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Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Garden Grove, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

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%
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Nick Engineering, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Garden Grove, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2013

Customers say: True professional

"Sam did a fantastic job in designing the structural engineering calculations for my new construction project in Santa Ana. He was very honest and recommended the all right things to create a strong foundation, which helped with an outstanding outcome! Sam was very helpful and responsive through the whole process especially fulfilling all the city?s requirements. I am extremely happy with my experience with Sam at Nick Engineering and will definitely use his services again in the future."
Exterior before demolition
Exterior framing
Exterior completed
Exterior completed
Exterior view

+26

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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K & K Engineering
5.0(
10
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Serving Garden Grove, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was great working with Kyle! He was very knowledgeable and answered all of my structural questions about my condo. I’d be happy to work with him again on my future projects!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Harsini, Inc.
5.0(
6
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Serving Garden Grove, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2019

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Mahyar was knowledgeable and a great communicator. His report was clear and helpful. He was also prompt in responding. All-around pleasant to work with. Highly recommend this firm."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Moonshot Consultancy LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Garden Grove, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin is very good! Permits were approved with ease in a tough City to obtain permits."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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OConsulting
4.9(
4
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Serving Garden Grove, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AMAZING! This was my first time doing an addition to our house and I called Fredy based on a referral from my neighbor. Fredy is nice, professional, caring and true to his word. He came out to the house, even though we are only adding 36 square feet (taking garage space to enlarge the bathroom), he treated me like it was his most important project. He answered all of my questions - I had a few being new to this. He provided all of the needed plans, specs and paperwork and for the best price (I compared 2 other firms). The plans were perfect and the city approved them while I was at the counter - in and out. After getting the plans approved, Fredy was there to answer follow up questions that my contractor had too. I will be using Fredy on every project moving forward and referring him to anyone needing his services."
Response time2 days
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FAQs for engineer structural projects in Garden Grove, CA

To determine if a wall is load-bearing, start by checking your home’s original plans or asking a structural engineer. Exterior walls always carry weight, but interior ones only do if they sit over a beam or run perpendicular to floor joists. If a wall lines up with posts in the basement or falls directly under the roof ridge, assume it’s load-bearing and call a professional before attempting to remove it with a sledgehammer.

Calculating the wall load and sizing the beam must be performed by experts to ensure structural safety. You need a structural engineer to evaluate all load aspects and determine the proper beam dimensions. A professional engineer performs precise calculations and advises on any necessary enhancements, such as larger footings for support. An inspector then verifies that the revised structure meets all safety and code regulations before the finishing work begins.

Hiring a structural engineer is essential for ensuring your home remains structurally sound during any major renovation. Their responsibility is to deliver expert assessments and design recommendations for load-bearing modifications. The average cost to hire a structural engineer is $500, with rates ranging from $350 to $800. Consulting a licensed, experienced engineer guarantees that every structural project, whether constructing a new home or remodeling an existing one, is completed safely and efficiently.

Almost all load-bearing wall removals require a permit as they support everything above it, and building departments want proof that the new beam can handle the weight. Pulling a permit triggers plan review and inspections that confirm the work meets local code and safety standards. Skipping this step can lead to fines or being forced to rebuild later, so have your contractor pull the permit before work starts.

Removing a load-bearing wall to create an entrance for a carport or covered patio is a task that comes with defined cost implications. This modification requires extra structural adjustments to ensure safety and proper integration with the adjoining space. When you convert a wall into an entryway, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. The additional work required for this conversion reinforces the home’s integrity and ensures compliance with applicable building codes.

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