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AAA Engineering Design
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Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

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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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Sure Safe EFS
4.4(
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Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have a 50 year old single family residence that was built in the 70s. The foundation needed repairs to restore it to its original strength, and retrofits to meet current earthquake regulations. I researched all the options to repair and retrofit the home. Sure Safe's was the best available. They installed 50+ brand new concrete footers and steel piers to secure the home. No other contractor offered a solution that was adequate structurally. Art was great to work with and answered ALL my questions. Elaine coordinated the entire process and the team of Sergio, Casey and Brock worked tirelessly to install everything in a single day. Wow! I'm very pleased with the work and the solution that SureSafe installed to keep our home safe and secure. Thanks!"
Hurricane Proven. . .
Earthquake Proven. . .
The Sure Safe VR-1 Foundation is fully patented and backed with an ICC-ES Listing and Lifetime Transferable Warranty. ICC-ES listings are routinely required by building departments as proof of compliance with the International Building Code and International Residential Code. You can feel safe knowing your foundation is being repaired with certified, permitted, and patented methods. Almost all our repairs end up increasing the value of the home more than the cost of repairs. Contact us today to
The foundation of a house is the most important element of
the structure that requires the highest focus and attention
BECAUSE EVERYTHING YOU OWN SITS ON IT!
An ICC listing means the VR-1 foundation is certified to meet the Residential and International Building Codes which are required by all building departments, engineers, and architects throughout the United States and has a profound effect on the value of the home.

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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Ameribild Contracting Corp
5.0(
3
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Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"To start, Steve Letwinch showed up on-time and has a very professional demeanor.  He has an extensive and impressive building background. 
One thing I really liked about Steve was his willingness to work with me before we ever even entered into contract.  I continued to refine precisely what we wanted in the back yard, to discuss numerous options with him, and in the process had a lot of questions--each time Steve willingly and very patiently priced the cost differences and answered my questions in-detail.   And his responses were extremely timely; I didn't have to wait days for him to get back to me.  This was how it went through the entire construction process--any question that I had throughout construction was usually answered within a couple of hours, and on very rare occasions within no more than twenty-four hours.  Steve has excellent and very timely follow-up skills.
Steve's proposal was detailed and specific, which was a breath of fresh air as surprises can arise if you don't nail down every detail at the time of contract.  His pricing was very competitive as well. 
If you, the reader, are new to construction or remodeling, it's good to know that there are always bumps in the road along the way.  The question is how does a contractor respond--does he repair it or does he let it go and expect you to accept it?  I noted a couple of things, Steve himself noted a couple of things, and he fixed everything to our satisfaction.  The end result?  Beautiful!
For the pricing quoted above, please keep in mind that our patio cover is 14 x 33, has 8 x 8 posts, 4 x 8 rafters, 2 x 4's on the top, and knee braces.  And the rebuilt deck now matches.  So these are very "beefy" and rich looking--not your typical patio cover by any stretch.  The two retaining walls are also each 35 feet long, so roughly 70 lineal feet of retaining walls.  And the fireplace is a full masonry, wood-burning fireplace with a damper--nine feet wide by seven feet tall, so these were all extensive to build.
We're very, very happy with the final result in the back yard.  Steve brought in good subs--the concrete turned out beautifully, the fireplacewas built by a mason who has built masonry fireplaces for many years (why get a pre-fab fireplace when, with Steve's very competitive pricing, you can spend just a few dollars more and get a gorgeous masonry fireplace!), the stucco work is perfect, and the patio cover has made our back yard an oasis.  We've had several friends comment on how lovely everything turned out, and we absolutely agree.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Tricon Construction Engineering Services, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 21 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Rove Engineering Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. 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.

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Money Saver Construction
New to Angi

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Money Saver Construction has been in operation since 1978 serving Southern California from San Diego to Los Angeles and beyond. We have 30+ Years working hands on with CALTECH (California Institute of Technology) in Pasadena, CA. We specialize in a large variety of custom jobs such as Design, Planning, Building, A-Z, Rehab Additions, New Construction, Structural Design, Architectural Elements Reproduction, Seismic Retrofitting & Classic Homes Reconstruction and Rehabilitation to its original state. You can view the work MSC has done "Google Photos album Link": https://photos.app.goo.gl/LKET1sZiDtv48RsS8

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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.

Precast concrete can be reinforced with rebar, wire mesh, or other materials to improve its strength and add stability. Precast concrete for large construction projects is often pre-stressed as well for greater structural strength. Reinforced concrete is durable and strong, making it an ideal choice for many construction projects.

Yes, professionals reinforce the foundation with additional supports or piers to prevent future sinking.

Structural engineers specialize in all aspects of a building’s structural integrity, including the foundation. Foundation engineering is a critical part of structural engineering, so structural engineers are experts in foundation design. Many foundation repair companies either have a structural engineer on staff or one they work closely with, so be sure you look for that when deciding who to hire for foundation repair.

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