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Liberty Drafting Studios LLC
4.9(
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Martinez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Working with David was seamless. He did what he said he was going to do, was on time with his work and the work was exceptional. He needed to work with an engineer to get certain specialized part of my garage to pass with the city but i got approved from the City of Sacramento for my garage rebuild on the first try ! ! I will be working with David in the future and highly recommend him."
Interior and exterior
Home after fire
Home after construction
Courtyard and great room design
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Team2 Architecture + Design
4.5(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Martinez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"We hired Shilpa as the third architect for our project. We were not happy with the first two. She delivered on the design and execution was as expected. This was for a 2200sq feet single family home in Sunnyvale. She fought back hard with the city planning division to get the plan approved to our taste. Most of the challenges were around city officials imposing their design choices on us. Very few technical issues in her drawings. We hired a structural engineer whom she had not worked with before and they were able to execute the project smoothly. We are half way through our project and Shilpaâ s drawing had no significant issues. We do consult her time to time when we have second thoughts about design decision and she provides alternatives. Shilpa was a great ally in revision process and we highly recommend Shilpa for her architectural services."
Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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AxisTerra Design Studio
5.0(
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Martinez, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was referred to Phani at AxisTerra Design by structural engineer I hired for my home renovation project to remove load bearing walls in living room. The referral is like god send in a stressful state where my home renovation project permit is pending for 2 months and San Jose city came back asking for kitchen architectural plans for permit issuance. Phani very quickly helped and provided the design plan in two days. He followed up with me multiple times to get all the details needed to avoid back and forth iterations. Phani shared the plans on the same night at 10 P.M. Once, I confirmed the next, he shared the stamped plans. I already referred AxisTerra Design to a friend for his home renovation project, and without any doubt or hesitation recommend AxisTerra Design for any home renovation project."
Single-Family Home Kitchen Rendering
Single-Family Home Front Elevation
Single-Family Home Front Elevation
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
StudioNorth
4.9(
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Martinez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Customers say: Quick response

Studio North is here for all of your design and planning needs. We have 20 years of experience in the building industry and focus on understanding our clients' needs. We work hard to guide our projects through the design and permit process in order to create a positive experience. Call if you have any questions or would simply like to know more about our services. We are ready to help make your project a reality and earn your trust.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Any issue that affects the structural integrity or soundness of a home is considered a structural issue. In addition to foundation cracks, other signs of structural issues include roof leaks, bowing walls, sloping floors, gaps around windows and doors, and more.

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.

No, it’s not legal for unlicensed individuals to conduct structural calculations for buildings or building repairs. Not only do licensing requirements prevent DIYers from tackling this project, but mistakes can also be extremely dangerous and put your property and anyone inside or near it at risk of severe injury or even death. You should always hire a licensed and certified local structural engineer to make structural calculations.

Yes, unresolved damage can decrease property integrity and market value.

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