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

Serving Playa Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I worked with Alpha once before, and they assisted with a second project 2 years ago which, now finally completed, I'm able to write a review about. Alpha helped with structural plans for windows in a garden level unit in order to prepare the proposal for city approval. Alpha is a big company and it took them a little while to complete everything; however I can certainly say that the engineer and contact people were knowledgeable and thorough. The plans were approved with their help and now that the unit is permitted for occupancy, the windows are a lovely attribute to the space."
Basement Addition
Basement Expansion
Caisson Supported Retaining Wall
Cantilevered Deck Design Build
Deck Expansion and Slope Failure with Retaining Wall

+315

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
23 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 Playa Vista, 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
AK Structural Engineering Inc.
5.0(
10
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Engineer - StructuralArchitect

Serving Playa Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AK engineering did an excellent job in structural design of our custom modern house. Amir is very professional and responsive and worked closely with our architect and us. He made himself available for job site visits and questions and his design was efficient and cost effective."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
4.8(
12
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Playa Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The project went great. Peter is very professional, super knowledgeable, responsive and timely. The plans were done on time and there were no problems with the city review. They answered the questions the contractor had during the construction. Couldn't be happier with the whole process. I thought it would be more difficult than it was. Thanks to Peter and his team we feel very safe with the new addition. We are planning on putting a second story on our house (when we can afford it) and we will absolutely use Peter.
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Beverly Hills
Pacific Palisades
Culver City
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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TY Engineering and Design, Inc.
4.5(
86
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Playa Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ty Engineering provided me with the information I needed to resolve my issue without hiring any company. He was very helpful in discribing what was happening to my house and how it could be resolved. I will be contacting him when and if I need any work completed on my house which requires an engineer."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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RCS Engineering Services
5.0(
3
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ArchitectEngineer - Structural

Serving Playa Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

Our firm provides structural engineering support for all phases in the design and construction process. Our primary function is to create structural plan packages for submission to the governing authority. We are also available to conduct preliminary field visits and structural observations during construction. In whichever service you need, we pride ourselves in carrying out the job professionally, quickly, and for an affordable price.

Slab On Grade - Carport
Foundation Underpinning
Existing Wall
Existing Wall/ Form Work
FOundation Underpinning

+15

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ESL Designs
4.7(
33
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Playa Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eran quickly responded to my inquiry regarding a load bearing structure of my home. He sent his structural engineer to determine if the structure was a load bearing problem. The engineer was able to determine 100% that it was not a load bearing structure. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs structural engineering solutions."
3D Design for a Remodel
New Build
Kitchen Remodel
Bedroom
Bedroom

+23

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Peter T. Erdelyi & Associates, Inc.
3.9(
115
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Playa Vista, 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
86 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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AAA Engineering Design
4.1(
9
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Playa Vista, 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

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for Eagle View Remodeling
Eagle View Remodeling
4.7(
75
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Playa Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was referred to 800 Remodeling by Angie's List, and the owner, Amir, called me literally minutes after I received the referral. I described my situation to him and we scheduled a meeting at my home for the following day. He arrived promptly and immediately introduced himself with a picture ID and his state contractor's license. After inspecting the cracks that were of concern to me in a structural post supporting a major beam, he took some pictures and promised to get back to me with some recommendations. The next day, he called just as he had promised, told me that after talking with a structural specialist he did not believe the post needed to be replaced, but nevertheless gave me a rough-order-of-magnitude estimate on what a replacement would cost, should I decide to have that done. After some additional research, I concluded that the cracks are typical and not impairing the structural integrity of the post, and decided for added insurance simply to reinforce the post with some wrap-around steel bands. Since that is a small and simple job, Amir offered to refer me to someone else to do that job for me. He did not charge me for the consultation or the time he spent in discussions with other specialists. So although I ultimately didn't hire him for this job, I was impressed by his professionalism and shall definitely be contacting him again for some larger jobs I am planning in the future."
New Constraction
New Constraction
New Constraction
New Constraction
New Constraction

+145

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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.

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. 

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