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Remodels
& Additions

Opening up a floor plan, removing a load-bearing wall, or adding square footage all change how your home carries loads. We design the beams, posts, and connections that keep the structure sound and code-compliant.

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Why it matters

Remodels change how your home carries loads.

Home additions act like new structures attached to your existing house. Foundations must support additional weight, framing must carry larger spans, and loads must transfer continuously into the original building without overstressing older members.

Interior remodels present similar challenges. Removing load-bearing walls or enlarging openings requires properly sized beams, posts, and connections to maintain strength and control deflection. Done right, both the new and existing portions work together as one stable system, and your permit application reflects that.

Common projects

What we typically work on.

We provide structural design for a wide range of residential remodel and addition projects across the Bay Area.

01

Load-Bearing Wall Removals

Removing a wall to open up a kitchen, living room, or hallway requires a properly sized beam and posts to carry the loads that wall was supporting. We size the header, specify the post and bearing requirements, and detail the connections so the opening performs safely and the floor above doesn’t sag.

02

Horizontal Additions

New square footage added to the footprint of your home requires new foundations, integrated framing, and a load path that connects back to the existing structure. We design each element to work together so the addition feels and performs like part of the original house.

03

Second-Story Additions

Adding a second floor means the existing walls, columns, and foundation must carry significantly more load than they were designed for. We evaluate the existing structure and specify the reinforcement, new members, and connections needed to safely support the added weight.

04

Large Window & Door Openings

Enlarging openings for picture windows, sliding doors, or wider entryways requires properly sized headers to carry loads across the span without deflection. We size the header for the opening width, the load above, and the allowable deflection for the finish materials.

New foundation at a home addition with rebar in place before pouring concrete
New foundation at a home addition — rebar placed before concrete pour.
Remodel and addition plans are prepared in accordance with the California Building Code and applicable local amendments. Our drawings are organized for smooth plan review, helping your project move efficiently from design through construction.

Planning a remodel or addition?

Tell us about your project and we’ll follow up within 1–2 business days to discuss scope and next steps.

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