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Avatar for Alpha Structural, Inc.
Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.6(
241
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Serving Simi Valley, 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

+323

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
4.8(
12
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Serving Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, 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
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Harsini, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Serving Simi Valley, 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
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pac Sands Corp
5.0(
7
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Serving Simi Valley, 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 time2 days
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drafting Design Services
4.8(
18
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Serving Simi Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Iâ  m so happy with my experience with him. He is very professional; knows very well what is being required of him; delivered his promise at the time he said heâ  ll be finished. Iâ  d be considering him definitely in any future project that may come up."
Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Standley Structural Design
4.3(
6
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Serving Simi Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Nice guys who know their stuff. Showed up right on time and didn't rush, even though there was no true "solution" to the issue at hand. If you want civil engineers, I would go with Standley."
Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Saylor Design Studio
5.0(
5
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Serving Simi Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Saylor Design Studio, I uphold a standard characterized by fairness, honesty, and accountability. My design approach involves working closely with clients to understand their unique needs, preferences, and lifestyle, ensuring that every design reflects their individuality. As a Custom Home Designer and a member of the American Institute of Building Design, I specialize in residential designs for additions, remodels, and new homes. I have over three decades of experience and have successfully designed over 700 projects. Additionally, I have an extensive background as a Set Designer and am a member of the Art Directors Guild and have completed over 70 film and television projects. My knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building codes allows me to provide accurate and detailed construction documents for contractors and consultants. This gives me a distinctive design perspective unmatched by others.

Custom Hillside Home - Front and Rear Elevations
Plans
Custom Hillside Home - Sections
Elevation
Framing Plans

+12

Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

The National Association of Home Builders requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a sinking foundation, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.

A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.

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.

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