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HC Structural Engineering
4.2(
58
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"No formal inspection was done. We discussed issues over the phone and, with that information, I decided to work with my remodeling contractor for resolutions and further reviews. HC did respond very quickly and I'm very happy with the working discussion they had with me - it was at no charge. They provided an approximate quote for a formal inspection and written structural report that I think was reasonable and competitive. Humza was very helpful."
Response time3 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Toca Building Design
5.0(
8
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Working with Francisco and his team was amazing! From start to finish, they made the whole process of remodeling my house so easy and stress-free. Francisco really listened to what I wanted and came up with creative ideas. He was very responsive and always kept me in the loop. The final result is even better than I imagined. My house looks incredible and I’ve gotten so many compliments from friends and family."
Single Family Home
ADU rear yard
ADU
New Build
interior design

+6

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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Harsini, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Very knowledgeable. Iâ ve dealt with a lot of Structural Engineers. His ability to relate complex situations into easy to understand explanations clearly shows how knowledgeable he is. His background in construction adds a constructability component that is unmatched. Highly recommended. ."
Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Belcan Architects and Engineers
4.7(
29
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Zoran was very prompt and professioal. Made a very stressful situation dealling wth city permits and structural standards understandable and bearable. I would definitely recommend Zoran to others."
Rough Framing
Waterproofing
Rough Interior
Interior Finish
Finished Space

+11

Recommended by39%of homeowners
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Brother & Brother Builders
4.5(
244
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"There was good communication among all members of the team, especially with Daniel, our project manager. When we had issues, he went above and beyond to get them resolved, weather it was product resourcing or dealing with unexpected issues. We had a good idea of how our final project would look like because we had 3D drawings from their designer who, also assisted us in procuring all materials prior to the start of the project. We were very happy with the quality of the workmanship, especially because the previous contractor had done such a poor job on our bathrooms. The quality standards of the B&B team are superior. As far as timeliness, our job was delayed because of product delays but would otherwise have been completed on time. We are absolutely happy with our bathrooms and with the job that B&B performed."
modern kitchen remodeling
modern kitchen remodeling
modern kitchen remodeling
modern kitchen remodeling
modern kitchen remodeling

+3333

Response time6 hrs
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Mark Brand Architecture
5.0(
8
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mark does much more than just architectural planning. He is great at reading his customers and what they like. He does not overwhelm us with too many choices, and is incredibly helpful. He takes a lot of pride in his services and overall it was a great experience working with him. I already recommend him to people I know, and will myself hire Mark again for my next 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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Diebel and Company | Architects
4.5(
25
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We went with Diebel and Company. Gary Diebel has been extremely helpful. The level of professionalism has been excellent- responsive, resourceful, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Gary and would not hesitated to hire him again."
Bay Vernacular
California Vernacular
 Kitchen
View from Street
 View from East

+49

Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Team2 Architecture + Design
4.5(
25
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Shilpa did an amazing job designing an addition to a home we bought. It included remodeling an extra framed garage into a master bedroom suite, laundry room and powder room plus adding to its size . The project also included doubling a great room to blend into the house with the new suite as well as opening up the kitchen to this great room and raising the ceiling . The design blends really well and will provide a nice open plan for living and entertaining I was impressed with how well Shilpa understood what we wanted and executed the plans in the time frame promised if not earlier. She also pushed it thru the planning dept. with minimal need for changes. The project is on going and is moving along well Shilpa is always available to answer questions as things progress. The contractor feels she is easy to work with as well. I really enjoyed working with Shilpa and easy her demeanor ."
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

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.

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

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