
California structural & civil engineers specializing in multi-family ADUs, delivering code-compliant structural and civil engineering plans for ADU projects within or associated with multi-family residential properties throughout California. Typical turnaround for structural & civil plan sets is 2-3 weeks. Unlimited plan-check revisions within our engineering scope(1) at no extra cost.
Build your multi-family ADU with confidence. We engineer ADU additions within or associated with multi-family buildings—analyzing existing structural capacity, designing load redistribution and structural modifications, and addressing seismic and wind load requirements—delivering permit-ready PE-stamped plans for your property.
Serving all 58 California counties with expert Multi-family ADU structural engineering.
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A multi-family ADU is an accessory dwelling unit within or associated with multi-family residential properties such as duplexes, apartment buildings, or other multi-unit structures. Multi-family ADUs may be created within existing units, as additions to multi-family buildings, or as separate structures on multi-family properties. California building codes require PE-stamped structural plans for all multi-family ADU projects to verify structural capacity, load redistribution, and compliance with existing building systems.
Multi-family ADU structural & civil engineering costs in California vary based on project size, complexity, existing building condition, and the extent of structural modifications or coordination required. Our pricing includes structural analysis of existing building, structural calculations, load redistribution analysis, foundation capacity evaluation, structural modification design, coordination with existing structural systems, framing plans, lateral system design, civil engineering coordination, and PE-stamped permit-ready structural & civil engineering plans. We provide same-day quotes with transparent, fixed pricing--no hidden fees or surprises. Contact us for a free quote specific to your multi-family ADU project.
Yes, California requires PE-stamped structural plans for all multi-family ADU projects. Structural engineering is mandatory for structural analysis of existing building, load redistribution analysis, foundation capacity evaluation, structural modifications, coordination with existing structural systems, lateral force-resisting systems, and seismic safety compliance with California building codes. Multi-family ADUs require structural evaluation of existing multi-family buildings to ensure they can accommodate additional loads and coordinate with existing structural systems.
Typical turnaround for structural & civil plan sets for multi-family ADU projects in California is 2-3 weeks. This includes site evaluation, structural analysis of existing building, structural calculations, load redistribution analysis, foundation capacity evaluation, structural modification design, coordination with existing structural systems, framing plans, lateral system design, civil engineering coordination, and complete plan sets. Rush services available for urgent projects.
Multi-family ADU projects require structural analysis of existing multi-family buildings and coordination with existing structural systems. Key considerations include existing building structural capacity, load redistribution analysis, foundation capacity under additional loads, coordination of new ADU structural systems with existing building systems, seismic considerations for multi-family structures, and structural modifications needed for integration. We provide structural engineering services including existing building structural analysis, load redistribution analysis, foundation capacity evaluation, structural modification design, coordination with existing structural systems, and lateral force-resisting system design specific to multi-family ADU projects.
Under California ADU law, multi-family ADUs can be up to 850 square feet for attached ADUs, or up to 1,200 square feet if the multi-family ADU qualifies as a detached ADU. Specific limits may vary by local jurisdiction and may have additional restrictions for multi-family properties. Our structural engineering services accommodate multi-family ADUs within these size parameters, providing complete structural analysis and design that accounts for existing building capacity and required structural coordination.
Multi-family ADUs may utilize existing building foundations or require new foundation connections, depending on the specific project and existing structure. We provide structural analysis and foundation capacity evaluation for multi-family ADUs, including evaluation of existing foundation capacity, foundation connection design, load-bearing capacity calculations, foundation structural assessment, and verification that foundations can accommodate additional loads in compliance with California building codes. Foundation design must account for existing building loads, new ADU loads, seismic loads, and soil characteristics specific to the project site.
Multi-family ADU projects may require civil engineering services including site coordination, grading design, and drainage design, particularly for multi-family properties with shared infrastructure. We provide high-level civil engineering coordination for multi-family ADU projects, ensuring proper site layout, drainage considerations, and grading requirements are addressed in coordination with structural design and existing multi-family property infrastructure. Civil engineering services are provided at a high level and coordinated with structural plans.
California cities and counties use various permitting systems--some online, some in-person. We provide complete PE-stamped structural & civil engineering plan sets in PDF format ready for submission. Our plans include all required structural and civil engineering sheets, calculations, existing building analysis, and documentation needed for plan check. We also respond to all building department comments throughout the review process.
Yes, we offer construction administration services for multi-family ADU projects including: responding to contractor RFIs, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, site visits for structural observations, and certification letters. This ensures your multi-family ADU is built according to structural plans and code requirements.

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