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Last update on February 29, 2024
Serving Sonoma, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Rich has completed several projects in the past and plans breezed through plan check, I did not use him for this project because of engineering requirements in the job. ."
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Serving Sonoma, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1990
Small jobs welcome
Customers say: Quick response
"Great job in designing our beautiful deck, stairs, back patio, planter boxes and pad for hot tub."
+21
Serving Sonoma, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"It was a great experience working with Michael. We are extremely happy with his work. Michael is very kind and easy to work with. He gets the work done very fast. Pays careful attention to every minor details. Very professional and knows his work very well. I will surely refer him to my family and friends."
+25
Serving Sonoma, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Offers commercial services
Customers say: Quick response
"David . Gives you good ideas to save money . And speed up work . Easy to talk to him as planned you easiest way ."
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Serving Sonoma, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Very professional, on time no problem. Joy to work with such competent architect"
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Serving Sonoma, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"I would highly recommend Christopher for his drafting skills.,his 3d software is especially useful for relaying the building concepts. In todays world it is rare to get a person on the phone when needed but Christopher was always there for me to answer questions and was quick to return requests. Be sure to give him all the necessary design criteria in the beginning to smooth out the design process for him which will ultimately save you money."
Serving Sonoma, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"It was such a great experience working with Will and his team at Ogle Designs. They helped us design a blueprint for creating additions to our house including designs for the inside and patio/landscape design We so impressed with Ogle Design's high level of professionalism, expertise and overall delivery of our project. They completed everything on time and within budget! Thanks for your excellent service."
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Serving Sonoma, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Easy to work with, responsive and the ability to understand my specific needs. Good follow through including assistance in finding other great professionals to serve me such as engineers and surveyors."
+6
Serving Sonoma, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Customers say: Quick response
"Esther was amazing! We are so glad we had Esther complete our kitchen plans! She presented different options which were great. She's very professional & always accommodating. Was always willing to make any changes. She's a gem. So glad we did plans, as wasn't going to but glad we did. Thanks Esther!"
Serving Sonoma, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very Professional Survey. I would hire them again"
+6
No, it’s not legal for unlicensed individuals to conduct structural calculations for buildings or building repairs. Not only do licensing requirements prevent DIYers from tackling this project, but mistakes can also be extremely dangerous and put your property and anyone inside or near it at risk of severe injury or even death. You should always hire a licensed and certified local structural engineer to make structural calculations.
Yes, all states require structural engineers to carry the proper license, with specifics determined by each state. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to confirm that the structural engineer you’re considering holds the required licensing to tackle your job. Hiring an unlicensed structural engineer will not only cause issues with permits but it could also lead to an unsafe building. The cost of a professional, licensed, and experienced engineer is well worth the investment.
The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:
Do you have experience working in my specific area?
Do you have professional indemnity insurance?
What will your structural report cover?
Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?
How long have you been in business?
Do you have a list of customer references?
Structural engineers typically charge between $100 and $250 per hour, but many jobs won’t be based on a per-hour fee. Instead, the structural engineer will offer a flat rate for the inspection and structural calculations. The flat rate for a structural engineer costs an average of around $550, but you could see prices ranging from $300 to $800, depending on the complexity of your project and how easy it is to access certain parts of your home for the inspection.
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.
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