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

Serving San Pedro, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent experience again with Alpha Structural. Charlie Rosenkranz came to see the 3-story apartment building in West Hollywood. We discussed what the soft story retrofit plans will likely include. He's knowledgeable and experienced. We appreciated his professional no-pressure approach and answering our questions. Alpha performed an exploratory investigation of the support structure, as architectural plans were not available. They engineered the plans with city approval. They then consulted with us and provided the approved THP (Tenant Habitability Plan) paperwork. Production Manager Dave Schlaich and Job Supervisor Seth Price met me before construction. Dave went over the approved plans and explained the work that would be performed, and the purpose. They both answered all my questions. Lawrence and Antonio were the main work team. They were very pleasant and answered all our questions. Both had great explanations with Lawrence being very detailed. Seth provided timely progress reports by phone and text. He answered all questions, and provided contacts for automatic shut-off gas valves and stucco work. Despite Covid-19, they scheduled and passed inspections, and completed the work in under a month. We've seen projects by other companies stuck in limbo for months with no progress, so we chose Alpha to avoid complications. They removed all debris, and left the property clean. The tenants and neighbors had no complaints. Daniel Aparicio also explained various issues. Communication with everyone, including the office staff, was excellent. We're very pleased with this experience."
Basement Addition
Basement Expansion
Caisson Supported Retaining Wall
Cantilevered Deck Design Build
Deck Expansion and Slope Failure with Retaining Wall

+323

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Level Engineering Los Angeles, CA (Coast)
4.4(
305
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Engineer - Structural

Serving San Pedro, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"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."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for TY Engineering and Design, Inc.
TY Engineering and Design, Inc.
4.5(
86
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Engineer - Structural

Serving San Pedro, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I've had the recent good fortune to work with Tolga on renovation projects in Los Angeles and Manhattan Beach for which I am the Architect. The success of renovation work relies heavily on collaborative and creative structural engineering in order to realize interior and exterior architecture goals. Tolga instinctively understood my design goals and in a very professional manner he crafted solutions to bring them to reality. Many thanks Tolga. I look forward to our next collaboration."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
New Beginning Engineering
4.3(
21
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Engineer - Structural

Serving San Pedro, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I called on a Friday evening and Jonathon answered. I needed a structural engineer inspection to satisfy an underwriting requirement of the lender for a house I was selling. Jonathon came out that weekend, was very pleasant and helpful and I had the letter I needed first thing Monday morning. I was quite impressed with his service and would definitely use him again."
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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RCS Engineering Services
5.0(
3
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ArchitectEngineer - Structural

Serving San Pedro, 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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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving San Pedro, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"David and his team did a great job with the drawings for our room addition remodeling project. We added a large section to the back of the house and created a 1 bedroom and a bathroom room with a small kitchen. David came up with comprehensive blueprints for the entire remodeling project, and he also generated a great 3D renderings of the addition for us. He also got for us all the permits from the city."
3D Design for a Remodel
New Build
Kitchen Remodel
Bedroom
Bedroom

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Peter T. Erdelyi & Associates, Inc.
3.9(
115
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Engineer - Structural

Serving San Pedro, 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
119 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 San Pedro, 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

32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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