ESG Design

Project Feasibility Assessment

Consulting with a design professional as you plan a remodel project ensures that your project is: (1) structurally feasible, and (2) designed and engineered to be structurally sound and compliant with Building Codes. Whether you have been thinking about your remodel project for a long time or are recently inspired, the design professionals at ESG Design would love to help. Our project planning consultations include an on-site structural inspection relevant to the project, and a discussion with our engineer to outline recommendations and answers to your questions. We will help you develop a solid plan that will be buildable, cost effective, and ready to move forward to meet your goals.

New Home Design – Structural Engineering

Whether you worked with an architect to design a custom home, purchased pre-designed house plans online, or formulated your own dream home, your building plans need to comply with all local Building Code regulations. A key part of a complete new home design is a thorough set of structural engineering specifications that define the appropriate material sizes and the construction requirements addressing seismic, wind, and other structural load considerations. The engineers at ESG Design are experts at preparing this information for our customers, and we can help you finalize your new home plan set for permitting. Our professional engineering seal of approval on your new home plans ensures that they are on the right track to permit approval and solid construction.

Remodel/Addition – Structural Engineering

ESG Design is proud to say that remodels and additions are our specialty! We have prepared thousands of detailed engineering reports and construction blueprints to help our customers update their homes, garages, ADUs, and other living spaces to better meet their needs. We know that understanding what’s inside the walls, ceilings, and floors of your house is critical to a successful remodel/addition project, so we start with a thorough inspection of the existing structure (including attic or crawlspace if necessary). Our experienced and knowledgeable design engineer will help develop the best plan to meet your goals, run the necessary calculations, and prepare the key documentation that you can deliver to a contractor to define exactly how to proceed with the project.

Interior Wall/Post Removal Inspections

Removing an interior load-bearing wall or post must be done correctly for your home to remain structurally sound. Existing interior walls and posts can generally be removed, but the project may require additional structural supports in key locations to prevent long-term consequences, like ceiling cracks, sagging floors, or worse. An inspection of the attic or crawlspace is required to verify conclusively whether an existing wall is structural. That's where the expert structural engineers at ESG Design can help. Our experienced and knowledgeable design engineer will inspect the existing structure (including attic or crawl space) and provide you with a professional assessment and project plan guidelines that specify every step to safely and solidly modify your home.

Existing Home/Foundation Structural Inspections

Our customers come to us with many different concerns about their homes. Some find they are noticing unusual structural symptoms, like unlevel floors, cracks in walls or beams, or settlement in their home’s foundation. Others just want reassurance from a professional that the structure of the home they just purchased, or want to sell, is in overall good condition. ESG Design specializes in providing in-home structural and foundation inspections. Our engineer will explore the existing conditions, determine the most likely causes for specific issues, assess the risk for continued problems, and then prepare a detailed written report with findings and recommendations for any necessary repairs. Expertise and experience matter when looking for a qualified home structural inspector, and ESG Design has an unmatched track record of delivering for our customers.

Exterior Decks, Patio Roofs & Retaining Walls

Exterior decks and other outdoor living spaces can enhance your home, and a covered patio/deck can help you enjoy your outdoor living space year-round. ESG Design is an industry-leading expert in both deck and patio roof design and engineering, and we have successfully helped hundreds of local homeowners create the outdoor living space of their dreams. In addition, ESG Design has a wide range of experience designing all types of soil retaining walls: cast-in-place concrete, landscape block, terraced walls, fences, and guardrails. We can provide the structural analysis to ensure your design will obtain a building permit and your wall will last a lifetime. Contact us today for a quote on designing your next outdoor construction project.

Architectural Design & 3D Visualizations for Homeowners

Whether you are imagining a small remodel project or pursuing your dream home, architectural drawings and 3D renderings can help bring your project to life! The team at ESG Design can take your preliminary sketches, sample pictures, or list of ideas you want to accomplish and create a professional architectural design plan. With 3D visualization tools, we can also provide a design view that you can virtually walk through, to imagine the space and know it will work for you before construction starts. We use the latest drafting software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Chief Architect to help bring your design ideas to life and inspire your construction dreams.

Permit Submittal Management for Homeowners

Homeowners who undertake new construction or remodel projects that involve work on structural elements should consider a building permit. Permitting a construction project can be challenging, and homeowners often experience lengthy delays and confusing rejection notices from the permit office. If you have questions about the permitting process or would like professional assistance with a project that is ready for submittal, ESG Design can help. We provide various levels of service to help homeowners review and prepare their construction documents, gather and complete permit application forms, and navigate the submittal process. Whether providing you with professional quality blueprints and project documentation, assisting with Building Code questions, or managing the entire permitting process, ESG Design is your ally in the journey to obtain a building permit.

Construction Inspections

The sound of construction means progress! But often that progress needs to be monitored and evaluated to ensure it is done correctly. Are the correct materials being used? Is the design plan being followed? Are problematic issues being overlooked and covered up? The engineers at ESG Design are available to conduct on-site structural inspections of your construction project. We can verify that all of the work is installed according to the construction blueprints and follows standard Building Code guidelines. If we discover deficiencies or errors in the construction, we identify the work and document the issues in a written report so that problems can be rectified. ESG Design also offers periodic construction inspections on our in-house designed projects. Contact us for more information about how we can help ensure your construction project is a success.