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Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.6(
241
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Serving Van Nuys, 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

+315

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Level Engineering Los Angeles, CA (Downtown)
4.4(
293
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Level Engineering provides professional and upfront services that has really added value to my business. The engineers are knowledgeable, friendly and proficient. I recommend that all my homeowners use their services prior to any structural work knowing that they will provide quality information that they will stand behind."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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PETER T ERDELYI & ASSOCIATES INC
4.8(
12
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The project went great. Peter is very professional, super knowledgeable, responsive and timely. The plans were done on time and there were no problems with the city review. They answered the questions the contractor had during the construction. Couldn't be happier with the whole process. I thought it would be more difficult than it was. Thanks to Peter and his team we feel very safe with the new addition. We are planning on putting a second story on our house (when we can afford it) and we will absolutely use Peter.
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Beverly Hills
Pacific Palisades
Culver City
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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TY Engineering and Design, Inc.
4.5(
86
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ty Engineering provided me with the information I needed to resolve my issue without hiring any company. He was very helpful in discribing what was happening to my house and how it could be resolved. I will be contacting him when and if I need any work completed on my house which requires an engineer."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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RCS Engineering Services
5.0(
3
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

Our firm provides structural engineering support for all phases in the design and construction process. Our primary function is to create structural plan packages for submission to the governing authority. We are also available to conduct preliminary field visits and structural observations during construction. In whichever service you need, we pride ourselves in carrying out the job professionally, quickly, and for an affordable price.

Slab On Grade - Carport
Foundation Underpinning
Existing Wall
Existing Wall/ Form Work
FOundation Underpinning

+15

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ESL Designs
4.7(
33
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"ESL Designs was amazing to work with. I had called a few other structural engineers, and they all said they were 5-9 weeks out in terms of availability. ESL Designs came out the next day and completed a structural inspection in a very professional manner. They also followed up multiple times to make sure I was satisfied with their work and to see if I understood everything. This was the second time Iâ ve used them and Iâ ve now told my friends about them. Highly recommend! Eran and Guliano were great to work with."
3D Design for a Remodel
New Build
Kitchen Remodel
Bedroom
Bedroom

+23

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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RR Building Design
5.0(
27
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The architects assisted in getting permits and answered all questions during the course of the construction. Fortunately and thanks to the accurate plans we did not have any corrections related to the plans. I am very happy with Franco Ricalde company and will work with them again. By the way, we received a lot of compliments on the final project which was an ADU in the backyard."
2nd Story addition
New ADU
isometric
front
interior

+15

Response time4 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:

  • Dry rot

  • Infestation

  • Shifting or cracking foundations

  • Erosion

  • Water damage

  • Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support

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 few hours for inspection, with a detailed report following in a week.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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