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Avatar for Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
4.8(
28
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDEngineer - Structural

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very honest engineer. He performed a mandatory seismic inspection that was required for the city of Hayward. There was no foundation issue whatsoever. Before Mr Padir did the inspection I had a retrofit company look at my building and they told me it would cost $58k to fix the problem and I almost fell for it. It turns out that one joist was rotten from a sewer leak that was repaired. It is hard to find honest people these days. I am so glad it is only a cosmetic fix and a sister joist installed next to it to relieve the pressure on the building. Thank you once again Mr. Padir. Excellent job and quick turnaround."
Dana Condominium
Richmond single family dwelling
Addition to the Single Family dwelling
Affordable Building for Non Profits
Historic Church of All Faiths

+35

Response time1 day
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Level Engineering San Francisco, CA (Inland)
4.4(
306
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Zach was very knowledgeable, friendly, and finely a Structural Engineer who pointed out the obvious with our structural problems."
Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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IVP Design Studio
5.0(
9
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Architect

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"Great job in designing our beautiful deck, stairs, back patio, planter boxes and pad for hot tub."
Novato Contemporary
Novato Contemporary
Novato Tuscan
Tuscan Hillside
East Bay Spanish

+21

Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mark Brand Architecture
5.0(
8
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Architect

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"hired Mark Brand Architecture to design an extensive remodel for my house in San Francisco. Mark and his staff gave me a lot of help during the remodel, especially when it came to working around or through problems that the old structure of the house posed including working with the project engineers. When I had to temporarily stop the remodel due to health issues, Mark and his team stepped in to make sure the job was kept on schedule. I feel they went above and beyond the call of duty with this project."
Raise the Roof!
Raise the Roof!
Raise the Roof!
Raise the Roof!
Raise the Roof!

+37

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Allen Architectural Engineering
5.0(
4
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ArchitectEngineer - Structural

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Talented engineer, he knows what he's doing. We've worked together for 15 years and never had a problem with him."
P&D Residence (Fly me to the Moon)
P&D Residence
Delmont Residence
Saxophone House (Now is the Time)
Oakland Hills Montclair Residence

+5

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Team2 Architecture + Design
4.5(
25
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Shilpa working with her structural engineer completed all the architectural and structural plans and calculations for a 400SF single story addition, complete with drilled piers and grade beams, in just over two months for submittal to City for review. Shilpa is very easy to work with and is quite readily available to fit my work and project schedule. Shilpa is very responsive to my comments and timely completion of required documents. Cost is reasonable. City has few review comments and issued permit for construction. I would definitely retain Shilpa again when the need comes up."
Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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AxisTerra Design Studio
5.0(
6
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AxisTerra team has been a great parter as my head architect for all my projects, they are very professional, responsive and budget friendly"
Single-Family Home Kitchen Rendering
Single-Family Home Front Elevation
Single-Family Home Front Elevation
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

The process involves initial consultation, concept development, detailed planning, regulatory approvals, and integration of contractor work for project execution.

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.

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage.

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