Structural engineer for an underpinning / floor-lowering design in Oakland, CA

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Summary

I’m looking for a structural engineer for an underpinning / floor-lowering design in Oakland (94611). 366 sq ft studio basement, legalizing as an ADU under an active AB 2533 permit. Need to lower the floor ~10 inches across the whole unit to hit the 7’0” ceiling minimum (currently 6’8”). Footing only goes ~5 inches below the current slab, so underpinning around the perimeter looks necessary. All architectural plans are done and submitted, just need the structural to be added as a revision to the existing permit set. Need stamped underpinning/floor-lowering plans plus construction observation for sign-off. I’ll be doing the work as owner-builder. Space is already opened up with the footing exposed, come see it anytime. Looking for a quote and rough timeline. If you see a cheaper approach than full underpinning (bench footing, etc.), open to it.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Skills and Expertise
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Structural Engineering
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    9
  • Invites sent:
    30
  • Unanswered invites:
    17
About the client
Member since Mar 20, 2025
  • USA
    Oakland11:16 AM
  • $63 total spent
    1 hire, 0 active

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