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Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.6(
241
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lakewood, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I worked with Alpha once before, and they assisted with a second project 2 years ago which, now finally completed, I'm able to write a review about. Alpha helped with structural plans for windows in a garden level unit in order to prepare the proposal for city approval. Alpha is a big company and it took them a little while to complete everything; however I can certainly say that the engineer and contact people were knowledgeable and thorough. The plans were approved with their help and now that the unit is permitted for occupancy, the windows are a lovely attribute to the space."
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%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Level Engineering Los Angeles, CA (Coast)
4.4(
305
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lakewood, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Level Engineering provides professional and upfront services that has really added value to my business. The engineers are knowledgeable, friendly and proficient. I recommend that all my homeowners use their services prior to any structural work knowing that they will provide quality information that they will stand behind."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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K & K Engineering
5.0(
15
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lakewood, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The best structural engineer that i ever worked with they saved me thousands of dollars in construction. Been working with them for a few years now and highly recommend them to everyone."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TY Engineering and Design, Inc.
4.5(
86
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lakewood, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ty Engineering provided me with the information I needed to resolve my issue without hiring any company. He was very helpful in discribing what was happening to my house and how it could be resolved. I will be contacting him when and if I need any work completed on my house which requires an engineer."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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RCS Engineering Services
5.0(
3
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ArchitectEngineer - Structural

Serving Lakewood, 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
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ESL Designs
4.7(
33
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Lakewood, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"David and his team did a great job with the drawings for our room addition remodeling project. We added a large section to the back of the house and created a 1 bedroom and a bathroom room with a small kitchen. David came up with comprehensive blueprints for the entire remodeling project, and he also generated a great 3D renderings of the addition for us. He also got for us all the permits from the city."
3D Design for a Remodel
New Build
Kitchen Remodel
Bedroom
Bedroom

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Peter T. Erdelyi & Associates, Inc.
3.9(
115
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Lakewood, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We needed an engineer to let us know if installing a new ceiling in the house was a going to be ok since the ceiling would be fairly heavy! So happy I did because he let us know that it would be so heavy that walking on the roof would be a huge hazard! Super helpful and professional"
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+11

Response time2 days
124 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:

  • Dry rot

  • Infestation

  • Shifting or cracking foundations

  • Erosion

  • Water damage

  • Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support

It is not recommended to cut or drill into LVL (laminated veneer lumber) beams. As major structural components of a home, their composite structure can be compromised by alterations, which can weaken them and lead to cracking over time. If you must make modifications to an LVL beam, it is crucial to consult a structural engineer or general contractor first. A professional can advise on whether it's safe and provide specifics on the appropriate bit size, depth, and directionality for any necessary drilling.

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