Framing & Structural Work in Los Angeles and Orange County

You cannot be certain by looking at the wall alone. Clues include walls that run perpendicular to floor or ceiling joists, walls near the middle of the house, and walls with posts or beams above. KR checks the attic, framing, and plans, and brings in an engineer when a wall carries load.

Yes. Removing or altering a load-bearing wall is structural work and requires a permit in California cities. Plans typically need beam and post sizing from an engineer, and the work is inspected before it is closed up.

Foundation bolting anchors the wood frame of a house to its concrete foundation so it does not slide off in an earthquake. It is most relevant for older homes on raised foundations, often with cripple walls in the crawlspace. We can inspect your crawlspace and tell you whether bolting and bracing make sense.

A soft-story retrofit strengthens a building whose ground floor is weaker than the floors above, often because of open parking or large openings. Some cities, including the City of Los Angeles, have required retrofits for certain older wood-frame multifamily buildings. Requirements depend on the building and the city.

Yes. We regularly build from plans prepared by outside engineers and designers. We review the drawings before pricing, flag questions early, and coordinate with the design team if field conditions require a change.