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Structural engineering guides.

Practical answers from KSF Structural — inspections, retrofits, foundations and the permits around them.

September 28, 2026

What Oakland Owners Need to Know About Soft-Story Retrofits

Oakland requires retrofits of pre-1991 wood-frame buildings with 5+ units and a weak ground floor. Every original deadline has passed. What to do now.

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What a Pre-Purchase Structural Inspection Covers

A home inspector flags defects; a structural inspection looks at the structure itself. Red flags, escrow timing, $600 vs $850 options, and how to prepare.

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