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Eiffel Structural Engineers, LLC
4.5(
12
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

"We asked Sam to meet us with very little notice, and he was able to accommodate our schedule. He came on time, inspected the property in question, and two days later we had a very thorough written report which documented his observations , recommendations and conclusions. He also provided a diagram of the suggested repair for the problem area. We were very happy with his services."
Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brother & Brother Builders
4.8(
33
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had the pleasure of working with Miri (project manager) and Zion (owner) for this project, both of whom I highly recommend working with. My project with them was a 800sqft garage conversion ADU, which turned out beautifully as shown in the pictures below. Miri was a very pleasant and responsible PM, very easy to talk to and always on top of scheduling. She would frequently stop by the site to make sure work was going as expected, and would brief me on things such as what work needed to be done next and what needed to be bought. For owners that are doing this for the first time, she is the kind of PM you'd want. I also have the utmost respect for Zion, who was the reason I decided to go with B&B in the first place. He was easygoing, an efficient PM that kept work on track, and overall an extremely dependable individual you'd want to entrust your project to. Working with Miri and Zion felt like working with friends and that's exactly what you want with a construction project spanning months. A heartfelt thank you to both of them and all the workers at Brother & Brother for a job well done on my ADU."
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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DeJohn Construction
5.0(
9
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

"The Job went perfectly.
 Beau did an impeccable job attaching the conservatory to the main house without any dust or  construction debri entering the home.  He cleaned up every day after work. He kept the exact hours he said he would work. He kept the job on schedule.
He worked with the city on all the permitting and inspections.
The quality of workmanship was well beyond my expectations and became the envy of everyone who saw the finished room.
Beau came in right on bid. NO COST OVER RUNS!

I would highly recommend him for any job from building an entire home to remodeling that garage you have been putting off for a while."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Design Everest
3.5(
22
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Serving Petaluma, 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 Petaluma, 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
EA Structural Engineering
New to Angi

Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Pasquini Engineering, Inc.
2.7(
26
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Mine being a small job I was pleasantly surprised when my first meeting was with Mark Pasquini, owner of the company. He was great and I felt good about his company. Mark assigned my plans to Ashley Hotchkiss who took me through the whole project. I was kept up to date on everything and my questions were answered quickly. I would recommend giving Pasquini Engineering a call whether your project is big or small. Thanks to all."
Custom home
Main entry
Custom home
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Momentum A & E Inc
5.0(
2
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Serving Petaluma, 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

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

You need to hire a structural engineer when building or modifying any component with a structural load in your home. Common situations where you would need a structural engineer include home inspections when buying or selling a home, investigating possible issues with your foundation, beams, load-bearing walls, or chimneys, breaking ground on a new home or structure on your property, and renovating an old part of your home that could threaten any structural integrity. Home additions and bump-outs also require an engineer.

A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.

Indications include cracks in walls, uneven floors, and sticking doors or windows that suggest foundation movements.

All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.

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