Educational guides and honest answers.

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• Do I really need a structural engineer for my project?−

  If your project removes a wall, adds square footage, alters a foundation, builds a deck, or touches anything load-bearing, your jurisdiction will almost always require stamped structural calculations and details from a licensed engineer. We'll tell you honestly during a free call if you don't need us.

• How do I know if a wall is load-bearing?+
• How much does residential structural engineering cost?+
• Which Bay Area cities do you work in?+
• How long does it take to get stamped drawings?+
• Do you handle plan-check corrections?+
• Can you work directly with my contractor or architect?+
• Are your engineers licensed in California?+