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Top-Rated Structural engineers in Malibu - Updated Nov 2026

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

Serving Malibu, 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
Avatar for Level Engineering Los Angeles, CA (Downtown)
Level Engineering Los Angeles, CA (Downtown)
4.4(
293
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"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."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
4.8(
12
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

Whether you're upgrading an existing structure or building from the ground up, Peter T. Erdelyi & Associates, Inc has the expertise to oversee your project through completion. We have designed more than 10,000 structures in the Los Angeles area over the past four decades; from apartment buildings to new single family homes to additions and remodels both for residential and commercial clients. Our team of professional engineers, drafters, expeditors and project staff will deliver plans that withstand the test of time.

Beverly Hills
Pacific Palisades
Culver City
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for TY Engineering and Design, Inc.
TY Engineering and Design, Inc.
4.5(
86
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I've had the recent good fortune to work with Tolga on renovation projects in Los Angeles and Manhattan Beach for which I am the Architect. The success of renovation work relies heavily on collaborative and creative structural engineering in order to realize interior and exterior architecture goals. Tolga instinctively understood my design goals and in a very professional manner he crafted solutions to bring them to reality. Many thanks Tolga. I look forward to our next collaboration."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for AAA Engineering Design
AAA Engineering Design
4.1(
9
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over two decades of experience, we provide structural engineering services for residential and commercial projects throughout California. We specialize in timber, steel, concrete, and CMU structural design for public and private sector developments. Our approach focuses on safety, constructability, cost efficiency, and full code compliance.\nOur experience includes shopping centers, office buildings, retail spaces, tenant improvements, industrial facilities, new homes, additions, remodels, ADUs, retaining walls, foundation systems, seismic retrofits, and structural upgrades. We work closely with owners, architects, contractors, and local agencies to deliver practical engineering solutions with fast turnaround times and reliable support from design through permitting and construction. Customer satisfaction, clear communication, and dependable service are the foundation of our business. Contact us today to discuss your project.

3 Story 4 Condos
3 Story 4 Condos
3 Story 4 Condos
3 Story 4 Condos
3 Story 4 Condos

+5

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Peter T. Erdelyi & Associates, Inc.
3.9(
115
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I couldn't find a structural engineer to look at my drawings and provide good engineering services until I called Peter. He was willing to look at the project even though there were still questions about the build to be answered."
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+11

Response time2 days
103 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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A.Design
5.0(
20
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Architect

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently worked with Anila and Andi on my home project, and I'm thrilled with their service and design skills. They were professional and attentive throughout. Their design ideas turned my house into a beautiful and functional space. What I appreciated most was their willingness to listen and collaborate. They managed the project efficiently and stayed within budget. I highly recommend Anila and Andi for their exceptional work and great service. Thank you for making my home amazing!"
Front
Kitchen
Dining
Living Room
Kitchen

+464

Response time1 day
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Harsini, Inc.
Harsini, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Malibu, 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
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Malibu, 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
180 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Structural Engineering FAQs, answered by experts

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

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.

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.

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