large beams under the garage that needed replacing. Ernesto and his team, Julio, Salvatore and Gilder worked tirelessly to complete the work and were respectful, punctual, informative and good humoured throughout the entire process. I would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to others. A really great company!!"
Basement Addition
Basement Expansion
Caisson Supported Retaining Wall
Cantilevered Deck Design Build
Deck Expansion and Slope Failure with Retaining Wall

+323

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
4.8(
12
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Lake View Terrace, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The work Erdelyi associates did is great, but communication and timeliness were lacking. I didn’t have a consistent point of contact throughout the project - it just seems my project was handed off from one person to the next with no continuity and I had to proactively reach out for updates."
Beverly Hills
Pacific Palisades
Culver City
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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RCS Engineering Services
5.0(
3
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ArchitectEngineer - Structural

Serving Lake View Terrace, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

Our firm provides structural engineering support for all phases in the design and construction process. Our primary function is to create structural plan packages for submission to the governing authority. We are also available to conduct preliminary field visits and structural observations during construction. In whichever service you need, we pride ourselves in carrying out the job professionally, quickly, and for an affordable price.

Slab On Grade - Carport
Foundation Underpinning
Existing Wall
Existing Wall/ Form Work
FOundation Underpinning

+15

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Harsini, Inc.
Harsini, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lake View Terrace, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Very knowledgeable. Iâ ve dealt with a lot of Structural Engineers. His ability to relate complex situations into easy to understand explanations clearly shows how knowledgeable he is. His background in construction adds a constructability component that is unmatched. Highly recommended. ."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Pac Sands Corp
Pac Sands Corp
5.0(
7
)
ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Lake View Terrace, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We did a full remodel of our place, full new kitchen, and expanded our place into the backyard for a new master suite. Pac Sands did a really great job with our designs. Great tools that made the communication easy with the plans and changes we needed. And they handled the engineering and permitting too, which was great. Highly recommend."
6-Plex Aerial view
6-Plex Render
Carlsbad 6-Plex Axo
Response time2 days
171 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Standley Structural Design
Standley Structural Design
5.0(
1
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Engineer - StructuralArchitectArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Lake View Terrace, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

We are a Los Angeles based structural design team of qualified and licensed Civil Engineers. We can assist you in effective assessment and design whether your home is in need of repairs, you are looking to renovate or build an addition, or you are looking to build a new home from scratch. We serve the entire state of California. We have years of experience working directly with contractors, and know that the most important thing we can do is design efficient, easy to construct systems, and get them back to you in a workable amount of time. We pride ourselves in thorough and effective designs returned to you in time so as not to delay your projects. We have aided in the design and safe implementation of thousands of residential and commercial solar (photovoltaic) electrical systems, and are proud to be doing our part for cleaner air, and a healthier earth. If you are a solar contractor, we can help you too!

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drafting Design Services
4.8(
18
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Lake View Terrace, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Iâ  m so happy with my experience with him. He is very professional; knows very well what is being required of him; delivered his promise at the time he said heâ  ll be finished. Iâ  d be considering him definitely in any future project that may come up."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
CCD - Engineering and Design
3.4(
18
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lake View Terrace, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired CCD to help me permit a structure that I built (Rooftop Deck) and then had a neighbor complain about, leading to lots of trouble and compliance issues. After getting some quotes (that were often 2-3 times what I ended up paying) I found CCD. Mike told me they have never failed to permit a single unpermitted structure... and 12 months later mine is another one of their success stories. I had them draw up the plans and the city approved his blueprints without a single correction which I understand is rare in Santa Monica. I am very satisfied with everything CCD did for me & would not hesitate to hire them again."
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Avatar for Evolution Drafting
Evolution Drafting
3.7(
127
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Lake View Terrace, 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%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Toro Noir Designs
Toro Noir Designs
5.0(
6
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Lake View Terrace, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"After reaching out to several others on Angiâ s list, they never respond or did not return your call. Christian was very professional, answered all my questions, was on time and presented us with an efficient blueprint. If youâ re looking for someone to take care of business give him a call. Toro Noir Designs."
Outdoor Patio
Patio Elevation
Patio Elevation
ADU Garage Conversion
ADU Garage Conversion

+23

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well.

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

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