Frequently Asked Questions
We provide civil and structural engineering services for residential and commercial projects including: interior remodels, room additions, ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units), new custom homes, apartment buildings, multi-use residences, and other types of commercial buildings.
Yes, all our engineers from Kobe Structural & Civil Engineering are licensed in California and experienced in residential and commercial structural design.
We provide on-site civil engineering services such as grading and drainage plans, earthwork calculations, utility plans, stormwater management, hydrology reports, erosion control plans, and off-site services like street improvements and sewer studies.
A grading plan outlines the proposed changes to the land's surface, including elevations, slopes, and drainage patterns, to ensure proper water flow and prevent erosion.
A drainage plan manages the flow of stormwater to prevent flooding and erosion. It includes designs for gutters, drains, and grading to direct water away from structures.
We offer competitive pricing based on the project's scope and complexity. Accepted payment methods include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, and checks.
Turnaround times vary based on project size and complexity:
Small to medium residential projects: 1–2 business weeks
Small to medium commercial projects: 3–4 business weeks
Large-scale projects: 3-6 business weeks
Yes, permits are typically required for construction projects. We assist in preparing necessary documentation for permit applications.
Yes. We offer this service for NEW-CONSTRUCTION projects (i.e. new additions, new homes, new ADU, new apartment buildings etc.). Please refer to our "services" page for more information.
Unfortunately, we do not offer internships of any kind.
Yes, we do hire only licensed Civil Engineers in California with experience in grading, drainage, LID/WQMP, erosion control, cut & fill/earthwork calculations, hydrology study/report, utility plan etc.
It depends on the size and scope of your project. Typically, for small to medium residential projects the average turnaround time is 3-5 business weeks, depending on coordination's with Architects/designers and other applicable consultants. For small to medium commercial projects the average turnaround time is 4-6 business weeks. For larger scaled projects, the average turnaround time is 1-2 months.
Unfortunately, we do not provide any type of on-site consultations/inspections.
On-Site Civil Engineering is anything we design within the property lines of the project. Off-Site Civil Engineering is anything we design beyond the property lines of the project (i.e curb-cut and gutter, street improvements, utility plan Etc.).
Yes, absolutely. We are licensed in the state of California and offer Civil Engineering services for any city/county within the state.
We are well versed in collaborating with architects and other consultants on different size projects, such as: land development/sub-lot divisions, apartment buildings/ multi-use buildings, shopping centers, commercial and residential projects.
We do not offer any type of surveying and geotechnical engineering services.