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Alpha Structural, Inc.

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Alpha Structural, Inc.

4.67(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
120 local quotes requested
34 years of experience

Alpha Structural, Inc. has over 850 years of combined technical experience in Foundation and Hillside Repair. All of our experience is hard-core and down-in-the-trenches – not managed from behind a computer. Our in-house engineers and technicians are among the most experienced in all of Southern California. Alpha Structural, Inc. is the ONLY company in the SOCAL area licensed to ENGINEER and BUILD any type of repair project. That means that you'll work with us through the whole project, not unknown sub-contractors that you didn't hire and cannot control or predict. Alpha Structural, Inc. a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor (license # 663409). We are licensed with the following classifications: A (General Engineering Contractor). B (General Building Contractor). C-8 (Concrete). HIC (Home Improvement Contractor). CALL US NOW FOR AN INSPECTION OR ESTIMATE! (323)258-5482.

"I worked with Alpha once before, and they assisted with a second project 2 years ago which, now finally completed, I'm able to write a review about. Alpha helped with structural plans for windows in a garden level unit in order to prepare the proposal for city approval. Alpha is a big company and it took them a little while to complete everything; however I can certainly say that the engineer and contact people were knowledgeable and thorough. The plans were approved with their help and now that the unit is permitted for occupancy, the windows are a lovely attribute to the space."

Robert N on September 2024

Alpha Structural, Inc. has over 850 years of combined technical experience in Foundation and Hillside Repair. All of our experience is hard-core and down-in-the-trenches – not managed from behind a computer. Our in-house engineers and technicians are among the most experienced in all of Southern California. Alpha Structural, Inc. is the ONLY company in the SOCAL area licensed to ENGINEER and BUILD any type of repair project. That means that you'll work with us through the whole project, not unknown sub-contractors that you didn't hire and cannot control or predict. Alpha Structural, Inc. a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor (license # 663409). We are licensed with the following classifications: A (General Engineering Contractor). B (General Building Contractor). C-8 (Concrete). HIC (Home Improvement Contractor). CALL US NOW FOR AN INSPECTION OR ESTIMATE! (323)258-5482.

"I worked with Alpha once before, and they assisted with a second project 2 years ago which, now finally completed, I'm able to write a review about. Alpha helped with structural plans for windows in a garden level unit in order to prepare the proposal for city approval. Alpha is a big company and it took them a little while to complete everything; however I can certainly say that the engineer and contact people were knowledgeable and thorough. The plans were approved with their help and now that the unit is permitted for occupancy, the windows are a lovely attribute to the space."

Robert N on September 2024

All County Landscaping & Hardscaping

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All County Landscaping & Hardscaping

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Free onsite estimate

We specialize in landscaping & hardscaping in Los Angeles, CA. Our commitment is to complete every project on time, within budget, and to your complete satisfaction. We take that pledge seriously. We design and execute all our hardscaping projects to fit the style of your home or commercial property. Our installation are built to fit into their environments and not waste natural resources. We work closely with our clients to actualize their artistic visions. Contact us today for a quote on your next landscaping & hardscaping project.

We specialize in landscaping & hardscaping in Los Angeles, CA. Our commitment is to complete every project on time, within budget, and to your complete satisfaction. We take that pledge seriously. We design and execute all our hardscaping projects to fit the style of your home or commercial property. Our installation are built to fit into their environments and not waste natural resources. We work closely with our clients to actualize their artistic visions. Contact us today for a quote on your next landscaping & hardscaping project.

The Gooden Group

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The Gooden Group

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46 years of experience

The Gooden Group is a full service real estate development and construction firm with the in-house expertise to execute virtually every facet of a project's life cycle. Through its central office and its affiliate companies, The Bedford Group, TMC Management, and Urban X Marketing, Gooden Group is also able to assume hands-on management of its properties, as well as implement the necessary sales and marketing activities for their new home communities.

The Gooden Group is a full service real estate development and construction firm with the in-house expertise to execute virtually every facet of a project's life cycle. Through its central office and its affiliate companies, The Bedford Group, TMC Management, and Urban X Marketing, Gooden Group is also able to assume hands-on management of its properties, as well as implement the necessary sales and marketing activities for their new home communities.

Preferred Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning

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Preferred Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

"We do it all"

"We do it all"

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William Joyce Design

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William Joyce Design

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

William Joyce Design is a Landscape Architecture firm dedicated to creating imaginative, functional, & attractive landscapes that elicit lasting responses & are intrinsic to the local environmental conditions. As each site poses its own questions & offers its unique subtleties, we use our own broad-reaching cultural experiences & expansive education to embrace natural systems, feed our imagination, & reinforce the instincts of our designs. By committing to stewardship of the land, responsible use of natural resources, incorporation of local materials & native plants, & appreciation of the physical interaction with the landscape, William Joyce Design seeks uncontrived, natural solutions designed to generate discovery, splendor, & balance.

William Joyce Design is a Landscape Architecture firm dedicated to creating imaginative, functional, & attractive landscapes that elicit lasting responses & are intrinsic to the local environmental conditions. As each site poses its own questions & offers its unique subtleties, we use our own broad-reaching cultural experiences & expansive education to embrace natural systems, feed our imagination, & reinforce the instincts of our designs. By committing to stewardship of the land, responsible use of natural resources, incorporation of local materials & native plants, & appreciation of the physical interaction with the landscape, William Joyce Design seeks uncontrived, natural solutions designed to generate discovery, splendor, & balance.

Branko’s Construction Company

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Branko’s Construction Company

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46 years of experience

General Contractor/ General contractors license. Having a full staff of professionals designated to their trade. Estimate recommended, and price agreed upon over the phone. After negotiating what is to be repaired, a contract, and all of it's terms will be stipulated.

General Contractor/ General contractors license. Having a full staff of professionals designated to their trade. Estimate recommended, and price agreed upon over the phone. After negotiating what is to be repaired, a contract, and all of it's terms will be stipulated.

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System Pavers

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System Pavers

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

System Pavers is the nation’s leading outdoor remodeling company, thanks to award-winning customer service and more than 30 years of experience behind every install. With every project backed by industry-leading warranties, over 90,000 homeowners have trusted System Pavers to create beautiful, easy-to-maintain outdoor spaces where family and friends can connect for generations. System Pavers’ visionary designers and expert installation teams specialize in hardscapes, patios, driveways, turf, outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands, water features, fire features, decking, and more.

"Very fast and extremely well done. The crew was punctual, courteous, careful, highly skilled and worked every day, all day, until the job was finished. I would definitely hire them again."

Tim Q on November 2021

System Pavers is the nation’s leading outdoor remodeling company, thanks to award-winning customer service and more than 30 years of experience behind every install. With every project backed by industry-leading warranties, over 90,000 homeowners have trusted System Pavers to create beautiful, easy-to-maintain outdoor spaces where family and friends can connect for generations. System Pavers’ visionary designers and expert installation teams specialize in hardscapes, patios, driveways, turf, outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands, water features, fire features, decking, and more.

"Very fast and extremely well done. The crew was punctual, courteous, careful, highly skilled and worked every day, all day, until the job was finished. I would definitely hire them again."

Tim Q on November 2021

J&C gardening and landscaping

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J&C gardening and landscaping

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We do maintenance, clean ups, tree trimming, irrigation, landscaping and also artificial turf. Many years of experience my price and fair and good quality work

We do maintenance, clean ups, tree trimming, irrigation, landscaping and also artificial turf. Many years of experience my price and fair and good quality work

1two3 Home Design

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1two3 Home Design

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AAA Construction

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AAA Construction

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Customers say: Quick response

If your house is falling apart around you and you don t know what to do, give us a call. We can repair your home and keep everyone in it happy.

"Don’t use Triple A Air Conditioning & Construction! Also AAA Construction same company Zee Armand (AKA Zahid Hussain) of Triple A Air Conditioning & Construction took our deposit didn’t do the work and left the siding off our house! We found Zee Armand (AKA Zahid Hussain) on Porch.com and asked him to give us an estimate on removing some dry rot, replacing a shower in our guest bathroom and installing some sheet vinyl in both the guest and master bathrooms. The estimate for the shower seemed reasonable, but for the flooring he was charging over $20 per square foot and we had already purchased the flooring ourselves. From Home Advisor: Installing sheet vinyl costs around $3/sf. Installing luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) or planks (LVP) costs considerably more, hovering at $7 per sq. ft.. Zee was the third contractor we had out to look at the bathroom and so by that point we were stressed and frustrated and after negotiating the flooring price down, we still decided to use his services and paid him a 10% deposit of $500. He was then supposed to come over the next day with his helper to look at the job and determine the tools they would need. He cancelled due to rain and said he would start on Monday instead. He arrived on Monday with his helper, took off a couple pieces of the siding of our house to expose the dry rot and told us that he was going to Home Depot to get supplies and update the estimate. He said he would be back in the afternoon and around 2:00 he still wasn’t back yet, so we contacted him to find out what was going on. At that point he proceeded to tell us that because of the little bit of mold that was there, that if a mold remediation team came out to remove it would cost us over $5000, but that he could do it for $1550. At that point we cancelled the job and demanded that he return our deposit. Long story short, he never gave us our $500 deposit back. Upon further investigation it was found that he has had numerous small claims judgments against him. He is also operating without a Home Improvement certification and isn’t certified to remove mold!"

Amy R on February 2019

If your house is falling apart around you and you don t know what to do, give us a call. We can repair your home and keep everyone in it happy.

"Don’t use Triple A Air Conditioning & Construction! Also AAA Construction same company Zee Armand (AKA Zahid Hussain) of Triple A Air Conditioning & Construction took our deposit didn’t do the work and left the siding off our house! We found Zee Armand (AKA Zahid Hussain) on Porch.com and asked him to give us an estimate on removing some dry rot, replacing a shower in our guest bathroom and installing some sheet vinyl in both the guest and master bathrooms. The estimate for the shower seemed reasonable, but for the flooring he was charging over $20 per square foot and we had already purchased the flooring ourselves. From Home Advisor: Installing sheet vinyl costs around $3/sf. Installing luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) or planks (LVP) costs considerably more, hovering at $7 per sq. ft.. Zee was the third contractor we had out to look at the bathroom and so by that point we were stressed and frustrated and after negotiating the flooring price down, we still decided to use his services and paid him a 10% deposit of $500. He was then supposed to come over the next day with his helper to look at the job and determine the tools they would need. He cancelled due to rain and said he would start on Monday instead. He arrived on Monday with his helper, took off a couple pieces of the siding of our house to expose the dry rot and told us that he was going to Home Depot to get supplies and update the estimate. He said he would be back in the afternoon and around 2:00 he still wasn’t back yet, so we contacted him to find out what was going on. At that point he proceeded to tell us that because of the little bit of mold that was there, that if a mold remediation team came out to remove it would cost us over $5000, but that he could do it for $1550. At that point we cancelled the job and demanded that he return our deposit. Long story short, he never gave us our $500 deposit back. Upon further investigation it was found that he has had numerous small claims judgments against him. He is also operating without a Home Improvement certification and isn’t certified to remove mold!"

Amy R on February 2019

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FAQs for engineer structural projects in Palm Desert, 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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