WALL REMOVAL AND REMODELING INSPECTION AND EVALUATION
WALL REMOVAL AND REMODELING INSPECTION AND EVALUATION
Investigating the target wall that shall be removedVisual Observation of the BasementDelivering suggestions for the structural retrofitThe attic is investigated to understand the building’s structural system
Description:
On-site inspection to determine the possibility of safe wall removal.
Understanding future remodeling cost when wall removal is part of the scope.
Determining whether the wall is load-bearing or not.
Explaining required structural systems if the wall is load-bearing.
Evaluating CBC-required shear walls if the removed section exceeds 10% rule.
Suggesting shear wall locations or confirming no need for additional shear walls.
Delivering the remodeling solution.
Type of order: Full scope structural analysis and inspection for wall removal purposes.
Owner/Client: Private Owners
Lead Engineer: Dr. Amin Ghafooripour, PE
Location and details:
California: Menlo Park, San Jose, Campbell, Cupertino, Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, San Leandro,
Hayward, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, San Rafael, Mill Valley, Gilroy,
Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento Area, Folsom, Lodi.
The pictures do not reflect a specific project;
details are confidential.
