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

Serving Sylmar, 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%
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AK Structural Engineering Inc.
5.0(
10
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Engineer - StructuralArchitect

Serving Sylmar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AK engineering did an excellent job in structural design of our custom modern house. Amir is very professional and responsive and worked closely with our architect and us. He made himself available for job site visits and questions and his design was efficient and cost effective."
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PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
4.8(
12
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Sylmar, 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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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Sylmar, 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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RR Building Design
5.0(
27
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Sylmar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Franco and his team worked on getting me a permit for my ADU. They deigned a plan for my back unit beautifully and finished in an exceptional time. They got me the approval in less than a month and two weeks. They are honest, accurate and I highly recommend them for your projects."
2nd Story addition
New ADU
isometric
front
interior

+15

Response time4 days
Response rate92%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AAA Engineering Design
4.1(
9
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Sylmar, 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

31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Harsini, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Sylmar, 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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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Sylmar, 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
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Standley Structural Design
5.0(
1
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Sylmar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

We are a Los Angeles based structural design team of qualified and licensed Civil Engineers. We can assist you in effective assessment and design whether your home is in need of repairs, you are looking to renovate or build an addition, or you are looking to build a new home from scratch. We serve the entire state of California. We have years of experience working directly with contractors, and know that the most important thing we can do is design efficient, easy to construct systems, and get them back to you in a workable amount of time. We pride ourselves in thorough and effective designs returned to you in time so as not to delay your projects. We have aided in the design and safe implementation of thousands of residential and commercial solar (photovoltaic) electrical systems, and are proud to be doing our part for cleaner air, and a healthier earth. If you are a solar contractor, we can help you too!

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

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.

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.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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