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Level Engineering San Francisco, CA (Main)
4.4(
294
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Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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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."
Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Construction and More
5.0(
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Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was great to hire Construction & More for our bathroom remodel. We wanted to convert our old tub shower to walk in shower with a bench and recessed box for shampoo. They helped me with materials selection and created 3d design for my bathroom They did it in 3 weeks and left my place clean Thank you Joseph and Avi"
Structural Engineering Project
Bathroom remodel
The redwood Project
the Yosemite Project
The Smith's Ptoject

+39

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brother & Brother Builders
4.8(
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Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had to remodel my kitchen that was not planned. The Brother & Brother Builders team provided different remodel quotes to update my living space. I am glad I chose this builder because they were so knowledgeable and provided suggestions that increased the functionality of my home. The remodel was on budget and the team, Andres, Jorge and Nir answered all of my questions and concerns. Great group of people to work with."
The Goodwin Project
The Ocean View Project
The Cherry Wood Project
Full Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+1159

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Design Everest
3.5(
22
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Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jessica is very profession in arranging a visit by one of their structural engineer to confirm a wall is non-load bearing. Edward came, observed and confirmed it. He also provided info what city may need for getting a permit for removing it. He is also very professional and very knowledgeable."
Expansion & Interior Remodel
A new 5,996 sq. ft. home with 1,106 sq. ft. garage.
Two-unit condominium, one with 2,086 sq. ft. and another unit with 1,460 sq. ft. of living space with both units having 3 beds and 3 baths.
776 sq. ft. unit with two bedrooms, a common living and kitchen area, and a bathroom. Delivered the architectural design (via a partner), structural engineering, and energy permit (Title 24) calculations.
Complete Fire rebuild of a two-story 2,907 sq. ft. home with 3 beds and 3 baths. We prepared the Architectural Permit set (via partner), Structural Engineering, Title 24, and CAL Green.

+150

Recommended by63%of homeowners
Mastodon Engineering Group, LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mastodon Engineering Group is a heck of a company. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Mark is a really respectful man. I really liked working with Mark. Super professional, high integrity, very charismatic. I like people who are easy to talk to and have a sense of humor. He meets all those standards for me. He is very efficient and that is a plus."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Momentum A & E Inc
5.0(
2
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Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

"John and his crew at Momentum AE were wonderful from start to finish. John helped me design my first residential home and ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in Santa Cruz. His knowledge of architecture and engineering made the design portion of the home a breeze. 

I would recommend Momentum AE to anyone that is looking for an Architect/Engineer/Real Estate Brokerage in Santa Cruz. I can officially say Momentum AE is a one stop shop when it comes to residential or commercial development 

Thanks again John!!!!!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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. 

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

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.

Structural engineers specialize in all aspects of a building’s structural integrity, including the foundation. Foundation engineering is a critical part of structural engineering, so structural engineers are experts in foundation design. Many foundation repair companies either have a structural engineer on staff or one they work closely with, so be sure you look for that when deciding who to hire for foundation repair.

If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.

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