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DM Building Inc
4.9(
57
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Customers say: True professional

"Danny took on our project, which was to build a home on an oddly-shaped, canyon side lot. We hired him as he had experience building on hillsides as well as with working with our architect. Ours was a very difficult project; from Coastal Commission to City approval, as well as with structural engineering. Danny had a plan for how to access and install our caissons into the hillside from day one. Not only that, his crew and sub-contractors showed up everyday, on-time for our year and a 1/2 building period. We communicated nearly every day via text or phone calls; Danny and his supervisor Scott were always VERY responsive. They were also open to alternate ideas in order to cut down construction costs. We've now been in our new home one year, and can honestly say that we are very happy with the craftsmanship and quality of our home. Moreover, the few small issues that we have had (garage door opener; low water pressure), Danny has continued to be responsive and to send his team back out to assist us over this past year. Overall, DM Building is an honest and earnest group of builders who only want the best for your project. I highly recommend DM Building, and would be happy to discuss their work further with anyone who is looking for a custom home builder or looking to embark on a large remodel project. Here are our pix from DM Building's website: [*** Link removed ***] and from our architect's site: [*** Link removed ***] Sincerely, -Susan Spencer [email protected]"
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+9

Response time6 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pac Sands Corp
5.0(
7
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Valley Center, 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
144 neighbors recently requested a quote
AAA Engineering Design
4.1(
9
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had the pleasure of working with Aws on a recent project and was thoroughly impressed by his professionalism and efficiency. He delivered a clean, straightforward structural design that met all the necessary requirements without unnecessary complexity. Aws was fast, reliable, and highly communicative throughout the process, making coordination smooth and strass-free. On top of that, the pricing was very reasonable. I highly recommend Aws and his firm for any structural engineering needs. They offer a great combination of expertise, responsiveness, and value."
Foundation Plan
Roof Framing Plan
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Dream Catcher Drafting
5.0(
4
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Here at Dream Catcher Drafting, we have years and years of experience. Alfred has been doing architectural drafting since the 1970's. We look forward to hearing about all of your design needs in San Diego and Riverside Counties. Feel free to call with any inquiries regarding residential projects. We do custom homes, room additions, remodels, patio covers and ADUs ( Accessory Dwelling Units/Granny Flats).\nVisit my website at Dreamcatcherdrafting.com to see more photos of my work and learn more about me and Dream Catcher Drafting.

Custom Home
Custom Home with Barn
Horse Barn
Horse Barn Interior
Custom Home

+3

Response time11 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Allenbach Architecture
3.5(
7
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Architect - For Business

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

Allenbach Architecture (AA) is your full service company providing everything from programming, land planning, design, construction documents thru construction administration.\nAA has been in business for over 25 years and has a combined total of 76 years experience between its employees. \nAA Is fully licensed and is LEED-AP accredited, for all your green requirements and needs. \nAA provides residential as well as commercial, medical and industrial expertise for any and all of your projects. \nWe offer the very best pricing, superior workmanship and our customer service is second to none. \nSee our web site www.allenbacharchs.com for photographs of both residential and commercial projects.\nYou might find less expensive but you will not find better; particularly in our designing and construction document capabilities.\nCall us now!

 Custom Kitchen
 Back Yard
 Kitchen
 After View of Remodel
 Custom Garage for a Gear Head buddy

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
KUSH Drafting Services
4.0(
19
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

At KUSH Drafting Services, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. So stop shopping around and call us today for your free estimate!\n

Bella Vita
Sea Cliff
Carroll Business Park
Via Latina
Windansea Townhomes

+7

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Left Coast Blueprints, Llc
5.0(
2
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Drafting and Engineering services. We will provide a complete set of architectural and structural plans to submit to building departments to obtain permits for your project. Custom Homes, Room Additions, Remodels, Fire Damages, Water Damages, Spec Homes, Attached & Detached ADU

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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APEX Drafting LLC
4.3(
6
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitect

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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

The standard thickness for an LVL beam is between 1.75 inches and 7 inches. However, you can order LVL beams in non-standard sizes as well. When you work with a contractor, they can source beams that are the appropriate size for your project for you after assessing your blueprints.

Yes, water damage can affect your walls' structural integrity. If the water or moisture sits on the walls for an extended period, it can weaken the drywall, plaster, wood framing, and other materials supporting the wall. That's why it's critical to dry out the area as soon as you notice it.

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.

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. 

If you intend to do the majority of the work yourself, you can pay to hire an architect or a structural engineer to ensure your home remains structurally sound. They can help with the planning to make sure everything is up to code and safe for your family. On the other hand, if you’re not sure your home will be completely safe when you’ve completed the project, let a pro do the job.

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