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Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.6(
241
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Serving Santa Paula, 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%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
4.8(
12
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Serving Santa Paula, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The work Erdelyi associates did is great, but communication and timeliness were lacking. I didn’t have a consistent point of contact throughout the project - it just seems my project was handed off from one person to the next with no continuity and I had to proactively reach out for updates."
Beverly Hills
Pacific Palisades
Culver City
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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ESL Designs
4.7(
33
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Serving Santa Paula, 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
CCD - Engineering and Design
3.4(
18
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Serving Santa Paula, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired CCD to help me permit a structure that I built (Rooftop Deck) and then had a neighbor complain about, leading to lots of trouble and compliance issues. After getting some quotes (that were often 2-3 times what I ended up paying) I found CCD. Mike told me they have never failed to permit a single unpermitted structure... and 12 months later mine is another one of their success stories. I had them draw up the plans and the city approved his blueprints without a single correction which I understand is rare in Santa Monica. I am very satisfied with everything CCD did for me & would not hesitate to hire them again."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Tom Smith Architecture
5.0(
5
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Serving Santa Paula, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

If you can imagine it we can do it. We are focused on providing high-quality services and customer satisfaction on every project and to each and every customer. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations and we are sure you will be happy to work with us. As experts in the field, Tom Smith Architecture has over 25 years of experience and is known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction his top priority.

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Work
Work
Work
Work

+7

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CODAspaces
5.0(
6
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Serving Santa Paula, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

I am a licensed architect who has specialized experience with tenant improvement projects, particularly offices and restaurants. I have also designed residential projects, from ADUs and single family homes to multi-family. I have over 20 years experience and obtained my master's in architecture from Harvard.

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
96
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Serving Santa Paula, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly 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 Santa Paula, 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

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well.

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.

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.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing.

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