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ProStruct Engineering, Inc.

450 Folsom Street,
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ProStruct Engineering, Inc.

450 Folsom Street,
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

ProStruct Engineering offers professional structural engineering services for residential building permits at reasonable prices. Our licensed and insured engineers have over 35 years of experience with 2,000+ completed projects, including new homes, additions, remodels, ADUs, retaining walls, load-bearing walls, seismic retrofits, foundation design, outdoor living spaces, and more. Our core values of integrity, responsibility, reliability, and ethics ensure affordable and high-quality services. We aim to make the home-building experience of California homeowners as stress-free as possible by delivering compliant and high-quality structural plans. We are committed to being cost-effective, with quick delivery in 2-3 weeks for most projects.

"Prompt customer service and delivery. Worked with a very knowledgeable and experienced structural engineer."

Karishma S on August 2023

ProStruct Engineering offers professional structural engineering services for residential building permits at reasonable prices. Our licensed and insured engineers have over 35 years of experience with 2,000+ completed projects, including new homes, additions, remodels, ADUs, retaining walls, load-bearing walls, seismic retrofits, foundation design, outdoor living spaces, and more. Our core values of integrity, responsibility, reliability, and ethics ensure affordable and high-quality services. We aim to make the home-building experience of California homeowners as stress-free as possible by delivering compliant and high-quality structural plans. We are committed to being cost-effective, with quick delivery in 2-3 weeks for most projects.

"Prompt customer service and delivery. Worked with a very knowledgeable and experienced structural engineer."

Karishma S on August 2023


Big River Builders, Inc.

5510 Skylane Boulevard, Suite 203
4.50(
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Big River Builders, Inc.

5510 Skylane Boulevard, Suite 203
4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

BIG RIVER BUILDERS INC offers 40 years experience and the best customer service. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities. BIG RIVER BUILDERS INC is a leader providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. We believe in building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"The employees were great. A couple of days there was only 1 man on the job due to illness. The company did not replace him, so the 1 man had to work alone, slowing down the completion of the project. Art and Johnny were great to work with. Communication with the office was a little lacking, but overall we are happy with the work."

Bruce J on September 2020

BIG RIVER BUILDERS INC offers 40 years experience and the best customer service. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities. BIG RIVER BUILDERS INC is a leader providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. We believe in building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"The employees were great. A couple of days there was only 1 man on the job due to illness. The company did not replace him, so the 1 man had to work alone, slowing down the completion of the project. Art and Johnny were great to work with. Communication with the office was a little lacking, but overall we are happy with the work."

Bruce J on September 2020


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FortiFi

11111 Santa Monica Blvd
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FortiFi

11111 Santa Monica Blvd
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10 years of experience

FortiFi offers 100%, non-credit based financing for energy-efficient upgrades to your home. We offer a quick approval process, no payments for up to 17 months, and access to carefully screened contractors who will get the job done right.

FortiFi offers 100%, non-credit based financing for energy-efficient upgrades to your home. We offer a quick approval process, no payments for up to 17 months, and access to carefully screened contractors who will get the job done right.



"Terrific. The folks at Achieve were fast, professional, and responsive. Anything that was not perfect the first time they quickly fixed to my liking. Highly recommended."

Jeff W on March 2019

Our aim is to perform great workmanship, quality labor and advanced integration and excellent services that satisfy customers' needs.

"Terrific. The folks at Achieve were fast, professional, and responsive. Anything that was not perfect the first time they quickly fixed to my liking. Highly recommended."

Jeff W on March 2019


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L.E. Baca Construction Co

35120 Buckingham Ct
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L.E. Baca Construction Co

35120 Buckingham Ct
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41 years of experience

L.E. Baca Construction Co. is a respected home builder based in Newark, CA and serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area and other nearby areas. We proudly offer design/build and constructions services for brand new custom homes. We take great pride in customizing the homes we build to meet the exact needs of our clients. Thanks to our use of the highest-quality materials and over 30 years of experience in the custom home industry, our team of home builders is more than capable of turning your “dream home” into reality. Set your appointment with one of our designers and build your home for the future today!

L.E. Baca Construction Co. is a respected home builder based in Newark, CA and serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area and other nearby areas. We proudly offer design/build and constructions services for brand new custom homes. We take great pride in customizing the homes we build to meet the exact needs of our clients. Thanks to our use of the highest-quality materials and over 30 years of experience in the custom home industry, our team of home builders is more than capable of turning your “dream home” into reality. Set your appointment with one of our designers and build your home for the future today!


Superior Building

5 Payran
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Superior Building

5 Payran
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17 years of experience

Superior Building, provides general and electrical construction solutions to home owners. We have trained professionals with years of experience for all construction needs. We are a disabled veteran business enterprise and small business enterprise certified company that is passionate about finding solutions to all construction needs of our clients.

Superior Building, provides general and electrical construction solutions to home owners. We have trained professionals with years of experience for all construction needs. We are a disabled veteran business enterprise and small business enterprise certified company that is passionate about finding solutions to all construction needs of our clients.



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Creative Building Solutions

340 Kishimura Dr-Suite 1
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Creative Building Solutions

340 Kishimura Dr-Suite 1
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18 years of experience

Established in 2007. We are a local general contractor. It's highly likely that you have seen us around the Gilroy, Morgan Hill , San Martin & San Jose area. We specialize in doing work on higher end homes & commercial remodel. Being that we do it all it really simplifies getting the work done on budget and on time. We offer one on one time with our contractor to go over your needs/new remodel ideas for your home or business.

Established in 2007. We are a local general contractor. It's highly likely that you have seen us around the Gilroy, Morgan Hill , San Martin & San Jose area. We specialize in doing work on higher end homes & commercial remodel. Being that we do it all it really simplifies getting the work done on budget and on time. We offer one on one time with our contractor to go over your needs/new remodel ideas for your home or business.


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Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

Some cities or states may require you to have an earthquake gas shut-off valve. Your insurance provider may also have requirements for installing this valve. Even if you don’t have to have one by law, it’s wise to have a natural gas plumber install one anyway. These devices can be lifesaving and prevent fires or explosions in the event of a gas leak.

Grounding is a great first step to prevent electrical shock, but you can take it further with GFCI outlets and AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters). In particular, AFCIs help protect against the type of electrical arcs that cause fires, like if a mouse chews on a wire or your laptop starts overheating at the wall. These are required in some areas of your home.

Ensure proper ventilation, fix leaks, and schedule regular pest inspections to protect your property.

A home with proper earthquake retrofitting can sustain minimal damage in earthquakes of up to 7.0 magnitude, although risks are higher based on how close and deep the earthquake is. A home closer to the earthquake epicenter will sustain greater damage, especially if the earthquake is closer to the surface of the Earth, but retrofitting can help minimize the risk of injuries.

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