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Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
4.8(
28
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Serving Rancho Cordova, 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
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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AVP Arch | Draft | Plan | Design
5.0(
8
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Serving Rancho Cordova, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"It is always a pleasure to work with Arthur. He is a skilled individual that takes close attention to detail. Due to his experience, he is able to revert quickly on cycle revisions to help get plans approved in a timely manner. I would highly recommend working with Arthur."
Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
DC Custom Framing
4.3(
41
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Serving Rancho Cordova, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm very happy with the work done by DC Framing. The old decking was replaced with new Trex type material that looks great. Balthazar adapted my old lattice work to fit my new design. He was a "can do" person. The project was delayed because of rain but completed in a reasonable amount of time."
Front Deck & Stairs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
ADG Engineering
5.0(
2
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Serving Rancho Cordova, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

With over 20 years of experience in the engineering industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from architect design to structural engineering. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give ADG Engineering a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Liberty Drafting Studios LLC
4.9(
7
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Serving Rancho Cordova, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired David for a couple of projects. He is very responsible and has a good service attitude, communication skills, and offers reasonable prices. We will definitely continue working with him in the future."
Interior and exterior
Home after fire
Home after construction
Courtyard and great room design
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
96
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Serving Rancho Cordova, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evolution Drafting did a great job modifying my existing plans and updating for Arizona codes and took care of the structural engineering as well."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alpha Designs
4.7(
3
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Serving Rancho Cordova, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Ash, the talented architect behind my 14-square-foot home, and I could not be more impressed. Ashs expertise and attention to detail truly transformed my living space into an architectural masterpiece. From the initial design phase to the final execution, Ash demonstrated remarkable patience, friendliness, and knowledge. His ability to understand my vision and translate it into a functional, aesthetically pleasing reality is a testament to his skill and dedication. I highly recommend Ash and his architecture company for anyone seeking a professional who not only delivers exceptional results but also makes the entire process enjoyable. My home is now a testament to Ashs creativity and commitment to excellence."
Response time1 day
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:

  • Dry rot

  • Infestation

  • Shifting or cracking foundations

  • Erosion

  • Water damage

  • Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support

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.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

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