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Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.6(
241
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Serving San Bernardino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Erinn was my initial contact and he gave a very through and fair estimate. We had structural work done to support floor joists and large beams under the garage that needed replacing. Ernesto and his team, Julio, Salvatore and Gilder worked tirelessly to complete the work and were respectful, punctual, informative and good humoured throughout the entire process. I would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to others. A really great company!!"
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%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alpha Omega
4.0(
116
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Serving San Bernardino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"If you need a Structural Engineer you call Ehab at Alpha Omega hands down! He is knowledgeable, professional and easy to do business with. Thank you"
Plot Plan for Auto Dealer
Auto Body Shop
Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pac Sands Corp
5.0(
7
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Serving San Bernardino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We did a full remodel of our place, full new kitchen, and expanded our place into the backyard for a new master suite. Pac Sands did a really great job with our designs. Great tools that made the communication easy with the plans and changes we needed. And they handled the engineering and permitting too, which was great. Highly recommend."
6-Plex Aerial view
6-Plex Render
Carlsbad 6-Plex Axo
Response time3 days
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drafting Design Services
4.8(
18
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Serving San Bernardino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"If you?re here looking for an architect, look no further. Francisco is the man for the job. He helped us with a garage to ADU conversion. Francisco kept us informed and communicated with us throughout the entire project. He was very professional, helpful and patient. We had tons of questions and he had the answers. He is very efficient and great at his job. We would hire him again with no hesitation. Thank you Francisco for making for making this process a breeze!"
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Joel Colombo, Architect
4.5(
27
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Serving San Bernardino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I've worked with several architects through the years on remodels and additions and Joel has been the best to work with. He has been extremely responsive and helpful throughout all the phases of the process and has given us great ideas to help us acheive our vision. And as we are out of state he's been a godsend helping us with finding a contractor, obtaining permits and taking care of the myriad details that come with a whole house remodel. A true professional whom we highly recommend."
Front of House
Bear Mt. Lodge
Assembly 3-Story accessible ramp, and stairs.
Resort Living
LBBV Patio Enclosure, Atrium

+113

Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
96
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Serving San Bernardino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were excellent. They quickly made a draft that only needed 3 minor adjustments. The final product was exactly what I needed. They referred me to a structural engineer for review. The whole process took half of the time that they initially estimated. I would definitely use them again."
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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APEX Drafting LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving San Bernardino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.\nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Plan set 1
99 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Allenbach Architecture
3.5(
7
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Serving San Bernardino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

Allenbach Architecture (AA) is your full service company providing everything from programming, land planning, design, construction documents thru construction administration.\nAA has been in business for over 25 years and has a combined total of 76 years experience between its employees. \nAA Is fully licensed and is LEED-AP accredited, for all your green requirements and needs. \nAA provides residential as well as commercial, medical and industrial expertise for any and all of your projects. \nWe offer the very best pricing, superior workmanship and our customer service is second to none. \nSee our web site www.allenbacharchs.com for photographs of both residential and commercial projects.\nYou might find less expensive but you will not find better; particularly in our designing and construction document capabilities.\nCall us now!

 Custom Kitchen
 Back Yard
 Kitchen
 After View of Remodel
 Custom Garage for a Gear Head buddy

+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
SE Design Services
5.0(
3
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Serving San Bernardino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

SE Designs is 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.\n\n

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:

  • Do you have experience working in my specific area?

  • Do you have professional indemnity insurance?

  • What will your structural report cover?

  • Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?

  • How long have you been in business?

  • Do you have a list of customer references?

Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren’t uneven across the gap, and don’t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don’t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

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.

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